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Pas de Chát: Talking Dance

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in a dance studio at one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world? Or wondered what was going through Giselle's mind as she lifted her leg to her ear? There is a lot more to the politics of dance than lithe women wearing pointe shoes being hoisted into the air by men in tights. Listen in for a weekly conversation on all aspects of the professional dance world as Barry Kerollis, freelance choreographer and popular blogger, candidly shares his experiences and thoughts on the workings of the dance world as he travels the globe creating ballets, teaching future generations of dancers, and performing for audiences.
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Now displaying: August, 2016

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.

Aug 26, 2016

Pressure to find a dancer's own ideal body comes from the history of our art form, our own self-driven goals, and judgment from our peers. Listen in to this week's episode for a discussion on weight and body dysmorphia.

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.

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Aug 19, 2016

With the 2016 Summer Olympics in full swing, everybody has their eyes on the competition and minds on the gold. In this week's episode, Barry Kerollis considers whether ballet should be competed as a sport in the Olympics

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.

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Aug 12, 2016

In this week's quick concept episode, Barry Kerollis shares the three most common ways to audition for a dance job. Whether you want to join a ballet company, book a Broadway show, or find your way into that edgy contemporary dance group, listen in for the best routes to audition for your dream job.

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.

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Aug 5, 2016

There are many ways to organize and run a professional dance organization. But for those leaders who lack experience working in a company with union protections, they may not understand that certain procedures can be damaging company morale or putting dancers at risk for injury and burn out. Listen in to this week's episode as your host explains appropriate professional practices inside and outside the studio. Here, Barry Kerollis shares his knowledge and experience having danced for 8 years with union companies, 5 years as a freelance artist, 3 years as a union representative with Pacific Northwest Ballet, and 1 year negotiating that company's union contract.

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.

 

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