In this podcast, National Ballet of Canada acclaimed Principal dancer and award winning Associate Choreographer Guillaume Côté talks about his 22 year career with the company that has fostered his drive to create roles and new ballets and perform across the world with companies including La Scala Theatre Ballet, English National Ballet, The Royal Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, The Hamburg Ballet and Stuttgart Ballet. Guillaume is also the Artistic Director of Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur – one of the largest summer dance festivals in Canada. This year’s 29th festival is forging ahead and responding to the challenges of covid by launching a new project called ‘A Shared Solitude‘, with 20 artists, 20 creations, forming 1 voice. Each week from 5 July works will be released online from artists including: * Daina Ashbee on a score by Alejandra Odgers performed by flautist Caroline Séguin * Marie Chouinard on a score by Louis Dufort performed by percussionist Alexandre Lavoie * Guillaume Côté with Yannick Nézet-Séguin at the piano on a score by Éric Champagne * Anne Plamondon on a score by Cléo Palacio-Quintin performed by trombonist Patrick Richer * Crazy Smooth on a score by Marc Hyland performed by clarinetist Simon Aldrich Listen to Guillaume talk about the how the 20 artists have created works during lockdown, life as a principal dancer, his love of music, his passion for ballet, being a dad and his partnership with his wife, fellow principal dancer Heather Ogden. PRESS PLAY!  https://djwpodcasts.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/1wwwod/Guillaume+Cote.mp3    

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Guillaume Côté – National Ballet of Canada Principal, Choreographer & Artistic Director of Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur

In this podcast, Royal Ballet First Artist Mayara Magri and Choreographer Ruth Mair Howard-Jones talk about creating the lockdown dance film ‘Sono Con Te’, which translates in English to ‘I Am With You’. Sono Con Te features 29 dancers from 18 countries and companies including Royal Ballet, Royal Swedish Ballet, Cape Town City Ballet, New… The post Royal Ballet First Artist Mayara Magri & Choreographer Ruth Mair Howard-Jones on creating lockdown dance film ‘SONO CON TE’ appeared first on The Wonderful World of Dance Magazine.

Royal Ballet First Artist Mayara Magri & Choreographer Ruth Mair Howard-Jones on creating lockdown dance film ‘SONO CON TE’

Good news feels a little hard to come by these days. So it’s exciting to see the critically acclaimed, award winning BalletBoyz 20th anniversary celebrations continuing with an online presentation of Deluxe by Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London. Sadler’s Wells will showcase Deluxe as part of new Digital Stage – a free online performance platform, created in response to the cancellation of shows across its theatres as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. Deluxe will form part of the launch on Friday 27 March 2020, World Theatre Day, which can be accessed via Sadler’s Wells Facebook page at 7.30 pm and will be available for seven days – so mark this in your diaries! Just as Covid-19 was starting to hit London, we interviewed BalletBoyz Artistic Directors, former Royal Ballet Dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt. Michael and William talk in this podcast about leaving The Royal Ballet after 12 years to create their own company and moving from classical to modern dance. They also look back at the pieces that are special to the company, talk about their studio process and share what makes a BalletBoyz dancer. With a long history of dance filmmaking, Michael and William talk about making the stunning Romeo and Juliet, winning the Palm d’Or, and their next dance film project (you’ll have to listen to find out which classical ballet they’re taking to the screen next!). Listen to the Artistic Directors talk about the choreographers of the two pieces in Deluxe – Shanghai-based dancer and choreographer Xie Xin and Punchdrunk choreographer Maxine Doyle. We’re so excited that Deluxe is coming to Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage on 27 March 2020 at 7.30pm. PRESS PLAY! https://djwpodcasts.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/1wwwod/BalletBoyz2.mp3 Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and with other podcast providers!  

BalletBoyz Artistic Directors Michael Nunn & William Trevitt celebrate 20 years with ‘Deluxe’

Christine Shevchenko, Principal, American Ballet Theater shares her journey from Ukraine to the States, becoming the youngest recipient of the Princess Grace Award, rising through the ranks of ABT from corps de ballet to soloist and being promoted to principal. Listen to Christine talk about her love of ABT inspired by ballet greats Dame Alicia Markova and Mikhail Baryshnikov. She also gives an insight into life as a principal dancer, her approach to preparing for new roles, how to maintain her body and prevent injuries; plus how she relaxes outside of the studio (ps it includes cakes and cookies!). Christine talks about preparing for a busy season with Giselle, Swan Lake and Theme and Variations (check dates and programme) and shares her advice for aspiring dancers. Following Christine on IG. PRESS PLAY! https://djwpodcasts.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/1wwwod/Christine+Schevchenko.mp3    

Christine Shevchenko American Ballet Theater Principal on her favourite roles, injury prevention, inspirations & advice 

