Ask Megan!

Ask Megan!

By Megan FairchildEducationSelf-Improvement
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  • 06 ~ How do dancers stay in shape while on vacation?

    Today's episode comes to you straight from Cancun Mexico!  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.  

    On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday.  Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s questions come from:

    – Leigh Ann who wants to know how Megan stays in shape while on vacation;  

    – Giuliani who is interested in auditioning for School of American Ballet and wants some pointers.  

    Megan provides very thoughtful and personal answers to these questions.

    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

     

    7 min
  • 05 ~ Is ballet just for young dancers or teens? Megan answers Miranda's question today.

    On this episode Megan answers two of our listener’s questions.  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.  On each episode of this show Megan will be answering YOUR questions each and every Monday.  Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s questions come from:

    – Miranda who takes adult ballet class.  She asks Megan about how to let go of technique-brain and really dance; how to get past the mental block/inner critic and how to retire the idea that ballet is just for girls/teens.

    Megan provides very thoughtful and personal answers to these questions.

    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 leave Rate and Review this show

     

    8 min
  • 05 ~ Is ballet just for young dancers or teens? Megan answers Miranda's question today.

    On this episode Megan answers two of our listener’s questions.  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.  On each episode of this show Megan will be answering YOUR questions each and every Monday.  Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s questions come from:

    – Miranda who takes adult ballet class.  She asks Megan about how to let go of technique-brain and really dance; how to get past the mental block/inner critic and how to retire the idea that ballet is just for girls/teens.

    Megan provides very thoughtful and personal answers to these questions.

    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 leave Rate and Review this show

     

    8 min
  • 04 ~ Megan Fairchild interviews New York City Ballet Principal dancer Sara Mearns!

    On this episode, Megan takes over as the interview host of her own show and interviews New York City Principal Dancer Sara Mearns.  

    Perhaps a first ever experience.

    Megan and Sara are not only dancers but very great friends, so this episode feels like you are sitting with them in their home or over coffee.  

    Megan asks great questions that really help give an authentic peak into the life of a professional dancer. Sara shares her favorite roles, as well as how deeply recently deceased Albert Evans’ death has affected her on a daily basis. The interview is authentic and dives in deep into Sara Mearn’s journey in ballet.

    Sara’s vibrant energy keeps things light hearted and fun.

    Today’s question come from:

    – Natalie who is 12 years old and lives in Hong Kong.  Her favorite dancers are Sara Mearns and Megan Fairchild so she was hoping Sara could come on to the show.

     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

     

    45 min
  • 04 ~ Megan Fairchild interviews New York City Ballet Principal dancer Sara Mearns!

    On this episode, Megan takes over as the interview host of her own show and interviews New York City Principal Dancer Sara Mearns.  

    Perhaps a first ever experience.

    Megan and Sara are not only dancers but very great friends, so this episode feels like you are sitting with them in their home or over coffee.  

    Megan asks great questions that really help give an authentic peak into the life of a professional dancer. Sara shares her favorite roles, as well as how deeply recently deceased Albert Evans’ death has affected her on a daily basis. The interview is authentic and dives in deep into Sara Mearn’s journey in ballet.

    Sara’s vibrant energy keeps things light hearted and fun.

    Today’s question come from:

    – Natalie who is 12 years old and lives in Hong Kong.  Her favorite dancers are Sara Mearns and Megan Fairchild so she was hoping Sara could come on to the show.

     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

     

    45 min
  • 03 ~ Today Megan provides more insight into working on Broadway.

    This week Megan answers two of our listener’s questions.  ASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild.  On each episode of this show Megan will be answering YOUR questions each and every Monday.  Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s questions come from:

    – Bethany who asks Megan about how she can use her Broadway experience to bring a fresh perspective to ballet;

    Florrie who asks Megan how she maintains a healthy balance in life in her busy life as a Broadway star.

    Megan provides very thoughtful and personal answers to these questions.

    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

     

    12 min
  • 03 ~ Today Megan provides more insight into working on Broadway.

    This week Megan answers two of our listener’s questions.  ASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild.  On each episode of this show Megan will be answering YOUR questions each and every Monday.  Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you!

    Today’s questions come from:

    – Bethany who asks Megan about how she can use her Broadway experience to bring a fresh perspective to ballet;

    Florrie who asks Megan how she maintains a healthy balance in life in her busy life as a Broadway star.

    Megan provides very thoughtful and personal answers to these questions.

    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

     

    12 min
  • 02 ~ How to navigate training,, dealing with stage fright and the levels of Corps de Ballet are questions answered in this episode.

    In this episode of ASK Megan, we answer three of YOUR questions.  

    Today’s questions come from:

    – Ellen who asks about developing stage presence in spite of being shy and self conscious;

    – Maya who asks about what it means to be a Senior Corps de Ballet;

    – Heidi who is the mother of an aspiring dancer wondering about making decisions regarding training.  

    Megan provides very thoughtful and personal answers to these questions.

    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

     

    12 min
  • 02 ~ How to navigate training,, dealing with stage fright and the levels of Corps de Ballet are questions answered in this episode.

    In this episode of ASK Megan, we answer three of YOUR questions.  

    Today’s questions come from:

    – Ellen who asks about developing stage presence in spite of being shy and self conscious;

    – Maya who asks about what it means to be a Senior Corps de Ballet;

    – Heidi who is the mother of an aspiring dancer wondering about making decisions regarding training.  

    Megan provides very thoughtful and personal answers to these questions.

    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

     

    12 min
  • 01 ~ Juliet asks Megan Fairchild about a typical day on Broadway.

    Hi! My name is Kimberly Falker and I am the host of the top rated Podcast on Ballet and I am thrilled to share bring you the first ever Ballet Advice Podcast, brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast and hosted by world famous New York City Principal ballerina, Megan Fairchild.

    Today is the first episode of a the ASK MEGAN! show.

    On each episode of this show Megan will be answering YOUR questions!  

    Today Juliet asks Megan what a typical day on Broadway is like compared to a typical day as a dancer with New York City Ballet.

    Megan provides Juliet a very comprehensive and authentic answer to this question, providing an incredible inside peek into her life on Broadway.

    Megan and I are SO excited to help as many dancers, parents and anyone else who has 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

     

    9 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…