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Ballet Talk with Pacific Northwest Ballet

Pacific Northwest Ballet
Pacific Northwest Ballet
George Balanchine
Coppélia
Cultural Identity
Immigration
Afro-Latino Community
Music and Dance
Prodigal Son
Arts and Activism
Sleeping Beauty
Dawn Patrol
Leo Delibes
World War II
Swanilda
Franz
St. Petersburg
Ballet Russe
New York City Ballet
Jessica Lang
Black Wave

Welcome to the official podcast of Pacific Northwest Ballet, located in Seattle, WA. Join us for recordings of our Dress Rehearsal & Conversations events and Pre and Post-Show Q&A sessions with choreographers, composers, dancers, and other PNB guest artists.

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Latest Episodes

Listen along as dance historian Doug Fullington takes the Ballet Talk audience through the three works featured in Pacific Northwest Ballet's final performances of the 2024/25 Season. Twyla Tharp’s American masterpiece Nine Sinatra Songs is still sha... more

Enjoy this episode featuring Pacific Northwest Ballet Associate Artistic Director Kiyon Ross in conversation with choreographer Rena Butler ahead of the world premiere of her new work for PNB, Cracks. The two speak on Rena's upbringing in Chicago, he... more

Jean-Christophe Maillot’s contemporary version of Roméo et Juliette requires that dancers tap into unique skills of storytelling. Converge Media host Trae Holiday moderated this conversation with PNB dancers performing iconic roles for the first time... more

Listen as guest Ballet Talk lecturer Anne Searcy takes an introductory tour through PNB's fifth repertory program of the 2024/25 Season, Jean-Christophe Maillot's Romeo et Juliette. Anne Searcy is an Associate Professor of Music History at the Univer... more

Listen to local Seattle arts journalist Marcie Sillman in conversation with PNB Company dancer Price Suddarth and collaborators on his new ballet Dawn Patrol. Hear from Price, choreographic assistant Emma Love Suddarth, scenic designer Chrisoula Kape... more

Enjoy Doug Fullington's pre-show Ballet Talk for PNB's EMERGENCE program. Doug talks through EMERGENCE's quadruple-bill production including the premiere of Dawn Patrol, a new work by PNB Company dancer Price Suddarth; Jerome Robbins' intimate Aftern... more

Join dance historian and The Sleeping Beauty stager Doug Fullington as he introduces Pacific Northwest Ballet's brand new production of The Sleeping Beauty in this Ballet Talk episode. Fullington covers the history of the ballet's original choreograp... more

Dance historian Doug Fullington gives an ALL BALANCHINE overview. He covers the brief histories of George Balanchine and his legacy, including the founding of New York City Ballet, staging Balanchine ballets and the George Balanchine Trust, and Balan... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Lang
Resident choreographer at Pacific Northwest Ballet
Pacific Northwest Ballet
Episode: Resident Choreographer Jessica Lang - PNB Conversation Series
Peter Boal
Artistic director of Pacific Northwest Ballet
Pacific Northwest Ballet
Episode: Resident Choreographer Jessica Lang - PNB Conversation Series

Host

Doug Fullington
Host of discussions and panels, providing insights into the choreography and production insights at Pacific Northwest Ballet.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • 😜

    Not the best recording.😢 love the topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    🩰ballet4ever🩰
    United States8 months ago
  • Great content but terrible recordings

    Most (all?) of these episodes are recorded live. From what I can hear, the topics and discussions are interesting but it is painfully difficult to follow the conversations because the quality of the recordings is so poor.

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    3
    justice for frank
    United States2 years ago
  • poor sound quality. ironically.

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    a g
    3 years ago

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The discussions are often praised for being insightful and enriching, contributing to a deeper understanding of ballet.
Listeners appreciate the depth of content and the behind-the-scenes access to the ballet world.
Some feedback indicates that audio quality can occasionally hinder the listening experience, impacting engagement.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rep 1 - The Times Are Racing (2024/25 Season)
Q: What can you tell us about the upcoming program featuring George Balanchine's works?
The next program will include works by Balanchine like Square Dance and Prodigal Son, which will be staged by Peter Boll who danced these pieces during his career.
Rep 1 - The Times Are Racing (2024/25 Season)
Q: Is there a back and forth with the choreographer and the composer, and does the music change over time for the first two numbers?
Yes, with commissioned works, there is a strong collaboration between the composer and the choreographer, particularly regarding the structure and emotional feel of the piece, though once the score is set, it becomes finalized.
Rep 3 - The Sleeping Beauty (2024/25)
Q: Did the musicians have to change much of how they played?
No, although overall, tempos are faster making it more intense, especially for the violins who have fewer breaks.
Rep 3 - The Sleeping Beauty (2024/25)
Q: How did you reconcile the historical choreography with, I guess, the way that ballets taught and trained in the 21st century? How did you balance those things out?
We teach the steps as they're written down but encourage dancers to move in ways that feel natural to them, balancing historical accuracy with modern expression.
Resident Choreographer Jessica Lang - PNB Conversation Series
Q: Can you as a choreographer see what the stage piece will be like just when you're in the studio?
Yes, Jessica can visualize the stage piece based on her experiences and the design of the space even before the choreography is finalized.

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This podcast offers an insightful glimpse into the world of ballet through a series of recorded discussions and behind-the-scenes events featuring prominent figures from the Pacific Northwest Ballet. Listeners can expect to hear engaging conversations with choreographers, composers, dancers, and guest artists, as they explore the creative processes behind performances and the artistic inspirations that drive their work. Unique to this podcast are the recorded Q&A sessions that provide audiences the opportunity to connect more deeply with the art form, as well as the chance to learn about the intricacies of staging ballets, from design choices to historical context.

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