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(191) Lloyd Knight, Principal with Martha Graham Dance Company
https://media.blubrry.com/conversationsondancepod/tendusunderapalmtree.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Lloyd-Knight-.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Today we are joined by Lloyd Knight, Principal dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company. Born in England and raised in Miami, Lloyd trained at Miami Conservatory of Ballet and New World School of the Arts. He joined Martha Graham Dance Company in 2005 and performs the major male roles of the Graham repertory including in Appalachian Spring, Embattled Garden, Night Journey and many others. He is currently a principal guest artist for The Royal Ballet of...
Read More(25) Sara & Leigh-Ann Esty of ‘An American in Paris’ Broadway Tour
http://media.blubrry.com/conversationsondancepod/tendusunderapalmtree.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Saraandleighesty.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Today we are joined by Sara & Leigh-Ann Esty of ‘An American in Paris’ Broadway Tour. Sara danced with Miami City Ballet for 10 years before leaving in 2013 to join the original cast of ‘An American in Paris’ on Broadway. During the show’s run in New York, Sara was an ensemble member, and the alternate for the show’s lead female role, Lise. Leigh-Ann Esty left Miami City Ballet at the end of last season after 12 years with 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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