Conversations on Dance

Michael Sean Breeden & Rebecca King Ferraro
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Conversations on Dance is an award winning podcast hosted by former Miami City Ballet dancers Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden. Since 2016, the podcast has provided an inside look at the world of dance through in-depth interviews with the field’s most influential dancers, choreographers, musicians, directors, and educators. With a mission to educate, inspire, and connect, Conversations on Dance goes beyond performance to uncover the stories, insights, and artistry that shape the dance world today. Each week, listeners are invited into candid conversations that highlight the intelligence, passion, and creative process of those working at the highest levels of the art form. With hundreds of episodes and partnerships with institutions like the Vail Dance Festival, San Francisco Ballet, The Kennedy Center, Guggenheim’s Works & Process, and more, the podcast has become a trusted and celebrated voice in the global dance community. Conversations on Dance was the recipient of the 2024 Clive Barnes Award for Journalism and Media Achievement. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Website: conversationsondancepod.com Join our email list: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/5taTM5H/COD YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsondance Instagram: instagram.com/conversationsondance Facebook: facebook.com/conversationsondance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 9 HRS AGO

    (492) Amy Watson, Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet

    Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by Amy Watson, Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet. Amy relays her experience as an American born dancer adjusting to the Bournonville style in her first years with the company, before she landed major opportunities leading to her promotion to principal. Amy also opens up about her many plans for the company since securing the role of Artistic Director, including the immense care she is putting into the Bournonville legacy, building new repertoire of the company and providing the dancers with myriad opportunities to explore all avenues of styles and choreography. If you are in the Copenhagen area, you can catch Akram Khan's "Lady Macbeth" until May 19th, and the final program of the season "Giant Steps" featuring the works of George Balanchine and Christopher Wheeldon from May 21st until June 6th.  LINKS: Website: conversationsondancepod.com Instagram: @conversationsondance COD Merch Listen to COD on YouTube Join our email list Sponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  2. 6D AGO

    (491) Co-founders of Barre Trash, Lucas Labrador and Louis DeFelice

    Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by Lucas Labrador and Louis DeFelice, co-founders of Barre Trash, the dancewear line everyone from professionals to students to parents is sporting. They tell us how they first met, what inspired them to become business partners, and how they keep Barre Trash humming along through the competition and many distractions of the dance world today. Shop Barre Trash here: https://barretrash.com/. LINKS: Website: conversationsondancepod.com Instagram: @conversationsondance COD Merch Listen to COD on YouTube Join our email list Sponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  3. APR 27

    (490) LIVE from Works & Process: Philadelphia Ballet: Romeo and Juliet by Juliano Nunes

    Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance Welcome to a special episode of Conversations on Dance recorded live at Works & Process at the Guggenheim. In the conversation, we sit down with Philadelphia Ballet resident choreographer Juliano Nunes to discuss his brand new 'Romeo and Juliet' that is having it's world premiere at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia on April 30th. Throughout the event, we take moments to pause and watch the artists of Philadelphia Ballet dance and be coached by Juliano. You can watch the event in it's entirety on YouTube here. Romeo and Juliet runs for 11 performances at the Academy of Music this season, from April 30 through May 10. For tickets and more information, visit philadelphiaballet.org. Watch the full event on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpE3tF7eOpk LINKS: Website: conversationsondancepod.com Instagram: @conversationsondance COD Merch Listen to COD on YouTube Join our email list Sponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  4. APR 15

    (489) Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director & CEO of Ballet Hispánico New York, on upcoming City Center season

    On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director & CEO of Ballet Hispánico New York. Eduardo makes his fourth appearance on the show, running through a broad range of topics, from how the political climate is directly impacting his arts organization to viral celebrity comments on the arts. He dives into the programming for the company's upcoming City Center season, titled "Mujeres: Women in Motion" featuring varied, dynamic choreographic works from four latina women. Ballet Hispánico New York's City Center season runs from April 23rd through the 26th, and tickets can be purchased at nycitycenter.org.  Come see us this weekend in NYC! On Sunday April 19th, join us as we host Works & Process at the Guggenheim in NYC, featuring the talents of the Philadelphia Ballet and choreographer Juliano Nunes. We will be talking to Juliano about the process of creating a brand new full length "Romeo & Juliet" for the company, set to premiere in Philadelphia on April 30th. Tickets for Works & Process are nearly sold out, but you can catch the last few available on worksandprocess.org.  LINKS: Website: conversationsondancepod.com Instagram: @conversationsondance COD Merch Listen to COD on YouTube Join our email list Sponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  5. APR 9

    (488) Choreographer Akram Khan, on his new 'Lady Macbeth' for Royal Danish Ballet

