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Pas de Chát: Talking Dance

235 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 106 ratings

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in a dance studio at one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world? Or wondered what was going through Giselle's mind as she lifted her leg to her ear? There is a lot more to the politics of dance than lithe women wearing pointe shoes being hoisted into the air by men in tights. Listen in for a weekly conversation on all aspects of the professional dance world as Barry Kerollis, freelance choreographer and popular blogger, candidly shares his experiences and thoughts on the workings of the dance world as he travels the globe creating ballets, teaching future generations of dancers, and performing for audiences

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Episodes

71 - 10 All-Time Favorite Dance Works

July 21, 2017 13:49 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

In this week’s episode, your host shares his 10 favorite dance works of all-time. From classical ballet to contemporary dance, dance theatre, and musical theatre, listen in for an exciting array of works that have left a lasting impression on this dance aficionado.  Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Bal...

70 ~ Adult Recreational Dance Tips

July 14, 2017 14:06 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Every non-professional adult who dances is considered a recreational dancer. Listen in to this week's episode for tips for beginner adults and technique recommendations for the more intermediate/advanced recreational dancer . Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a natio...

69 ~ Should I Stay or Should I Go?

July 07, 2017 12:01 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

Considering how fast paced a dance career flashes by, nearly every artist experiences thoughts related to leaving their current company to rally for a better position elsewhere. Listen in to this week’s episode for a chat about factors that often lead dancers to look at leaving their current contracts and how to evaluate whether to seek work with a different company or not.  Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years exper...

68 - No Guilt Summer Break Suggestions

June 30, 2017 09:30 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

Do you feel guilty for taking time off, indulging on vacation, or stress about getting back in shape after lay-off? Listen in to this special "Summer" edition of Pas de Chát for suggestions and tips to take time off effectively, refresh your body and mind, and for ways to enjoy the sunshine while retaining some of your form. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes direc...

67 ~ Effective Rehearsal Processes

June 23, 2017 13:55 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Ever wonder how the top organizations in the country rehearse a new work or restage an existing piece? Listen in to this week's episode for an extensive conversation on the most effective ways to rehearse a work from the studio to the stage.

66 - Are You Burnt Out?

June 16, 2017 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

What are the symptoms of burn out and how do you work to resolve it? Listen in to this week's episode for information on this important topic. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance ...

65 - 12 Reasons Dance is My Religion

June 09, 2017 07:22 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

While many people are raised with some type of religion, very few look at dance in the same vein. Listen in to this week's episode for 12 reasons that dance is your Barry's religion. Perhaps, you will feel the same way, too! Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nation...

65 - 12 Reasons Dance is My Religion

June 09, 2017 07:22 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

While many people are raised with some type of religion, very few look at dance in the same vein. Listen in to this week's episode for 12 reasons that dance is your Barry's religion. Perhaps, you will feel the same way, too! Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nation...

64 - What Brings Audiences Back

June 02, 2017 12:05 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MB

Why do audiences come back to see the same repertoire performed from season to season? Listen in to this week’s episode for an in-depth discussion on unique qualities of dancers and how their personal choices and interpretations keep audiences coming back. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and t...

64 - What Brings Audiences Back

June 02, 2017 12:05 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MB

Why do audiences come back to see the same repertoire performed from season to season? Listen in to this week’s episode for an in-depth discussion on unique qualities of dancers and how their personal choices and interpretations keep audiences coming back. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and t...

63 - On Technique: Right vs. Wrong

May 26, 2017 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Is there a right and wrong when it comes to technique, style, and choreography? Listen in to this week's episode for an in-depth discussion on this topic. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of ...

62 ~ You Paid Tuition - Do You Deserve a Trophy?

May 19, 2017 05:30 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Does every child that attends a dance school, goes to college, or plays in sports deserve recognition just because you are paying an organization to educate them? Listen in to this week's episode for a conversation on whether it is appropriate for schools and programs to patronize students and let them fall through the cracks in order to maintain their businesses. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in th...

