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Ballet Help Desk

Jenny Huang and Brett Gardner

As parents, you play a crucial role in supporting your dancer"s ballet path and we know navigating the world of ballet training can be challenging. The Ballet Help Desk podcast is here to help! Tune in for expert insights on supporting your student"s ballet education. We cover key topics like summer intensives, ballet competitions, full-time and postgraduate training, health and wellness, boys in ballet and more. Hear valuable advice from leading professionals across the ballet world to help your

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01:12:11

Ballet Bridge Programs: Maria Konrad, Director...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/01/24

Maria Konrad sat down with Ballet Help Desk to share her experiences working with Nashville Ballet Two's trainees and dancers, preparing them for future ballet careers. Gain insights into the unique blend of training and performance opportunities that shape the dancers' journeys and get the inside scoop on this crucial stage of professional development. Links:Nashville Ballet: https://www.nashvilleballet.com Nashville Ballet 2: https://www.nashvilleballet.com/nb2 Ballet Help Desk:

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43:28

The Realities Of Post-Grad Ballet Programs With Alan...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/01/17

We sat down with Alan Hineline, Director of the Pre-Professional Division & Resident Choreographer at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet to get his take on the growing world of post-graduate ballet programs. We asked him why so many programs seem to be popping up, how he helps his students figure out the best fits and the role he sees post-graduate ballet programs playing in the future. For anyone trying to make sense of this new world, this episode is a must-listen! Note that CPYB is currently

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01:08:09

Navigating The Post-Graduate Levels in Ballet Education

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/01/10

Join us as we chat with former San Francisco Ballet Soloist, Julianne Spratlin. Julianne now runs Dance Training Center, San Francisco a pre-professional ballet program. We discussed the current state of ballet training and how she sees the role post-graduate or "bridge-level" training plays in a dancer's journey. Dance Training Center SF: https://www.dtc-sf.com/

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41:36

Ballet By The Numbers: Navigating The Career...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/01/03

"Becoming a professional ballet dancer in the United States requires years of training, dedication, and luck. With only a few thousand full-time jobs available, navigating a ballet career can be challenging and filled with uncertainty." These are the words that open the seminal report, the DataPointes Guide, developed by former dancer, Jason Yeung. We sat down with him to discuss how he crunched publicly available data to develop an insightful guide that illustrates which ballet training programs

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18:29

Making The Most of Your Older Teen's Summer Intensive

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/12/27

We're rereleasing a podcast we aired back in the late spring. Tune in to hear everything you need to know on how your older teens can maximize success at their summer intensive.

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Sending Your Young Dancer Off To A Summer Intensive

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/12/20

As a close-out to our Summer Intensive Boot Camp, we're releasing an episode that talks about getting ready to send your young dancer off to a ballet summer intensive. Tune in for tips for making the most of your dancer's time away! Summer Intensive Boot Camp: https://ballethelpdesk.com/summer-intensive-bootcamp/

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45:31

Talking Summer Intensive Planning and Strategies With...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/12/13

Tune in for our conversation with Deidre Byrne, Artistic Director of Maryland Youth Ballet. Deidre takes us through how they counsel students on how to choose which summer intensives to audition for and ultimately attend. She looks at it from the perspective of a student at a local school and discusses what they see as the most important things a student should try to get out of a summer intensive. https://www.marylandyouthballet.org/

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54:13

Navigating Ballet Summer Intensive Auditions With...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/12/06

We sat down with Lauren Fadeley-Veyette to discuss how Kansas City Ballet School handles ballet summer intensive auditions. KC Ballet School is part of the National Summer Intensive Audition (NSIA) Tour and part of our conversation covered the pros and cons of the NSIA. We also covered a lot of ground on both in-person and video auditions. Tune in to hear the whole interview!

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42:21

Summer Intensive Auditions: Advice From Houston...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/11/29

Join us as we chat with Kelly Myernick, Rehearsal Director and Principal Teacher for Houston Ballet Academy. Our conversation covered a broad range of topics related to ballet summer intensive auditions, including what she loves to see, what dancers shouldn't do, the pros and cons of submitting video auditions and even what the admission rate to the Houston Ballet Academy Summer Intensive is! Tune in for a great conversation!

