Latest Onthetown Podcast Episodes
15 ~ Ana Maria Lucaciu
Beyond the Barre - April 10, 2020 23:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode of Beyond the Barre, Margaret Mullin speaks with freelance choreographer and performing artist Ana Maria Lucaciu. They discuss her dance journey, from how she discovered her love for contemporary movement and dance, as well as what she has learned from working alongside some of t...
14 - In Conversation with Christopher Hernandez
Beyond the Barre - May 10, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode of Beyond the Barre, Margaret Mullin speaks with dancer Christopher Hernandez. A Miami native with a BFA from the Conservatory of Dance, he has had a diverse and exciting career, including time spent performing with Ballet Hispanico, Sleep No More, and the cast of Broadway’s ON ...
13 - Dance Writer Theresa Ruth Howard - For the Third Time!
Beyond the Barre - January 18, 2019 13:37 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn this episode host Margaret Mullin welcomes back diversity and inclusion expert and noted dance writer Theresa Ruth Howard for the third time! They discuss Theresa’s impactful article for Dance Magazine, Is Instagram Changing The Dance World’s Value System. https://www.dancemagazine.com/in...
12 - "Move the Vote" with Rachel Neville
Beyond the Barre - November 05, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn this episode of Beyond the Barre, host Margaret Mullin interviews famed New York City- based dance photographer Rachel Neville about her business, her love of dancers, and her exciting campaign Move the Vote.
11- In Conversation with Ming Luke
Beyond the Barre - October 12, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode of Beyond the Barre host Margaret Mullin has an in depth conversation with internationally celebrated conductor Ming Luke. He is a highly lauded, greatly coveted conductor invited to symphonic, choral, and classical ballet music around the world.
10 -Positive Body Image with Josh Spell
Beyond the Barre - February 02, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode of Beyond the Barre host Margaret Mullin discusses positive body image with Josh Spell, a former professional dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Kansas City Ballet who is now a Primary Therapist at the Eating Recovery Center of Washington.
09 - Interview with Theresa Ruth Howard Ep 2
Beyond the Barre - October 11, 2017 12:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn today's episode Margaret Mullin welcomes back to her show Theresa Ruth Howard who is a leader and expert in the subject of diversity and inclusion in ballet and is the founder of Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet. An online initiative that is documenting and preserving the history of black ballet a...
08 - Interview with Diane Jacobowitz
Beyond the Barre - September 28, 2017 18:46 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsAs Executive/Artistic Director of Dancewave for the past 20 years, Diane Jacobowitz has developed innovative programming to capture the talents and imagination of young dancers. Some of the programs she has developed, in addition to the Dancewave Company model, include Dancing Through College...
124 - Ask Megan! - Sealy Asks About Pointe Shoes Makers
Ask Megan! - May 16, 2017 19:24 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsSealy asks Megan what to do now that her pointe shoe maker has retired. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premier Dance Network
123 - Ask Megan! - Jake Asks What Megan Carries in her Ballet Bag
Ask Megan! - May 09, 2017 09:30 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday on Ask Megan!, Jake asks what Megan carries in her ballet bag. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premier Dance Network
07 - Season Two ~ Interview with Theresa Ruth Howard
Beyond the Barre - May 04, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsToday Margaret kicks off her second season of Beyond the Barre with an interview with the incredible Theresa Ruth Howard. Founder of MoBBallet, Theresa is an expert and advocate on the issue of diversity in Ballet. She has sat on panels for Dance/USA, Dance/NYC, Collegium for African Diaspora Da...
122 ~ Ask Megan! Why do dancers wear belts in class?
Ask Megan! - May 02, 2017 16:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday Calissa asks Megan why dancers wear belts over their leotards in class? Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premier Dance Network
121 ~ Ask Megan! Hannah asks about improving her Petit Allegro
Ask Megan! - April 25, 2017 06:30 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday Hannah asks Megan how to improve her petit allegro. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premier Dance Network
120 ~ Ask Megan ~Holly asks about Magazine Photo Shoots
Ask Megan! - April 18, 2017 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday Holly asks Megan what her experience as a cover model for Dance Magazine. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premier Dance Network
119 - Ask Megan! Sarah - What are Your Thoughts on Boston Ballet School?
