Most dancers would never consider retiring before they have to. In this week's episode, Barry Kerollis discusses why he decided to retire young and what his experience has been like since stepping out of the limelight to direct, choreograph, teach, and write.
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.
Over 3 years of podcasting, pointe shoes have never been discussed in depth on Pas de Chát. But all of that changes this week, as we collaborate with and interview New York City's premier pointe shoe fitter and Youtuber, Mary Carpenter (dancewithmarynyc). Listen in for a history lesson in pointe shoes, what to expect in a fitting, discussion of brands, and an all-around good conversation.
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.