Join Sally as she talk with Deborah Thorpe, Assistant Director of the Governor's School for the Arts in Norfolk, VA. Have an idea or suggestion for a future podcast? Call our voicemail:703-981-0718 or email sally at [email protected]. We want to hear what you want to hear. Sharing this podcast with other dancers, teachers, and studio owners is extremely helpful and appreciated. How to rate and review this podcast. Step by Step Instructions on Leaving a Review on Apple Step One Open ...

Join Sally as she talks with ballet master Raymond Lukens, the driving force behind the American Ballet Theater National Training Curriculum. This episode promises to leave you feeling inspired and enlightened. Have an idea or suggestion for a future podcast? Call our voicemail:703-981-0718 or email sally at [email protected]. We want to hear what you want to hear. Sharing this podcast with other dancers, teachers, and studio owners is extremely helpful and appreciated. How to rate a...

Join Sally as she talks with esteemed Ballet Mistress Linda Giancaspro about what it's like to be a judge at dance competitions. Linda shares her valuable insights from her extensive experience on the art of making critiques that are both entertaining and educational. Enjoy! Have an idea or suggestion for a future podcast? Call our voicemail:703-981-0718 or email sally at [email protected]. We want to hear what you want to hear. Sharing this podcast with other dancers, teachers, and s...

Join Sally as she talks with Tony Award-Winner Greg Jbara. Raised in Westland, Michigan, Greg's journey of passion and perseverance is a testament to his tenacity and talent. From his first school plays to founding the Impact Jazz Dance Company during his time at the University of Michigan, we'll hear his unique perspectives on the significance of dance in theatre, especially for musical theatre actors. Have an idea or suggestion for a future podcast? Call our voicemail:703-981-0718 or email...

Join Sally as she talks with Franco De Vita, Ballet Master of the American Ballet Theatre. Franco shares his journey from dancing at the age of 8 to the genesis of the National Teacher Training Curriculum and how it became a global collaborative endeavor. Have an idea or suggestion for a future podcast? Call our voicemail:703-981-0718 or email sally at [email protected]. We want to hear what you want to hear. Sharing this podcast with other dancers, teachers, and studio o...

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a revered institution like Kennedy Center’s Reach expansion campus? Today's episode pulls back the curtain, as we're joined by Jane Raleigh, a visionary who climbed the ranks from intern to director of dance programming at the Kennedy Center. She'll give us a backstage pass to the world of dance and her work with the Brown Ballerinas' Dream Big Intensive program. Jane reveals the art of collaboration and the relentless dedication needed to ampli...

What does it truly take to step into the world of professional ballet? Join us as we unravel these complexities with Ava Dempster, a dedicated trainee at the prestigious Washington Ballet. Ava, one of my former pupils, guides us through the demanding realities of pre-professional ballet training. We delve into the rigors of the program, the pressures of being a trainee, and the artistry involved in choreography teaching. Ava gives us a peek into how ballet directors sculpt dancers with the fi...

Sally talks with Maria Kappel, a career experience specialist, about the benefits of partnering your dance studio with a dance academy in your area. Learn how you can expand your reach to help more dancers and your studio at the same time. Have an idea or suggestion for a future podcast? Call our voicemail:703-981-0718 or email sally at [email protected]. We want to hear what you want to hear. Sharing this podcast with other dancers, teachers, and studio owners is extremely helpful an...

Join Sally as she talks with Lillian Chong about the NYU Dance Education Program. Lillian is a recent grad and has lots of good information to share with dance teachers. Follow Lillian on Instagram @lovewithlily_ Have an idea or suggestion for a future podcast? Call our voicemail:703-981-0718 How to rate and review this podcast. Step by Step Instructions on Leaving a Review on Apple Step One Open the Podcasts app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Step Two Navigate to the page of the podc...

Join Sally as she talks with Paula Brown about her upcoming Kennedy Center program, Brown Ballerinas Dream Big. Paula is also the author of the children's book, Brown Ballerina's First Steps. Have an idea or suggestion for a future podcast? Call our voicemail:703-981-0718 How to rate and review this podcast. Step by Step Instructions on Leaving a Review on Apple Step One Open the Podcasts app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Step Two Navigate to the page of the podcast you want to leave a rev...