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
(347) Misty Copeland and Leyla Fayyaz on their film, 'Flower'
Today on Conversations On Dance, we are joined by acclaimed ballerina, Misty Copeland, and Emmy Award winning TV producer and writer, Leyla Fayyaz. We talk to Misty and Leyla about how they first met…
(346) Tara Ghassemieh on honoring the untold story of the Iranian National Ballet
This week we are joined by Tara Ghassemieh, Principal dancer with Golden State Ballet. Tara talks with us as she discovers her place within the world of ballet and uncovers a forgotten piece of Irani…
(345) Joshua Bergasse, Emmy award winning choreographer
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Emmy award winning choreographer, Joshua Bergasse. Joshua tells us about breaking into the theater world as a choreographer, how colla…
(344) Male specific ballet training with Damien Johnson, Upper Division Head of The Washington School of Ballet
This week on Conversations on Dance, we are happy to bring you a chat with our friend, Damien Johnson. The topic of today’s conversation was suggested by one of our listeners who was looking for us t…
(343) The History of Balanchine's 'Serenade' with Alastair Macaulay
Today we are joined by critic, dance scholar, and former chief dance critic to the New York Times, Alastair Macaulay. We talk with Alastair about the incredible legacy of George Balanchine's 'Serena…
(342) Alejandro Cerrudo, Artistic Director of Charlotte Ballet
This week on Conversations On Dance, we sit down with Charlotte Ballet director and international choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo. We spoke with Alejandro about his first season of programming for Ch…
RE-RELEASE: Jennifer Homans, Author of Apollo's Angels
Today we are bringing you another re-release from the early days of 'Conversations On Dance', this time with author Jennifer Homans. In this episode today, first recorded in June 2017, we spoke with …
(341) Choreographer Justin Peck on his newest work for Houston Ballet
Today on 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by choreographer Justin Peck to discuss his new work for Houston Ballet 'Under the Folding Sky'. Justin talks about how seeing the art work of James T…
RE-RELEASE: Patricia McBride, beloved Balanchine ballerina
We are going back into our archives from the first few years of the podcast and re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. Today we are restoring our 2016 interview with the legendary Balanchine bal…
(340) Alice Robb, author of 'Don't Think, Dear: On Loving and Leaving Ballet'
This week on Conversations on Dance, we are joined by author, Alice Robb, whose memoir, ‘Don’t Think, Dear’, chronicles her experiences as a young ballet student. We talk about the creative process f…
(339) Reimagining La Bayadère with Phil Chan, Doug Fullington, and Sarah Wroth
Today on Conversations on Dance we are happy to bring you a panel discussion on a very special project: the reimagining of La Bayadère. Joining us are Phil Chan, of Final Bow for Yellowface, Doug Ful…
RE-RELEASE: PART TWO with Edward Villella, former Artistic Director of Miami City Ballet (June 2017)
We are going back into our archives from the first few years of the podcast and re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. Today is part two of our June 2017 interview with Edward Villella, Balanchi…
(338) Choreographer Omar Román De Jesús on his first work for Ballet Hispánico
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by choreographer, Omar Román De Jesús. Omar takes us through his early training in Puerto Rico, the leap of faith he took in moving to Ne…
RE-RELEASE: Edward Villella, Balanchine Dancer and former Artistic Director of Miami City Ballet (June 2017)
We are going back into our archives from the first few years of the podcast and re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. Today is our first re-release: our June 2017 interview with Edward Villella…
(337) Linda Murray curator of the Jerome Robbins Dance Division at the New York Public Library
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Linda Murray, the curator of the Jerome Robbins Dance Division at the New York Public Library. We speak with Linda about how her passi…
(336) James Whiteside on his directorial debut film 'Daytripper'
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance' we are joined by principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre James Whiteside to discuss his upcoming directorial debut film 'Daytripper'. James catche…
(335) Videographer Nel Shelby talks NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER 'Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón'
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by dance videographer, director and producer Nel Shelby. Nel takes us through the entire creative process of filming Ballet Hispanico's p…
(334) Welcome to the new COD! with Michael and Rebecca
Welcome to the brand new Conversations on Dance! We are pleased to announce we are now a part of the Acast Creator Network. Check out what else is new:
- New website: conversationsondancepod.com
- Merch:…
(333) Ted Brandsen and Rachel Beaujean, Dutch National Ballet Director and Associate Artistic Director, at Ballet Sun Valley
On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Ted Brandsen and Rachel Beaujean, Director and Associate Artistic Director of Dutch National Ballet. We are speaking to them in advanc…
(332) Gregory Maqoma, founder of Vuyani Dance Theater, coming to Performing Arts Houston
On today's episode of ‘Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Gregory Maqoma, founder of Vuyani Dance Theater. Gregory tells us about how he first came to discover and fall in love with dance in S…