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
(386) Cassandra Trenary, American Ballet Theatre principal dancer
This week on Conversations on Dance, we are joined by Cassandra Trenary, a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. Cassandra tells us about her leap of faith to pursue ballet, what it's like …
(385) Chyrstyn Fentroy, principal dancer with Boston Ballet
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Chyrstyn Fentroy, principal ballerina with Boston Ballet. We talk to Chyrstyn about how she built her work ethic during her training y…
(384) Bring your friends to see live dance! with Michael, Rebecca, and Scottie
This week, Michael and Rebecca welcome their friend, Scottie Norton. Since becoming friends and roommates with Michael, Scottie has been thrust into the ballet world. We talk with Scottie to get the …
(383) Katlyn Addison, Principal Dancer with Ballet West
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Katlyn Addison, principal dancer with Ballet West. Katlyn takes us on the journey through her early training days in Canada, the decis…
(382) The story of George Lee, the original Tea in Balanchine's 'Nutcracker', with Jennifer Lin
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance' we are joined by documentary filmmaker Jennifer Lin. Jennifer's latest film 'Ten Times Better' explores the life and legacy of dancer George Lee, who or…
(381) Michael and Rebecca, catching up after Michael's staging of 'Rodeo' at Semperoper Ballett
This week, Michael and Rebecca sit down to catch up. Michael tells Rebecca about his experience over the past 3 weeks in Dresden, Germany setting Justin Peck's 'Rodeo.' We also chat about miscellan…
(380) Shohei Iwahama, dancer with Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Today on 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Shohei Iwahama, dancer with Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a company affectionately known as The Trocks. We talk to Shohei about his bold de…
(379) Evelyn Cisneros-Legate and Allison DeBona, of Ballet West Academy
Today on 'Conversations On Dance' we are joined by Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, director of the Ballet West Academy, and Allison DeBona, principal of the Ballet West Academy Park City location and founder…
(378) Michael and Rebecca's Best of 2023
Michael and Rebecca sit down for our annual "Best of 2023." Hop over to our Instagram account to comment and share with us some of your fave dance moments you experienced this year: @conversationson…
(376) Miriam Landis, Author and Pacific Northwest Ballet School faculty member
The holidays are right around the corner, so today we are featuring some dance reads that make the perfect last minute gift for the dance lover in your life. On today's episode of 'Conversations On D…
(375) Lloyd Knight, dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company and New York Public Library Dance Research Fellow
Today on 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Lloyd Knight, a long time veteran of the Martha Graham Dance Company. We catch up with Lloyd about the work he has done in the past year with Twyla…
(374) The History of 'Giselle' with Alastair Macaulay
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Alastair Macaulay, esteemed critic and historian for the performing arts. Alastair previously joined us for a deep dive into the histo…
(373) Lar Lubovitch, internationally renowned choreographer
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by internationally renowned choreographer Lar Lubovitch. We talk to Lar about his late start in dance, the benefits of creating works on …
(372) Adam Sklute, Artistic Director of Ballet West, on Willam Christensen's 'The Nutcracker'
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by the Artistic Director of Ballet West, Adam Sklute. Adam sits down with us to tell us about his journey from dancer to director, the po…
(371) Julie Kent and Stanton Welch, Artistic Directors of Houston Ballet
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Houston Ballet's Artistic Directors, Stanton Welch and Julie Kent. Stanton looks back on 20 years leading the Houston Ballet, while th…
(370) Interview with Martha Graham
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Michael Small, former reporter for People Magazine and the host of the podcast 'I Couldn't Throw It Out'. Michael tells us about a fas…
(369) Marina Harss, on her new book 'The Boy From Kyiv: Alexei Ratmansky's Life in Ballet'
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Marina Harss, author of 'The Boy From Kyiv', the life story of the great choreographer Alexei Ratmansky. We talk to Marina about her o…
(368) Choreographer Hope Boykin, on her new work 'States Of Hope'
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by choreographer Hope Boykin. We catch up with Hope about her retirement and transition to full time choreographer, as well as her proces…
(367) Dance Programming at the Kennedy Center, with Alicia Adams and Jane Raleigh
Today on 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by two forces behind dance at the Kennedy Center, Alicia Adams, Vice President of International Programming and Dance, and Jane Raleigh, Dance Program…
(366) Lauren Lovette, Resident Choreographer at Paul Taylor Dance Company
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance' we are joined by star ballerina and resident choreographer of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, Lauren Lovette. We talk to Lauren about the leap of faith s…