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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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Recent Guests

Lloyd Knight
Dancer, Martha Graham Dance Company
Martha Graham Dance Company
Episode: (500) LIVE from The Vail Dance Festival: Martha Graham Dance Company Centennial Celebration
Laurel Dalley Smith
Dancer, Martha Graham Dance Company
Martha Graham Dance Company
Episode: (500) LIVE from The Vail Dance Festival: Martha Graham Dance Company Centennial Celebration
Jack Ferver
Choreographer; curator of Martha Graham exhibition at NYPL
Bard Conservatory of Music (faculty)
Episode: (498) Jack Ferver on Curating “Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance” at NYPL
Paul Boos
Repetiteur and former Balanchine dancer
Balanchine Foundation/NYCB
Episode: (496) Paul Boos, Repetiteur and former Balanchine dancer
Padraic Moyles
Executive producer and director of Riverdance 30, The New Generation
Riverdance
Episode: (495) Padraic Moyles, Executive Producer and Director of 'Riverdance 30 - The New Generation'
Ariel Rose
Choreographer and former soloist with Miami City Ballet
Choreographer; Ballet Rose Made in Miami
Episode: (494) Ariel Rose, Choreographer and former Soloist with Miami City Ballet
Alexandra Damiani
Executive and Artistic Director of Ballet Jazz Montréal
Ballet Jazz Montréal
Episode: (493) Alexandra Damiani, Executive and Artistic Director of Ballets Jazz Montréal
Amy Watson
Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet
Royal Danish Ballet
Episode: (492) Amy Watson, Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet
Lucas Labrador
Co-founder of Barre Trash
Barre Trash
Episode: (491) Co-founders of Barre Trash, Lucas Labrador and Louis DeFelice

Hosts

Rebecca King Ferraro
Host of Conversations on Dance; experienced former dancer and interviewer
Michael Sean Breeden
Host of Conversations on Dance; former dancer and interviewer

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 States4 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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Audience praise the hosts for knowledgeable, in-depth conversations across a wide range of dance, with accessible storytelling.
Listeners appreciate the show's depth on choreography, performance, and industry dynamics; some note sound quality improvements could help in a few episodes.
Guests and topics are consistently described as insightful and influential in American ballet and contemporary dance.

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Talking Points

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(500) LIVE from The Vail Dance Festival: Martha Graham Dance Company Centennial Celebration
Q: Do you know about injuries relative to other forms of dance, and does Graham's technique affect its longevity?
Graham's codified technique emphasizes center work and floor-based preparation, which can influence conditioning and injury profiles; dancers generally emphasize physical therapy and cross-training to maintain longevity across rep.
(500) LIVE from The Vail Dance Festival: Martha Graham Dance Company Centennial Celebration
Q: What's next for Graham Company in terms of touring and programming?
The company has Jacob's Pillow, Mexico, China, and a London residency on the horizon, along with expanding US engagements and opportunities for continued revival and commissioning of new works.
(498) Jack Ferver on Curating “Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance” at NYPL
Q: So when the library approached you about curating this exhibition, you must have felt you were prepared for this moment for a long time.
He explains a life-long engagement with Graham's technique and archives, including a strong sense of taking on a role that aligns with his own experiences and studies, and a belief that this was the right project for him to steward through scholarly and public-facing channels.
(498) Jack Ferver on Curating “Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance” at NYPL
Q: Right. So I want to hear kind of about how you conceptualized what this would be and how you went about researching and just the initial part.
Ferver describes starting months in advance, prioritizing archival sources from the Jerome Robbins Dance Division, establishing entry points through psychology and trauma, and mapping out a 4,000-square-foot space to avoid a thin retrospective while centering material from the Graham Company Archive.
(491) Co-founders of Barre Trash, Lucas Labrador and Louis DeFelice
Q: How do you approach product design and feedback from the audience?
They co-design, iterate with sketches, seek feedback from a mailing list of fans, and test practicality for dancers, ensuring items like tracksuit pants and hoodies work in demanding backstage environments.

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

A dance-focused interview show that pulls from the world of ballet and broader performing arts, with conversations spanning choreographers, company leaders, dancers, photographers, and educators. Episodes frequently explore leadership in arts organizations, creative processes behind full-length ballets, brand and audience engagement for dance-driven initiatives, and the practicalities of producing new work, touring, and collaborating across disciplines. Notable strengths include deep-dive storytelling, access to influential figures in the dance world, and a knack for translating technical topics into accessible, insightful dialogue that benefits both industry insiders and dedicated fans. A distinctive angle is the blend of artistic craft wi... more

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Recent guests on Conversations on Dance include:

1. Lloyd Knight
2. Laurel Dalley Smith
3. Jack Ferver
4. Paul Boos
5. Padraic Moyles
6. Ariel Rose
7. Alexandra Damiani
8. Amy Watson

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