62 ~ You Paid Tuition - Do You Deserve a Trophy?

May 19, 2017 05:30 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Does every child that attends a dance school, goes to college, or plays in sports deserve recognition just because you are paying an organization to educate them? Listen in to this week's episode for a conversation on whether it is appropriate for schools and programs to patronize students and let them fall through the cracks in order to maintain their businesses. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in th...

61 ~ How to Take a Retreat

May 12, 2017 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Retreats are the perfect way to clear your mind, assess your progress, and reach your goals. Listen in to this week's episode for a detailed guide on how to take your own personal retreat. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He al...

60 ~ Story Time: Why I Stopped Performing

May 05, 2017 05:30 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this special story time episode, Barry shares with you his very personal story about the experience that led to his eventual retirement from performing Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of ...

59 ~ Masculinity in Dance

April 28, 2017 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Muscular, strength, well-built, powerful, and vigorous are often words used when defining what it means to be masculine. So, why do cultures across the world think of male dancers as effeminate? Listen in to this week's episode to hear Barry's perspective on this topic and why he thinks that male ballet dancers are the epitome of masculinity. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His car...

59 ~ Masculinity in Dance

April 28, 2017 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Muscular, strength, well-built, powerful, and vigorous are often words used when defining what it means to be masculine. So, why do cultures across the world think of male dancers as effeminate? Listen in to this week's episode to hear Barry's perspective on this topic and why he thinks that male ballet dancers are the epitome of masculinity. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His car...

58 ~ Are International Youth Ballet Competitions Reasonable?

April 21, 2017 04:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Should you let your students or kids compete in international youth ballet competitions like Youth America Grand Prix, Prix de Lausanne, World Ballet Competition, and American Dance Competition? Listen in to this week's episode to find out!" Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the co...

57 ~ Is a Retired Dancer Still a Dancer?

April 14, 2017 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

In this one year anniversary episode special of Pas de Chát: Talking Dance, we discuss whether people retain their title of "Dancer" after they have officially retired from the stage. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also ru...

56 ~ Social Media in Dance

April 07, 2017 05:30 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Long gone are the days where dancers have to sit around waiting for their director to notice them in order to garner an audience. This week's episode of Pas de Chát discusses the multitude of social media platforms that dancers use to cultivate their own audience and offers tips on the do's and don'ts of proper self-promotion on the internet. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His car...

55 - Spring Technique Cleaning

March 31, 2017 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Tune into this special "Spring Cleaning" episode for tips on freshening up your technique at barre! Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Ba...

54 ~ The Art of Failure

March 24, 2017 10:55 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

There is such a negative connotation to the word failure in modern culture. Many people don't recognize that failure is a necessary component of becoming successful. Listen in to this week's episode as Barry describes a recent failure of his and how he plans on using it to help cultivate and boost future successes. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alask...

54 ~ The Art of Failure

March 24, 2017 10:55 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

There is such a negative connotation to the word failure in modern culture. Many people don't recognize that failure is a necessary component of becoming successful. Listen in to this week's episode as Barry describes a recent failure of his and how he plans on using it to help cultivate and boost future successes. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alask...

53 - Dance Mama Drama

March 17, 2017 13:04 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Inspired by the show Dance Moms, this week Barry discusses what makes an overwhelming dance parent, how to avoid becoming one, and how to speak up appropriately when you have concerns about your child's training. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring...

52 ~ A Week in the Life

March 10, 2017 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

What does a week in the life of a traveling choreographer, dance educator, and dance media guru look like? Listen in to this week's episode as Barry shares the dirty details of his schedule teaching, choreographing, and living between New York City and Philadelphia. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Bal...

52 ~ A Week in the Life

March 10, 2017 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

What does a week in the life of a traveling choreographer, dance educator, and dance media guru look like? Listen in to this week's episode as Barry shares the dirty details of his schedule teaching, choreographing, and living between New York City and Philadelphia. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Bal...