Ask Megan! - April 11, 2017 13:54 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday Sarah asks Megan what her thoughts are about Boston Ballet School and Company. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premier Dance Networ
118 - Ask Megan! Janie - What to do if Teachers Aren't Paying Attention to You
Ask Megan! - April 04, 2017 09:30 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday's question comes from Janie. She asks Megan about having danced at one place for so long that the teachers seem not to be paying attention to her anymore. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Poin...
117 ~ Ask Megan! How do dancers deal with romantic break-ups?
Ask Megan! - March 21, 2017 06:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday, Julia writes in to say, "Hi Megan, there seem to be a lot of relationships within the New York City Ballet. What is the dynamic like when breakups occur and how difficult is it to dance with a former romantic partner? Will the casting directors avoid pairing two former romantic partners t...
116 ~ Ask Megan! Kaylie wants to know about company auditions?
Ask Megan! - March 14, 2017 06:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsKaylie writes in and says "I am a junior in high school and wonder how I should plan for next year and am wondering when I am supposed to audition for company positions and what happens if I don't get in anywhere? DO most dancers then wind up going the college route? " Do you have a question...
115 ~ Ask Megan! Does it matter what brand of pointe shoes you wear for auditions?
Ask Megan! - March 07, 2017 17:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday's question comes from Ana who asks whether it matters what brand of pointe shoes a dancer wears for auditions? Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premier Dance Networ
114 ~ How to train for a Balanchine Summer Intensive?
Ask Megan! - March 02, 2017 17:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday's question comes from Heather who wrote in asking how to help her child prepare for a Balanchine Summer Intensive when the studio does not support this style? Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Po...
113 - Nancy Asks: How Do You Prepare for a Big Role
Ask Megan! - February 28, 2017 15:19 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday on Ask Megan!, Nancy remarks that she saw Megan in Sleeping Beauty and wonders how she prepares for such big roles. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premier Dance Networ
113 - Nancy Asks: How Do You Prepare for a Big Role
Ask Megan! - February 28, 2017 15:19 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday on Ask Megan!, Nancy remarks that she saw Megan in Sleeping Beauty and wonders how she prepares for such big roles. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premier Dance Networ
112 ~ Ask Megan! Mimi wants to know if homeschooling is a good option?
Ask Megan! - February 07, 2017 18:35 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday's question comes from Mimi who called in to ask about Homeschooling versus attending regular high school when pursuing a career in dance. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premi...
111 ~ Ask Megan! How can a ballet mom support her daughter without being a stage mom?
Ask Megan! - January 31, 2017 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday's question comes from a Ballet Mom who asks: "I was wondering how, as a mom, I can best support my daughter before YAGP or an audition? I do try hard not to be a "stage mom", but I am very anxious and want to make sure my daughter is at her very best. I find this only annoys her. What ca...
110 ~ Ask Megan! How to encourage a young dancer who shows promise?
Ask Megan! - January 24, 2017 12:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday's question comes from Kate who is the mother of an aspiring young dancer. She wants to know how she can best encourage her daughter's love of dance and support her daughter who seems to show promise without becoming an overbearing "dance" mom. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU ca...
109 ~ Ask Megan! Could Running Help in Toning a Dancer" Legs?
Ask Megan! - January 17, 2017 14:38 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday's question comes from Lily who wrote in to ask about toning her legs. She is wondering if Megan would suggest running? Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premier Dance Network
108 - Ask Megan! How Do Directors Cast Dancers Based On Body Types?
Ask Megan! - January 10, 2017 21:41 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday on Ask Megan! Rachel writes in asks about how Artistic Directors make casting decisions on dancers and their body types. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premier Dance Network
107 - Ask Megan! - Concerned Mother Writes In
Ask Megan! - December 27, 2016 15:26 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday on Ask Megan! a mother writes in regarding body image concerns. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premier Dance Network
106 - Amelia - How Do I Know What Shank Strength I Need?
Ask Megan! - December 20, 2016 17:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday on Ask Megan! Amelia asks how to know what shank strength she needs for her pointe shoes. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: Balancing Pointe's website Premier Dance Network
105 - Casting Lead Roles for NYCB's Nutcracker
Ask Megan! - December 13, 2016 12:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsToday's question comes from Melinda who wants to surprise her daughter with tickets to NYCB's Nutcracker and wants to know how far in advance casting is known for the lead roles. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE: ...
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