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Notes on Stage

Louis DeFelice
Ballet
New York City
Dance
New York City Ballet
Fashion
American Ballet Theatre
Swan Lake
Unity Phelan
Royal Ballet
Ballet World Connected
Romeo and Juliet
Russian Ballet
Social Media
Wedding Planning
Dancing
Ballet West
School Of American Ballet
Conversion Therapy
Broadway
Iceland

Long-form interviews with the world's premier dance artists.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes9Founded6 months ago
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Lauren Lovette is a choreographer and a former Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet

Gilbert Bolden III is a principal dancer with New York City Ballet.

Craig Salstein is a rep director at New York City Ballet and former soloist with American Ballet Theatre.

Joseph Sissens is a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet.

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Recent Guests

Lauren Lovette
World-renowned choreographer and former principal dancer with New York City Ballet
Paul Taylor Company / New York City Ballet
Episode: Lauren Lovette
Gilbert Bolden III
Principal ballet dancer with New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet
Episode: Gilbert Bolden III
Craig Salstein
Dancer and rep director at the New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet
Episode: Craig Salstein
Joseph Sissens
Ballet dancer
Royal Ballet (principal)
Episode: Joseph Sissens
Unity Phelan
Principal dancer, New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet
Episode: Unity Phelan
Joy Womack
Internationally renowned ballerina, second American ballerina to graduate from the Bolshoi Academy
Bolshoi Ballet
Episode: Joy Womack
Michael de la Nuez
Ballet dancer and co-founder of the dancewear brand Bar Trash
Bar Trash
Episode: Michael de la Nuez

Host

Louis DeFelice
Host of the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • The host needs to read beforehand.

    I love hearing from the dancers. But the host appears uninterested in learning anything about things before speaking to the dancers. His complete lack of knowledge of NYCB is astounding.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TNinNY
    United Statesa month ago
  • Adore!

    I have been absolutely loving this podcast. I have no idea how I stumbled upon it (probably the social media of ballerinas you have interviewed?), but I’m so glad that I did. I studied ballet growing up and aspired to dance professionally (life went another direction…or 4…for me). This podcast gives me the perfect balance of satisfying the desire to hear about professional dancer life, while also being able to apply/relate to my “normal person”real life. Hopefully this is something you are able ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bunny0626
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this podcast!!

    I love this podcast so much and listen to each episode. Please keep up the great work, it is so enjoyable <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vanistaa
    Germany3 months ago
  • Great interviews!

    Great interviews and interviewer! Thank you. Keep them coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EL in nyc
    United States5 months ago

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Interviews are engaging and well-paced with strong host direction.
Episodes blend technical craft with personal storytelling very effectively.
Guests consistently deliver deep, candid insights into dance culture and career longevity.
Listeners praise the authenticity and practical takeaways for dance professionals.

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Lauren Lovette
Q: What is a dream role for you when someone like you has maybe already done the dream role?
Her dream role includes performing Jerome Robbins' Night...Movement, with a deep connection to the couple's dynamics and friction, a role she imagines exploring given the right opportunity.
Gilbert Bolden III
Q: Dream role
Dream roles include classical Siegfried or Romeo, and Balanchine's Apollo as a transformative, empowering piece to explore.
Gilbert Bolden III
Q: Post-show meal
Post-show, a burger and fries with a beer is typical after a hard show, otherwise a saltier gin or vodka martini with a heavy bolognese from Fiorello's.
Gilbert Bolden III
Q: Warm up song
The warm-up song has been Beyoncé, specifically Renaissance era material, used to pump up before shows.
Craig Salstein
Q: What was it like working with Justin Peck on Illinois and other projects?
Peck continuously edits and refines his choreography, cutting and reworking pieces across different venues, which the guest highlights as a life-changing experience that informs his own artistic approach.

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Long-form conversations with leading dance artists, focusing on the realities of professional ballet life, artistry, leadership, and career evolution. Episodes frequently explore motherhood and work-life balance, injuries and recovery, coaching and mentorship, and the fashion and branding side of dance. Listeners get practical insights into time management, staying focused, and navigating institutional cultures, along with personal stories of resilience, identity, and creative pursuit. The show stands out for its candid, introspective, and commerce-friendly discussions that connect performance with broader artistic and personal narratives.

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1. Lauren Lovette
2. Gilbert Bolden III
3. Craig Salstein
4. Joseph Sissens
5. Unity Phelan
6. Joy Womack
7. Michael de la Nuez

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