Inside the Ballet

This episode features an interview with dancer Diana Paredes and composer Alan Gutierrez discussing their collaborative new ballet work 'Duelo', which explores themes of grief and artistic expression.

This episode features an interview with youth cast members Cambria Ayers and Sam Leventis about their experiences in Paul Vasterling's Nashville's Nutcracker, discussing their training paths and roles in the production.

This episode of Inside the Ballet covers Nashville Ballet's second annual open house, featuring live recordings, interviews with apprentice dancers and production staff, and insights into the ballet's community engagement and 40th season celebration.

Artistic Director Paul Vasterling interviews ballerina and choreographer Mollie Sansone about her dance background and upcoming ballet for Nashville Ballet's attitude program.

This episode features an interview with the dancers playing Cinderella's wicked stepsisters and the artistic director, discussing their roles and insights into the upcoming ballet performance.

This episode features an interview with Nick Mullikin, Associate Artistic Director of Nashville Ballet, discussing the restaging of a pas de deux from '2,192 days' and insights into the creative process behind ballet performances.

This episode of Inside the Ballet features an interview with artistic director Paul Vasterling on his 25th anniversary with Nashville Ballet and his announcement of retirement after the current season.

This episode features an interview with Nashville Ballet Rehearsal Director Kate Linsley discussing Paul Vasterling's production of Swan Lake, including its story, emotional impact, and the artistic process behind bringing the ballet to stage.

This episode features Nashville Ballet company artists Celeste Borman and Autumn Tierney discussing their experiences rehearsing for Paul Vasterling's Swan Lake, focusing on how height differences influence their artistic approaches and individuality.

This episode features Nashville Ballet's Artistic Director Nick Mulliken and Music Director Ming Luke discussing the collaboration between music and movement in Paul Vasterling's production of Sleeping Beauty.

This episode features Nashville Ballet company artists Sarah Pierce and Kennedy Brown discussing their debut roles as Sugar Plum Fairy and Snow Queen in the holiday production of Nashville's Nutcracker, with insights from artistic director Nick Mulligan on the casting process.

This episode features an interview with choreographer Matthew Neenan discussing his new work for Nashville Ballet, his creative process, and how he adapted during the pandemic.

This episode features an interview with award-winning costume designer Holly Hynes, discussing her work on Paul Vasterling's Firebird and her path to becoming a designer.

This episode features a conversation with choreographer Val Caniparoli about his work with Nashville Ballet, including insights into the creative process and the upcoming performance set to Vivaldi's music.

This episode features an interview with Nilas Martins, a Balanchine Trust repetiteur, discussing his insights into George Balanchine's ballet 'Rubies' and his personal ballet background.

This episode features an interview with Nashville Ballet rehearsal director and choreographer Travis Bradley, discussing his work on the ballets 'If I Can Dream' and Jiří Kylián's 'Un Ballo', and how he helps artists develop through elements like plants, arts, gemstones, and love.

This episode features an interview with former principal dancer Maiqui Mañosa, discussing her journey from the Philippines to a 17-year ballet career and her passion for teaching.

This episode features an interview with conductor Giancarlo Guerrero and artistic director Paul Vasterling discussing the Nashville Ballet's upcoming collaboration with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra on productions of Stravinsky's Firebird and Billy the Kid.

This episode features Nashville Ballet company artists Lily Saito and Michael Burfield discussing their mental, emotional, and physical recovery strategies as they prepare for 21 performances of Nashville's Nutcracker during the ballet's 40th season.

This episode of Inside the Ballet features an interview with costume communications manager Dani Crosson and shoe manager Andy Allaire discussing the intricate process of costuming 24 swans for Swan Lake and highlighting costume designers in the industry.

This episode features an interview with Shelley Washington, a stager for Twyla Tharp's 'nine Sinatra songs,' discussing her 40-year career in ballet and the process of setting the work with Nashville Ballet dancers.

This episode features an interview with choreographer Aaliyah Cachet, discussing her background from Chattanooga, her new work 'Paint Story' for NB2, and her creative process in ballet.

This episode of Inside the Ballet features hosts Brianna Richardson and Paul Vasterling discussing the podcast's history and interviewing Kevin Thomas, Artistic Director of Collage Dance Theater, about his work on Nashville Ballet's first digital series and the importance of storytelling in dance.

This episode features Nashville Ballet Artistic Director Nick Mulligan discussing the company's 40th anniversary Ruby Season, exploring its theme 'It's not a moment, it's a movement' and providing insights into upcoming performances and the creative process.