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(288) Choreographer, Connor Walsh, and Composer, Quinn Mason, on Their New Collaboration For Houston Ballet
https://media.blubrry.com/conversationsondancepod/tendusunderapalmtree.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ConnorQuinnHoustonBallet.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Today on ‘Conversations On Dance’, we are joined by Houston Ballet principal dancer and choreographer Connor Walsh and composer and conductor Quinn Mason. Connor has joined us on the podcast previously to talk about his performing career, but sits down with us for the first time to discuss choreographing for the company. Quinn’s work as a composer quickly gained notice, resulting in a premiere creation for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the...
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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