Ballet Uncovered ~ Balancing Pointe Podcast
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsUncover the world of Ballet and Dance with Balancing Pointe Podcast! Host Kimberly Falker interviews the world's top success stories in Ballet and Dance. From dancers, choreographers, writers, photographers and anyone who has "made it" in the world of Ballet and Dance, Kimberly shares their journey to the top and uncover's the secrets to their success.
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196 ~ Ashley Ellis ~ Principal Dancer, Boston Ballet & Founder of Rubia Wear
June 24, 2016 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOn today's episode Kimberly interviews Ashley Ellis LIVE in a quaint garden in South Boston, adjacent to the Boston Ballet studios. Ashley is not only a Principal dancer with the Boston Ballet, but the founder of Rubia Wear leg warmers, one of the hottest items for every dancer these days. Be sure to check out Ashley's trendy and stylish leg warmers here: Rubia Wear Ashley Ellis website Premier Dance Network Boston Ballet
195 ~ Ask Megan! How to Stay in Shape During an Injury
June 21, 2016 09:00 - 6 minutes - 8.6 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today’s question come from a Christy wants to know who to get back into shape after recovering from an injury. 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
194 -Gina Pero: Dance-preneur, Elite Performance Coach, Speaker, former Radio City Rockette
June 20, 2016 09:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBOn this episode Kimberly chats with Gina Pero who will be The Premier Dance Network's newest host to join her network of amazingly talented hosts. Gina Pero has turned her pain from obstacles such as a brain injury, scoliosis, and reverse bullying into her purpose. Going behind the curtain to learn about her and others personal experiences, influences, and triumphs will empower you to take action on the life you really want. The Gina Pero show will feature dialogue from family, professi...
193 ~ Pirouettes from the Past, with Dr. Melissa Klapper ~ Chapter Three
June 16, 2016 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBOn this episode of Pirouettes from the Past, Dr. Klapper shares the history of ballet on TV. Dr. Melissa R. Klapper is Professor of History and former Director of Women’s and Gender Studies at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. She teaches American and women's history, with a focus on the late 19th and early 20th century and additional research interests in the history of childhood, the history of education, and American Jewish history. Dr. Klapper is the author ofJewish Girls Coming of Ag...
192 ~ Ask Megan! What to do when your pointe shoe maker retires?
June 14, 2016 09:00 - 5 minutes - 7.56 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today’s question come from a Lana who wants to know what to do when a pointe shoe maker retires. 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
191 ~ Ask Megan! A mom wants to know the value of dance photos.
June 07, 2016 09:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today’s question come from a mother who wants to about the importance of dance pictures? What do they show? How can they be used to help a dancer? Megan provides advice from a very personal perspective. 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 ...
190 ~Ask Megan! Does the NYCB tour?
May 24, 2016 09:00 - 7 minutes - 9.65 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today's question comes from Malorie who wants to know if NYCB goes on tour ~ and if Megan tours with the company. 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 Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show
189 ~ Ask Megan! What to when you can't get a job after incredible training.
May 17, 2016 09:00 - 3 minutes - 4.8 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. I am a graduating senior who attended one of the top year round training program for the past four years. I've spent the past three months auditioning for my first professional job and have come up with nothing other than the opportunity to be a trainee in some companies. I feel as that I've already been a trainee for 4 years and my parents are refusing to continue to pay so much to have me be a trainee again with no pr...
188 ~ Ask Megan! Can a dancer still make it professionally without pas de deux experience?
May 10, 2016 09:00 - 5 minutes - 7.73 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today’s question come from 15 year old Kamrynwho just went on pointe and is curious how to prepare for a professional career without having pas de deux experience. Find Megan Fairchild ~ website Twitter Instagram Do you have a questionaboutballet? YOU can be a part of the showbysending us your questions by clicking HERE: BalancingPointe.com Twitter/Instagram Please leave RateandReviewthis show
187 ~ Pirouettes from the Past, with Dr. Melissa Klapper ~ Chapter Two
May 06, 2016 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBToday continues with Chapter two in a new and exciting segment on Balancing Pointe Podcast as Professor Melissa Klapper brings us a mini history lesson on the History of Ballet class in America. She continues her history lesson by talking to us about us about ballet in 19th century America, especially in Philadelphia. Dr. Melissa R. Klapper is Professor of History and former Director of Women’s and Gender Studies at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. She teaches American and women's histo...
186 ~ Ask Megan! Can a dancer go to college and still make it as a professional?
May 03, 2016 09:00 - 4 minutes - 6.03 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today’s question come from Ellory who wrote into say: Hi Megan, I just LOVE your show and listen every single week. I am a fairly decent dancer and think based upon my experience could potentially look for a professional job but REALLY want to go to college first. My goal is to go to a school that has a strong dance program and continue my training there. I understand that making this choice will limit me from some ...
