Ballet Help Desk
Jenny Huang and Brett Gardner
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Ballet Help Desk episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Ballet Help Desk for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Ballet Help Desk episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
12/06/23 • 54 min
We sat down with Lauren Fadeley-Veyette to discuss how Kansas City Ballet School handles ballet summer intensive auditions. KC Ballet School is part of the National Summer Intensive Audition (NSIA) Tour and part of our conversation covered the pros and cons of the NSIA. We also covered a lot of ground on both in-person and video auditions. Tune in to hear the whole interview!
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11/13/24 • 63 min
In this episode, Elizabeth Sullivan, a mentor to pre-professional dancers, discusses the concept of mental fitness and why it’s essential for ballet parents. We explore the challenges of guiding young dancers through an increasingly complex ballet landscape—where training opportunities are vast, but professional roles remain limited. Elizabeth offers insights into setting realistic expectations for audition season, from summer intensives to professional opportunities, and sheds light on the unique standards of “potential” and “facility” in ballet versus other sports. She also explains how mental flexibility can support a dancer’s growth, while discussing the evolving role of parents as their dancers progress toward potential careers. Don’t miss this deep dive into practical advice and supportive strategies for navigating the ballet world with clarity and resilience.
You can learn more about Elizabeth on her website.
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Nicholas Ziegler, Finnish National Ballet Youth Company
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12/04/24 • 47 min
What’s life like in the Finnish National Ballet Youth Company? Artistic Coordinator Nicholas Ziegler shares his insights on the program, discussing the dancers’ performance schedule, the structure of their compensation as well as the professional opportunities that set this youth company apart. Hear how the program balances intensive training with real-world experience to prepare young dancers for the demands of a ballet career. You can learn more about the Finnish National Ballet Youth Company on their website.
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01/24/24 • 72 min
Maria Konrad sat down with Ballet Help Desk to share her experiences working with Nashville Ballet Two's trainees and dancers, preparing them for future ballet careers. Gain insights into the unique blend of training and performance opportunities that shape the dancers' journeys and get the inside scoop on this crucial stage of professional development.
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The Art Of Training Boys In Ballet With Peter Stark
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09/28/23 • 19 min
Peter Stark, President and Director of The Rock School For Dance Education, has long been known as the Pied Piper of boys ballet training. Join us as we get his expert insights on how he effectively recruits, trains and sends male ballet students off into the professional world.
It's Kickoff Time For Our Summer Intensive Boot Camp!
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11/01/23 • 38 min
As the kickoff to the Ballet Help Desk Summer Intensive Boot Camp, Brett and Jenny discuss what matters in a summer intensive and how dancers should think strategically about them. Ballet Help Desk also covers what dancers should consider in evaluating all of the programs out there.
How Ballet Students Can Maintain Emotional Health While Injured
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08/30/23 • 73 min
Dancers focus on cross-training as part of their overall ballet training regimen. But, often, they forget how much mental cross-training they need to do to maintain their emotional health. Elizabeth Sullivan, a ballet wellness coach, joins us to discuss how dancers can maintain their emotional health while dealing with the pressures of high level ballet training, especially when coming back from an injury.
Elizabeth also spends some time discussing what she would like to see change with ballet schools as it relates to how ballet schools help students with rehab and retuning to class after an injury.
For dancers who may be interested in working with Elizabeth, she partners not only with ballet schools, but also indivual dancers to help them build and maintain their mental toolkit so they can get the most out of their ballet training.
Website: www.easullivan.com
10/18/23 • 76 min
Join us for an insightful conversation with Hailey Kolker and Sergey Gordeev, two senior members of Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world's largest student ballet competition. In this episode, we delve into the impact of YAGP on the world of dance, exploring its influence on young dancers and the broader dance community. Hailey and Sergey offer unique perspectives on the journey of budding dancers, discussing the myriad opportunities provided by YAGP. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the YAGP experience and the ways in which it continues to shape the future of dance worldwide.
What Boys Should Look For In Ballet Summer Intensives
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11/15/23 • 90 min
Boys face unique challenges in ballet and summer intensives are no different. Join us as we sit down with some seasoned parents of male ballet dancers to discuss hurdles they've all had to overcome as well as how each family took a unique approach to attending summer ballet intensives
Robert Fulton, Dancer With Nevada Ballet and Co Founder of Ballet Scout, Talks Summer Intensive Auditions
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10/04/23 • 68 min
Robert Fulton is a talented dancer working with NBT and a co-founder of Ballet Scout. He was very generous with his time. We covered a wide variety of topics including sharing the story of how Ballet Scout came into existence and how it serves as a valuable resource for all dancers looking to connect with auditions available in their local area.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Ballet Help Desk have?
Ballet Help Desk currently has 89 episodes available.
What topics does Ballet Help Desk cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Education, Arts and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Ballet Help Desk?
The episode title 'How Ballet Students Can Maintain Emotional Health While Injured' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Ballet Help Desk?
The average episode length on Ballet Help Desk is 57 minutes.
How often are episodes of Ballet Help Desk released?
Episodes of Ballet Help Desk are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Ballet Help Desk?
The first episode of Ballet Help Desk was released on Jul 16, 2023.
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