In this podcast, Sir Richard Alston looks back over his 50-year career that included training with Merce Cunningham, leading Rambert as artistic director and establishing his own company Richard Alston Dance Company more than 25 years ago, building it into one of the most renowned contemporary dance companies and forging a critically acclaimed and award-winning choreographic career comprising more than 100 works. Listen to Richard talk about his decision to fold his company due to a lack of funding from the UK’s Arts Council and how he has responded by looking to the next stage in his choreographic career that’s sees him take up the role of Resident Choreographer with the New York Theatre Ballet. This podcast shares a unique opportunity to hear from one of the most important living contemporary dance choreographers of our time, and listen to his own words as he describes how he creates new work, his inspirations and special moments from his esteemed career. Richard Alston Dance Company is saying farewell with a tour entitled ‘The Final Edition’, which is coming to London’s Sadler’s Wells on 7 & 8 March, giving his devoted audiences an opportunity to say goodbye to a company that they have loved and grown up with over the years. If you’re in Cambridge you can see The Final Edition on 2 & 3 March – for tickets: www.richardalstondance.com PRESS PLAY! https://djwpodcasts.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/1wwwod/Sir+Richard+Alston.mp3 Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and with other podcasts providers! 

Sir Richard Alston says farewell to Richard Alston Dance Company as he looks back over his 50 year career and to the future

In this podcast, British-born choreographer, performer and educator, Freddie Opoku-Addaie shares his journey from East London to studying at London’s top contemporary dance school and going on to create a successful freelance career working with renowned companies such as Clod Ensemble, Candoco Dance Company, Arthur Pita, Wayne McGregor’s Random Dance and more. Freddie is also… The post Freddie Opoku-Addaie, Choreographer & Artistic Director on creating SystemsLAB appeared first on The Wonderful World of Dance Magazine.

Freddie Opoku-Addaie, Choreographer & Artistic Director on creating SystemsLAB

In this podcast, Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director and CEO of Ballet Hispanico, choreographer and former principal dancer talks about his dance career, training with Martha Graham Company and The Alvin Ailey School, launching his own company and leading America’s leading Latino dance organisation. This year Ballet Hispanico celebrates their 50th Anniversary. Listen to Eduardo talk about curating the celebratory programme that features renowned choreographers Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, William Forsythe, Nacho Duato, Andrea Miller, Ramón Oller, Vicente Nebrada, Pedro Ruiz, Graciela Daniele, as well as a piece of his own. Eduardo also shares the history of the company and his vision for its future, plus the important education and community work to explore and engage more dancers and audiences in Latino culture and dance. He also gives his insights into the challenges facing dancers today and has some words of advice. Ballet Hispanico 50th Anniversary programme is heading on a USA and international tour – check dates and locations here. Follow Eduardo and Ballet Hispanico on Instagram: @ervilaro  @ballethispanico PRESS PLAY! https://djwpodcasts.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Ballet+Hispanico.mp3

Ballet Hispanico Artistic Director and CEO Eduardo Vilaro on celebrating their 50th Anniversary

Jennifer Archibald, Choreographer and Artistic Director of Arch Dance Company, is set to premiere her new work for Nashville Ballet as part of their ‘Other Voices’ programme. Other Voices brings together four renowned choreographers to create new works that explore gender. Nashville Ballet Artistic Director Paul Vasterling set 4 questions for the choreographers: – what… The post Jennifer Archibald, Choreographer & Artistic Director on ‘What it means to be a woman’ appeared first on 

Jennifer Archibald, Choreographer & Artistic Director on ‘What it means to be a woman’

In this podcast with Lizzie Gough – dancer, choreographer, TV dance judge and mentor – we discuss life of a freelance artist and her upcoming role in Kate Prince’s ‘A Message In A Bottle’. Lizzie gives us an insight into how she created a successful freelance street dance career in the UK and abroad, that… The post Lizzie Gough, Dancer, Choreographer, TV and Dance Judge on building a successful freelance dance career appeared first on The Wonderful World of Dance Magazine.

Lizzie Gough, Dancer, Choreographer, TV and Dance Judge on building a successful freelance dance career

In this podcast, Dwight Rhoden, Complexions Contemporary Ballet co-Founder, co-Artistic Director and Choreographer, talks about his dance career that kicked off at the late age of 17 and led him to become a principal dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, before setting up his own company. Together with the legendary Desmond Richardson, they founded the groundbreaking and award-winning Complexions Contemporary Ballet in 1994. Listen to Dwight share his journey from dancer to choreographer and creating over 60 works for Complexions and other top companies around the world. Dwight also gives us an insight into his role as Artistic Director, and what type of dancer he looks for to join the company. Through his work with Complexions Contemporary Ballet Education Initiatives, Dwight aims to inspire nextgen dancers and he shares with us his words of advice to help dancers succeed. New York-based Complexions is heading on tour across Germany, and Dwight has a full roster of new and remounted work with the Atlanta Ballet – Heart/Beat that features live gospel music, Pittsburg Ballet with Simon Says to music by Paul Simon and new work with the West Australian Ballet. Check out dates and location here. PRESS PLAY! https://djwpodcasts.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/1wwwod/Complexions+Dwight+Rhoden.mp3 Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts!

