Ask Megan!
126 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsThe 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 world of professional ballet. The ASK Megan is hosted by one New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. Megan is not only a Principal Dancer, but performed in the award winning Broadway show, "On The Town" and is considered to be one of the world's most premier dancers on stage today. Join Megan as she answers each and every question that comes her way. The ASK Megan show is produced by The Premier Dance Network which was founded by Kimberly Falker, the host and producer of Balancing Pointe Podcast, the TOP ranked podcast on Ballet and Dance.
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75 ~ Ask Megan! What percentage of aspiring dancers that actually “make it” as a professional?
April 06, 2016 16:00 - 6 minutes - 8.46 MBOn 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 the...
74 ~ Ask Megan! How to overcome bad habits in dance?
April 05, 2016 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBOn 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! Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter/Instagram Please leave R...
73 ~ Ask Megan! Can a dancer still make it into NYCB if she has not been accepted into the School of American Ballet?
April 04, 2016 16:00 - 4 minutes - 6.32 MBOn 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 ~ website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: B...
72 ~ Ask Megan! Should a dancer just focus on ballet, or is learning other styles of dance acceptable?
March 30, 2016 16:00 - 5 minutes - 8.12 MBOn 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 ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Re...
71 ~ Ask Megan! Does it really matter which Summer Intensive a dancer attends?
March 29, 2016 16:00 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBOn 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 ~ website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: BalancingPoint...
70 ~ Ask Megan! A Trainee is worried about getting behind in her online high school
March 28, 2016 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBOn 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 ~ website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a pa...
69 ~ Ask Megan! How do you know when to send your child away to year round Ballet training?
March 23, 2016 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBOn 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 th...
68 ~ Ask Megan! What dance bags are the professional’s favorite?
March 22, 2016 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBOn 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 ~ website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your que...
67 ~ Ask Megan! Could Megan manage dancing in another dancer’s pointe shoes?
March 21, 2016 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MBOn 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...
66 ~ Ask Megan! How do shorter dancers lengthen their lines?
March 16, 2016 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBOn 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 len...
65 ~ Ask Megan! What do the professionals think of Ballet Competitions?
March 15, 2016 16:00 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Sarah who wants to know what the professionals and Artistic Directors think about Ballet Competitions. Megan’s answer is very thoughtful! Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and...
64 ~ Ask Megan! Vaganova versus Balanchine?
March 14, 2016 16:00 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Sonya who wants to know Megan’s thoughts on the Vaganova method of ballet technique versus Balanchine’s style? The Vaganova method is a ballet technique and training system devised by the Russian dancer and pedagogue Agrippina Vaganova (1879–1951). Balanchine’s style has been described as neoclassic, a reaction to the Romantic anti-classicism, (which had turned into exag...
63 ~ Ask Megan! Are there companies that hire taller dancers?
March 09, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Claire who is almost 6 feet and wants to know if there are any companies that hire taller dancers? Megan provides some great ideas and even suggests looking at the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago as Fabrice Calmels is a dancer there. Fabrice is not only a previous guest on the Balancing Pointe Podcast AND in the Guiness Book of World Records as the tallest male dancer in th...
62 ~ Ask Megan! What piece of music would Megan most like to perform?
March 08, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Maya who wants to know what piece of music would Megan most like to perform and why? Megan opens up about her favorite music and how much it moves her! Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter/Instagram Please ...
61 ~ Ask Megan! Why to dancers at New York City Ballet use paper towels in their pointe shoes rather than lambs wool?
March 07, 2016 17:00 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Nancy who wants to know why the dancers at NYCB use paper towels for padding in their pointe shoes rather than softer lamb’s wool? Megan really helps uncover this question thoroughly! Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: BalancingPointe.c...
60 ~ ~ Ask Megan! What advice does Megan give to her students when she teaches?
March 02, 2016 17:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions! Today’s question come from: Amy who is a Ballet Instructor. She recalls many lessons learned from teachers she had as a young aspiring dancer. She wonders what are Megan’s most important pieces of advice she tries to pass on to her student’s when she teaches. Megan provides some solid and straightforward advice – you almost feel as if you took one of her classes! Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question ...
59 ~ Ask Megan! What does it really take to make it to Soloist or Principal ranking in a Ballet Company?
March 01, 2016 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions! Today’s question come from: Catherine who wants to know what it takes to make it as a Principal dancer versus never leaving the corps or soloist ranking? Megan provides valuable insight into this great question. Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate an...
