Your ticket to candid conversations featuring the dance world's most accomplished and groundbreaking artists. Join Dean and Director of Dance at The Juilliard School Alicia Graf Mack as she sits down with her closest colleagues and friends to discuss the creative process and living a purposeful life in dance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Kathryn and Sean, 2 professional ballet dancers, as they discuss all things ballet... or not! Come hang out with us! This is meant to be fun. :)
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Artistic Director of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, former Principal Dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and dance educator Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell embodies grace and grit. She sits down with Alicia to reflect on her early years as a natural mover and describes how she improvised (!!) her audition for the Baltimore School for the Art…
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Damian Woetzel: Live at Lincoln Center
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President of The Juilliard School, Artistic Director of the Vail Dance Festival, and retired Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet Damian Woetzel is a visionary and arts advocate bringing together today's most creative voices and unlikely pairings in dance and music. In this special episode of Moving Moments, recorded live at Lincoln Center, D…
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Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre Calvin Royal III is the third African American to hold this role in the company's 85-year history. Immersed in music from a young age, Calvin recalls how a tv commercial for a local production of The Chocolate Nutcracker introduced him to dance and how years later he deftly pivoted a last minute change …
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We're back with more inspiring conversations featuring American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Calvin Royal III, Artistic Director of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, Artistic Director and CEO of Ballet Hispánico Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director of the Limón Dance Company Dante Puleio, and many more! Follow Moving Moments…
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BONUS — Save the date for a LIVE taping of Moving Moments!
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Hey listeners, I'm here with some super exciting news—Moving Moments is hosting a LIVE taping of the podcast and you're invited! Mark your calendars now: When: Wednesday, April 17th at 7:30pm Where: Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium on West 62nd Street in NYC. And, best of all, it's FREE! No tickets are needed–just show up! For more info, ch…
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BONUS — Introducing: Speaking Soundly featuring Alicia Graf Mack
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Hey listeners! We're bringing you another podcast from Artful Narratives Media that we think you'll love: Speaking Soundly. This show is your ticket to backstage conversations with world-renowned musicians. Join Metropolitan Opera Principal Trumpet David Krauss for candid and compelling discussions with today's top performers as they speak about th…
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Israeli choreographer and dancer Ohad Naharin was the Artistic Director of the internationally celebrated Batsheva Dance Company for nearly three decades before assuming his current title of House Choreographer. During his tenure with Batsheva, he developed Gaga, the innovative movement language and pedagogy that has defined the company's training …
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Artistic Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet and Director of the company's affiliated school, Peter Boal was a Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet for over 20 years. Peter shares with Alicia the importance of moving to Fleetwood Mac in his childhood living room, how he lived a "double life" until classmates saw him perform in The Nutcracker…
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Second soloist with the Boston Ballet Michaela Mabinty DePrince has a personal journey to the stage that is nothing short of inspiring. Michaela describes her astonishing childhood in her homeland of war-torn Sierra Leone and how dance helped quiet the chaos of her life and ultimately gave her freedom. Michaela describes the importance of authentic…
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Founder and Artistic Director of the Evidence Dance Company, Ronald K. Brown deftly fuses traditional African dances with modern dance styles. Despite having suffered from a debilitating stroke in 2021, he continues to choreograph and teach, inspiring generations of artists. Alicia recalls the pivotal role Ron played in her career as a professional…
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Princess Grace Award winner Ashton Edwards was promoted to the corps at the Pacific Northwest Ballet in 2022. Ashton is challenging traditional gender roles at the professional level and shifting industry standards, paving the way for a new generation of dancers. Ashton recalls the first time they performed in the Balanchine style, the importance o…
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After two decades as an acclaimed dancer and star of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Jamar Roberts is one of today's most sought-after choreographers. The Bessie Award winner has created commissions for the Ailey company, New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and The Juilliard School, just to name a few. Jamar recalls how his early ob…
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Executive Director of the Baryshnikov Arts Center Sonja Kostich was a celebrated dancer at American Ballet Theatre and Mikhail Baryshnikov’s White Oak Dance Project. After 20 years as a professional dancer, Sonja shifted her focus to arts administration with roles at Mark Morris Dance Group, New York City Center, and Kaatsbaan Cultural Park. She sh…
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Legendary dancer, choreographer, and Artistic Director Emerita of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Judith Jamison is a Kennedy Center Honoree and Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People in the World. She tells Alicia what it was like to work with Mr. Ailey, how she originated one of the most important and enduring works of modern and contempora…
