Podcast Episodes

Legacy – Season 4: Defiant | Available Monday 10th November

Season 4

Eric Morante was a boy torn between boxing and the marines when – on September 11th, 2001 – the decision became clear. Defiant traces Eric's journey to the US Marines, moving through deserts, disaste…

Published on 9 hours ago

The Curtain Call | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 7

Season 3 Episode 7

Nicky tries to track down a current NYCB dancer who will share their story and their experience of the Company.

And then, one day in February 2025, one of NYCB’s longest-serving principal dancers step…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

The Interval

Season 3

An important announcement about the series and our story.

Dancing With Shadows will continue on Tuesday March 25th. Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss it.

You can view a full list of contributor…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Golden Boy | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 6

Season 3 Episode 6

In 2018, Alexandra Waterbury filed a lawsuit against Chase Finlay and New York City Ballet that made headlines worldwide. Chase had taken sexually explicit photos and videos of Alexandra without her …

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Weight of Grace (Part Two) | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 5

Season 3 Episode 5

In December 2017, five former dancers came forward and accused Peter Martins of verbal and physical abuse. But not everyone in the ballet world was ready to listen.

Nicky sits down with one of the dan…

Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago

The Weight of Grace (Part One) | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 4

Season 3 Episode 4

Carrying on a legacy like George Balanchine’s was the impossible job.

But when Peter Martins took control of the Company, the consequences for one dancer were particularly devastating. Nicky tracks he…

Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago

You are Angels | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 3

Season 3 Episode 3

Two dancers still see visions of Balanchine. One sees that vision more clearly than ever, while the other questions her memories with entirely new eyes…

Episodes 4 and 5 are out on Tuesday 4th March. …

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Icon, Father, God | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 2

Season 3 Episode 2

The Company’s founder, George Balanchine, was more than just a choreographer. To his dancers, he was a father figure, an all-seeing god – and even a husband, blending his professional and personal li…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Golden Gates | Dancing with Shadows – Episode 1

Season 3 Episode 1

Nicky finally fulfils a childhood dream: to watch the New York City Ballet.

But it’s hard to enjoy the moment. Not with all she knows now.

Episode 2 is available to listen to right now, with new episod…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dancing with Shadows | Trailer

Season 3

Millions dream of becoming a ballet dancer. And so many dream of reaching the grandest stage of all: the New York City Ballet. Home to some of the greatest works of the modern age, its legacy was sha…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago