Taking the advice of an old friend, "If you want to achieve anything, you should write it down," Barry verbally journals his experiences and achievements throughout 2017 and looks forward to accomplishing certain goals into 2018.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
It seems that every day in recent history has held some bombshell news about powerful men abusing their positions through sexual harassment and assault. Listen in as Barry shares a story from the beginning of his career, when a person in a position of power in one of his dream companies sexually harassed him for nearly 2 years. In this episode, he explains how he navigated through this challenging situation and offers advice on how others can handle similar situations.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
In this special holiday episode of Pas de Chát, Barry discusses different ways to bring more thankfulness and appreciation into your practices in the studio and onstage.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Many dancers don't realize how difficult it is to teach until they stand in front of a classroom. Listen in to this week's episode for tips and tricks to stay inspired, avoid burn out, and much more.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
In honor of the launch of host Barry Kerollis' new blog, Dancing Offstage, he shares valuable information to help any aspiring blogger find success in their writing.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
The anxiety of stage fright isn't limited to children performing in recitals and young dancers competing in youth competitions. Often, the more accomplished and established a dancer becomes, the more pressure and responsibility they feel to perform perfectly. Listen in to this week's episode for a conversation about stage fright and how to cope with differing aspects of this nightmarish feeling leading up to performances.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Many people believe that hard work is one singular effort. But in reality, it is an exponential process that changes over the life of an endeavor. Listen in to this week's episode for a discussion on the topic of hard work through commitment, physical effort, and emotional fortitude.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Fresh on the heels of his move to Sunnyside in New York City, Barry Kerollis shares information and tips for artists, small business owners, and anybody else who plans on looking for an apartment in the "dog eat dog" world of New York City apartment hunting.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Most dancers are expected to speak with their bodies and not with their voices. Listen in to this week's episode to hear how your host found his way out of the role of a submissive dancer and became one of the voices of dance on the Premier Dance Network.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Every dancer will have to deal with an injury at some point in their career. In this week's episode, Barry discusses the best way to inform your work place that you are injured, how to manage your care, and factors that companies can consider to help prevent dancers from hurting themselves. (This episode was originally featured in a blog post on "Life of a Freelance Dancer" - http://bit.ly/2f4uShd)
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Barry was brought down to choreograph on the Uptown Dance Company in Houston, TX on August 20th. Little did he know that he was about to experience one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. Listen in for a detailed account of his choreographic journey that ended up with him living through one of the worst floods of our time.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
When a dancer steps into class, can an instructor tell what their skill level is right away? Listen in to this week's episode for 10 signs that tell a teacher whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level dancer.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
In this special crossover episode with fellow PDN host Melissa Klapper (Pirouettes from the Past), your host shares his own thoughts and experiences when it comes to the personal relationships between ballet and modern dance and their respective communities.
Acceptable ways to talk to, correct, and choreograph on dancers varies greatly from students to professionals. Listen in to this week's episode for an in depth conversation on what is considered appropriate conduct for dance educators and choreographers.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Even those of us who are very passionate about what we do go through periods where inspiration seems fleeting. In this week’s episode, Barry offers you a handful of suggestions to help you stay motivated and on track to reach your goals.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Not sure when to arrive, what to wear, or what to do if your kid starts crying at the theatre? Listen in to this week's episode for a comprehensive list of do's and dont's when attending any dance show from ballet to Broadway.
In this week’s episode, your host shares his 10 favorite dance works of all-time. From classical ballet to contemporary dance, dance theatre, and musical theatre, listen in for an exciting array of works that have left a lasting impression on this dance aficionado.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Every non-professional adult who dances is considered a recreational dancer. Listen in to this week's episode for tips for beginner adults and technique recommendations for the more intermediate/advanced recreational dancer .
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Considering how fast paced a dance career flashes by, nearly every artist experiences thoughts related to leaving their current company to rally for a better position elsewhere. Listen in to this week’s episode for a chat about factors that often lead dancers to look at leaving their current contracts and how to evaluate whether to seek work with a different company or not.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Do you feel guilty for taking time off, indulging on vacation, or stress about getting back in shape after lay-off? Listen in to this special "Summer" edition of Pas de Chát for suggestions and tips to take time off effectively, refresh your body and mind, and for ways to enjoy the sunshine while retaining some of your form.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Ever wonder how the top organizations in the country rehearse a new work or restage an existing piece? Listen in to this week's episode for an extensive conversation on the most effective ways to rehearse a work from the studio to the stage.
What are the symptoms of burn out and how do you work to resolve it? Listen in to this week's episode for information on this important topic.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
While many people are raised with some type of religion, very few look at dance in the same vein. Listen in to this week's episode for 12 reasons that dance is your Barry's religion. Perhaps, you will feel the same way, too!
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Why do audiences come back to see the same repertoire performed from season to season? Listen in to this week’s episode for an in-depth discussion on unique qualities of dancers and how their personal choices and interpretations keep audiences coming back.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.
Is there a right and wrong when it comes to technique, style, and choreography? Listen in to this week's episode for an in-depth discussion on this topic.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.