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For more than 400 years, the art of ballet has stood at the center of Western civilization. Its traditions serve as a record of our past. A ballerina dancing The Sleeping Beauty today is a link in a long chain of dancers stretching back to 16th-century Italy and France: Her graceful movements recall a lost world of courts, kings, and aristocracy, but her steps and gestures are also marked by the dramatic changes in dance and culture that followed.

Voices of British Ballet tells the story of dance in Britain through conversations with the people that built its history. Choreographers, dancers, designers, producers and composers describe their part in the development of the artform from the beginning of the twentieth century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A reckoning with one of our most beloved art forms, whose past and present are shaped by gender, racial, and class inequities—and a look inside the fight for its future Every day, in dance studios all across America, legions of little children line up at the barre to take ballet class. This...

HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts. Lauren Dillon is a multifaceted writer who has been dancing classical ballet for over two decades. She has worked as a dance instructor for children and enjoys sharing classical ballet with others. If you are thinking about taking ballet classes, have a child who is starting to dance, or want to know more about ballet, then HowExpert Guide to Ballet is for you.

A distinguished dance critic offers an enchanting introduction to the art of ballet As much as we may enjoy Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, for many of us ballet is a foreign language. It communicates through movement, not words, and its history lies almost entirely abroad -- in Russia, Italy, and...

Join us for conversations with dancers and adult ballet teachers about adult ballet training, philosophy, and inspiration.

Before Ratmansky was the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, the resident choreographer at American Ballet Theatre, the artist in residence at New York City Ballet, and generally, as The New Yorker has it, "the most sought-after man in ballet," he was just a boy from Kyiv, sneaking into the ballet at night, concocting his own juvenile adaptations of novels and stories, and dreaming up new possibilities for bodies in motion.

Ballet & Dance Podcast - Guest Star Ballerinas, Dancers, Choreographers, Artistic Directors and more

Go Inside the Ballet with artists, creatives, and cultural experts in this podcast series from Nashville Ballet. Whether you’re looking to increase your dance IQ, gain understanding of social and cultural themes surrounding a work, or simply want to learn more about how a ballet is brought to the stage, this podcast series is perfect for balletomanes and ballet beginners alike.

Chris Hobson, Matt Gregory and Akiko Hobson sitting with a ballet master extraordinaire David Yow discuss playing for ballet class. The dos and the don’ts, the philosophy behind it and we’ll talk about our own experiences as we go along. Join us on our journey of ballet music and ballet class chat as we talk through this often underrated and misunderstood profession.

As parents, you play a crucial role in supporting your dancer's ballet path and we know navigating the world of ballet training can be challenging. The Ballet Help Desk podcast is here to help! Tune in for expert insights on supporting your student's ballet education. We cover key topics like summer intensives, ballet competitions, full-time and postgraduate training, health and wellness, boys in ballet and more. Hear valuable advice from leading professionals across the ballet world to help your dancer make the most informed decisions about their unique training path. Learn more at ...

The Adult Ballet Studio is a podcast featuring conversations with dancers who have returned to ballet or discovered it for the first time later in life, as well as anyone working to make the ballet industry more welcoming for dancers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. This podcast celebrates the beauty of ballet with the aim of encouraging dancers to embrace individuality, challenge tradition, and advocate for an industry where age, ability, and background are not obstacles, but sources of strength and diversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Athletistry Ballet Evolution with Shane Wuerthner" is more than ballet—it's a celebration of discipline, adaptability, and raw determination. From world-class stages to intense fitness, Shane blends the artist's soul with a fighter's spirit. Dive in for tales of breaking barriers, pushing limits, and redefining boundaries, whether you're a ballet enthusiast, fitness fanatic, or just love a journey of relentless passion.

La BNM Radio est le podcast du Ballet national de Marseille qui explore par diverses entrées le processus de création chorégraphique. Chaque épisode donne la parole aux artistes invité·e·s et associé·e·s, aux membres de l'équipe ou aux performeur·euse·s qui traversent le Ballet national de Marseille. A travers leurs témoignages et leurs expériences, on y découvre les coulisses des créations portées et soutenues par le BNM.

A Syria-born dancer offers his deeply personal story of war, statelessness, and the pursuit of the art of dance in this inspirational memoir.

Hosted by two-time Emmy Award-winning producer Christian Cudnik, Ballet in America features intimate conversations with the students, professionals, educators, and families who bring ballet to life. Through candid dialogue with dancers, teachers, and insiders, we explore ballet’s past, present, and future — from technique and training to the culture, challenges, and stories that shape it. Whether you’re chasing the dream, raising a dancer, or simply in love with the art, Ballet in America is your spot at the barre.

Learn how to thrive in intense, competitive environments with these secrets from one of America's premiere ballerinas--and get a sneak peek at what her life is really like. Ballet may look glamorous and effortless to audience members, but it requires grueling discipline. It's a competitive and...

Ballet Microphone with Kseniia – ein Podcast, in dem Ballett durch Stimme lebendig wird. Ich bin Kseniia – Ballerina, Mutter, Ballettpädagogin, Kunsthistorikerin und Absolventin der Waganowa-Ballettakademie. Ich teile Geschichten aus der Ballettwelt, Technik, Einblicke hinter die Kulissen und persönliche Erfahrungen. Ich lade Sie herzlich ein, zu abonnieren, reinzuhören und einen Kommentar zu hinterlassen. 🎧 Alle Links und Bonusinhalte – hier: 👉 https://taplink.cc/balletwithkseniia 💛 Den Podcast unterstützen: ☕ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/твоя_ссылка

Behind every graceful pirouette is a ballet teacher silently questioning their life choices—and probably wishing for a timeout from reality. The Ballet Teacher’s NLP Survival Guide is your backstage pass to mastering the mental chaos lurking beneath the tulle and toe shoes. This isn’t your typical feel-good teaching manual. It’s packed with sharp, practical NLP techniques wrapped in ballet jargon and just enough dark humor to keep you sane while dealing with students who think “assemblé” is a fashion statement and not a step.

Welcome to After Class, a podcast about all things adult ballet. I’m Hannah — your host and fellow dancer — and I'm so glad you're here! Each week I share stories, strategies, and encouragement to help you stay inspired on your ballet journey, because I understand what it’s like to balance real life and ballet dreams. So grab your water bottle (or cup of coffee) and join me for a chat after class...