Conversations on Dance | Ballet & Dance Careers

By Michael Sean Breeden & Rebecca King Ferraro | Former Miami City Ballet DancersArts Performing Arts Visual Arts

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Conversations on Dance | Ballet & Dance Careers episodes

August 15, 2016 (9) The Journey of Dancing Sisters: Patricia and Jeanette Delgado
America’s dancing sweethearts, Patricia and Jeanette Delgado join us this week to look back on their careers. Patricia is the older sister, but it turns out they started dancing at the same time. Follow their journey as they fulfill their dreams together by becoming Principal Dancers at Miami City Ballet.
40 min
August 15, 2016 (9) The Journey of Dancing Sisters: Patricia and Jeanette Delgado
America’s dancing sweethearts, Patricia and Jeanette Delgado join us this week to look back on their careers. Patricia is the older sister, but it turns out they started dancing at the same time. Follow their journey as they fulfill their dreams together by becoming Principal Dancers at Miami City Ballet.
40 min
August 08, 2016 (8) A Discussion of the Balanchine Technique with Zoe Zien
Former Miami City Ballet dancer Zoe Zien joins Michael and Rebecca to discuss the trademarks of the Balanchine technique: what makes it beautiful and functional. We examine why Balanchine made changes to classical technique, how the training enables dancers to execute his repertoire, and debunk myths. Ms. Zien danced somewhere around 50 Balanchine ballets in her career and is the daughter of former NYCB dancer and current SAB teacher, Susan Pilarre.
40 min
August 01, 2016 (7) Part 2 of Our Conversation with Dance Critic, Leigh Witchel

Leigh Witchel, esteemed dance critic, discusses why he thinks that today’s best a brightest choreographers are creating their best work on Miami City Ballet. We talk choreography, ballet’s classic productions, and his favorite ballerinas to follow. Sponsored by Ballet in the City.

27 min
August 01, 2016 (7) Part 2 of Our Conversation with Dance Critic, Leigh Witchel

Leigh Witchel, esteemed dance critic, discusses why he thinks that today’s best a brightest choreographers are creating their best work on Miami City Ballet. We talk choreography, ballet’s classic productions, and his favorite ballerinas to follow. Sponsored by Ballet in the City.

27 min
July 25, 2016 (6) A Conversation with Esteemed Dance Critic, Leigh Witchel
Esteemed dance critic, Leigh Witchel sits down with Michael and Rebecca to discuss his dance career, how he crafts reviews, and how dancers should react to what they read on the internet. Sponsored by: Ballet in the City. balletinthecity.org
30 min
July 25, 2016 (6) A Conversation with Esteemed Dance Critic, Leigh Witchel
Esteemed dance critic, Leigh Witchel sits down with Michael and Rebecca to discuss his dance career, how he crafts reviews, and how dancers should react to what they read on the internet. Sponsored by: Ballet in the City. balletinthecity.org
30 min
July 18, 2016 (5) Breaking Into A Career in Ballet: College v. Company Auditions
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.
13 min
July 18, 2016 (5) Breaking Into A Career in Ballet: College v. Company Auditions
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.
13 min
July 11, 2016 (4) Ballet Topics in the Mainstream
This week, hosts Rebecca King and Michael Sean Breeden of Miami City Ballet discuss ballet topics that have been making news, including Misty Copeland, women in choreography, and Pennsylvania Ballet’s transition to new leadership.
26 min