Pas de Chát: Talking Dance

Every dancer will have to deal with an injury at some point in their career. In this week's episode, Barry discusses the best way to inform your work place that you are injured, how to manage your care, and factors that companies can consider to help prevent dancers from hurting themselves. (This episode was originally featured in a blog post on "Life of a Freelance Dancer" - http://bit.ly/2f4uShd)

Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.

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Barry was brought down to choreograph on the Uptown Dance Company in Houston, TX on August 20th. Little did he know that he was about to experience one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. Listen in for a detailed account of his choreographic journey that ended up with him living through one of the worst floods of our time.

Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.

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When a dancer steps into class, can an instructor tell what their skill level is right away? Listen in to this week's episode for 10 signs that tell a teacher whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level dancer.

Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.

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 In this special crossover episode with fellow PDN host Melissa Klapper (Pirouettes from the Past), your host shares his own thoughts and experiences when it comes to the personal relationships between ballet and modern dance and their respective communities. 

Acceptable ways to talk to, correct, and choreograph on dancers varies greatly from students to professionals. Listen in to this week's episode for an in depth conversation on what is considered appropriate conduct for dance educators and choreographers.

Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.

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 Even those of us who are very passionate about what we do go through periods where inspiration seems fleeting. In this week’s episode, Barry offers you a handful of suggestions to help you stay motivated and on track to reach your goals.

Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.

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Not sure when to arrive, what to wear, or what to do if your kid starts crying at the theatre? Listen in to this week's episode for a comprehensive list of do's and dont's when attending any dance show from ballet to Broadway.

In this week’s episode, your host shares his 10 favorite dance works of all-time. From classical ballet to contemporary dance, dance theatre, and musical theatre, listen in for an exciting array of works that have left a lasting impression on this dance aficionado. 

Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.

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Every non-professional adult who dances is considered a recreational dancer. Listen in to this week's episode for tips for beginner adults and technique recommendations for the more intermediate/advanced recreational dancer .

Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.

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Considering how fast paced a dance career flashes by, nearly every artist experiences thoughts related to leaving their current company to rally for a better position elsewhere. Listen in to this week’s episode for a chat about factors that often lead dancers to look at leaving their current contracts and how to evaluate whether to seek work with a different company or not. 

Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.

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