185 ~ Ask Megan! What do rehearsals look like at NCYB?
April 26, 2016 09:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today’s question come from Rachel who wrote in to say: I am curious what rehearsals look like at NYCB. Who are the players involved in group, divertissment, solo, and pas de deux rehearsals? Is a répétiteur always present, or only for choreography of certain choreographers? What is the role of ballet coaches? I see some of this from You Tube posts from NYCB, SF Ballet, Royal Ballet, etc., and would love to know more...
184 ~ LIVE from Minneapolis with Sarah Daley, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
April 22, 2016 09:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBToday's episode comes to you LIVE from the lobby of Sarah's hotel lobby. Sarah was in town with Alvin Ailey''s ballet company to perform in Minneapolis. We met in the lobby and had a great conversation covering topics from tattoos to life on the road and meditation. It was great to reconnect with Sarah. Sarah Daley (South Elgin, IL) began her training at the Faubourg School of Ballet in Illinois under the direction of Watmora Casey and Tatyana Mazur. She is a 2009 graduate of the Ailey/F...
185 ~ Ask Megan! A mother of a daughter and a son who dance asks for advice from Megan.
April 19, 2016 09:00 - 4 minutes - 5.9 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today’s question come from Corina who called in to ask Megan advice on how to help keep her daughter and son involved together in dance. Megan provides advice from a very personal perspective. 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...
183 ~ Ask Megan! Does featuring younger dancers on the hit show "So You Think You Can Dance" change the atmosphere for aspiring dancers?
April 12, 2016 09:00 - 3 minutes - 4.89 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today’s question come from Mary who wrote in to ask ~ Hi Megan, I don’t know if you are familiar with the tv show, So You think You Can Dance and the fact that in their new season they will be featuring young dancers ages 8-18 rather than the older more mature dancers. As a professional, what do you think about this? Mary Megan provides her thoughts from a professional Ballerina's perspective. Find Megan Fairchild...
182 ~ Pirouettes from the Past, with Dr. Melissa Klapper ~ Chapter One
April 08, 2016 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBToday begins a new and exciting segment on Balancing Pointe Podcast as Professor Melissa Klapper brings us a mini history lesson on the History of Ballet class in America. Melissa will join Balancing Pointe once a month with the featured segment "Pirouettes from the Past" providing us with valuable historical information based upon her knowledge and historical sources she is using as she researches her upcoming book about the history of ballet class in America Dr. Melissa R. Klapper is P...
181 ~ Ask Megan! What percentage of aspiring dancers that actually "make it" as a professional?
April 05, 2016 09:00 - 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 th...
180 ~ Rebecca King, Corps de Ballet - Miami City Ballet
April 01, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBRebecca King was born and raised in Northern California. She received her ballet training from former San Francisco Ballet School Director and ABT dancer Richard Cammack, former ABT and SFB dancer Zola Dishong, former NYCB dancer Charles Anderson and former Royal Swedish Ballet dancer Katarina Wester at Contra Costa Ballet Centre in Walnut Creek, Calif. King spent two summers studying at San Francisco Ballet School under the direction of Gloria Govrin. Her senior year in high school, she att...
179 ~ Ask Megan! How to overcome bad habits in dance?
March 29, 2016 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. 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 Rate and Review this...
178 ~ Ask Megan! Can a dancer still make it into NYCB if she has not been accepted into the School of American Ballet?
March 22, 2016 09:00 - 4 minutes - 6.32 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 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...
177 ~ Ask Megan! Should a dancer just focus on ballet, or is learning other styles of dance acceptable?
March 15, 2016 09:00 - 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 R...
176 ~ Omar Z Robles, Urban Dance Photographer
March 11, 2016 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBOmar's first connection with visual storytelling through the art of mime theatre. Omar had the privilege of studying under the tutelage of Marcel Marceau at L’École Internationale de Mimodrame de Paris Marcel Marceau. Later, when he went to college to acquire his B.A in Communications and Arts, he discovered in photography a new way of telling stories without words. With photography he could immortalize the moments for a little longer. He has since explored as many areas of photography as he...
175 ~ Ask Megan! Does it really matter which Summer Intensive a dancer attends?
March 08, 2016 10:00 - 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: BalancingPoin...
174 ~ Ask Megan! A Trainee is worried about getting behind in her online high school
February 29, 2016 10:00 - 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 p...
173 ~ Ask Megan! How do you know when to send your child away to year round Ballet training?
February 23, 2016 10:00 - 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 approac...
172 ~ Ask Megan! What dance bags are the professional's favorite?