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42:22

Ballet Audition Photos And Videos: A Definitive Guide

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/11/17

Tune in for our chat with Emily Brunner, a professional dance photographer based in the Philadelphia metro area. Emily shares invaluable insights on camera positioning, perfect lighting techniques, and the secrets to capturing stunning audition photos and videos. Emily Brunner Photography: https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/

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01:30:04

What Boys Should Look For In Ballet Summer Intensives

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/11/15

Boys face unique challenges in ballet and summer intensives are no different. Join us as we sit down with some seasoned parents of male ballet dancers to discuss hurdles they've all had to overcome as well as how each family took a unique approach to attending summer ballet intensives

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01:08:16

The Audition Blueprint: Advice From Robert Fulton,...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/11/08

Join us as Ballet Help Desk sits down with Robert Fulton, a dancer with Nevada Ballet Theatre and the Co-Founder of Ballet Scout. Robert takes us through not only how Ballet Scout can help with sourcing auditions, but he also talks, in detail, about what dancrs should consider when conducting their searches, thing to consider about programs and what matters in evaluating potential summer intensives. And, don't forget to check out the Ballet Help Desk Summer Intensive Boot Camp!

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34:39

Plié & Slay! A Guide To Researching & Scheduling...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/11/07

Can you believe it's already time for ballet summer intensive planning? You're thinking, "we just finished this summer! Well, buckle up! It's time for researching and developing that summer intensive audition list. Jenny and Brett give you a detailed overview of how to get it all done! Check out everything else you need to nail summer intensive season here: https://ballethelpdesk.com/summer-intensive-bootcamp

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38:21

It's Kickoff Time For Our Summer Intensive Boot Camp!

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/11/01

As the kickoff to the Ballet Help Desk Summer Intensive Boot Camp, Brett and Jenny discuss what matters in a summer intensive and how dancers should think strategically about them. Ballet Help Desk also covers what dancers should consider in evaluating all of the programs out there.

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01:10:43

Francis Veyette: What The Heck Does Potential,...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/10/25

Ballet Help Desk sits down with Francis Veyette, a former principal dancer with Pennsylvania (now Philadelphia) Ballet and the Co-Founder of the Veyette Virtual Ballet School. In this episode, we tackle all of those loaded terms like potential, facility, and body type. Fran helps demystify what they all mean and also talks about what traits a dancer needs to have to be successful.

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01:16:05

The YAGP Effect: A Chat With YAGP's Hailey Kolker And...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/10/18

Join us for an insightful conversation with Hailey Kolker and Sergey Gordeev, two senior members of Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world's largest student ballet competition. In this episode, we delve into the impact of YAGP on the world of dance, exploring its influence on young dancers and the broader dance community. Hailey and Sergey offer unique perspectives on the journey of budding dancers, discussing the myriad opportunities provided by YAGP. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the

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01:01:12

Insights from Peter Merz, Regional Tour Director of...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/10/13

In this episode, we chat with Peter Merz, the Regional Tour Director of the ADC IBC ballet competition. Peter's extensive experience and knowledge in the field provides a no-nonsense look at the inner workings of ADC IBC, its role in shaping the ballet landscape, and the impact it has on aspiring dancers worldwide. If you're seeking straightforward, factual information about ballet competitions and the role they play in the dance community, this episode is a valuable resource. Peter's expertise

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01:03:28

Vasile Petritiu Unplugged: Founder of the World...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/10/11

Join us as we sit down with Vasile Petrutiu, the founder of the World Ballet Competition, to hear him explain why he founded the event as well as why it’s different from the other ballet competitions in terms of scoring and transparency. And, be sure to listen as Mr. Petritiu lets us in on some pretty wacky things that happened over the years!

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01:14:02

Judging Ballet Competitions: Talking With Jenifer...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/10/04

Join us as we chat with Jennifer Ringer and James Fayette, former dancers of the iconic New York City Ballet, who now offer their expertise as respected judges in the ballet competition world. Hear their thoughts on how ballet competitions fit into the overall training regime, what they love to see from competitors and more!

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01:20:50

Boys In Ballet: A Definitive Discussion With ABT...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2023/09/28

In this episode, we are joined by Patrick Frenette, a dancer with the American Ballet Theater and one of the co-founders of the Boys Ballet Summer Intensive. Mr. Frenette shares his insights into the challenges and triumphs of boys who dare to dance through a candid conversation, heartfelt anecdotes, and valuable advice, shedding light on the transformative power of dance and the importance of breaking gender stereotypes in the ballet community. Boys Ballet Summer Intensive:

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