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Tony Award winner and Resident Choreographer at New York City Ballet Justin Peck is also a celebrated director, filmmaker, and dancer. Hailed as a prodigy, Justin has created over 50 dance works with more than 20 for City Ballet alone, as well as collaborated with Stephen Spielberg. Alicia and Justin talk about the New Dances program at Juilliard, …
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Principal Dancer with Alonzo King LINES Ballet Adji Cissoko attended the Ballet Academy Munich and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre in New York City on a full scholarship before joining the National Ballet of Canada. Adji shares with Alicia how she fell in love with classical ballet at a young age, and ultimately app…
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We're back with more inspiring conversations featuring New York City Ballet's Resident Choreographer Justin Peck, Alvin Ailey's Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison, Second Soloist with the Boston Ballet Michaela Mabinty DePrince, Batsheva Dance Company's House Choreographer Ohad Naharin, and many more! Follow Moving Moments on Instagram. Follo…
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Today we talk about Sean's Disney trip, LOTS of emails from you, prop fails, and how to best negotiate a guesting contract. Enjoy!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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Height and Hair in Ballet
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On today's episode, we talk everything from height to hair color in ballet. It can be very odd... and very frustrating! Plus more goings-on, our declining excitement in our book club, and more shenanigans! Enjoy!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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Today we reminisce about wedding things, chat about Sean's new business venture, jury duty, our book club, and more. Enjoy!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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Welcome to another episode! Today we talk about becoming someone else on stage (and get a little deep about that), editing thoughts, more wicked, the coronation, pool things, and more shenanigans. Enjoy! *Trigger Warning: early into the episode, we talk about the Anita rape scene in West Side Story. I just want listeners to be aware of that! NY Tim…
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Another Sean Story... Rules are Guidelines
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Welcome back! Today we have a bunch of fun stories for you from Wicked to touring to audience issues... but the best is Sean's Summer Intensive story at the end! Be ready to laugh!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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WELCOME BACK! Thank you for your patience as we have been figuring out our lives! But we are back with you now on a consist schedule! Today we re-catch up, talk about Sean's current Swan Lake Situation, the Wicked leaks, Phantom closing, Kathryn's gala, and more! Thanks for joining us!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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Renowned dancer Michael Novak rose to prominence when he became the second Artistic Director in the history of Paul Taylor Dance Company, where he is working to preserve and expand upon the legacy of his predecessor. Michael shares how a speech impediment at age 12 rendered him nearly mute and how dance became his outlet for expression, why he gave…
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American dancer Bobbi Jene Smith spent nearly a decade with the Israeli company Batsheva, before expanding upon her own solo work and choreographic career. Bobbi Jene discusses her start as a serious gymnast and how she fell in love with dance, leading her to study at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, North Carolina School for the Arts, and the Juilliard …
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Founder and Artistic Director of the dance company A.I.M, Kyle Abraham is an acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and a MacArthur "Genius Grant" Fellow. In addition to performing and developing new works for his company, Kyle has been commissioned by companies including the Royal Ballet, New York City Ballet, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Kyl…
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When Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet Sara Mearns performs, she goes for broke, thus earning the nickname "Stage Animal" from famed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky. The star ballerina shares how she found the bravery to advocate for herself as a student at School of American Ballet, climbing the ranks to become a principal ballerina, and t…
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Living legend and Kennedy Center Honoree Carmen de Lavallade has had an accomplished career as a dancer, actor, and choreographer. She recalls growing up in East Los Angeles with her friend Alvin Ailey, the early dance classes they took with Lester Horton, and ultimately arriving in New York, where her career flourished. At the age of 92, Carmen co…
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Tony Award-winning Arab American choreographer Sonya Tayeh has a relentless drive, an abundance of ambition, and extraordinary talent. She discusses her roots as a teenager in the Detroit underground rave scene, her late arrival to dance, and how she catapulted to fame with her work on So You Think You Can Dance. Sonya shares what draws her to new …
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One of the most acclaimed dancers of our time, Wendy Whelan had a distinguished career for three decades as Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet, before becoming the first female to take on a leadership role with the company as Associate Artistic Director. Wendy and Alicia reminisce about taking classes together at Steps on Broadway, discuss We…
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A new show from Artful Narratives Media featuring conversations with today's most accomplished artists from the dance world including Chloe Arnold, Misty Copeland, James Whiteside, Sonya Tayeh, and many more, hosted by Dean and Director of Dance at The Juilliard School Alicia Graf Mack. Episode one coming to your podcast feed on Wednesday, February…