Complexions Contemporary Ballet co-Founder, co-Artistic Director & Choreographer Dwight Rhoden

In this podcast Dwight Rhoden, Complexions Contemporary Ballet co-Founder, co-Artistic Director and Choreographer, talks about his dance career that kicked off at the late age of 17 and led him to becoming a principal dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, before setting up his own company. Together with the legendary Desmond Richardson, they founded the groundbreaking and award-winning Complexions Contemporary Ballet in 1994. Listen to Dwight share his journey from dancer to choreographer and creating over 60 works for Complexions and other top companies around the world. Dwight also gives us an insight into his role as Artistic Director, and what type of dancer he looks for to join the company. Through his work with Complexions Contemporary Ballet Education Initiatives, Dwight aims to inspire nextgen dancers and he shares with us his words of advice to help dancers succeed. New York based Complexions is heading on tour across Germany, and Dwight has a full roster of new and remounted work with the Atlanta Ballet – Heart/Beat that features live gospel music, Pittsburg Ballet with Simon Says to music by Paul Simon and new work with  the West Australian Ballet. Check out dates and location here. PRESS PLAY! https://djwpodcasts.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/1wwwod/Complexions+Dwight+Rhoden.mp3    

In this podcast former principal dancer and Artistic Director of the Joffrey Ballet, Ashley Wheater talks about his experience of leading the company for the last 13 years. Born in Scotland, Ashley was recently appointed MBE by the Queen for his exceptional service to dance in the UK. Ashley began his esteemed career training at… The post Joffrey Ballet’s Artistic Director Ashley Wheater looks back on working with ballet grea...

Joffrey Ballet’s Artistic Director Ashley Wheater looks back on working with ballet greats Ashton, Balanchine, Forsythe & to the company’s future

In this podcast, Precious Adams, English National Ballet, First Artist shares her journey from the US to training in Canada, Europe and Moscow, before moving to the UK to dance with the English National Ballet. Precious is a rising ballet star who is celebrated for her artistry, technique and her contributions to improving diversity in… The post Precious Adams, English National Ballet, First Artist gives an insight into her dance life appeared first on 

Precious Adams, English National Ballet, First Artist gives an insight into her dance life

Alina Cojocaru is the much loved principal with the English National Ballet and guest artist with the Hamburg Ballet who has garnered adoring fans and numerous accolades throughout her illustrious career. We’re in for a real treat as Alina is presenting her own curated programme of classical and contemporary pieces at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, simply called: ‘Alina at Sadler’s Wells’. In this podcast, Alina talks about how she selected each piece for her programme that includes Sir Frederick Ashton’s divine Marguerite and Armand. She also gives a heartfelt introduction to the special guests who’ll be joining her on stage, including her partner the Danish ballet star Johan Kobborg. The softly spoken ballerina shares her experience gained from dancing with The Royal Ballet, Kiev National Ballet, Hamburg Ballet and ENB. She takes us behind the scenes of her dance life and gives an insight into curating her own show. And lastly, Alina gives some pearls of wisdom for the next generation of dancers, some of which may be surprising. A wonderful conversation with an incredible dancer, a deeply considered artist and an inspiring woman. Alina at Sadler’s Wells runs from 20 to 23 February. PRESS PLAY or LISTEN ON ITUNES (or any of your favourite apps) https://djwpodcasts.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/1wwwod/alina+final.mp3  

Alina Cojocaru, Principal Ballerina on creating her new show, her love of dance and some unexpected words of wisdom

The critically acclaimed award-winning Annabelle Lopez Ochoa is a choreographer that you need to know. A prolific artist, she has created dance works for over 60 top ballet and dance companies including: English National Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, Finnish National Ballet, The Washington Ballet, Ballet Black, Dance Theatre of Harlem and so many more. Annabelle has recently been bestowed another award, receiving the Jacob’s Pillow Choreography Award to add to her long list of accolades. In this podcast, Annabelle shares her inspiration for the many unique works that she’s choreographed, including the incredible biopic of Frida Kahlo ‘Broken Wings’ created for ENB, which she has turned into a full length ballet for the Dutch National Ballet (premiering in February), plus the award-winning A Street Car Named Desire. Listen to Annabelle talk about her career as a professional dancer, her move to create full-time, her creative process and how she works with dancers to devise stunning works for theatre, opera, musical theatre and dance. PRESS PLAY. https://djwpodcasts.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/1wwwod/Annabelle+final.mp3  

Acclaimed choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa on creating work for over 60 top companies and premiere of her full length Frida Kahlo ballet

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