This week we respond to a question from an audience member: How do I convince my parents that I need to defer college to pursue a career in ballet?  Hosts Rebecca King and Michael Sean Breeden discuss their experiences, the experiences of other professional dancers, and which colleges offer great dance programs.

This week we respond to a question from an audience member: How do I convince my parents that I need to defer college to pursue a career in ballet? Hosts Rebecca King and Michael Sean Breeden discuss their experiences, the experiences of other professional dancers, and which colleges offer great dance programs.

This week we respond to a question from an audience member: How do I convince my parents that I need to defer college to pursue a career in ballet? &nbsp;Hosts Rebecca King and Michael Sean Breeden discuss their experiences, the experiences of other professional dancers, and which colleges offer great dance programs.

(5) Breaking Into A Career in Ballet: College v. Company Auditions

Conversations on Dance is an award winning podcast hosted by former Miami City Ballet dancers <a href="https://www.conversationsondancepod.com/rebecca-king-ferraro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rebecca King Ferraro</a> and <a href="https://www.conversationsondancepod.com/michael-sean-breeden" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Sean Breeden</a>. Since 2016, the podcast has provided an inside look at the world of dance through in-depth interviews with the field’s most influential dancers, choreographers, musicians, directors, and educators. With a mission to educate, inspire, and connect, Conversations on Dance goes beyond performance to uncover the stories, insights, and artistry that shape the dance world today. Each week, listeners are invited into candid conversations that highlight the intelligence, passion, and creative process of those working at the highest levels of the art form. With hundreds of episodes and partnerships with institutions like the Vail Dance Festival, San Francisco Ballet, The Kennedy Center, Guggenheim’s Works &amp; Process, and more, the podcast has become a trusted and celebrated voice in the global dance community. Conversations on Dance was the recipient of the 2024 Clive Barnes Award for Journalism and Media Achievement. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://conversationsondancepod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">conversationsondancepod.com</a>Join our email list:&nbsp;<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/5taTM5H/COD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/5taTM5H/COD</a>YouTube Channel:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsondance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsondance</a> Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/conversationsondance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/conversationsondance</a>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/conversationsondance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/conversationsondance</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Conversations on Dance is an award winning podcast hosted by former Miami City Ballet dancers Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden. Since 2016, the podcast has provided an inside look at the world of dance through in-depth interviews with the field’s most influential dancers, choreographers, musicians, directors, and educators. With a mission to educate, inspire, and connect, Conversations on Dance goes beyond performance to uncover the stories, insights, and artistry that shape the dance world today. Each week, listeners are invited into candid conversations that highlight the intelligence, passion, and creative process of those working at the highest levels of the art form. With hundreds of episodes and partnerships with institutions like the Vail Dance Festival, San Francisco Ballet, The Kennedy Center, Guggenheim’s Works & Process, and more, the podcast has become a trusted and celebrated voice in the global dance community. Conversations on Dance was the recipient of the 2024 Clive Barnes Award for Journalism and Media Achievement. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Website: conversationsondancepod.com Join our email list: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/5taTM5H/COD YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsondance Instagram: instagram.com/conversationsondance Facebook: facebook.com/conversationsondance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversations on Dance is an award winning podcast hosted by former Miami City Ballet dancers <a href="https://www.conversationsondancepod.com/rebecca-king-ferraro" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rebecca King Ferraro</a> and <a href="https://www.conversationsondancepod.com/michael-sean-breeden" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Sean Breeden</a>. Since 2016, the podcast has provided an inside look at the world of dance through in-depth interviews with the field’s most influential dancers, choreographers, musicians, directors, and educators. With a mission to educate, inspire, and connect, Conversations on Dance goes beyond performance to uncover the stories, insights, and artistry that shape the dance world today. Each week, listeners are invited into candid conversations that highlight the intelligence, passion, and creative process of those working at the highest levels of the art form. With hundreds of episodes and partnerships with institutions like the Vail Dance Festival, San Francisco Ballet, The Kennedy Center, Guggenheim’s Works &amp; Process, and more, the podcast has become a trusted and celebrated voice in the global dance community. Conversations on Dance was the recipient of the 2024 Clive Barnes Award for Journalism and Media Achievement. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://conversationsondancepod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">conversationsondancepod.com</a>Join our email list:&nbsp;<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/5taTM5H/COD" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/5taTM5H/COD</a>YouTube Channel:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsondance" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsondance</a> Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/conversationsondance" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/conversationsondance</a>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/conversationsondance" rel="noopener noreferrer">facebook.com/conversationsondance</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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