Latest Choreography Podcast Episodes
LOCATION SCOUT: Black Boxes
Frameform - April 24, 2024 14:16 - 43 minutesMost theater-goers are familiar with black boxes. We’re not talking about literal boxes that are black but in a way it’s not totally off the mark. Walking inside a black box theater, it’s pretty bare and minimal – empty space, a place for an audience to sit, and maybe a few studio lights for dra...
S6E10: Romeo and Juliet Part 3, A Chat with the Star-Crossed Lovers
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet - April 14, 2024 04:24 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn our final Romeo & Juliet podcast, Jim Sparrow sits down with our own Romeo and Juliet, as Thomas Caleb Roberts and Brittany Focht tell us of their individual journeys in developing their characters for the stage. Along the way, we discuss a dancer’s quest to maintain good physical an...
Cinedans x Frameform: Audio Postcard from Amsterdam
Frameform - April 10, 2024 15:15 - 28 minutesFrameform is thrilled to collaborate with Cinedans on several episodes to commemorate the 20th edition of the Amsterdam-based festival which took place in late March 2024. Through its adventurous film programming along with its substantial professional development program, Cinedans has establish...
S6E9: Romeo & Juliet Part 2: Pillow Dances and a Clash of Swords
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet - April 07, 2024 19:35 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn part two of our discussion of Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, Jim Sparrow sits down with two former Romeos to discuss what is often thought of as a “man’s ballet.” Choreographers Robert La Fosse and David Ingram break down strenuous male roles that include ...
S6E8: Romeo & Juliet Part 1: Romeo, Prokofiev, & Not a Happy Ending
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet - April 01, 2024 06:10 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this first part of our discussion on the ballet, Romeo & Juliet, Jim sits down with Karen Gibbons-Brown to review Prokofiev's near-perfect score and the history of his adaptation of the Shakespearean tale of woeful romance. The composer dreamed of a happy ending for his version of th...
Cinedans x Frameform: A Conversation with Tanin Torabi
Frameform - March 29, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutesFrameform is thrilled to collaborate with Cinedans on several episodes to commemorate the 20th edition of the Amsterdam-based festival which took place in late March 2024. Through its adventurous film programming along with its substantial professional development program, Cinedans has establish...
Choreographers in Conversation: Camden Gonzales & Sonya Tayeh
SDCF Podcast Series - March 20, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe are excited to bring you another episode in our podcast series Choreographers in Conversation. This series allows choreographers to interview other choreographers whose work excites them as a way to learn more about their craft and preserve the stories of these exciting artists in our indust...
Episode 110: The Rosin Box: Partnering
City Ballet The Podcast - March 18, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsThis week at The Rosin Box, hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Soloist Aarón Sanz are joined by NYCB dancers and "real-life" couple Emily Kikta and Peter Walker to talk about partnering—onstage and off. Peter and Aarón share their memories of learning from legendary former Principal Dancer Jock Soto, ...
Superhero movies: "The Death of Cinema" or the new "Golden Age"?
Frameform - March 13, 2024 13:00 - 52 minutesAudiences can be strongly divided when it comes to musicals, and the same goes for superhero flicks. Are these “theme park movies” the “death of cinema” or are they just a product of the times? In this roundtable with special guest Steven Butler, we cover many facets of movie musicals, superhero...
Episode 109: The Rosin Box: Wellness
City Ballet The Podcast - March 11, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsHosts Claire Kretzschmar and Aarón Sanz are back at The Rosin Box, joined by Corps de Ballet Member and Get Golden founder Jenelle Manzi. Jenelle describes her journey to the stage and how struggles with injuries and food allergies inspired her to start crafting her own anti-inflammatory recipes...
#164: Philip Victor Ongert a.k.a. Boot Scootin'
Line Dance Podcast - March 08, 2024 01:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsChristopher Gonzalez and Megan Barsuglia host this in-depth exploration of line dance, interviewing personalities within the line dance community and discussing how line dance sparks creativity, boosts confidence, promotes fitness, bolsters memory, and improves quality of life.
Boots 'n' Buckles February 2024 Dance Social Reflections
Line Dance Podcast - March 08, 2024 01:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsChristopher Gonzalez and Megan Barsuglia host this in-depth exploration of line dance, interviewing personalities within the line dance community and discussing how line dance sparks creativity, boosts confidence, promotes fitness, bolsters memory, and improves quality of life.
#165: Brendan Simoens
Line Dance Podcast - March 08, 2024 01:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsChristopher Gonzalez and Megan Barsuglia host this in-depth exploration of line dance, interviewing personalities within the line dance community and discussing how line dance sparks creativity, boosts confidence, promotes fitness, bolsters memory, and improves quality of life.
We're Back! Season 5 Trailer
Frameform - March 06, 2024 14:00 - 24 secondsWe're back with another season of dance and film! Be sure to download and listen to a brand new episode, on Wednesday March 15th!
Episode 108: The Rosin Box: Costume Shop
City Ballet The Podcast - March 04, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsThe Rosin Box returns for another round of candid conversations with hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Soloist Aarón Sanz. This week, they're joined by NYCB Director of Costumes Marc Happel to talk all things tutus and beyond. Happel shares his journey to the Company's storied costume shop, where dec...
The Art of Collaboration: Alex Timbers, Peter Hylenski, and Derek McLane
SDCF Podcast Series - February 21, 2024 22:49 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe are excited to bring you this new episode in our podcast series, The Art of Collaboration. This series focuses on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators on a specific production. This series explores the ins and outs of these processes, both the finer de...
