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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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?
147 ~ Ask Megan! How to learn more confidence in Pointe.
December 16, 2015 10:00 - 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 ...
146~Ask Megan! Who makes final casting decisions in NYCB?
December 15, 2015 10:00 - 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 ...
145 ~ Ask Megan! How do you learn how to properly spot during a turn?
December 14, 2015 10:00 - 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
144 ~ Ask Megan! Best way to hydrate?
December 09, 2015 10:00 - 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 so...
143 ~ Ask Megan! How to impress the judges at an audition.
December 08, 2015 10:00 - 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 aud...
142 ~ Ask Megan! How do dancers juggle marriage and relationships while working for the same Company?
December 07, 2015 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.5 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: Beckee who wants to know how it works with marriage and romance inside New York City Ballet. Megan breaks down ...
141 ~ The Bald Ballerina, Maggie Kudirka
December 04, 2015 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBMaggie Kudirka was a member of the Joffrey Concert Group in NYC when she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in June 2014. She was only 23 years old and had no risk factors for breast cancer other than being female. Results from a subsequent genetics screening showed that she did not carry the genes linked to breast cancer. Maggie had a large, aggressive tumor that grew very quickly and spread to her bones and lymph nodes. She moved back home to be with her family and began treatment ...
140 ~ Ask Megan! Does it matter what brand pointe shoes you wear for SAB auditions?
December 02, 2015 10:00 - 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. Today’s question come from: Allie who does not wear Freed Pointe shoes which are the recommended pointe for SAB and NYCB. She is wondering ...
139 ~ Ask Megan! Why did Megan leave Ballet West for SAB?
December 01, 2015 10:00 - 4 minutes - 6.7 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: Susan who asks Megan about her exp...
138 ~ Ask Megan! How does an aspiring dancer get into New York City Ballet?
November 30, 2015 10:00 - 4 minutes - 5.59 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: Rachel who sent her question to Me...
137 ~ Ask Megan! What is transcendental meditation and how does it help a dancer?
November 25, 2015 10:00 - 5 minutes - 7.69 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: Brooke who wants to know more abou...
136 ~ Ask Megan! How to deal with studio jealousy?
November 24, 2015 10:00 - 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: Jenna who wants to know why her hi...
135 ~ ASK Megan! Pain in the hip flexors when stretching the splits.
November 23, 2015 11:00 - 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...
134 ~ Margaret Mullin, Soloist ~ Pacific Northwest Ballet
November 20, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBMargaret Mullin is from Tucson, Arizona. She studied on scholarship at Ballet Arts Tucson with Mary-Beth Cabana and at Pacific Northwest Ballet School, and attended summer courses at Ballet Tucson, and Pacific Northwest Ballet School. Margaret was the recipient of a Thurber Scholarship Award in 2003 and 2004, the 2007 Founding Director Scholarship Award from Angela Whitehill of Burklyn Ballet, and a 2011 Princess Grace Award recipient. Margaret joined Pacific Northwest Ballet as an apprent...
133 ~ Ask Megan! What is a typical dancer's salary?
November 18, 2015 14:26 - 5 minutes - 7.11 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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 city on a dancer's salary. Megan uncovers in detail what a corps de ballet member can expect in a profes...
132 ~ Ask Megan! The Life of a Corps de Ballet dancer.
November 17, 2015 11:00 - 4 minutes - 5.91 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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 dancer typically stays in the Corps? Megan gives us insight into a typical life of a corps de ballet...
131 ~ Ask Megan! Nutcracker season at New York City Ballet!
November 16, 2015 11:00 - 6 minutes - 8.87 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: 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 wi...
130 ~ Ask Megan! Kaitlyn wants to know if participating in YAGP is a good idea.
November 11, 2015 03:02 - 4 minutes - 5.91 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Kaitlyn wants to know what Megan thinks about participating in the YAGP? Her new studio encourages it and she wants to hear what the professionals think ...
129 ~ Ask Megan! How to prepare for auditions.
November 10, 2015 11:00 - 4 minutes - 6.01 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Katherine who wants to know how to do her best at auditions. Megan handles this ever-too-common question with sage advice. Do you have a question about ...
128 ~ Ask Megan! How to manage dance, homework and sleep.
November 09, 2015 10:00 - 4 minutes - 6.01 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: 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. Megan han...
