Inside the Ballet
Inside the Ballet
Nashville Ballet
Go Inside the Ballet with artists, creatives, and cultural experts in this podcast series from Nashville Ballet. Whether you’re looking to increase your dance IQ, gain understanding of social and cultural themes surrounding a work, or simply want to learn more about how a ballet is brought to the stage, this podcast series is perfect for balletomanes and ballet beginners alike.
Inside, Live In Studio A, with Maia Montgomery, Garritt McCabe and Analiese Guerin
Inside Live in Studio A with Company Artist/ Choreographers Maia Montgomery, Garritt McCabe and Analiese Guerin. New works from these artist are part of Live In Studio A taking place at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, September 11 - 20.
Sep 1
38 min
Inside with the MA2LA's
Inside with longtime Nashville Ballet collaborators, husband and wife creative team, Tony and Laura MA2LA. Whether you know it or not, you have seen their work all over the city of Nashville and beyond. Listen in as the creative couple share their process and passion for storytelling which includes Nashville Ballet's 26/27 season.
May 2
57 min
Inside Sherlock with Penny Saunders and Elizabeth "Liza" Yntema
Inside Sherlock with Choreographer, Penny Saunders and Dance Data Project Founder, Elizabeth "Liza" Yntema. Penny's Sherlock is told through the eyes of the narrator, Irene Adler, the only woman to ever outwit Sherlock Holmes. Learn how with the support of Dance Data Project, Penny was able to be create, travel and still be a mom on the road.
May 1
35 min
Inside Lumina with NB2 Director and Choreographer Maria Konrad
Inside Lumina with NB2 Director and Choreographer, Maria Konrad. Maria's newest work is part of the Attitude series. Maria shares that Gustav Klimt's portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, and the history around the painting, as the inspiration behind her new work. Think elegance, gold and salons; where creatives gathered for transcending conversation around art.
Apr 24
39 min
Paul Vasterling's Swan Lake with Rehearsal Director Kate Linsley
Today we go inside Paul Vasterling's Swan Lake with Nashville Ballet Rehearsal Director, Kate Linsley. Kate walks us through the story of Swan Lake and the quintessential elements that still bring her to tears.
Feb 27
26 min
Paul Vasterling's Swan Lake with Costume Shop -  Dani Crosson and Andie Allaire
Today we go inside Paul Vasterling's Swan Lake with Costume Communications Manager Dani Crosson and Shoe Manager Andie Allaire. They share what it takes to costume 24 swans from head to toe and costume designers they have their eye on in the industry.
Feb 24
35 min
Paul Vasterling's, Swan Lake with Company Artist, Autumn Tierney and Celeste Borman
In this episode, we go inside Paul Vasterling's, Swan Lake with Company Artist, Autumn Tierney and Celeste Borman. Both share their perspective from opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to height in Swan Lake and how their curiosity led to them mastering their individuality as artist.
Feb 18
38 min
Nashville's Nutcracker with Company Artist Lily Saito and Michael Burfield
Inside Paul Vasterling's, Nashville's Nutcracker with Company Artist, Lily Saito and Michael Burfield. Both share how they recover mentally, emotionally and physically from challenges in their career and how they plan to approach the 21 performances of Nashville's Nutcracker.
Dec 4, 2025
39 min
Nashville Ballet Open House
Inside Nashville Ballet's 2nd Annual Open House event. Hear interviews with School of Nashville Ballet Directors - Jennifer and Dmitri Kulev, Company Apprentices - Graham Barnes and Summer Montenegro and Production Stage Manager - Helen Moreau.
Oct 2, 2025
37 min
Inside Balanchine's Rubies with Balanchine Trust Repetiteur, Nilas Martins
We go inside George Balanchine's Rubies with Balanchine Trust Repetiteur, Nilas Martins. Nilas shared what keeps him intrigued with Balanchine's work is its unpredictability. The speed and precision to Stravinsky, makes it a must see!
Sep 25, 2025
31 min
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