51 ~ The Ultimate Sacrifice

March 03, 2017 08:30 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

A life in dance is a life of sacrifice. And these sacrifices aren't common or comfortable." Taking a page from Barry's popular blog, "Life of a Freelance Dancer," your host shares one of his recent writings about dancers learning to accept the fate of their professional careers without bitterness. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, d...

50 - 10 Classical Full-Length Ballets

February 24, 2017 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

In honor of Pas de Chát: Talking Dance's 50th episode, Barry offers you a list of the 10 most renowned classical full-length ballets in the dance world. Listen in for descriptions of these ballets and learn about the history of classical ballet. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling th...

49 ~ Negotiating in Good Faith

February 17, 2017 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Negotiating contract terms and artist fees can be a stressful, tricky game, whether you are an artist or an organization hiring an artist. Listen in to this week's episode for advice on how to go about contract negotiations while showing that both parties are working together in each others best interests. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance T...

49 ~ Negotiating in Good Faith

February 17, 2017 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Negotiating contract terms and artist fees can be a stressful, tricky game, whether you are an artist or an organization hiring an artist. Listen in to this week's episode for advice on how to go about contract negotiations while showing that both parties are working together in each others best interests. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance T...

48 - Process or Abuse?

February 10, 2017 13:51 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

When working in a choreographer's process, many dancers have a mentality of "if you use me for greatness, you can use me however you wish." This brings up the question of whether there is a clear line between abusive practices and breaking a dancer down to their most vulnerable state for the sake of art. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance The...

47 ~ Researching Companies for Auditions

February 03, 2017 12:39 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

With company audition season upon us, this week's episode focuses on offering tools to research companies in order to develop a practical game plan to get that job of your dreams. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs t...

47 ~ Researching Companies for Auditions

February 03, 2017 12:39 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

With company audition season upon us, this week's episode focuses on offering tools to research companies in order to develop a practical game plan to get that job of your dreams. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs t...

46 _ Using Your Artistic Voice as a Statement

January 27, 2017 09:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

In light of the changing political landscape of the United States, this week's episode is devoted to inspiring artists to use their voice to make statements through their work. Listen in for a discussion on how art work has been representative of challenges and successes in society throughout history and how it is more important than ever that artists create work inspired by current events and relevant issues. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor,...

46 _ Using Your Artistic Voice as a Statement

January 27, 2017 09:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

In light of the changing political landscape of the United States, this week's episode is devoted to inspiring artists to use their voice to make statements through their work. Listen in for a discussion on how art work has been representative of challenges and successes in society throughout history and how it is more important than ever that artists create work inspired by current events and relevant issues. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor,...

45 ~Ballet Techniques Uncovered (Part 2)

January 20, 2017 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Multiple experts from around the dance world provide in-depth information about Vaganova, Balanchine, and Cuban training techniques in this week's episode. Be sure to check out Part 1 of "Ballet Techniques Uncovered" for information on Cecchetti, Royal Academy of Dance, French, and Bournonville training. (This 2-part episode has been created in collaboration with the “Pirouettes from the Past” podcast on the Premier Dance Network. Head over there for an episode devoted to the history behind ...

44 ~ Ballet Techniques Uncovered (Part 1)

January 13, 2017 09:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

In this week's episode, multiple experts from around the dance world provide in-depth information about training in Cecchetti, Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), French (POB), and Bournonville techniques. Be sure to listen in next week for Part 2, where Vaganova, Balanchine, and Cuban training will be discussed. (This 2-part episode has been created in collaboration with the "Pirouettes from the Past" podcast on the Premier Dance Network. Head over there for an episode devoted to the history behi...

44 ~ Ballet Techniques Uncovered (Part 1)

January 13, 2017 09:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

In this week's episode, multiple experts from around the dance world provide in-depth information about training in Cecchetti, Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), French (POB), and Bournonville techniques. Be sure to listen in next week for Part 2, where Vaganova, Balanchine, and Cuban training will be discussed. (This 2-part episode has been created in collaboration with the "Pirouettes from the Past" podcast on the Premier Dance Network. Head over there for an episode devoted to the history behi...