February 22, 2016 10:00 - 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 qu...
171 ~ Ask Megan! Could Megan manage dancing in another dancer's pointe shoes?
February 17, 2016 10:00 - 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 d...
170 - Ask Megan! How do shorter dancers lenghten their lines?
February 16, 2016 10:00 - 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 lengt...
169 ~ Ask Megan! What do the professionals think of Ballet Competitions?
February 15, 2016 10:00 - 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 a...
168 ~ Ask Megan! Vaganova versus Balanchine?
February 09, 2016 10:00 - 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 exa...
167 ~ Ask Megan! Are there companies that hire taller dancers?
February 08, 2016 10:00 - 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 t...
166 ~ Kimberly Falker, the Host of Balancing Pointe Podcast is in the HOT seat today!
February 05, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBOn today's episode of Balancing Pointe Podcast the Host, Kimberly Falker is in the HOT seat! Melissa Klapper is the host and asks Kimberly all of the questions you may not know. On this episode she is not uncovering Ballet, but uncovering HER journey in life, in podcasting and in her struggles as a mother of an aspiring ballerina. Melissa Klapper is a History professor at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey and asked Kimberly to provide her some information as research for the book ...
165 ~ Ask Megan! What piece of music would Megan most like to perform?
February 03, 2016 10:00 - 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...
164 ~ Ask Megan! Why to dancers at New York City Ballet use paper towels in their pointe shoes rather than lambs wool?
February 02, 2016 10:00 - 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....
163 ~ Ask Megan! How to feel more confident when auditions are not going well.
February 01, 2016 10:00 - 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...
162 ~ Ask Megan! What advice does Megan give to her students when she teaches?
January 27, 2016 14:20 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 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 ~ webs...
161 ~ Ask Megan! What does it really take to make it to Soloist or Principal ranking in a Ballet Company?
January 26, 2016 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 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....
160 ~ Ask Megan! How did Megan juggle Broadway and Ballet?
January 25, 2016 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBOn each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 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: ...
159 ~ Olivier Wevers, Founder and Artistic Director of Whim W'Him dance company
January 22, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBOriginally from Brussels, Belgium, Olivier Wevers is the founder and Artistic Director of Seattle’s critically acclaimed contemporary dance company Whim W’Him. In 2012 Wevers was honored with the City of Seattle’s Mayor’s Arts Award and in 2011 he received the Princess Grace Choreographic Fellowship. In both 2011 and 2010 Wevers’ work took home the grand prize award at the Annual Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival in California and he has also been named by Dance Magazine as one of ...
158 ~ Ask Megan! What happens to a professional dancer who is injured during the season? Do they still get paid?
January 19, 2016 10:00 - 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 qu...
157 ~ Ask Megan! How do Principal roles get decided upon and distributed in NYCB?
January 18, 2016 10:00 - 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 clickin...
156 ~ Ask Megan! When should a 17 year old dancer audition for a Professional Company?
January 12, 2016 10:00 - 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 Twitte...
155 ~ Ask Megan! Should you talk to the AD at a Summer Intensive Audition?
January 11, 2016 10:00 - 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: Balanci...
154 ~ No Dominion Film ~ Magaret Mullin and Nel Shelby
January 07, 2016 19:17 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThis episode features two of my previous guests Nel Shelby and Margaret Mullin who are working together on a very special project; a full length documentary called "No Dominion", a film Celebrating the life of the late Ian Horvath, champion for the art of dance and AIDS awareness. The film is the brain child and passion project of Margaret Mullin who is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. As you will learn in this interview, this has been in Margaret's thoughts since she first saw I...
153 ~ Ask Megan! Should a guy do weight training before going to a Summer Intensive for the first time?
January 06, 2016 10:00 - 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 ...
152 ~ Ask Megan! HAPPY NEW YEAR with a Leanne Cope, a very special guest from Royal Ballet
January 05, 2016 10:00 - 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...
151 ~ Ask Megan! How to make a stage smile look genuine?
December 23, 2015 10:00 - 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 ...
150 ~ Ask Megan! Which is Megan Fairchild's favorite Nutcracker?
December 22, 2015 10:00 - 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
149 ~ Ask Megan? Where are the Women Directors and Choreographers?
December 21, 2015 10:00 - 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...
148 ~ Dr. Linda Stirrup, author of "Up On My Tippy Toes"
December 18, 2015 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBToday’s guest is a break from my usual – my guest today is Doctor Linda Stirrup who is a dentist as well as an author of a children’s book series featuring a young girl named Natalie Jean. Up on My Tippy Toes, beautifully illustrated by Reginald William Butler, is the story of a young girl whose resolve to take up ballet begins to crumble when she finds her first class challenging. Will she gain the resolve to return?