15 episodes

Click here for GUEST BIOSJoin us as we explore the past, present, and possibilities of ballet and dance through interviews with people who have built lives and careers in the performing arts. There are many pathways to take, and we believe people could benefit from hearing how others have made the arts a part of their lives.

Ballet & Beyond Podcast Sponsored by Charm City Ballet

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    • 4.3 • 12 Ratings

Click here for GUEST BIOSJoin us as we explore the past, present, and possibilities of ballet and dance through interviews with people who have built lives and careers in the performing arts. There are many pathways to take, and we believe people could benefit from hearing how others have made the arts a part of their lives.

    Episode 15: Noelle Heritage & Diana Portes

    Episode 15: Noelle Heritage & Diana Portes

    Welcome to the Ballet & Beyond Podcast | Season 2, Episode 7


    Hosted by Pete Commander
    Guests: Noelle Heritage & Diana Portes
    ✱See Noelle's & Diana's full bios at www.charmcityballet.com/ballet-and-beyond-podcast


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    Join us as we explore the lives and careers of current and former professionals, teachers, choreographers, and more from the world of ballet and dance. Listen as they talk firsthand about their experiences in and pathway through the dance world, as well as their philosophies and teaching strategies.


    ✱The full video version of Season 2 is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/68Dfpg_qN4U


    •••
    ➜For more on Ballet & Beyond or Charm City Ballet, visit www.charmcityballet.com.
    ➜For questions or comments, requests, please email balletandbeyondpodcast@gmail.com

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Episode 14: Amanda Greene & Andrea Lasner

    Episode 14: Amanda Greene & Andrea Lasner

    Welcome to the Ballet & Beyond Podcast | Season 2, Episode 1


    Hosted by Pete Commander
    Guests: Amanda Greene, D.P.T. & Andrea Lasner, D.P.T.
    ✱See Amanda's & Andrea's full bios at www.charmcityballet.com/ballet-and-beyond-podcast

    •••
    Join us as we explore the lives and careers of current and former professionals, teachers, choreographers, and more from the world of ballet and dance. Listen as they talk firsthand about their experiences in and pathway through the dance world, as well as their philosophies and teaching strategies.


    ✱The full video version of Season 2 is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/68Dfpg_qN4U


    •••
    ➜For more on Ballet & Beyond or Charm City Ballet, visit www.charmcityballet.com.
    ➜For questions or comments, please email balletandbeyondpodcast@gmail.com

    • 59 min
    Episode 13: Virginia Lensi

    Episode 13: Virginia Lensi

    Welcome to the Ballet & Beyond Podcast | Season 2, Episode 4


    Hosted by Pete Commander
    Guest: Virginia Lensi
    ✱See Virginia's full bio at www.abt.org/people/virginia-lensi/

    •••
    Join us as we explore the lives and careers of current and former professionals, teachers, choreographers, and more from the world of ballet and dance. Listen as they talk firsthand about their experiences in and pathway through the dance world, as well as their philosophies and teaching strategies.

    ✱The full video version of Season 2 is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/68Dfpg_qN4U

    ✱For more information on American Ballet Theatre's current touring season, visit www.abt.org.

    •••
    ➜For more on Ballet & Beyond or Charm City Ballet, visit www.charmcityballet.com.
    ➜For guest requests, please email balletandbeyondpodcast@gmail.com

    • 46 min
    Episode 12: Iris Andersen Grizzell

    Episode 12: Iris Andersen Grizzell

    Welcome to the Ballet & Beyond Podcast | Season 2, Episode 4


    Hosted by Pete Commander
    Guest: Iris Andersen Grizzell
    ✱See Iris's full bio at www.bsfa.org/arts/dance

    •••
    Join us as we explore the lives and careers of current and former professionals, teachers, choreographers, and more from the world of ballet and dance. Listen as they talk firsthand about their experiences in and pathway through the dance world, as well as their philosophies and teaching strategies.

    ✱The full video version of Season 2 is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/68Dfpg_qN4U

    ✱For more information on Baltimore School for the Arts, visit www.bsfa.org.

    •••
    ➜For more on Ballet & Beyond or Charm City Ballet, visit www.charmcityballet.com.
    ➜For guest requests, please email balletandbeyondpodcast@gmail.com

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Episode 11: Elizabeth Ahearn

    Episode 11: Elizabeth Ahearn

    Welcome to the Ballet & Beyond Podcast | Season 2, Episode 3


    Hosted by Pete Commander
    Guest: Elizabeth Ahearn
    ✱See Elizabeth's full bio at www.goucher.edu/faculty/elizabeth-ahearn

    •••
    Join us as we explore the lives and careers of current and former professionals, teachers, choreographers, and more from the world of ballet and dance. Listen as they talk firsthand about their experiences in and pathway through the dance world, as well as their philosophies and teaching strategies.

    ✱The full video version of Season 2 is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/68Dfpg_qN4U

    ✱For more information on American College Dance Association and to register for their upcoming conference, visit https://www.acda.dance.

    •••
    ➜For more on Ballet & Beyond or Charm City Ballet, visit www.charmcityballet.com.
    ➜For guest requests, please email balletandbeyondpodcast@gmail.com

    • 52 min
    Episode 10: Luciana Paris

    Episode 10: Luciana Paris

    Welcome to the Ballet & Beyond Podcast | Season 2, Episode 2


    Hosted by Pete Commander
    Guest: Luciana Paris
    ✱See Luciana's full bio at www.abt.org/people/luciana-paris

    •••
    Join us as we explore the lives and careers of current and former professionals, teachers, choreographers, and more from the world of ballet and dance. Listen as they talk firsthand about their experiences in and pathway through the dance world, as well as their philosophies and teaching strategies.

    ✱The full video version of Season 2 is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/68Dfpg_qN4U

    •••
    ➜For more on Ballet & Beyond or Charm City Ballet, visit www.charmcityballet.com.
    ➜For guest requests, please email balletandbeyondpodcast@gmail.com

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Hammer-man ,

Great episode!

Thoroughly enjoyed this interview with Charlie Abel (episode 8)! His story is something to help inspire late starters, and especially those coming from a non-arts background. It helps that I love baseball... he truly loves what he does!

jazzfanWill ,

fascinating - hearing truth from the source

Brian Carey Chung is not only a brilliant, shatteringly original choreographer - and formerly a dancer who could take your breath away with a single gesture - he's also a keeper of the flame of modern dance. He knows dance. He eats and breathes dance. Listen, and learn.

Jennywenny302 ,

TUDT Alumni

I danced with Becca at Towson and have always admired her career & talent. Thanks for sharing her story!

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