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
(291) Mikko Nissinen, on Boston Ballet’s Tour to Ballet Sun Valley
This week, we are joined by Mikko Nissinen, Artistic Director of Boston Ballet. We first spoke with Mikko about his career and his 20 plus years at the helm of Boston Ballet in episode 183 from May …
(290) Diana Byer, Founding Artistic Director of New York Theatre Ballet
Today on ‘Conversations On Dance' we are joined by Diana Byer, founder and artistic director of New York Theatre Ballet. Diana has been at the helm of NYTB for over 4 decades, guiding the company to …
(289) Curating Dance Programming at Performing Arts Houston, with Meg Booth and Claire Williamson
Today on ‘Conversations On Dance' we are joined by Meg Booth and Claire Williamson, who offer us an inside look behind the scenes of what it takes to keep a major performing arts organization running…
(288) Choreographer, Connor Walsh, and Composer, Quinn Mason, on Their New Collaboration For Houston Ballet
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 previous…
(287) Composers & Choreographers with Ming Luke, Principal Guest Conductor for the San Francisco Ballet
Today we are happy to welcome back Principal Guest Conductor for the San Francisco Ballet, Ming Luke. We had a fascinating conversation with Ming back in September 2020 in episode 203, where we dive…
(286) BONUS: Michael and Rebecca spring dance roundup
It's just Michael and Rebecca in this bonus episode, where we chat about the great dance performances we have seen over the past few months, including Royal Danish Ballet, Miami City Ballet, New York…
(285) Choreographer Trey McIntyre on his new World Premiere for Houston Ballet
Today on Conversations On Dance, we are joined by choreographer Trey McIntyre. Trey first made his mark as a choreographer in the role of choreographic apprentice at Houston Ballet, a position create…
(284) Chun Wai Chan, New York City Ballet Soloist
Today on Conversations On Dance, we are joined by New York City Ballet soloist Chun Wai Chan. Chun began his ballet training in his native China, before breaking out onto the international stage thro…
(283) ‘The Missing Element,’ commissioned by Works & Process at the Guggenheim
Today we talk with Chris Celiz, a world champion beatboxer, and b-boy Anthony Vito Rodriguez, creative directors behind the awe-inspiring new work, ‘The Missing Element.' Created at the peak of the …
(282) Michael & Rebecca on our 2022 listener survey
It's just Michael and Rebecca this week as we come together for a catch up, plus we go through responses to our 2022 listener survey. Thank you to everyone who participated! Your feedback was very …
(281) Cathy Marston, Choreographer and incoming Artistic Director of Ballett Zürich
Today we are joined by choreographer Cathy Marston. Cathy began choreographing while still at the Royal Ballet School, ultimately leaving life as a professional dancer to pursue choreography full tim…
(280) Cynthia Harvey, former Principal with American Ballet Theatre & the Royal Ballet
On today's episode of ‘Conversations On Dance' we are joined by legendary ballerina Cynthia Harvey. Cynthia began her training in California before holding the rank of principal dancer with both Amer…
(279) Jean-Pierre Frohlich, New York City Ballet Repertory Director
On today's episode of ‘Conversations On Dance' we are joined by New York City Ballet repertory director and former principal dancer Jean-Pierre Frohlich. JP, as he is referred to by friends and colle…
(278) Caleb Teicher, New York based dancer and choreographer
Today on Conversations On Dance we are joined by New York based choreographer and dancer Caleb Teicher. Caleb began their career as a founding member of Michelle Dorance's critically acclaimed compan…
(277) The dance world’s reaction to the Russian-Ukraine war with Alastair Macaulay
Today we are joined again by listener favorite, Alastair Macaulay, former Chief Dance Critic for the New York Times. We asked Alastair to join us as he has been diligently chronicling the dance worl…
(276) Michelle Manzanales, Director of Ballet Hispánico’s School of Dance
Today on Conversations On Dance we are joined by Michelle Manzanales, director of Ballet Hispánico’s School Of Dance. Michelle’s formative years as a dancer were spent training at the University of H…
(275) Ragamala Dance Company
Today we hear about the Ragamala Dance Company. We are joined by the company's founder and co-artistic director, Ranee Ramaswamy, and her two daughters: co-artistic director Aparna Ramaswamy and Cho…
(274) Reimagining lost works of Martha Graham: with Janet Eilber and Christopher Rountree
Today on ‘Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Janet Eilber, the artistic director of the Martha Graham Dance Company and Wild Up musical director Christopher Rountree. Janet and Christopher hav…
(273) Houston Ballet’s ‘Sylvia’ with Stanton Welch, Connor Walsh, and Karina González
Today we check in with Houston Ballet to hear about their upcoming performances of Stanton Welch's ‘Sylvia.' We are joined by Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch, and Principal dancers w…
(272) Karole Armitage, Artistic Director of Armitage GONE! Dance Company
Today we are joined by Karole Armitage, Artistic Director of the New York-based Armitage GONE! Dance Company. Karole has had an extensive career as a dancer and choreographer. She began her profess…