58 ~ Ask Megan! How did Megan juggle Broadway and Ballet?
February 29, 2016 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions! Today’s question come from: Helga who wants to how Megan was able to juggle a Broadway career while also remaining a career as a professional dancer with the New York City Ballet. Megan sheds light on her life in both career paths. Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter/Instagram Ple...
57 ~ Ask Megan! What happens to a professional dancer who is injured during the season? Do they still get paid?
February 16, 2016 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Carol who wants to know if a NYCB dancer is injured or otherwise unable to dance, what happens to them during the season while they are recovering? Are they still expected to come to work? Does the company provide them resources to help their recovery? And how can they still earn an income if they are unable to dance? Megan’s sheds some interesting light on this great que...
56 ~ Ask Megan! How do Principal roles get decided upon and distributed in NYCB?
February 15, 2016 17:00 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Noelle who wants to know how the Principal Roles get decided upon and distributed in New York City Ballet? Megan’s sheds some interesting light on life inside one of the world’s most prestigious Ballet Companies. Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking...
55 ~ Ask Megan! When should a 17 year old dancer audition for a Professional Company?
February 12, 2016 17:00 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: The mother of a 17 year old dancer who wants to know when is the “right” time to audition for professional companies. Megan’s gives some really great advice in this episode! Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter...
54 ~ Ask Megan! Should you talk to the AD at a Summer Intensive Audition?
February 11, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Carla who wants to know if she should make a point to say hello to the Artistic Director at a Summer Intensive audition if she attend the program in the past? Megan’s response might surprise you. Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancin...
53 ~ Ask Megan! Should a guy do weight training before going to a Summer Intensive for the first time?
February 10, 2016 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Jonathan who wants to know if he should do any weight training before going to a Summer Intensive for the first time. Megan did her research on this one! Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter/Instagram Please l...
61 ~ Ask Megan! How to feel more confident when auditions are not going well.
February 09, 2016 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: CRUSHED who wrote in saying “Hi Megan, I am 17 years old and in the middle of Summer Intensive Auditions. Each year since I was 13 years old I have gotten into some very reputable programs (including SAB) and have always received at least one full scholarship. This year not only have I not received ANY scholarship but I have not really received many acceptances. I am SO ...
52 ~ Ask Megan! A very special interview with Leanne Cope, a very special guest from Royal Ballet
February 09, 2016 17:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today a listener brought Megan a brand new challenge and asked to hear from a Royal Ballet dancer. As you will hear, NO listener challenge is too great for Megan Fairchild as she brings us an exclusive interview with Leanne Cope from Royal Ballet! Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by ...
51 ~ Ask Megan! How to make a stage smile look genuine?
February 08, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 6.1 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: A listener who wants to know how to present a “real” smile on stage when you are nervous. Megan provides great pointers for this question. Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and R...
50 ~ Ask Megan! Which is Megan Fairchild’s favorite Nutcracker?
February 05, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 6.1 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Rebecca who wants to know which is Megan’s favorite Nutcracker? Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show
49 ~ Ask Megan? Where are the Women Directors and Choreographers?
February 04, 2016 17:00 - 6 minutes - 8.99 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Maya who wants to know why the world of professional Ballet is led mostly men? Megan provides some valuable tips for anyone dancing Pointe. Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and ...
48 ~ Ask Megan! How to learn more confidence in Pointe.
February 03, 2016 17:00 - 5 minutes - 6.97 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Anna who feels nervous on Pointe when she moves from Barre to center? Megan provides some valuable tips for anyone dancing Pointe. Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review t...
47~Ask Megan! Who makes final casting decisions in NYCB?
February 02, 2016 17:00 - 5 minutes - 6.97 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Nancy who wants to know how final casting is done and who makes the final casting decisions? Megan gives us the inside scoop! Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this s...
46 ~ Ask Megan! How do you learn how to properly spot during a turn?
February 01, 2016 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.82 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Marcus who wants to know how to properly spot during his turns. Megan dives in deep on how to learn to turn better! Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/Instagram 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 Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show
45 ~ Ask Megan! Best way to hydrate?
January 29, 2016 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.32 MBASK MEGAN comes to you every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Quinn who wants to know the best way to hydrate when she feels too full after drinking water. Megan provides some ...
44 ~ Ask Megan! How to impress the judges at an audition.
