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- 114 ~ How to train for a Balanchine Summer Intensive?
Today's question comes from Heather who wrote in asking how to help her child prepare for a Balanchine Summer Intensive when the studio does not support this style?
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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6 min - 113 - Nancy Asks: How Do You Prepare for a Big Role
Today on Ask Megan!, Nancy remarks that she saw Megan in Sleeping Beauty and wonders how she prepares for such big roles.
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6 min - 112 ~ Ask Megan! Mimi wants to know if homeschooling is a good option?
Today's question comes from Mimi who called in to ask about Homeschooling versus attending regular high school when pursuing a career in dance.
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8 min - 111 ~ Ask Megan! How can a ballet mom support her daughter without being a stage mom?
Today's question comes from a Ballet Mom who asks:
"I was wondering how, as a mom, I can best support my daughter before YAGP or an audition? I do try hard not to be a "stage mom", but I am very anxious and want to make sure my daughter is at her very best. I find this only annoys her. What can I do to help her the most? And what do you eat the morning of a big show?"
Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:
Balancing Pointe's website
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7 min - 110 ~ Ask Megan! How to encourage a young dancer who shows promise?
Today's question comes from Kate who is the mother of an aspiring young dancer. She wants to know how she can best encourage her daughter's love of dance and support her daughter who seems to show promise without becoming an overbearing "dance" mom.
Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:
Balancing Pointe's website
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8 min - 109 ~ Ask Megan! Could Running Help in Toning a Dancer" Legs?
Today's question comes from Lily who wrote in to ask about toning her legs. She is wondering if Megan would suggest running?
Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:
Balancing Pointe's website
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8 min - 108 - Ask Megan! How Do Directors Cast Dancers Based On Body Types?
Today on Ask Megan! Rachel writes in asks about how Artistic Directors make casting decisions on dancers and their body types.
Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:
Balancing Pointe's website
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8 min - 107 - Ask Megan! - Concerned Mother Writes In
Today on Ask Megan! a mother writes in regarding body image concerns.
Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:
Balancing Pointe's website
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11 min - 106 - Amelia - How Do I Know What Shank Strength I Need?
Today on Ask Megan! Amelia asks how to know what shank strength she needs for her pointe shoes.
Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:
Balancing Pointe's website
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6 min - 105 - Casting Lead Roles for NYCB's Nutcracker
Today's question comes from Melinda who wants to surprise her daughter with tickets to NYCB's Nutcracker and wants to know how far in advance casting is known for the lead roles.
Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:
Balancing Pointe's website
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About Ask Megan!
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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…
world of professional ballet. The ASK Megan is hosted by one New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. Megan is not only a Principal Dancer, but performed in the award winning Broadway show, "On The Town" and is considered to be one of the world's most premier dancers on stage today. Join Megan as she answers each and every question that comes her way. The ASK Megan show is produced by The Premier Dance Network which was founded by Kimberly Falker, the host and producer of Balancing Pointe Podcast, the TOP ranked podcast on Ballet and Dance.