Ask Megan!

Ask Megan!

By Megan FairchildEducationSelf-Improvement
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  • 21 ~ What to do when your studio does not provide enough training?

    ASK MEGAN  comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance.  The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild.  

    Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s question come from:

    Hailey who is worried about the fact that her home studio no longer provides the level of training she needs, but has not been asked to stay year round at her summer intensives. She is worried that her training will be affected by this and does not know how best to approach the rest of the year, especially in preparation for the summer intensive auditions.

    Megan shares great advice for any dancer facing this common problem.

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    5 min
  • 20 ~ Today Emily wants help with her non-archy feet.

    ASK MEGAN  comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance.  The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild.  

    Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s question come from:

    Emily who is worried that her non-archy feet don’t look good in pointe shoes.

    Megan shares some specific exercises to help build better arches, especially for those who were not born with naturally arched feet.

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    4 min
  • 20 ~ Today Emily wants help with her non-archy feet.

    ASK MEGAN  comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance.  The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild.  

    Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s question come from:

    Emily who is worried that her non-archy feet don’t look good in pointe shoes.

    Megan shares some specific exercises to help build better arches, especially for those who were not born with naturally arched feet.

    Find Megan Fairchild ~ 

    website/Twitter/Instagram

    Do you have a question about Ballet?

    YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:

     BalancingPointe.com 

     Twitter/Instagram

    Please Rate and Review this show

     

    4 min
  • 19 ~ What does it mean to have an extra bone in your foot and should Sara have surgery?

    ASK MEGAN  comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance.  The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild.  

    Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s question come from:

    Sara who has been diagnosed with an extra bone in her foot.  She is only 14 years old and is worried about having surgery.

    Megan shares with us the fact that this is a very common occurrence among dancers and that surgery is not uncommon.

    Do you have a question about Ballet?

    Find Megan Fairchild ~ 

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    Do you have a question about Ballet?

    YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:

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    Please Rate and Review this show

     

    6 min
  • 19 ~ What does it mean to have an extra bone in your foot and should Sara have surgery?

    ASK MEGAN  comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance.  The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild.  

    Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s question come from:

    Sara who has been diagnosed with an extra bone in her foot.  She is only 14 years old and is worried about having surgery.

    Megan shares with us the fact that this is a very common occurrence among dancers and that surgery is not uncommon.

    Do you have a question about Ballet?

    Find Megan Fairchild ~ 

    website/Twitter/Instagram

    Do you have a question about Ballet?

    YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:

     BalancingPointe.com 

     Twitter/Instagram

    Please Rate and Review this show

     

    6 min
  • 18 ~ Robert wants to know how Megan approaches her role in “Theme and Variations” .

    ASK MEGAN  comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance.  The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild.  

    Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s question come from:

    Robert wants to know how she approaches her role in “Theme and Variations” which can seem overwhelming. 

    Megan dives into her personal thoughts on what has become the role that is most special to her.  She shares with us her history in this role and how excited she is to perform it starting on October 1st.

    Find Megan Fairchild ~ 

    website/Twitter/Instagram

    Do you have a question about Ballet?

    YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:

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    Please Rate and Review this show

     

    7 min
  • 18 ~ Robert wants to know how Megan approaches her role in “Theme and Variations” .

    ASK MEGAN  comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance.  The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild.  

    Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s question come from:

    Robert wants to know how she approaches her role in “Theme and Variations” which can seem overwhelming. 

    Megan dives into her personal thoughts on what has become the role that is most special to her.  She shares with us her history in this role and how excited she is to perform it starting on October 1st.

    Find Megan Fairchild ~ 

    website/Twitter/Instagram

    Do you have a question about Ballet?

    YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:

     BalancingPointe.com 

     Twitter/Instagram

    Please Rate and Review this show

     

    7 min
  • 17 ~ Seraphina calls in from Singapore with a question about keeping her ankles strong.

    ASK MEGAN  comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance.  The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild.  

    Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s question come from:

    Seraphina who calls from Singapore and wants to know how to strengthen her ankles.  She has very “bendy” feet and is worried about an injury.

    Megan breaks down and describes some very specific exercises to work on daily with the Theraband.  These are great suggestions for any dancer!

    Find Megan Fairchild ~ 

    website/Twitter/Instagram

    Do you have a question about Ballet?

    YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:

     BalancingPointe.com 

     Twitter/Instagram

    Please Rate and Review this show

     

    8 min
  • 17 ~ Seraphina calls in from Singapore with a question about keeping her ankles strong.

    ASK MEGAN  comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance.  The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild.  

    Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s question come from:

    Seraphina who calls from Singapore and wants to know how to strengthen her ankles.  She has very “bendy” feet and is worried about an injury.

    Megan breaks down and describes some very specific exercises to work on daily with the Theraband.  These are great suggestions for any dancer!

    Find Megan Fairchild ~ 

    website/Twitter/Instagram

    Do you have a question about Ballet?

    YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:

     BalancingPointe.com 

     Twitter/Instagram

    Please Rate and Review this show

     

    8 min
  • 16 ~ Cosette wants to know how to balance her academic and ballet goals.

    ASK MEGAN  comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance.  The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild.  

    Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s question come from:

    Cosette who wants to know how to balance her Academic goals with her goal to pursue a career in professional Ballet. 

    Megan reflects on some of her struggles with her personal experiences taking college courses at Fordham.

    Find Megan Fairchild ~ 

    website/Twitter/Instagram

    Do you have a question about Ballet?

    YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:

     BalancingPointe.com 

     Twitter/Instagram

    Please Rate and Review this show

     

    5 min

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The ASK Megan is the ONLY podcast featuring expert advice on Professional Ballet. Each week Megan Fairchild answers the questions of aspiring dancers and their parent's to help navigate the complex…