I don't see the Pointe

Kat Johnston & Hermione Dowling
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I don't see the Pointe

Don't see the point of ballet? We want to change your mind. 'I don't see the Pointe' is a podcast which aims to make ballet accessible and understandable. This is your guide to understanding the ballet world. If you've never seen any ballet before at all, or if you're a life-long fan, we're here to help you 'see the pointe' of ballet. Hosted by Kat Johnston and Hermione Dowling, this podcast gives audiences all the information they need to watch ballet, from where to watch it, what to know, and how to enjoy it on a budget. Follow us on Instagram @seethepointe1 and TikTok @seethepointe

  1. OCT 14

    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: a modern story ballet

    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland opens the Royal Ballet and Opera's 2024-25 season with an amazing series of casts in this now classic Christopher Wheeldon ballet. Alice opened at the Royal Opera House for the first time in February 2011 and is a magically faithful representation of the classic book 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. It brings a 160 year old story into the world of classical ballet to create a wonderful showpiece, and a Royal Ballet classic. With music by Joby Talbot, designs by Bob Crowley and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, Alice was the Royal Ballet's very first full length commissioned ballet in more than 20 years and marked a new age of choreography in the company. PSA: young RBO now has free access to RBO stream- so do sign up to watch this magical ballet, amongst countless other brilliant pieces. Sadlers Wells has a fantastic program with Barclays called the Barclay's Dance Pass. If you are between 16-30 you can access £10 tickets to a variety of performances with the scheme.

    51 min

  2. AUG 13

    Ballet History (Part 1) : key moments, people & performances

    This week Hermione & Kat are starting a multipart overview of ballet history with a general history. From Italian courtly ballet, ghostly Romantics, the elusive Ballet Russes and riot causing performances, to ballet defections from the USSR, Sylvie Guillem's world changing hypermobility and the French terms, everything is covered. Stay tuned for more to come in our history of the art of ballet.

    1h 2m

  3. TRAILER

    I don't see the Pointe podcast trailer

    Do you not see the point of ballet? In this podcast we want to change your mind. In this trailer Kat and Hermione share a story of how ballet brought them together and why they are striving for others to see the point of the ballet world.

    5 min

  4. JUN 24

    The Winter's Tale: ballet meets Shakespeare

    In this episode Kat and Hermione discuss Christopher Wheeldon's ballet The Winter's Tale, adapted from the Shakespeare play which premiered at the Royal Opera House in 2014. We also discuss the new season at the Royal Opera House (now the Royal Ballet and Opera) which starts in September Booking for the new season opens on the 9th July for YoungROH and the 10th July for general booking. Links: - YoungROH 16-25 account for £30 tickets - Barclay's dance pass 16-30 for £10 tickets at Sadler's Wells - The London City Ballet returns to the stage after nearly 30 years in September and tours this summer

    51 min

  5. APR 22

    Guy falls in love with Swan: Everything about Swan Lake the ballet

    Hermione and Kat return to IDSTP in this episode discussing the Royal Ballet's production of Swan Lake, as well as other versions, the Tchaikovsky score and dancers Fumi Kaneko and William Bracewell. Where to see Swan Lake Find tickets for the RB's production of Swan Lake here: https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/swan-lake-by-liam-scarlett-details 16-25 discounted tickets for the Royal Opera House: https://www.roh.org.uk/ticket-deals/young-roh English National ballet adapted Swan lake for 3 and upwards: https://www.ballet.org.uk/production/my-first-ballet-swan-lake/ English National ballet Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall: https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2024/swan-lake/ See the Royal Ballet Swan Lake live in cinemas on the 24th and 28th April 2024: https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/swan-lake-in-cinemas-details Watch the Kirov Ballet's (now Mariinsky) swan lake on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rJoB7y6Ncs&t=11s&ab_channel=WarnerClassics

    49 min

  6. 12/02/2023

    Chatting with Alexander Campbell: Creating A Speaking Ballet

    Hermione and Kat sit down with Alexander Campbell, principal dancer of the Royal Ballet to talk about 'The Limit', a new show which ran at the Royal Opera House in October. Alexander talks about the process behind creating a new dance production, adapting dance from a play, and the challenges of working in new ways. Hermione and Kat also chat to Alexander about the realities of ballet, and why the dance form is, and should be, for everyone. Many thanks to Alexander for being the very first guest on 'I don't see the Pointe', to Sean Flanagan for his help with making it all happen, and to the whole team behind The Limit for creating such a spectacular and moving show. 'The Limit' is adapted from Sam Steiner's play 'Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons', and is described as a modern classic. Cast & Creatives Alexander Campbell & Francesca Hayward Director: Ed Madden Choreographer: Kristen McNally Original score by: Isobel Waller-Bridge Based on the play by: Sam Steiner Designer: Anisha Fields Sound Designer: Max Pappenheim Lighting Designer: Lee Curran Original Dance Concept: Alexander Campbell productions

    38 min

  7. 10/31/2023

    Hazards of the job: ballet injuries & Don Quixote

    This episode contains references to injuries and drugs. This week Hermione & Kat are talking about injuries in the ballet world, as well as their own unfortunate medical dilemmas, and the Royal Ballet's magnificent production of Don Quixote. Links - Young ROH account for ages 16-25 for £30 tickets - Anemoi/The Cellist tickets @ The Royal Opera House (until 2nd November) - Don Quixote tickets @ The Royal Opera House (until 17th November) - Cinema Relays of Don Quixote on the 7th November and 12th - The Dante Project tickets @ The Royal Opera House (until 2nd December) - Nutcracker tickets @ The Royal Opera House (until 13th January 2024)

    34 min

  8. 07/27/2023

    This Barbie loves ballet: the good and the bad of ballet movies

    In this episode, Hermione and Kat delve into the world of ballet movies. Many people have their first ballet experiences and become interested in the art form through ballet in film and TV. Not all ballet movies however, are created equal. Kat talks about the Barbie ballet movies (Barbie in the Nutcracker 2001, Barbie in Swan Lake 2003 & Barbie and the Twelve Dancing Princesses 2006), and Centre Stage (2000), with Hermione discussing The Red Shoes (1948), Black Swan (2010) and White Nights (1985).

    36 min
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Don't see the point of ballet? We want to change your mind. 'I don't see the Pointe' is a podcast which aims to make ballet accessible and understandable. This is your guide to understanding the ballet world. If you've never seen any ballet before at all, or if you're a life-long fan, we're here to help you 'see the pointe' of ballet. Hosted by Kat Johnston and Hermione Dowling, this podcast gives audiences all the information they need to watch ballet, from where to watch it, what to know, and how to enjoy it on a budget. Follow us on Instagram @seethepointe1 and TikTok @seethepointe

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  • Creator
    Kat Johnston & Hermione Dowling
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kat Johnston & Hermione Dowling
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