Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSilas Farley on Ballet, Belonging, and Life After Performing
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Silas Farley walked away from his performing career while he w…
1 year, 1 month ago
#NoThirds: Fran Veyette - Postgrad Reality Check - Pt. 2
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In Part 2 of our conversation with Fran Veyette, we dig into t…
1 year, 2 months ago
Inside USC Kaufman & What Makes This Dance Program Stand Out
Jackie Kopcsak, a founding faculty member and Associate Professor of Practice at USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, joins us to unpack what makes US…
1 year, 2 months ago
#NoThirds with Fran Veyette: Postgrad Reality Check - Part 1
Postgraduate ballet training is often sold as the final step before a professional contract—but how much of what dancers and parents hear is actually…
1 year, 2 months ago
Elizabeth Gillaspy and Jessica Zeller on the Dance Program at TCU
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Elizabeth Gillaspy and Jessica Zeller of Texas Christian Unive…
1 year, 2 months ago
Michael Bearden on OU's College Dance Path
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Michael Bearden, Director of the University of Oklahoma School…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why Allison DeBona Chose College Before Going Pro
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Allison DeBona took the road less traveled—college before comp…
1 year, 2 months ago
Pointe Shoe Secrets with Riley Weber
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Pointe shoe fittings can feel like a mystery—but Riley Weber, …
1 year, 2 months ago
#NoThirds With Fran Veyette: Boys in Ballet
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Boys in ballet face unique challenges—but also unique opportun…
1 year, 3 months ago
Dr. Selina Shah on Pointe Readiness
Before stepping onto pointe, make sure you're ready. Dr. Selina Shah, a sports and dance medicine specialist, shares what dancers and parent…
1 year, 3 months ago