Company Secrets: Ballet Unfiltered
Pull back the curtain on the professional dance world.
Hosted by Jared Redick, Company Secrets features candid conversations with Artistic Directors and industry leaders who share the real stories behind auditions, casting, company life, and artistic vision.
From navigating contracts to embracing career pivots, this podcast offers insider knowledge for young dancers striving to thrive in the ballet world—and for anyone who loves the art form and wants to understand what really happens behind the scenes.
Whether you're a student, educator, emerging artist, or lifelong fan, Company Secrets is your backstage pass to the dance world’s most essential conversations.
🎧 Season One: New episodes every Tuesday beginning August 5th!
Episodes
23 episodes
S2 EP10: The Nutcracker Paradox- De-Centering the Nutcracker with Dr. Brenda Dixon-Gottschild
In this episode of Company Secrets: The Nutcracker Paradox, Jared Redick is joined by renowned dance scholar and cultural critic Dr. Brenda Dixon-Gottschild for a bracing conversation about why The Nutcracker may no longer des...
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S2 EP9: The Nutcracker Paradox- Building a City, Building a Dream with Christopher Wheeldon
In this episode of Company Secrets, Jared Redick is joined by choreographer and director Christopher Wheeldon for a deep dive into The Nutcracker as narrative, tradition, and opportunity for reinvention.Wheeldon reflect...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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20:30
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S2 EP8: The Nutcracker Paradox- Magic at the World's Fair with Helgi Tomasson
In this episode of Company Secrets, The Nutcracker Paradox: Magic at the World’s Fair, host Jared Redick sits down with legendary former San Francisco Ballet artistic director Helgi Tomasson to explore how The Nutcracker becam...
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15:55
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S2 EP7: The Nutcracker Paradox- Progressive Classicism and 2 Pairs of White Tights
In this episode of Company Secrets: The Nutcracker Paradox, Jared Redick sits down with Ethan Stiefel; principal dancer, film star, choreographer, and arts leader. From performing The Nutcracker at New York City Ballet and Ame...
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23:28
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S2 EP6: The Nutcracker Paradox- Ballet’s Marvel Movie with Stanton Welch
In this episode of Company Secrets: The Nutcracker Paradox, host Jared Redick speaks with Stanton Welch, Artistic Director of Houston Ballet, about his 2016 production of The Nutcracker and the unique role the ballet plays in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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14:17
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S2 EP5: The Nutcracker Paradox: From Clara to CEO with Victoria Morgan
In this episode of Company Secrets: The Nutcracker Paradox, host Jared Redick sits down with Victoria Morgan, former principal dancer with San Francisco Ballet and Ballet West, and longtime artistic director and CEO of Cincinnati Balle...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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16:16
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S2 EP4: The Nutcracker Paradox- Ritual, Myth-Making, & Mouse Kings! With Dr. Jennifer Fisher
In this episode, Jared Redick sits down with Dr. Jennifer Fisher, renowned dance scholar, cultural critic, former dancer, and author of Nutcracker Nation and The Routledge Introduction to Ballet. With her signature blend of in...
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21:45
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S2 EP3: The Nutcracker Paradox: Nutcracker Through Her Eyes: Empowerment, Tradition, and Holiday Magic with Amy Seiwert
Jared Redick sits down with choreographer and artistic director Amy Seiwert of Smuin Contemporary Ballet to explore her approach to The Nutcracker and holiday storytelling in ballet. With a career spanning 19 years as a dancer and over...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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14:38
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S2 EP2: The Nutcracker Paradox: Keeping the Magic, Losing the Harm with Phil Chan
In the second episode of Company Secrets: The Nutcracker Paradox, Jared Redick talks with arts administrator, educator, author, and choreographer Phil Chan about how ballet can honor tradition while confronting its outdated and harmful...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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17:04
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S2 EP1: Nutcracker Secrets: The Art and Pressure of The Nutcracker with Val Caniparoli
In the Season 2 premiere of Company Secrets: The Nutcracker Paradox, Jared Redick sits down with the fantastic choreographer Val Caniparoli, whose five different Nutcracker productions, created for companies across the U.S. an...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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EP 12: Company Secrets with Gillian Murphy: Prima Ballerina and Icon
In this season finale, Jared sits down with the incomparable Gillian Murphy, whose extraordinary 29-year career with American Ballet Theatre made her one of the defining ballerinas of her generation. From Swan Lake to new works by Ratmansky and...
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39:32
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EP 11: Company Secrets with Susan Jaffe: Directing American Ballet Theatre
In this episode, Jared sits down with the incomparable Susan Jaffe, Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre and one of the most celebrated ballerinas of her generation. Declared by The New York Times as “America’...
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29:28
EP 10: Company Secrets with Cervilio Amador: Directing Cincinnati Ballet
In this episode, Jared sits down with Cervilio Amador, Artistic Director of Cincinnati Ballet, to explore what it means to lead one of the nation’s most respected ballet companies. Born and trained in Cuba, Cervilio began his professional...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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26:07
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EP 9: Company Secrets with Aaron Watkin: Directing English National Ballet
In this episode, Jared sits down with Aaron Watkin, Artistic Director of English National Ballet. A former principal dancer with Ballet Frankfurt under William Forsythe, Aaron has built an extraordinary career bridging classical tradition and c...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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41:17
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EP 8: Company Secrets with Daniela Cardim: Directing Ballet Arizona
In this episode, Daniela Cardim, artistic director of Ballet Arizona, delves into the audition process and what she looks for in dancers. She emphasizes the importance of personality and artistry, noting that dancers who express themselves and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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34:39
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EP 7: Company Secrets with Ma Cong: Directing Richmond Ballet
Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Ma Cong, the new Artistic Director of Richmond Ballet. From his beginnings at the Beijing Dance Academy to his rise as a principal dancer and renowned choreographer, Ma shares his vision for the...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:38
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EP 6: Special Episode- Company Secrets with Larissa Saveliev: Directing Youth America Grand Prix
In this special episode of Company Secrets: Ballet Unfiltered, Jared sits down with Larissa Saveliev, Founder and Artistic Director of Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world’s largest international student ballet competition...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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40:48
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EP 5: Company Secrets with Septime Webre: Directing Hong Kong Ballet
In this episode, we delve into the artistic vision and leadership of Septime Weber, the dynamic Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet. With a commitment to nurturing young talent, Weber shares invaluable insights for aspiring dancers, emphasizi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:36
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EP 4: Company Secrets with Kathleen Breen Combes: Directing Ballet Rhode Island
This week on Company Secrets, Jared sits down with Kathleen Breen Combes, Artistic and Executive Director of Ballet Rhode Island. A former principal dancer with Boston Ballet — once described by The New York Times
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:51
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EP 3: Company Secrets with Stephen Mills: Directing Ballet Austin
In this episode of Company Secrets, Jared sits down with Stephen Mills, Artistic Director of Ballet Austin, as he celebrates his 25th season leading the company. Stephen reflects on his unexpected path from late-blooming dancer ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:45
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EP 2: Company Secrets with Ja'Malik: Directing Madison Ballet
Ja'Malik stepped into the role of Artistic Director at Madison Ballet in 2022, never anticipating the whirlwind ahead. Just six months in, he also took on Executive Director responsibilities, balancing artistic vision with the demanding realiti...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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38:48
EP 1: Company Secrets with Amy Watson: Directing Royal Danish Ballet
In this episode, Amy Watson, Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet, pulls back the curtain on her journey from California-born dancer to the helm of one of the world’s most storied companies. A former principal with RDB, Amy shares what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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40:42
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