Ballet & Beyond Podcast
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Join us as we explore the past, present, and possibilities of ballet and dance through interviews with people who have built lives and careers in the performing arts. There are many pathways to take, and we believe people could benefit from hearing how others have made the arts a part of their lives.
Episodes
15 episodes
Episode 15: Noelle Heritage & Diana Portes
Welcome to the Ballet & Beyond Podcast | Season 2, Episode 7Hosted by Pete CommanderGuests: Noelle Heritage & Diana Portes✱See Noelle's & Diana's full bios at www.ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:11:59
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Episode 14: Amanda Greene & Andrea Lasner
Welcome to the Ballet & Beyond Podcast | Season 2, Episode 1Hosted by Pete CommanderGuests: Amanda Greene, D.P.T. & Andrea Lasner, D.P.T.✱See Amanda's & Andrea's full bios at ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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59:14
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Episode 13: Virginia Lensi
Welcome to the Ballet & Beyond Podcast | Season 2, Episode 4Hosted by Pete CommanderGuest: Virginia Lensi✱See Virginia's full bio at www.abt.org/people/virginia-lensi/•••...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:54
Episode 12: Iris Andersen Grizzell
Welcome to the Ballet & Beyond Podcast | Season 2, Episode 4Hosted by Pete CommanderGuest: Iris Andersen Grizzell✱See Iris's full bio at www.bsfa.org/arts/dance•••Joi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:04:21
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Episode 11: Elizabeth Ahearn
Welcome to the Ballet & Beyond Podcast | Season 2, Episode 3Hosted by Pete CommanderGuest: Elizabeth Ahearn✱See Elizabeth's full bio at www.goucher.edu/faculty/elizabeth-ahearn•...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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52:46
Episode 10: Luciana Paris
Welcome to the Ballet & Beyond Podcast | Season 2, Episode 2Hosted by Pete CommanderGuest: Luciana Paris✱See Luciana's full bio at www.abt.org/people/luciana-paris•••...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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57:05
Episode 9: Deborah Engerman
Welcome to the Ballet & Beyond Podcast | Season 2, Episode 1Hosted by Pete CommanderGuest: Deborah Engerman ✱See Deborah's full bio at www.charmcityballet.com/faculty•••<...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:06:56
Episode 8: Charlie Abel
Today we hear from dancer and director Charlie Abel. We talk about how he got started in dance, as well as some of his strategies and focuses as a director.A former high-school wrestler and semi-pro baseball player, Charlie fell in love...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:35
Episode 7: Rick Southerland
Today we're joined by Goucher College professor, Rick Southerland. We talk about his career path in dance education and some of his experiences as both a teacher and performer.Rick is Associate Professor of Dance at Goucher College and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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41:51
Episode 6: Tamako Miyazaki
Today we're joined by Washington Ballet principal Tamako Miyazaki. We discuss her transition from Japan to the U.S., what it was like for her to compete, and her experience in Washington Ballet.Tamako began her ballet training in Japan,...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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15:50
Episode 5: Annalise Bodamer
Today we chat with former Dayton Ballet principal Annalise Bodamer about her experience in professional life, how she got to where she is, and her current work as an artistic director.Annalise began dancing at six years old, later gradu...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:43
Episode 4: Brian Carey Chung
Today we talk to Brian Carey Chung about the changing culture of ballet. We hear about some of his experiences, both as a dancer and choreographer, and discuss some of the deeper themes of dance and art.Brian Carey Chung has been a comp...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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43:14
Episode 3: Alex Basmagy
In this episode, we hear from ABT company member Alex Basmagy and talk about the path she took to get to ABT, the importance of character in ballet, and the role of the corps de ballet. After starting her training at the Academy of Dance Arts a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:53
