Deconstructing Dance Podcast
Deconstructing Dance Podcast
Kirstel Paterson; Elizabeth Nienaber; Joy Millar
Deconstructing Dance is the brainchild of three close friends, who having been through the thick and thins, the ins and outs of being in a ballet company together wanting to share the insights they have gained over the years as artists and as friends. We am to deconstruct taboo ideas of and in dance and bring to light new perspective on issues that often go overlooked in the dance world in South Africa as well as abroad.
Deconstructing Dance #4 Jessica & James Fraser
We sit down with Jessica and James Fraser who founded Ballet Express with the aim in helping dancers improve their performance and technique using their wealth of experience. We talk inspiration, performance preparation, and technique styles/tips.
Aug 20, 2020
1 hr 19 min
Deconstructing Dance #3 Kennith Tindall & Dreda Blow
We sit down with Kennith Tindall and Dreda blow to discuss energy and atmosphere in the studio, choreographic inspiration, as well as the important choreographer/dancer dymamic when preparing for shows.
Feb 23, 2020
1 hr 9 min
Deconstructing Dance  #2 with Daria Klimentova
We sat down to talk to world renowned Prima Ballerina, Daria Klimentova about her daily life, and transitioning from dancer to teacher. We chat to Elizabeth about her recent resignation from Cape Town City Ballet with her transition ahead of her. Elizabeth's favorite ballet is Veronica Paeper's Cinderella. Act 2 pas de deux link on YouTube included https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE2Qp9b7eeU
Jan 8, 2020
1 hr 23 min
Deconstructing Dance #1 with Vadim Muntagirov
Kirstel, Lizzy, and Joy discuss differing forms of training for ballet, and interview world renowned male ballet dancer, Vadim Muntagirov.
Nov 25, 2019
59 min