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Interviewing the Dean of Juilliard's Dance Division, Alicia Graf Mack
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Today we have a VERY special guest, Alicia Graf Mack. She is the current Dean and head of the Dance Division at the Juilliard School. She is so posed and articulate, so we truly hope you enjoy this episode!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre James Whiteside is unapologetically authentic and celebrated for doing the unthinkable. He talks about falling in love with ballet for the first time, becoming aware of his weaknesses and working to overcome them, and his "dream" workplace, American Ballet Theatre. James also lets Alicia in on the secre…
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Legendary dancer Misty Copeland is the first African American woman to be promoted to Principal in American Ballet Theatre's 75-year history. She shares how dance gave her a voice and provided the structure and discipline that she craved. Misty describes the high of a performance, how she broke into the commercial space, and life as a new mother, a…
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Emmy-nominated choreographer and internationally celebrated tap dancer Chloe Arnold epitomizes hard work and high energy. She catapulted her all-female tap-dancing group, the Syncopated Ladies, to the spotlight with their fierce rhythms, soulful grooves, viral videos, and a little help from Beyoncé. Chloe discusses how the movie Tap inspired her as…
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Just Move When the Rest of Them Move... Part 2 with Victoria Watford
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Welcome to the 2nd part of our interview with Ballet Met dancer Victoria Watford. We dig deeper this time but still have some fun!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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A Waist Up Show & Hating Pointe Shoes with Victoria Watford, Part 1
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Today we have the GORGEOUS Victoria Watford of Ballet Met on the podcast! This is such an amazing and fun interview that we had to do 2 parts! So enjoy the tales of show mishaps, casting issues, and fun moments with Tori!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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Influencing, Giggling, and Chopping Costumes
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Happy 2023! We are back with an episode of LOTS of stories! Hope you enjoy! Follow us on instagram at @kathryn_morgan and @srollofson!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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We're back! Sorry about skipping a week! But we are here! Sean and I catch up (and multitask) over Nutcracker Craziness!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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Welcome back to another episode! Today we talk about a BUNCH of different things. There's really no topic this week! Enjoy!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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Cross Training, Blanking Out, & Motherhood with Francesca Dugarte, Ballet Met
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The beautiful Francesca Dugarte Jordan of Ballet Met joins us today! She specializes in cross training dancers, so we talk fitness, motherhood (she's a momma!) and of course... her best stories! Enjoy!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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Today we talk about different methods and ways companies cast Nutcracker. It can get rather confusing! Plus more stories and shenanigans!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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In today's episode we share more stories plus discuss how change can be odd. When you are used to one version of a ballet or costumes and then it suddenly changes, it can be odd!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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Thank you SO much for your patience over the last month! Honestly, Katie just needed some time to regroup after all of her life changing events. But we are back to our regularly scheduled programming!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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Katie is getting married in 5 days! We catch up, read more of your stories, and tell you all of the goings-on! Enjoy!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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We've made it to 10 episodes! We have a fun Harry Potter-themed episode today! We sort ourselves and chat all things HP! Plus, some life updates. We will get back to your amazing stories next time!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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On this episode, our first guest stops by! My fiancé, Christopher Sellars, joins us and tells us all of his fun stories of his time dancing as a first soloist with Ballet West. More fun and shenanigans as always!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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In today's episode, we discuss injuries, illnesses, and things that happen mid-show. It can be CRAZY, but the audience knows NOTHING. You are sending so many wonderful stories in to us! Keep them coming at our new podcast email BackstageBanterKM@gmail.com .Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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Welcome back! We know it's been a few weeks, but we catch you up! More funny stories, more goings-on, PLUS we chat partnering and pas de deux vs. dancing alone. I think you can tell by the title which we prefer... enjoy!Oleh Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
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Today we talk about how dark fairytale origin stories are, and how they are NOTHING like the ones we know today. We also discuss how to approach both ballet company but ESPECIALLY Broadway auditions. Sean tells us his experiences, and there are some secrets. Plus, more of your stories and some dance history! Enjoy!…
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