The Ballet Podcast

Kerrie Smith
  • 5.0 (2)
  • PERFORMING ARTS

A podcast for ballet educators, students, enthusiasts, and supporters, exploring the art of ballet through training, teaching, and meaningful conversations. Designed to deepen understanding, inspire growth, and support the ballet community.

Episodes

  1. The Art of Accompanying Ballet Class with Grant Kennedy

    2 DAYS AGO

    The Art of Accompanying Ballet Class with Grant Kennedy

    Where music meets movement 🎹🩰 In this episode, we’re joined by Grant Kennedy, a true master of the piano and an essential force behind the ballet studio. Grant takes us inside the unique relationship between music and dance, sharing his expertise on accompanying classes, reading the room, and elevating every movement through sound. His insight reveals just how vital live music is to the artistry and discipline of ballet. Whether you're a dancer, teacher, or musician, this conversation will change the way you experience ballet. 🎧 Listen now and discover the heartbeat behind the barre. #BalletLife #DanceMusic #Podcast #BehindTheScenes #BalletPianist

    59 min
  2. Educating dancers, a conversation with Hilary Kaplan.

    24 APR

    Educating dancers, a conversation with Hilary Kaplan.

    Grace, discipline, and the art of teaching ballet 🩰✨ In this episode, we sit down with Hilary Kaplan, a true guiding force in the ballet world, to explore what it really means to educate, inspire, and shape the next generation of dancers. From technique to mindset, Hilary shares her deep knowledge, experience, and philosophy on teaching ballet at the highest level. Whether you're a dancer, teacher, or simply passionate about the art form, this conversation offers rare insight into the craft behind the curtain. 🎧 Tune in now and be inspired by one of the industry’s most respected voices. #BalletLife #DanceEducation #Podcast #BalletTeacher #DanceInspiration

    1hr 2min
  3. Intro to The Ballet Podcast

    23 APR

    Intro to The Ballet Podcast

    Welcome to the very first episode. In this introduction, I share my journey as a ballet educator and the reasons behind creating this podcast. This podcast is for ballet educators, students, enthusiasts, and supporters who want to deepen their understanding of training, teaching, and the experience of being a dancer. I’ll also talk about what’s to come in future episodes and the conversations I hope this space will open up within the ballet community.

    3 min
  • 3 Episodes

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About

A podcast for ballet educators, students, enthusiasts, and supporters, exploring the art of ballet through training, teaching, and meaningful conversations. Designed to deepen understanding, inspire growth, and support the ballet community.

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  • Creator
    Kerrie Smith
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3

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