Join us for another cozy conversation around The Rosin Box with hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Aaron Sanz, joined by recently-promoted Soloist Ashley Hod. This week's episode revolves around the challenges and excitement that come with creating a role in a new ballet, and how revisiting repertory roles over the years with greater experience and knowledge keeps each performance fresh. Hod and Kretzschmar relate some of the unique hurdles—particularly around footwear and the Nutcracker performance schedule—of originating featured roles in Justin Peck's winter premiere, Partita, and being "guardians of the language." (51:13)

Edited by Emilie Silvestri

Music: "Je ne t'aime plus" by Pink Martini Courtesy of Pink Martini & Heinz Records