Ballet Help Desk

This episode features an interview with Michelle Martin, Associate Artistic Director of Ballet Austin, discussing the development and structure of their post-graduate Butler Fellowship Program and ballet school curriculum.

This episode features interviews with Tony Pimble and Jennifer Martin from Eugene Ballet, discussing their backgrounds, artistic contributions, and the company's impact.

This episode features an interview with Lauren Fadeley-Veyette, a professional dancer who appeared in the movie Black Swan, discussing her experiences on set and her background in ballet.

This episode features an interview with professional ballet dancer Jaya Dhand, discussing her journey to joining Ballet West and her background in ballet training and education.

This episode features an interview with Sarah and Seth Orza, former principal dancers with PNB and founders of Orza Ballet Shoes, discussing their ballet careers and the creation of their innovative dance footwear.

This mailbag episode of the ballet-focused podcast addresses listener questions, starting with an explanation of company casting roles like first cast and soloist.

This episode discusses bullying by parents in ballet, including how they target other parents, dancers, and staff, and offers advice on handling such situations with communication and assertiveness.

This episode promotes arts funding through small donations and features a re-released favorite conversation about a dancer's journey to securing her first contract.

Fran discusses whether classical ballets like Swan Lake, Giselle, and Sleeping Beauty remain relevant today, while sharing updates about Indianapolis Ballet and an upcoming live event.

Rachel Nye, director of Oklahoma City Ballet's school and studio company, discusses the rapidly changing landscape of postgraduate ballet training.

This episode of Ballet Help Desk features an interview with Mona Nichols, Executive Director of USA IBC, and Sarah Barry Lee, former Artistic Operations Manager, discussing the operations and insights of IBC Jackson.

This episode features an interview with Nicholas Ziegler, Artistic Coordinator of the Youth Company of the Finnish National Ballet, discussing the Helsinki International Ballet Competition, including its 2026 schedule and updates.

Clara chose Joffrey Ballet Studio Company over Harvard at 16, then reversed course after one year in Chicago and a discouraging German audition.

The episode discusses summer intensive essentials and features an interview with Jason Beachy, head of dance at Zurich University of the Arts, about ballet education.

Peyton, a fourth-season Nevada Ballet Theater company artist, explains how a local Arizona studio led to a professional contract after college.

Ballet Help Desk weighs the pros and cons of full-time training at company-affiliated schools, independent conservatories such as The Rock, and boarding schools such as Walnut Hill.

The hosts interview representatives from Mosa Ballet School about their approach to ballet training that balances excellence with humanity.

A podcast providing expert advice for parents on supporting their child's ballet education, covering topics like summer intensives and training.

This episode discusses a summer-intensive essentials guide and features a two-part interview answering listener questions about post-graduate ballet training.

Fran Veyette discusses the origin of his 'Hashtag No Thirds' campaign and the importance of proper fifth position in ballet training.

The hosts celebrate their 100th episode and discuss supporting dancers' ballet education, with a focus on resources for parents.

Christopher Alouez-Ramsey explains how Orlando Ballet School balances recreational classes, pre-professional training, and Orlando Ballet II.

Ballet Help Desk hosts Jenny and Brett interview Cynthia Harvey about the Prix de Lausanne and professional ballet training.

Ballet moms interview a career mentor about helping dancers build sustainable careers in ballet.