
Welcome to City Ballet The Podcast, an exploration of New York City Ballet where we'll journey through our history, delve into our new and existing repertory, and reveal insider tidbits. Each season of City Ballet The Podcast features episodes that span three topics: New Combinations hosted by Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan, Hear the Dance hosted by dance educator and former NYCB dancer ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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In this week's New Combinations episode, Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan sat down with Jennifer Archibald ahead of the world premiere of her debut commission for New York City Ballet. Archibald shares how she found her choreographic calling ... more
Alysa Pires' new ballet premieres October 1 at the 2026 Fall Fashion Gala and, as she discusses with Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan in our latest podcast episode, the work is a manifestation of maternal themes ignited by the music of late C... more
As our 25-26 Season comes to a close, Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan reminisce over some of the year's most memorable moments. From welcoming former dancers to the front of the room and guest musician... more
Associate Artistic Director and host Wendy Whelan is back for a New Combinations conversation with Principal Dancer Tiler Peck as she prepares for the May 7 premiere of Symphonie Espagnole, her second choreographic commission for the company. Peck di... more
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Love how genuine the hosts are.
I am a ballet dancer and I love the episode about ballet myths. I have only listened to this podcast for a little bit but love it.
Mr. B's biography by Jennifer Homans opened the door to a whole new world of ballet to me, after I've finished reading it, it sparked so many questions about the legacy of Mr. B, the stories behind some of his best ballets and how NYCB has been doing nowadays. It was a little disappointing that in the book, many of Mr. B's most successful ballets are just briefly mentioned by name without must further details about their behind-the-scene stories and the dancer's own experiences. This podcast is ... more
I love this podcast but sound quality really needs improvement. It’s very difficult to hear unless my volume is turned way, way up. The other podcasts I listen to come across with more clarity. Can you work on that? Thanks— I don’t want to miss a word.
I really loved the episode with Tiler Peck. Here in the UK we don’t get the chance to see her dance much and although I did see her on my one visit to New York to see NYCB ten years ago she really came to my attention when I saw her Turn it Out show at Sadler’s Wells in London back in March last year. Seeing that I would say that she is now simply the most exciting dancer out there - technically brilliant but also completely engaging.
A few months later I then saw the world premiere of the piec... more
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This show frequently centers on the New York City Ballet, exploring repertory development, creative process, and the people behind performances. Episodes cover season planning, collaborations with guest artists, and how music, staging, and education shape both new works and revivals. A standout aspect is the blend of dancer-voices, choreographer insight, and behind-the-scenes storytelling, offering both technical ballet detail and accessible career perspectives for listeners curious about how major companies operate and create new work.
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Recent guests on City Ballet The Podcast include:
1. Jennifer Archibald
2. Alysa Pires
3. Tiler Peck
4. Chris Wheeldon
5. Maya Milić
6. Sebastián Villarini-Vélez
7. Sloane Bratter
8. Ashley Hod
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