Grace in Motion: A Ballroom Journey with Urs Geisenhainer
Life as a Dance - February 21, 2024 02:12 - 38 minutesJoin hosts Wendy and Taras as they step into the enchanting world of ballroom dancing with the legendary Urs Geisenhainer. In this captivating podcast, Urs opens the doors to his life both on and off the dance floor, offering listeners a glimpse into the passion, discipline, and artistry that def...
Episode 107: See the Music: Symphony in Three Movements
City Ballet The Podcast - February 05, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsIn this week's See the Music episode, we revisit a 2013 live presentation with host and Associate Music Director Andrews Sill, exploring Igor Stravinsky's 1945 composition Symphony in Three Movements, the score for the George Balanchine ballet of the same name. With help from the New York City B...
The Art of Collaboration: Alex Timbers, Justin Townsend, and Catherine Zuber
SDCF Podcast Series - January 29, 2024 19:04 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe are excited to bring you this new podcast series, The Art of Collaboration. This series will focus on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators on a specific production. This series will explore the ins and outs of these processes, both the finer details as...
Episode 106: Hear the Dance: Liebeslieder Walzer
City Ballet The Podcast - January 29, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsSilas Farley is back with another deep dive into the Company's repertory in this week's Hear the Dance episode, devoted to George Balanchine's Liebeslieder Walzer. Farley is joined by former Principal Dancers Bart Cook and Maria Calegari, who share their memories of watching the ballet's iconic ...
Episode 105: New Combinations: Tiler Peck
City Ballet The Podcast - January 22, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsIn the latest New Combinations episode, Associate Artistic Director and host Wendy Whelan chats with Principal Dancer Tiler Peck about memories from their time dancing together and Tiler's upcoming choreographic debut with the Company. Tiler describes how her internal sense of musicality drives ...
Episode 104: Hear the Dance: In the Night
City Ballet The Podcast - January 15, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsCity Ballet The Podcast launches this season with a new Hear the Dance conversation, guest hosted by Silas Farley, who is joined by three generations of dancers who are well acquainted with Jerome Robbins' In the Night. Former Principal Dancer Kay Mazzo originated the lead role in the ballet's f...
Arthur Murray Virginia Beach Pros Share Festive Stories and Forever Dance Moments
Life as a Dance - December 22, 2023 02:38 - 12 minutes🎄✨ Dive into the holiday spirit with our special "Life as a Dance" episode featuring the talented pros from Arthur Murray Virginia Beach! 🕺💃 Discover their favorite Christmas memories and find out when they fell head over heels for dancing. 🎁 Get cozy and join us for heartwarming stories of festi...
Embracing the Christmas Holiday
Life as a Dance - December 18, 2023 00:50 - 42 minutesIn our latest episode of "Life as a Dance," we immerse ourselves in the enchanting spirit of the Christmas holiday. This episode is a heartwarming journey into what the festive season truly brings to our lives - a time of joy, reflection, and connection. As we unravel the threads of Christmas tra...
Post-Op Joint Replacement Update, Emergency Brain Surgery, ARMRA Colostrum™ Performance Revival and more
Life as a Dance - December 12, 2023 03:34 - 48 minutes🎙️ Hey there, dance enthusiasts! Join us in this week's episode of "Life as a Dance" as we discuss the latest news about Derek Hough's wife, who recently underwent emergency brain surgery. We'll also dive into the game-changing ARMRA Colostrum™ Performance Revival and Taras bouncing back just fou...
Season 4 Wrap Up
Frameform - December 06, 2023 14:00 - 43 minutesThat’s a wrap! We reflect, share some behind the scenes perspectives and celebrate all that is Season 4 of Frameform. Thank you to the festivals and organizations we partnered with: Dance Camera West, ADF’s Movies by Movers, Standard Vision, Dancinema’s Capitol Dance & Cinema Festival. We’ll be...
Episode 103: The Rosin Box: Pointe Work
City Ballet The Podcast - November 27, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsThis week, Soloist Sara Adams joins hosts Claire Kretzschmar and fellow Soloist Aarón Sanz at The Rosin Box to talk pointe shoes, from the first dancer to popularize dancing en pointe to all the sewing, banging, and prepping required to get this iconic footwear ready for a performance. Sara disc...
FF x ADF Part 2: ADF Filmmaker Panel
Frameform - November 22, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutesFrameform was honored an invitation from Jennifer “Scully” Thurston (noted RogueDancer and current Artistic Director of ADF Movies by Movers) to moderate Q&As following the shorts programs at a weekend of the summer-long dance film institution Movies by Movers at American Dance Festival in Durh...
S6E7: Conversations of Nutcrackers Past
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet - November 22, 2023 06:52 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFor this episode, we take a look back at some of the previous conversations we have had about The Nutcracker in the years we have been doing this podcast. Join us as we revisit discussions on the ballet's history and legacy with Karen Gibbons-Brown and an insightful discussion on the Tc...
Episode 102: The Rosin Box: NYCB Education Programs
City Ballet The Podcast - November 20, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsJoin us this week for another conversation around The Rosin Box with hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Soloist Aarón Sanz, who are joined by Senior Manager of School Programs Colleen Megley and Corps de Ballet Member Kristen Segin. They talk about the Company's many educational and public program off...