Conversations on Dance
Conversations on Dance is an award winning podcast hosted by former Miami City Ballet dancers Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden. Since 2016, the podcast has provided an inside look at the world of dance through in-depth interviews with the field’s most influential dancers, choreographers, musicians, directors, and educators. With a mission to educate, inspire, and connect, Conversations on Dance goes beyond performance to uncover the stories, insights, and artistry that shape the dance world today.
Each week, listeners are invited into candid conversations that highlight the intelligence, passion, and creative process of those working at the highest levels of the art form. With hundreds of episodes and partnerships with institutions like the Vail Dance Festival, San Francisco Ballet, The Kennedy Center, Guggenheim’s Works & Process, and more, the podcast has become a trusted and celebrated voice in the global dance community.
Conversations on Dance was the recipient of the 2024 Clive Barnes Award for Journalism and Media Achievement.
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 439
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
(463) Dominika Afanasekov, ballerina with New York City Ballet, from the Vail Dance Festival
Today on Conversations on Dance we are joined by Dominika Afanasekov from the Vail Dance Festival. Dominika is a ballerina with the New York City Ballet. She talks to us about how growing up in citi…
(462) Nikolaj Hübbe, star dancer of the New York City Ballet, from The Vail Dance Festival
On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by Nikolaj Hübbe, star dancer of the New York City Ballet, and both former principal and artistic director of the Royal Danish Ballet. Ni…
(461) Curating for Kaatsbaan Annual Festival, with Michèle Steinwald
On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by Michèle Steinwald, guest curator of the 2025 Kaatsbaan Annual Festival. Michèle takes us through their artistic beginnings, as a teena…
(460) Mira Nadon, Chun Wai Chan, and Gilbert Bolden III, NYCB Principals, LIVE from the 2025 Vail Dance Festival
Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording with New York City Ballet’s exciting new generation of principal dancers: Chun Wai Chan, M…
(459) BalletX dancers Savannah Green and Francesca Forcella, LIVE from the 2025 Vail Dance Festival
Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording featuring BalletX dancers Savannah Green and Francesca Forcella. Known for their innovativ…
(458) Vail Dance Festival’s Rising Voices: Gianna Reisen, My’Kal Stromile, and Rachel Lockhart
Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a vibrant live podcast recording spotlighting the Vail Dance Festival’s Rising Voices: Gianna Reisen, My’Kal Stromi…
(457) Unity Phelan and Calvin Royal III, LIVE from the 2025 Vail Dance Festival
Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden welcome two of the Festival’s most beloved artists for a long-anticipated live podcast recording: Calvin Royal III, Principa…
(456) Isabella Boylston and Chloe Misseldine, American Ballet Theatre principal ballerinas, LIVE from the 2025 Vail Dance Festival
Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a special live recording with American Ballet Theatre principal ballerinas Isabella Boylston and Chloe Misseldine. …
(455) Melissa Toogood, VDF Artist-in-Residence LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival
Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording with one of the Vail Dance Festival’s most celebrated returning artists and this year’s Ar…
(454) Tap Visionary, Michelle Dorrance, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival
MacArthur Fellow and tap visionary Michelle Dorrance joins Conversations on Dance for a live podcast recording with hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden. A festival mainstay, Dorrance …
(453) Michael Novak, Artistic Direction of Paul Taylor Dance Company, LIVE from the 2025 Vail Dance Festival
Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording with Michael Novak, Artistic Director of the legendary Paul Taylor Dance Company. As the c…
(452) LINES Ballet, LIVE from the 2025 Vail Dance Festival
It's that time of year again! Get ready for daily drops from Conversations on Dance all throughout the 2025 Vail Dance Festival through August 3rd. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't …
Update: Schedule over the next few weeks
The Vail Dance Festival is almost here! If you are going to be at the festival, please join us for our in-person events. Ticket and more information available here: https://vaildance.org/conversation…
(451) Yuan Yuan Tan, former San Francisco Ballet principal dancer
On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance" we are joined by award winning ballerina Yuan Yuan Tan. We cover her meteoric rise, from entering San Francisco Ballet as a soloist at 18 directly from …
(450) PART TWO: Bart Cook, Legendary New York City Ballet dancer and repetiteur
This is Part Two of our episode with Bart Cook. If you missed Part One, please check back in our feed.
On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by legendary New York City Ballet d…
(449) PART ONE: Bart Cook, Legendary New York City Ballet dancer and repetiteur
On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by legendary New York City Ballet dancer and repetiteur for the Balanchine Trust Bart Cook. Bart was a favorite of both George Balanchine…
(448) Rebecca & Michael Catch Up: Vail Live Event tickets on sale now + Clive Barnes Awards
Tickets to Conversations on Dance at the 2025 Vail Dance Festival on sale now! https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance/
Today it's just us as we catch up on the past few weeks: Miami City Ballet'…
(447) Pamela Tatge, Jacob's Pillow Executive and Artistic Director
Since 1933, Jacob's Pillow has been a beacon for dancemakers, movers, scholars, students, and audiences. Located in Becket, Massachusetts, and founded by modern dance pioneer Ted Shawn, "the Pillow" …
Special COD Announcement!! 15th Anniversary Clive Barnes Awards
Rebecca here to share some big news!!! Join us on Monday June 9th for the 15th Anniversary Clive Barnes Awards!
The Clive Barnes Foundation will honor outstanding theater and dance professionals at th…
(446) Sarah Lane, former ballerina with American Ballet Theatre
On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by Sarah Lane, former ballerina with American Ballet Theatre, teacher, coach and ally to furry, four legged friends everywhere. Sarah tak…