For many artists summer is wrapping up right now and everyone is heading into their new seasons, but for some, they are coming back taking on a complete new work title. Listen to this conversation with Northen Ballet Dancer, Ashley Dixon, as he wraps up a career of 18 years and takes on the role of a ballet master.

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The position of a theater attendant isn't generally the most sought after job. By some, it’s almost looked as “less important”. But as I spoke with Mariliis Tiiter, former theater attendant, she really exposed the beauty and incredible value of this unique position. Being an artist herself, there was almost no better place to be! In her own words, “this job changed my life”.

Listen in as Mariliis shares her insights about her time working in the theater.

This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

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Michal Krčmář is a Star dancer of the Finnish National Ballet. While now, ballet is his passion, it did not begin that way. As a child he found himself hating ballet class, but years later, standing on the stage, with curtains open, in front of sold out audiences, he new he was born to do this. Join us in conversation as Michal unpacks his journey to becoming a professional ballet dancer.

This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhomeblog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

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Gaia Ponzio is a full time ballerina as well as owner of Gapo Dancewear. But things are changing for Gaia in an exciting way. While being a ballerina, Gaia has seen and experienced the some of the dark sides of the ballet world; the tough schools, eating disorders, and difficult directors. After all of this, her heart is to make a change to the harmful culture that surrounds this beautiful art.

You can also read her interview on the Our2ndHome Blog.

This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhomeblog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhome or email us at [email protected] .

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I think one of the hardest thing that a dancer can go through is an injury. We all know that incredibly depressing feeling when you have to sit and watch rehearsals, listen to your colleagues complain about their days, when you’d give anything to be back on your feet dancing again. Liam also knows the intense frustration and sadness that comes with bring injured. But he also knows the internal growth that comes from those hard circumstances, the importance of perseverance, and incredible joy of coming back. 

This interview is split into two parts. So after this episode ends be sure to click part two. 

You can also read his interview on the Our 2nd Home blog.

This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhomeblog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhome or email us at [email protected] .

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I think one of the hardest thing that a dancer can go through is an injury. We all know that incredibly depressing feeling when you have to sit and watch rehearsals, listen to your colleagues complain about their days, when you’d give anything to be back on your feet dancing again. Liam also knows the intense frustration and sadness that comes with bring injured. But he also knows the internal growth that comes from those hard circumstances, the importance of perseverance, and incredible joy of coming back. 

This interview is split into two parts. So after this episode ends be sure to click part two. 

You can also read his interview on the Our 2nd Home blog.

This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhomeblog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhome or email us at [email protected] .

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Xander Parish is a world-famous ballet dancer. He is a name well known and an inspiration to many. But it wasn’t always like this. Xander knows full well the hardships of trying to find one’s place in the ballet world. But through perseverance and a positive attitude he found his hard work rewarded in a way he never could have dreamed.

This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhomeblog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhome or email us at [email protected] .

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Happy Mother’s Day! Today’s conversation is in honor of all the amazing moms out there who have taken on the incredible and challenging task of raising up artists. I sat down with my own mama to ask her about her experience in preparing me for a ballet career, and  advice for parents who have children in the arts.

This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhomeblog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhome or email us at [email protected] .

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“Joy Womack is a principal dancer with the Astrakhan State Theater of Opera and Ballet in Russia... Her story is laced with many twists and turns, many unknowns and miracles, many hardships and victories. She is known for being the first American to graduate from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy and then also receive a place in the Bolshoi Theater..”

Huge thanks to Joy for sharing her incredible journey with us!
You can follow her at joy.womack

This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhomeblog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

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Happy International Dance Day!

Join me your host, Abigail Mattox as I have a conversation with four Estonian National Ballet dancers about their experiences living abroad and how it has developed them both artistically and as people.

This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhome or email us at [email protected] .

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