Ask Megan!

By Megan Fairchild

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 wo... more

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How many episodes does Ask Megan! have?

The podcast currently has 151 episodes available.

Ask Megan! episodes:

April 06, 2016 75 ~ Ask Megan! What percentage of aspiring dancers that actually “make it” as a professional?
On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday.
Today’s question come from Penny who wrote in to ask ~
Hi Megan – as the mother of a 15 year old dancer who is hoping to pursue a career in professional ballet, I am wondering if there are any “stats” on the percentage of dancers who are pursuing this goal actually “make it”? We have heard over and over again that “there is a company for every dancer”, but to me it seems somewhat impossible for every child to achieve their dream. Can there actually be room in the dance world for everyone? I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Sincerely, Penny from London

Megan really dives in deep on this common concern for parents.
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7min
April 05, 2016 74 ~ Ask Megan! How to overcome bad habits in dance?
On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday.
Today’s question come from:
Eden who wants to know how to overcome bad dance habits that snuck up during barre and is now affecting center?

Megan provides some caring advice!
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Do you have a question about Ballet?
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5min
April 04, 2016 73 ~ Ask Megan! Can a dancer still make it into NYCB if she has not been accepted into the School of American Ballet?
On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday .
Today’s question come from:
Brida’s dream is to dance for New York City Ballet but has not been accepted into their summer program. She wants to know if she still stands a chance of getting into her dream company.

Megan provides some caring advice!
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:
BalancingPointe.com
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5min
March 30, 2016 72 ~ Ask Megan! Should a dancer just focus on ballet, or is learning other styles of dance acceptable?
On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Today’s question come from:
Isabella who wants to try more Jazz but is worried about no using all of her time to focus on ballet.

Megan provides some sage advice!
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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6min
March 29, 2016 71 ~ Ask Megan! Does it really matter which Summer Intensive a dancer attends?
On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Today’s question come from:
Addie whose friends are telling her that she will only get good training if she goes to one of the top Summer Intensive Training programs in the country.

Megan provides some sage advice!
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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6min
March 28, 2016 70 ~ Ask Megan! A Trainee is worried about getting behind in her online high school
On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Today’s question come from:
Liza who is finding herself getting behind in online high school due to her rigorous ballet training schedule.

Megan knows how to help as she has been taking college classes while dancing as a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet ~ her ideas are perfect!
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:
BalancingPointe.com
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6min
March 23, 2016 69 ~ Ask Megan! How do you know when to send your child away to year round Ballet training?
On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Today’s question come from:
Hi Megan, LOVE the show. As the mother of an aspiring dancer, how do I know when it is the right time to “send your kid” away to a year round training program. It seems as if dancers are moving away at VERY young ages. Does this really help them in their future career? Thank you so much for your answer, Carol
Megan truly helped Carol understand a great way to approach this common dilemma many parents are facing.
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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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10min
March 22, 2016 68 ~ Ask Megan! What dance bags are the professional’s favorite?
On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Today’s question come from:
Hi Megan! I need a new dance bag. What bags are the most popular among the professionals? Thanks SO much for providing such great answers each week, I LOVE this show! Love, Maggie

This was a fun question for Megan to tackle!
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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5min
March 21, 2016 67 ~ Ask Megan! Could Megan manage dancing in another dancer’s pointe shoes?
On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Today’s question come from:
Hi Megan! I’m a big fan of yours and of NYCB. I saw a video of Wendy Whelan helping you sew up your pointe shoes. I’m not a dancer, so I didn’t know pointe shoes were so custom made. At this point in your career, do you think you could manage to dance in shoes made for another dancer? How many pairs do you go through a day and if you don’t mind me asking, what size shoe do you wear? I love this podcast; thanks so much for taking the time to answer 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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4min
March 16, 2016 66 ~ Ask Megan! How do shorter dancers lengthen their lines?

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Today’s question come from:
Giuliana who asks Megan “As a fellow short dancer (I’m 5’1/’), I wonder what you do to lengthen your line. I love being compact and quick on my feet, but I have to admit that sometimes I’m disappointed when I watch myself dance in more adagio and lyrical combinations because the length just isn’t there. How can I enjoy being a short dancer but still get some elegant length going as well?”

Megan’s is able to answer this one from a personal perspective.

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:
BalancingPointe.com
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Please leave Rate and Review this show
...more
6min

FAQs about Ask Megan!:

How many episodes does Ask Megan! have?

The podcast currently has 151 episodes available.