Ballet Uncovered ~ Balancing Pointe Podcast

Kimberly Falker/Podcaster

Uncover the world of Ballet and Dance with Balancing Pointe Podcast! Host Kimberly Falker interviews the world's top success stories in Ballet and Dance. From dancers, choreographers, writers, photographers and anyone who has "made it" in the world of Ballet and Dance, Kimberly shares their journey to the top and uncover's the secrets to their success. www.BalancingPointe.com

  1. 239 ~ Where Are They Now? Bald Ballerina ~ Maggie Kudirka

    01/10/2018

    239 ~ Where Are They Now? Bald Ballerina ~ Maggie Kudirka

    Balancing Pointe Podcast's new mini series is called "Where are they now?".  On this series some of the earliest and most popular guests to were asked to send an update on what is gong on in their lives right now. On this episode of "Where are they now?", previous Balancing Pointe guest Maggie Kudirka, otherwise known as the Bald Ballerina shares with us her amazing life updates.  Maggie was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer when she was only 23.  At that time, the statistics were not in her favor as the life expectancy of a person with her diagnosis was only three years.  We are all so thrilled to learn that Maggie recently celebrated her 3 year anniversary of survival after her difficult diagnosis.  Maggie's passion for dance, education and spreading the word about metastatic is inspirational to all!  Maggie certainly is an example on living life to the fullest!   If you would like to show your support for Maggie, please stop by her website at:   Bald Ballerina For more episodes and more dance related shows, visit the Premier Dance Network: Premier Dance Network Today's show was sponsored by: Bodywrappers

    51 min
  2. 237 ~Where Are They Now? Lauren Fadeley Veyette

    12/15/2017

    237 ~Where Are They Now? Lauren Fadeley Veyette

    Balancing Pointe Podcast's new mini series is called "Where are they now?".  On this series some of the earliest and most popular guests to were asked to send an update on what is gong on in their lives right now. On this episode of "Where are they now?", previous Balancing Pointe guest AND Premier Dance Network host Lauren Fadeley Veyette shares with us some updates in her life as a Principal dancer with Miami City Ballet.  Following her update, you will her the original interview with Lauren and her husband Francis.  This was such a vibrant interview and one filled with golden nuggets of advice! For more episodes and more dance related shows, visit the Premier Dance Network: Premier Dance Network Today's show was sponsored by: Bodywrappers

    1h 26m
  3. 235 ~ Where are they now? Jenelle Figgins

    11/16/2017

    235 ~ Where are they now? Jenelle Figgins

    Balancing Pointe Podcast's new mini series is called "Where are they now?".  On this series some of the earliest and most popular guests to were asked to send an update on what is gong on in their lives right now.  On today's episode we catch up with Jenelle Figgins.  Since we last spoke with Jenelle, she has not only won the Princess Grace award but was also featured in numerous magazines.  Jenelle has also made a shift from Dance Theatre of Harlem, leaving the city of NYC to now dance with Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, where she lives and dances with nature. For more episodes and more dance related shows, visit the Premier Dance Network: Premier Dance Network Today's show was sponsored by: Bodywrappers Aspen Santa Fe Ballet JENELLE FIGGINS: TRANSITION

    1h 19m
  4. 234 ~ Where are they now? Dylan Gutierrez

    11/08/2017

    234 ~ Where are they now? Dylan Gutierrez

    Balancing Pointe Podcast's new mini series is called "Where are they now?".  On this series some of the earliest and most popular guests to were asked to send an update on what is gong on in their lives right now.  Today, Balancing Pointe is so excited to bring you the VERY FIRST guest on Balancing Pointe podcast from December 2013!  Balancing Pointe's first guest is Dylan Gutierrez with the Joffrey Ballet.  Dylan  still holds such a special place with the podcast as he literally kicked off the the launch of the show.  Kimberly admits to being VERY nervous!  But as you’ll hear in the interview – Dylan was incredible.  For more episodes and more dance related shows, visit the Premier Dance Network: Premier Dance Network Today's show was sponsored by: Bodywrappers

    1h 1m
  5. 233 ~ Where are they now? Alexa Maxwell

    11/01/2017

    233 ~ Where are they now? Alexa Maxwell

    On this mini series, host Kimberly Falker provides an update on some of her most popular Balancing Pointe guests. On today's episode, she shares New York City Ballet corps member Alexa Maxwell's latest life update and then re-publishes Lexi's amazingly inspirational interview from three years ago. For more episodes and more dance related shows, visit the Premier Dance Network: Premier Dance Network Today's show was sponsored by: Bodywrappers

    57 min
  6. 212 ~ Jess Spinner, The Whole Dancer

    09/16/2016

    212 ~ Jess Spinner, The Whole Dancer

    Today Kimberly interviews Jess Spinner of The Whole Dancer Program.  The interview comes LIVE from Boston.  Jess shares with us her journey in dance and how body image struggles led her to becoming a professional in nutrition and ultimately creating The Whole Dancer program to help coach and empower dancers to find their best health both nutritionally but also physically.  You can find more information about Jess' program here: The Whole Dancer Premier Dance Network

    33 min
  7. 200 ~ Balancing Pointe Podcast Celebrates 200 Episodes!!!!!!

    07/16/2016

    200 ~ Balancing Pointe Podcast Celebrates 200 Episodes!!!!!!

    In Honor of the Celebration of Balancing Pointe's 200th Episode, host Kimberly Falker takes us on her almost 3 years as a podcaster. You'll hear some never been shared stories on how her early days in the creation of the podcast as well as the biggest lesson learned as a parent of an aspiring professional dancer.  In this episode Kimberly also dives in deep on the background of the Premier Dance Network which she launched in January 2016 as well as some unique perspective on each of the 8 shows currently featured on Premier Dance Network.  And finally, Kimberly tells us about the launch of her Patreon Campaign which is an incredible way for you, as a listener to show the support for both the Balancing Pointe Podcast as well as the other shows on the Premier Dance Network by becoming an official PDN Patron.  To find out more about the Patreon Campaign and to learn about the many rewards being offered to each patron, click on the links below.  Patreon Campaign Support Premier Dance Network

    27 min
  8. 196 ~ Ashley Ellis ~ Principal Dancer, Boston Ballet & Founder of Rubia Wear

    06/24/2016

    196 ~ Ashley Ellis ~ Principal Dancer, Boston Ballet & Founder of Rubia Wear

    On today's episode Kimberly interviews Ashley Ellis LIVE in a quaint garden in South Boston, adjacent to the Boston Ballet studios.  Ashley is not only a Principal dancer with the Boston Ballet, but the founder of Rubia Wear leg warmers, one of the hottest items for every dancer these days.  Be sure to check out Ashley's trendy and stylish leg warmers here: Rubia Wear Ashley Ellis website Premier Dance Network Boston Ballet

    30 min
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Uncover the world of Ballet and Dance with Balancing Pointe Podcast! Host Kimberly Falker interviews the world's top success stories in Ballet and Dance. From dancers, choreographers, writers, photographers and anyone who has "made it" in the world of Ballet and Dance, Kimberly shares their journey to the top and uncover's the secrets to their success. www.BalancingPointe.com

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