43 - Maximizing Corrections in Class

January 06, 2017 14:54 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

With New Years resolutions fresh in our minds and summer intensive, company, and university audition season upon us, many dancers are focused on maximizing their improvement in class to ensure they perform their best. Listen in to this week's episode for tips on how to get the most out of corrections you receive from your instructors and coaches. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His...

42 - Year End Remarks

December 30, 2016 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

From celebrity deaths to election results and terrorist attacks, many people have mixed feelings about this past year as a whole. In this week's episode, Barry offers his final remarks of 2016 as he looks forward to the new year. Happy New Year! Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling th...

41- Should Parents Influence Dance Training

December 23, 2016 15:12 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MB

Since parents are investing money and time into their child's dance training, should they have the right to influence how their kids are being taught in the studio? Listen in to this week's episode as Barry shares his thoughts on parents demanding adjustments in training and methodology from dance instructors. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dan...

40 - Take a Day Off

December 16, 2016 12:18 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Dancer's often feel a variety of external and internal pressures to work until they drop. Listen in to this week's episode, as Barry Kerollis discusses the importance of taking a day off in your work week to rest both your body and mind. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the countr...

39 - Ballet Barre Exercises

December 09, 2016 16:59 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Whether you are traveling as a guest artist and need to give yourself class, warming yourself up for your umpteenth company Nutcracker show, or need to stay in shape for summer program auditions while your school is on winter break, this episode is for you. Listen in as your host shares a set of barre exercises to keep you at the top of your game. Barry Kerollis is on faculty at Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance Center, and teaches master classes around the country. Pas de Chát's host Barr...

39 - Ballet Barre Exercises

December 09, 2016 16:59 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Whether you are traveling as a guest artist and need to give yourself class, warming yourself up for your umpteenth company Nutcracker show, or need to stay in shape for summer program auditions while your school is on winter break, this episode is for you. Listen in as your host shares a set of barre exercises to keep you at the top of your game. Barry Kerollis is on faculty at Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance Center, and teaches master classes around the country. Pas de Chát's host Barr...

38 - Holiday Shopping Ideas for Dancers

December 02, 2016 17:32 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Dancer's can be some of the most difficult friends and family for us to find the perfect holiday gift. In this week's episode, Barry taps into the Premier Dance Network community and shares each and every podcast host on the network's top holiday gift picks to help make shopping for any dancer easy. ***Giveaway Alert*** & Happy Holidays! Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career i...

37 ~ Cultivating Thankfulness

November 25, 2016 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, Barry offers tips and tricks to help put your life into perspective. Listen in for a variety of tools to reveal everything that you are thankful for. Happy Holidays! Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelanc...

37 ~ Cultivating Thankfulness

November 25, 2016 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, Barry offers tips and tricks to help put your life into perspective. Listen in for a variety of tools to reveal everything that you are thankful for. Happy Holidays! Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelanc...

36 - Unions: Good or Bad for Dance

November 18, 2016 14:41 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

Dance unions, like the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), provide safety and protections for dancers. While helpful in resolving issues with management and negotiating contracts, they can also impose restrictions that limit artistic liberty and financial success for a company. Listen in this week as your host discusses the upsides and downfalls of dancing for a unionized company. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13...

35 ~ Distractions for Students

November 11, 2016 11:30 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

There are three main distractions that students face throughout their training. Listen in to this week's episode on how to cope with outside activities, yearning for an active social life, and coping with heavy school work. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationa...

34 - Improving Your Dancing with Positivity

November 05, 2016 04:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MB

Many dancers are taught to think if they feel they are dancing well, they may get complacent and stop working hard. Listen in to this week's episode as Barry shares his experience with a teacher who taught negative tactics to gain improvement and how he has worked to develop more positive ways to be critical of his own dancing. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes dir...

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