127 ~ Ask Megan! Should a dancer move at their own pace or attend a rigid and focused program?
November 04, 2015 11:00 - 3 minutes - 5.31 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: 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 tough questio...
126 ~ Ask Megan! Marie is not allowed to go to a year round training program until she is a senior
November 03, 2015 11:00 - 3 minutes - 4.92 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: 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 concerned ...
125 ~ Ask Megan! Amanda wants to know if she should audition again for SAB?
November 02, 2015 11:00 - 4 minutes - 6.64 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: 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 provides advic...
124 ~ Ask Megan! An EXCLUSIVE interview with Tiler Peck ~ sister to sister-in-law.
October 26, 2015 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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 episode brings you an Exclusive interview with none other than Megan's sister in law and NYCB Principal Dancer Tiler Peck! Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be ...
123 ~ Ask Megan! How to learn choreography when suffering from dyslexia.
October 21, 2015 10:00 - 4 minutes - 6.59 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Maria who suffers from dyslexia and has a hard time learning new choreography. Megan provides shares some great tips for this problem. Do you have a que...
122 ~ Ask Megan! What makes Megan's pointe shoes special?
October 20, 2015 10:30 - 8 minutes - 11 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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 uses and what special features she has in her pointe shoe design. Megan provides shares all about her ...
121 ~ Ask Megan! How do you resist smoking as a dancer?
October 19, 2015 10:00 - 5 minutes - 8.08 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Heidi is the mother of an aspiring dancer and wants to how Megan resisted smoking as a dancer and how to address this as a parent. How know can you plea...
120 ~ Ask Megan! Can you still dance professionally if you go to college first?
October 14, 2015 15:55 - 4 minutes - 5.54 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Aubrey who is 17 years old. She wants to dance professionally but her parents want her to attend college first. Will this ruin her chances of dancing pr...
119 ~ Ask Megan! What do professional dancers eat?
October 13, 2015 10:00 - 3 minutes - 5.36 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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 wants to know what professional dancers eat. Megan provides great nutritional advice for all dancers. Do you have a question about Ballet? ...
118 ~Ask Megan! How to get over feeling self conscious during rehearsals.
October 12, 2015 10:00 - 3 minutes - 5.04 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Harper who struggles with dancing with expression during rehearsals because she becomes too self conscious. She knows that she needs to get past this pro...
117 ~ Rebecca King, YAGP Legacy and Soloist with Finnish National Ballet
October 09, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBMy guest is Rebecca King who a soloist with the Finnish National Ballet. Rebecca is also the daughter of Shelly King who was the Director of Operations for the Youth American Grand Prix. For those you unfamiliar with the Youth American grand prix – or YAGP, it is the largest global network of dance and probably the most popular and well known ballet competitions in the world. Sadly Shelly recently passed away after dedicating the past 12 years of her life to becoming a "ballet mom" to thou...
116 ~Ask Megan! What to do when your studio does not provide enough training?
October 07, 2015 10:00 - 4 minutes - 6.62 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Hailey who is worried about the fact that her home studio no longer provides the level of training she needs, but has not been asked to stay year round at...
115 ~ Ask Megan! Today Emily wants help with her non-archy feet.
October 06, 2015 10:00 - 3 minutes - 5.24 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Emily who is worried that her non-archy feet don't look good in pointe shoes. Megan shares some specific exercises to help build better arches, especiall...
114 ~ Ask Megan! What is an extra bone in your foot and should Sara have surgery?
October 05, 2015 10:00 - 5 minutes - 7.02 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Sara who has been diagnosed with an extra bone in her foot. She is only 14 years old and is worried about having surgery. Megan shares with us the fact ...
113 ~ PS DANCE! Learn about this inspirational documentary promoting Dance Education from the creators.
October 02, 2015 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBStep inside the halls of five NYC public schools and celebrate dance! Hosted by veteran TV journalist Paula Zahn, PS DANCE! is the new documentary that captures what happens when students have dance in their curriculum. The journey is one of imagination, curiosity, hard work and discipline. In these studios, dance is for every child. PS DANCE!, two years in the making, interviews 16 kids and captures more than 100 students, who joyfully share the influence of dance on their daily learning. ...
112 ~ Ask Megan! Today Robert wants to know how Megan approaches her role in Balanchine's "Theme and Variations" which she dance will this week!
