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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, Conversation... more

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This episode was recorded live from the Vail Dance Festival on August 9th, 2026.

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Tony Yun
Pianist, Festival participant
Vail Dance Festival participants
Episode: (509) Pianists of Vail Dance Festival: Michael Scales, Derek Wang, Tony Yun, Joel Wenhardt
Derek Wang
Pianist, Festival participant
Vail Dance Festival participants
Episode: (509) Pianists of Vail Dance Festival: Michael Scales, Derek Wang, Tony Yun, Joel Wenhardt
Joel Wenhardt
Jazz pianist, Festival participant
Vail Dance Festival participants
Episode: (509) Pianists of Vail Dance Festival: Michael Scales, Derek Wang, Tony Yun, Joel Wenhardt
Michael Scales
Pianist, Festival participant
Vail Dance Festival participants
Episode: (509) Pianists of Vail Dance Festival: Michael Scales, Derek Wang, Tony Yun, Joel Wenhardt
Brooks Landegger
Dancer (ABT/previously Miami City Ballet/Boston Ballet)
American Ballet Theatre
Episode: (508) Career Pathways at The Vail Dance Festival: Savannah Green, Kayla Mak, Brooks Landegger, Philip Duclos
Kayla Mak
Dancer
BalletX (former), Juilliard
Episode: (508) Career Pathways at The Vail Dance Festival: Savannah Green, Kayla Mak, Brooks Landegger, Philip Duclos
Philip Duclos
Dancer
Royal Danish Ballet
Episode: (508) Career Pathways at The Vail Dance Festival: Savannah Green, Kayla Mak, Brooks Landegger, Philip Duclos
Margaret Tracey
Former principal with the New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet
Episode: (507) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Nikolaj Hubbe, Carla Korbes, Margaret Tracey, & Melissa Toogood
Nikolaj Hubbe
Former New York City Ballet dancer, director
Royal Danish Ballet, former NYCB
Episode: (507) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Nikolaj Hubbe, Carla Korbes, Margaret Tracey, & Melissa Toogood

Hosts

Rebecca King Ferraro
Host of Conversations on Dance; former Miami City Ballet dancer; long-time interviewer in the dance world
Michael Sean Breeden
Co-host of Conversations on Dance; former Miami City Ballet dancer; long-time interviewer in the dance world

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 344 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I love the podcast and look forward to them every week. I really enjoy the episodes with Maria and Bart. Keeping having them on and continue the amazing work.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kique2001
    United States5 months ago
  • Just keep getting better

    Rebecca and Michael have a knack for having great conversations across a wide range of the best of dance forms and the people who make them possible in America. They have the knowledge to get into the weeds of what makes for great performances but with a skill that makes it accessible even to newbies like me. If you have plans to see a performance check their podcast list to see if the dance or the dancers have been covered. You’ll likely find something that will enhance your enjoyment of the sh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JerryNelson123
    United States2 years ago
  • LOVE this podcast!

    Hey folks,

    Love your podcasts! Especially really enjoyed your interview with Silas Farley. More Silas please!!

    Love all the NYCB stuff, ballet dancers, bun-head topics.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nanran3
    United States2 years ago
  • To learn about dance, this podcast is all you need!

    I have enjoyed dance, especially ballet and modern for many years, but at a superficial level. My wife and I started going to the Vail Dance Festival about 8 years ago, initially one or two nights but more recently all of the performances. As a part of the Festival there were conversations with the dancers, and other artists associated with the event. Rebecca and Michael were the interviewers. Initially we went to just one or two but have recently been going to almost all. We have really enjoyed... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JerryfromGrandJunction
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it!

    Both hosts are very talented and lively and well prepared. I really enjoy these interviews. Thank you for making a great show!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Viveca1
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners wish for even tougher questioning or broader diversity in guests to cover less-linear career paths.
Hosts balance technical depth with accessibility, making complex topics approachable for newcomers.
Listeners frequently praise the strong guest lineups and the hosts' rapport and curiosity.
The show is highly valued for archival insight and cross-pestival perspectives, though some episodes can be sound-quality dependent.
Fans appreciate the Balanchine-centric focus and the breadth of guests beyond NYCB, including international companies and contemporary choreographers.
A knowledgeable deep-dive into dance world with insightful guests and thoughtful questions.

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(502) LIVE from The Vail Dance Festival with Michelle Dorrance and Trinity Irish Dance Company
Q: How did the collaboration between Irish dance and tap come about for this festival?
The collaboration grew from long-standing cross-genre curiosity, with producers and artists envisioning a piece that leverages the percussive strengths of both forms, supported by a shared rhythmic language and a history of working with diverse choreographers.
(506) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Alexei Ratmansky
Q: What role does music play in your process?
Music is the guiding force; he often searches for a 'butterfly' moment in the score and believes the right music can unlock the choreography, sometimes requiring long, iterative listening and experimentation.
(506) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Alexei Ratmansky
Q: How did your early training shape your approach to choreography?
Ratmansky describes how exposure to multiple schools and repertoires, plus his ambition to choreograph, pushed him to study deeply, seek musical insight, and develop a flexible language beyond one tradition.
(505) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Ryan Tomash, Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet
Q: I've heard you might be coached again by Cerelo for a special role. Can you tell us about that and what you learned from previous coaching in Copenhagen and here?
She will coach La Sal Fide in Copenhagen; the experience is framed as meaningful and grounding, built on prior collaboration and ongoing refinement, with anticipation of bringing that guidance to stage performance.
(505) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Ryan Tomash, Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet
Q: Talk a little more about the preparation for Afternoon of a Faun and the acting aspect of it and how you got into it.
The preparation involved embracing Robbins's minimalism and focusing on human presence, such as imagining a mirror and keeping eye contact with the imagined counterpart to convey honesty and emotion rather than overdoing the gesture.

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What is Conversations on Dance about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- This show offers in-depth conversations with leading dancers, choreographers, composers, and arts leaders, often conducted on-site at major festivals or cultural institutions. Episodes frequently center on coaching, pedagogy, repertoire, and the creative process, with rich backstage anecdotes and historical context. A distinctive thread is bridging classical ballet heritage with contemporary practice, including cross-genre collaborations and archival storytelling. The format tends to feature panel-style discussions or intimate one-on-one conversations that reveal both craft and leadership in the dance world, making it a valuable resource for practitioners, educators, and dance aficionados seeking practical insights and insider perspective... more

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Recent guests on Conversations on Dance include:

1. Tony Yun
2. Derek Wang
3. Joel Wenhardt
4. Michael Scales
5. Brooks Landegger
6. Kayla Mak
7. Philip Duclos
8. Margaret Tracey

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