    On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by acclaimed choreographer Akram Khan, weeks before his brand new full length production "Lady Macbeth" premieres at the Royal Danish Ballet. He tells us how the dancers of the company have immersed themselves through months of singular focus, how the work's plot has evolved since its inception, and how much his own dance language has fused with classical ballet vernacular to create the world of this ballet. "Lady Macbeth" runs April 24th through June 4th at the opera house mainstage in Copenhagen.   LINKS: Website: conversationsondancepod.com Instagram: @conversationsondance COD Merch Listen to COD on YouTube Join our email list Sponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  6. APR 2

    (487) Royal Danish Ballet soloist Tobias Praetorius

    Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance" we are joined by Royal Danish Ballet soloist Tobias Praetorius. He takes us on his journey as a young student falling in love with the theater, ultimately rising to the rank of soloist in the company, while coming to embrace and explore the company's rich Bournonville history. Tobi's own choreographic talents and love of Bournonville will converge when he will choreograph the lost second act of Bournonville's "Napoli" in an upcoming Royal Danish Ballet staging. Until then, you can catch him in regular performances with the company. LINKS: Website: conversationsondancepod.com Instagram: @conversationsondance COD Merch Listen to COD on YouTube Join our email list Sponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  7. MAR 25

    (486) March Madness Balanchine Bracket with Maria Calegari and Bart Cook

    Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance On Conversations on Dance, we welcome Maria Calegari and Bart Cook to revisit a March Madness-style bracket of George Balanchine ballets created by Indiana University students during COVID, using head-versus-heart choices to spark memories and discussion about dancing and staging the repertory. As we debate matchups, Maria and Bart reflect on musicality, design collaborations, costuming, performance traditions, coaching details, and more. The bracket ultimately yields different winners among the four of us. Follow along with a bracket of your own. Click here to view and download. LINKS: Website: conversationsondancepod.com Instagram: @conversationsondance COD Merch Listen to COD on YouTube Join our email list Sponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 55m

  8. MAR 18

    (485) Ken Browar and Deborah Ory of NYC Dance Project on Photographing Martha Graham Dance Company’s 100 Years

    Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance Today, on "Conversations on Dance", we talk with Ken Browar and Deborah Ory, the minds (and cameras) behind NYC Dance Project. We talk with Ken and Deborah about their book, Martha Graham Dance Company, 100 years, and how their backgrounds in dance and editorial fashion shaped their approach. They explain how early dancer sessions evolved into a slow, highly collaborative process focused on a few images that suggest continuing movement rather than freezing it. For the Graham centennial, they installed a studio setup at the company for three years, photographed 25 works from largely current repertory, combined studio and location shoots, used historical research and images as references. The resulting book, Martha Graham Dance Company, 100 Years" is available for purchase here. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:24 Deborah Dance to Camera 02:28 Ken Fashion Roots 03:55 First Dancers and Launch 05:50 Instagram and Early Growth 06:18 Fashion Meets Dance Craft 08:48 Shooting Movement Not Freeze 10:41 Slow Shoots and Safe Space 14:04 Dancer Perfection and Control 15:21 Graham Company Shift 17:17 Why the Centennial Book 18:31 Building the Studio Setup 19:30 Building the Book Archive 19:46 Choosing 25 Iconic Works 21:15 Studio Shoots and Coaching 22:05 Editing and Page Sequencing 23:07 Outdoor Locations Strategy 24:15 Researching Graham Repertory 25:52 No Reshoots and Costume Logistics 26:26 Group Shots and Precision 28:45 Costumes and Fabric Movement 31:47 Where to Buy and Signed Copies 33:10 Future Projects and Farewell LINKS: Website: conversationsondancepod.com Instagram: @conversationsondance COD Merch Listen to COD on YouTube Join our email list Sponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
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Conversations on Dance is an award winning podcast hosted by former Miami City Ballet dancers Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden. Since 2016, the podcast has provided an inside look at the world of dance through in-depth interviews with the field’s most influential dancers, choreographers, musicians, directors, and educators. With a mission to educate, inspire, and connect, Conversations on Dance goes beyond performance to uncover the stories, insights, and artistry that shape the dance world today. Each week, listeners are invited into candid conversations that highlight the intelligence, passion, and creative process of those working at the highest levels of the art form. With hundreds of episodes and partnerships with institutions like the Vail Dance Festival, San Francisco Ballet, The Kennedy Center, Guggenheim’s Works & Process, and more, the podcast has become a trusted and celebrated voice in the global dance community. Conversations on Dance was the recipient of the 2024 Clive Barnes Award for Journalism and Media Achievement. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Website: conversationsondancepod.com Join our email list: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/5taTM5H/COD YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsondance Instagram: instagram.com/conversationsondance Facebook: facebook.com/conversationsondance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Michael Sean Breeden & Rebecca King Ferraro
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    470
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Michael Sean Breeden & Rebecca King Ferraro
  • Show Website
    Conversations on Dance

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