September 30, 2015 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.07 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Robert wants to know how she approaches her role in "Theme and Variations" which can seem overwhelming. Megan dives into her personal thoughts on what h...
111 ~ Ask Megan! Today Seraphina calls in from Singapore with a question about keeping her ankles strong.
September 29, 2015 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Seraphina who calls from Singapore and wants to know how to strengthen her ankles. She has very "bendy" feet and is worried about an injury. Megan break...
110 ~ Ask Megan! Today Nikki asks about coming back after an injury.
September 28, 2015 09:00 - 5 minutes - 7.88 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Nikki who wants to know how to deal with feelings of insecurity after coming back after an injury that had her suffering for an entire year. Megan provi...
109 - Barry Kerollis, Free Lance Dancer
September 25, 2015 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBBarry Kerollis was born in Philadelphia, PA. He began his training at the Chester Valley Dance Academy and continued on scholarship at the Kirov Academy of Ballet and the School of American Ballet. Mr. Kerollis began his professional career in 2003 with the Houston Ballet. The following season Barry joined Pacific Northwest Ballet, where he danced leading and featured roles for seven seasons. He currently works as a Choreographer, Principal Guest Artist, and Instructor based out of Philadelp...
108 ~ Ask Megan! Today Megan gives advice to Cosette who wants to know how to balance her academic and ballet goals.
September 23, 2015 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Cosette who wants to know how to balance her Academic goals with her goal to pursue a career in professional Ballet. Megan reflects on some of her strug...
107 ~ Ask Megan helps Isabela learn how to remember corrections without taking notes.
September 22, 2015 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Isabela who wants to know how to remember corrections in class when her teachers won't let her take notes. Megan really gives us great insight advice ...
106 ~ Ask Megan! Today Megan shares with us WHY Coppélia is her favorite role to dance.
September 21, 2015 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Stephanie who wants to what Megan's favorite role is to dance. Megan really gives us great insight into her personal experience with this role. Do you...
105 ~ Ksenia Ovsyanick, Soloist English National Ballet
September 18, 2015 10:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBMy guest Ksenia Ovsyanick is a Soloist with the English National Ballet. She is from Tihvin, Russia and began her training at received her training at the Belarus State Ballet College. After competing in the Prix de Lausanne, Ksenia was offered the opportunity to move to London to train with the English National Ballet. In 2013 she became First Artist and then in 2014 she was promoted to Soloist. Ksenia received ‘Outstanding Female Performance’ (Classical) at the Critics’ Circle National ...
104 ~ Ask Megan! How do you know when an injury means trouble?
September 16, 2015 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Katie who wants to know when a "soft" injury indicates a bigger problem and when to see a doctor. Megan really dives in with great detail on Katie's ques...
103 - Ask Megan! Today Anna asks about auditioning for SAB.
September 15, 2015 13:36 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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: Anna who wants to know how best to audition for School of American Ballet and being fairly new to pointe. Megan really dives in with great detail on Anna...
102 - Ask Megan! Megan Fairchild on the art of the selfie at the stage door.
September 15, 2015 00:43 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBIn celebration of today’s 10th episode of the Ask Megan and its growing success, we are expanding the show to three times each week! ASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild and brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast. 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 questions come from: Morgan who asks whe...
101 - ASK Megan! A mother asks about her daughter's nutrition.
September 07, 2015 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThis week Megan answers the question from the mom of a young dancer who wants to know how to keep her daughter's diet healthy and focused on nutrient dense foods. Megan provides information on how she approaches nutrition in her rigorous schedule and shares with us some of the information her mom (who is a dietician) taught her as a young girl. ASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each an...
BONUS - Reflection on 100 shows!
September 05, 2015 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, host Kimberly Falker reflects on the life lessons she learned from 100 episodes and makes an exciting announcement at the end.
100 - ASK Megan! Questions about getting asked to stay at SAB Winter Term and how to convince your Mom to let you take Ballet Classes.
August 31, 2015 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBASK MEGAN is a weekly show hosted by New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday. Each episode will feature an actual question submitted from someone like you! Today's questions come from: - Mary who wants to convince her mother to let her take ballet classes; - Jared who wants to know what it takes to get asked to stay for the Winter Term at the School of American Ballet. Megan provides very thoughtful...