 In this episode of Beyond the Barre, Margaret Mullin speaks with dancer Christopher Hernandez. A Miami native with a BFA from the Conservatory of Dance, he has had a diverse and exciting career, including time spent performing with Ballet Hispanico, Sleep No More, and the cast of Broadway’s ON YOUR FEET! Christopher was a performer in Lincoln Center’s great American Dance series featuring Ballet Hispanico which premiered internationally in theatres in 2016, and on television as part of PBS’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in 2017. He has been seen dancing alongside recording artists such as Ricky Martin, Daddy Yankee, and Marc Anthony in televised performances and concerts. Christopher most recently finished touring internationally with Kidd Pivot, led by Director and Choreographer Crystal Pite.        

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14 - In Conversation with Christopher Hernandez

 On this episode host Margaret Mullin welcomes back diversity and inclusion expert and noted dance writer Theresa Ruth Howard for the third time! They discuss Theresa’s impactful article for Dance Magazine, Is Instagram Changing The Dance World’s Value System.  https://www.dancemagazine.com/instagram-dance-2585216791.html  

13 - Dance Writer Theresa Ruth Howard - For the Third Time!

On this episode of Beyond the Barre, host Margaret Mullin interviews famed New York City- based dance photographer Rachel Neville about her business, her love of dancers, and her exciting campaign Move the Vote.

12 - "Move the Vote" with Rachel Neville

In this episode of Beyond the Barre host Margaret Mullin has an in depth conversation with internationally celebrated conductor Ming Luke.  He is a highly lauded, greatly coveted conductor invited to symphonic, choral, and classical ballet music around the world.

11- In Conversation with Ming Luke

 In this episode of Beyond the Barre host Margaret Mullin discusses positive body image with Josh Spell, a former professional dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Kansas City Ballet who is now a Primary Therapist at the Eating Recovery Center of Washington.   

10 -Positive Body Image with Josh Spell

On today's episode Margaret Mullin welcomes back to her show Theresa Ruth Howard who is a leader and expert in the subject of diversity and inclusion in ballet and is the founder of Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet. An online initiative that is documenting and preserving the history of black ballet artists. Today Theresa is on the show speaking about the launch of a new and exciting web docuseries, "And Still They Rose, the Legacy of Black Philadelphian's in Ballet". The series premieres online on October 22nd on MOBBallet.org. It highlights the careers of Joan Myers Brown, Delores Browne, and Judith Jamison, three black Philadelphian dancers who were trained in classical ballet. For more information please connect with Theresa Ruth Howard here MOBBallet.   For more information please connect with Theresa Ruth Howard here MOBBallet

09 - Interview with Theresa Ruth Howard Ep 2

 As Executive/Artistic Director of Dancewave for the past 20 years, Diane Jacobowitz has developed innovative programming to capture the talents and imagination of young dancers. Some of the programs she has developed, in addition to the Dancewave Company model, include Dancing Through College and Beyond, the Dance Career Symposium and the Kids Cafe Festival. Under her leadership, Dancewave currently reaches over 3,000 young people citywide through programs both at the Dancewave School and in partnership with over ten New York City public schools. She is currently leading the campaign for Dancewave's capital project - the opening/launch of a brand new dance center in downtown Brooklyn in 2019. Dancewave's annual event Dancing Through College & Beyond is back at the 92nd Street Y October 7th–October 8th. For two days, young dancers will meet with representatives of dance programs for over 50 colleges and universities from around the country. Attendees will have access to workshops, and be able to network with students and alumni from the dance departments of attending colleges and universities. Students will also be able to audition for admission and scholarships at participating universities. Last year 300 students attended and more than $1 million in scholarships were awarded by select attending colleges. The event is free for students and parents to attend, this being an extension of Dancewave's mission to make dance accessible to all.  http://dancewave.org/DTCB    Premier Dance Network MOBBallet website

08 - Interview with Diane Jacobowitz

Today Margaret kicks off her second season of Beyond the Barre with an interview with the incredible Theresa Ruth Howard. Founder of MoBBallet, Theresa is an expert and advocate on the issue of diversity in Ballet. She has sat on panels for Dance/USA, Dance/NYC, Collegium for African Diaspora Dance at Duke University, and collaborated with International Association of Blacks in Dance in the planning and facilitation of the first Ballet Audition for female ballet dancers of color. A former member of the Dance Theater of Harlem, and Armitage Gone! Dance, Howard has worked extensively with choreographer Donald Byrd, and was a guest artist with Complexions Contemporary Ballet. As a contributor to Pointe, Expressions (Italy), Tanz (Germany) and dance media publications, Howard has emerged as a clear and defining voice on topics such as body image and race. She holds more than 17 years of experience as a dance educator including Ballet Faculty at the Ailey School. Premier Dance Network MOBBallet website

07 - Season Two ~ Interview with Theresa Ruth Howard

In this episode, Magaret chats with the renowned Roslyn Anderson, the Premier stager for Jirí Kylian's works worldwide. She is one of the most well respected figures in dance. Premier Dance Network 

06 ~ Roslyn Anderson, Premier Stager for Jiri Kylian

A conversation with former PNB Soloist Kiyon Gaines, who now runs the Next Step program. Talking all things Next Step and choreography related.    

05 - Conversation with Former PNB Soloist Kiyon Gaines

 Jonathan Porretta is one of the most beloved dancers at Pacific Northwest Ballet. But his journey to principal dancer wasn’t easy: he grew up different: gay, lonely, and teased in a small New Jersey town, following a dream that those around him couldn’t understand. Award-winning arts journalist Marcie Sillman chronicles the dancer’s tale in a new, all-ages coffee-table book called Out There: Jonathan Porretta’s Life in Dance.  The book’s message—“Be yourself and people will love you for who you are”—comes through clearly in Sillman’s crisp, engaging prose. Family snapshots and exquisite dance photography by Angela Sterling show key moments in Porretta’s career thus far. Out There is an expanded version of the 2,000-word article Sillman published on KUOW.org in January 2016. In addition to Sillman’s 5,000-word essay, Out There includes a list of Porretta’s lead roles (plus 10 favorites highlighted with personal commentary by Porretta), a selected bibliography of articles about Porretta, and a timeline.

04 - Interview with Jonathan Porretta, PNB Principal Dancer

On this episode Margaret talks with both professionals as well as student in the PNB Summer Intensive program. Premier Dance Network website Pacific Northwest Ballet website Beyond the Barre Instagram Margaret Mullin Instagram Margaret Mullin Facebook

03 ~ Premier Episode Part Two

02 ~ Premier Episode Part One

On today's episode, host Margaret Mullin, soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) shares what to expect with her show.   Premier Dance Network website Pacific Northwest Ballet website Beyond the Barre Instagram Margaret Mullin Instagram Margaret Mullin Facebook

01 ~ Introducing the Host of Behind the Barre Podcast

Beyond the Barre shares insights and stories of the real people behind this incredible art form. This show is for anyone with a love of dance.