January 28, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 6.26 MBASK MEGAN comes to you every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Emma who wants to know HOW to show the adjudicators that she loves dance and is determined to do well at the auditi...
43 ~ Ask Megan! How do dancers juggle marriage and relationships while working for the same Company?
January 27, 2016 17:00 - 6 minutes - 9.5 MBASK MEGAN comes to you every Monday through Friday and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Beckee who wants to know how it works with marriage and romance inside New York City Ballet. Megan breaks down love and re...
42 ~ Ask Megan! Does it matter what brand pointe shoes you wear for SAB auditions?
January 26, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBASK MEGAN comes to you every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: Allie who does not wear Freed Pointe...
41 ~ Ask Megan! Why did Megan leave Ballet West for SAB?
January 25, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 6.7 MBASK MEGAN comes to you every Monday through Friday and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: Susan who asks Megan about her experiences a...
40 ~ Ask Megan! How does an aspiring dancer get into New York City Ballet?
January 22, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 5.59 MBASK MEGAN comes to you every Monday through Friday and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: Rachel who sent her question to Megan on Ins...
39 ~ Ask Megan! How to deal with studio jealousy.
January 21, 2016 17:00 - 6 minutes - 8.52 MBASK MEGAN comes to you every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: A dancer who wants to know how to ...
38 ~ Jenna asks Megan why her hip flexors hurt when stretching in the splits.
January 20, 2016 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBASK MEGAN comes to you every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: Jenna who wants to know why her hi...
37 ~ Ivy wants to know what makes Megan Fairchild's pointe shoes special.
January 19, 2016 17:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBASK MEGAN comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: Ivy who wants to know what Pointe shoe maker Megan us...
36 ~ How much money do professional dancers make....and can you live off of it in a big city?
January 18, 2016 17:00 - 5 minutes - 7.11 MBASK MEGAN comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: Selena who wants to know how to survive in a big cit...
35 ~ The Life of a Corps de Ballet dancer.
January 15, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 5.91 MBASK MEGAN comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: Miranda who wants to know how long a Corps de Ballet...
34 ~ Does Megan Fairchild still love dancing Sugar Plum in the Nutcracker?
January 13, 2016 17:00 - 6 minutes - 8.87 MBASK MEGAN comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. Today’s question come from: Stephanie who is curious about how the Nutcracker season is managed differently from the rest of the season at New York City Ballet? Megan provides us with a super interesting inside peek into the life of a dancer during N...
33 ~Kaitlyn wants to know if participating in YAGP is a good idea.
January 12, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 5.91 MBASK MEGAN comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: Kaitlyn wants to know what Megan thinks about participating in the YAGP? Her new studio encourages it and she wants to hear what the profession...
32 ~ How to prepare for auditions.
January 11, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 6.01 MBASK MEGAN comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: Katherine who wants to know how to do her best at auditions. Megan handles this ever-too-common question with sage advice. Find Megan Fairchil...
31~ How to manage dance, homework and sleep.
January 08, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 6.01 MBASK MEGAN comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: Elise who wants to know how to handle a schedule filled with 5 hours of dance, 3 hours of homework and high school and still get enough sleep. ...
30 ~ Should a dancer move at their own pace or attend a rigid and focused program?
January 07, 2016 17:00 - 3 minutes - 5.31 MBASK MEGAN comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: Jenny who wants to know if a young dancer should be in a curriculum that is rigid and focused or move at their own pace? Megan tackles this toug...
29 ~ Amanda wants to know if she should audition again for SAB?
January 06, 2016 17:00 - 4 minutes - 6.64 MBASK MEGAN comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: Amanda who has attended SAB twice on full scholarship but has not been asked to stay. What should she do for this year’s auditions? Megan provi...
28 ~ Marie is not allowed to go to a year round training program until she is a senior and seeks advice.
January 05, 2016 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.92 MBASK MEGAN comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s question come from: Marie who is a high school freshman Her parent’s will not allow her to go away to a year round training program until her senior year. She is ...
27 ~ Megan Fairchild interviews her sister-in-law and fellow NYCB Principal Dancer, Tiler Peck.
January 04, 2016 17:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBASK MEGAN comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ballet and Dance. The Ask Megan show is hosted by world renowned New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today’s episode brings you an Exclusive interview with none other than Megan’s sister in law and NYCB Principal Dancer Tiler Peck! Find Megan Fairchild ~ website/Twitter/...