On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Jake Roxander, rising star at American Ballet Theatre. Jake tells us about the intensity of his training growing up in a family of ballet dancers, why it's important for dancers to keep an open mind about the companies and goals they set their sights on, and how he's handled the challenges of a year marked by numerous major principal role debuts. You can catch Jake in ABT's upcoming New York City MET spring season, June 18th through July 20th.
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artÉmotion’s popular adult summer intensive program returns this May 27 - June 1. This program includes Advanced, Intermediate Advanced, Intermediate, and Beginner classes, with no prior dance experience needed for the beginner level. Let artÉmotion be the bridge between audience and the studio. Come dance this summer. For more information visit https://artemotionballetschool.com/.
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The White Feather: A Persian Ballet
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(228) Final Bow For Yellowface’s Phil Chan and Georgina Pazcoguin
(227) Xin Ying, Principal with Martha Graham Dance Company
(226) Reid & Harriet: Designing Through The Pandemic
(225) ‘Being a Ballerina: The Power and Perfection of a Dancing Life’ with Gavin Larsen
(224) Christopher Charles McDaniel, Dance Theatre of Harlem
(223) Jillian Vanstone, The National Ballet of Canada Principal Dancer
(222) Andrea Renee Long-Naidu, Former Principal with Dance Theatre of Harlem and current Boston Ballet School Faculty Member
(221) Fantasy Ballet Company – with Evelyn Kocak
(220) Tamisha Guy, Dancer with Kyle Abraham’s, A.I.M
(219) Rebecca and Michael, a check in
(218) Craig Hall, New York City Ballet Repertory Director
(217) Adriana Pierce, Freelance Dancer and Choreographer
(216) Kurt Froman, Celebrity Ballet Coach and Former NYCB Dancer
(215) Lorenzo Pagano, Soloist with Martha Graham Dance Company
(214) ‘Isolation to Creation’ Docuseries from Works & Process at the Guggenheim
(213) Gloria Govrin, Balanchine Ballerina (Part II)
(212) Gloria Govrin, Balanchine Ballerina (Part I)
(211) Unpacking the new Disney+ series, ‘On Pointe’
(210) Laurie Kanyok, Founder of Kanyok Arts Initiative
(209) Andreas Heise, Choreographer
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