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(93) Christopher Wheeldon, Choreographer
https://media.blubrry.com/conversationsondancepod/tendusunderapalmtree.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ChristopherWheeldon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThis week on the podcast, we are joined in San Francisco by one of the world’s most in demand choreographers, Christopher Wheeldon. Having trained at Royal Ballet, Wheeldon was taken into the company, but soon transferred to the New York City Ballet, where he rose to the rank of soloist. His choreographic talents were soon recognized and while still in his twenties, he was named resident choreographer of the New York City ballet. He was shortly after in demand at...
Read MoreMaking it on Broadway: Sara Esty of Tony Award Winning Show, ‘An American In Paris’
There comes a time in the life of every professional ballet dancer where they face a fork in the road. As the end of their ballet career nears, they must decide what comes next. For former Miami City Ballet Soloist Sara Esty, Broadway called, and she answered. As part of the original “An American in Paris” Broadway’s cast, she is now headlining the national tour as the show’s lead woman, “Lise.” I spoke with her about her journey from the world of professional ballet, into a whole new realm of theater. ______________________________________ Rebecca King: First of all, congratulations on your Broadway debut and leading the...
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