Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/kinetic-conversations-with-the-fort-wayne-ballet Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet is an interview format podcast produced by and for the Fort Wayne Ballet and the Auer Academy. Join us as we discuss the art and history of dance, and the ins and outs of growing a professional ballet company. Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Original theme music is by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com. 2020 Wayneshout Productions, LLC 11a595ca-a58a-590b-b76e-ef1a4f7814f9 no en Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:38:18 -0800 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:39:11 -0800 http://fortwayneballet.org https://img.transistor.fm/lBEItvEQEZC_gndFS8yZk48v3FH6En1jIU7Mr03bKMI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE0ODg1LzE2MDE0/MjU5OTAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet http://fortwayneballet.org episodic Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet is an interview format podcast produced by and for the Fort Wayne Ballet and the Auer Academy. Join us as we discuss the art and history of dance, and the ins and outs of growing a professional ballet company. Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Original theme music is by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com. Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet is an interview format podcast produced by and for the Fort Wayne Ballet and the Auer Academy. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake John Dawkins No No REPLAY: Nutcracker under the lights 76 76 REPLAY: Nutcracker under the lights full 3412e391-f5cd-4962-9718-ce01272c2282 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99164a2a As we revisit this 2024 Nutcracker chat, we start with three of our dancers - Talbot Rue, Anna Orzulak, and Abby Zinsser, who tell us what dancing in The Nutcracker every year means to them, both artistically and nostalgically. Then, we join Jim and Karen for a discussion on bringing new elements to this staging of the Christmas classic.

*Notice: This episode discussed last year's relocation to the University of Saint Francis Robert Goldstine PAC. This year, Fort Wayne Ballet has returned to the newly renovated Arts United Center.

]]> As we revisit this 2024 Nutcracker chat, we start with three of our dancers - Talbot Rue, Anna Orzulak, and Abby Zinsser, who tell us what dancing in The Nutcracker every year means to them, both artistically and nostalgically. Then, we join Jim and Karen for a discussion on bringing new elements to this staging of the Christmas classic.

*Notice: This episode discussed last year's relocation to the University of Saint Francis Robert Goldstine PAC. This year, Fort Wayne Ballet has returned to the newly renovated Arts United Center.

]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:38:15 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1144 As we revisit this 2024 Nutcracker chat, we start with three of our dancers - Talbot Rue, Anna Orzulak, and Abby Zinsser, who tell us what dancing in The Nutcracker every year means to them, both artistically and nostalgically. Then, we join Jim and Karen for a discussion on bringing new elements to this staging of the Christmas classic.

*Notice: This episode discussed last year's relocation to the University of Saint Francis Robert Goldstine PAC. This year, Fort Wayne Ballet has returned to the newly renovated Arts United Center.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No REPLAY: Conversations of Nutcrackers Past 75 75 REPLAY: Conversations of Nutcrackers Past full b4c042bb-242d-4e90-8ee2-42cd547ea42c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2bf0740 It's a Nutcracker Replay! We're sending you once again on this journey into Nutcracker past. Jim Sparrow hosts this introspective look back at past Kinetic Conversations, all about our favorite Holiday show. This episode originally released in November of 2023.

]]> It's a Nutcracker Replay! We're sending you once again on this journey into Nutcracker past. Jim Sparrow hosts this introspective look back at past Kinetic Conversations, all about our favorite Holiday show. This episode originally released in November of 2023.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:41:50 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1723 It's a Nutcracker Replay! We're sending you once again on this journey into Nutcracker past. Jim Sparrow hosts this introspective look back at past Kinetic Conversations, all about our favorite Holiday show. This episode originally released in November of 2023.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No A Season Begins 74 74 A Season Begins full 8b5f4422-fab1-4196-8d9d-340c73b2e9ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1d63304 Fort Wayne Ballet welcomes you to its 69th season! Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown get down to it, filling us in on the ins and outs of the new season lineup: particularly the harrowing Halloween happenings of our Tales In the Dark performances.

]]> Fort Wayne Ballet welcomes you to its 69th season! Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown get down to it, filling us in on the ins and outs of the new season lineup: particularly the harrowing Halloween happenings of our Tales In the Dark performances.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:36:53 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1254 Fort Wayne Ballet welcomes you to its 69th season! Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown get down to it, filling us in on the ins and outs of the new season lineup: particularly the harrowing Halloween happenings of our Tales In the Dark performances.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No It's For the Kids 73 73 It's For the Kids full 64a7d5d0-2acf-4bce-98c8-f038540293ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2e00c89 In this special episode, Jim sits down with Youth Company Director Raleigh Sparrow to discuss Fort Wayne Ballet's Family Series shows for the 2025-26 season. First up is Spooky Kooky, this Saturday!

]]> In this special episode, Jim sits down with Youth Company Director Raleigh Sparrow to discuss Fort Wayne Ballet's Family Series shows for the 2025-26 season. First up is Spooky Kooky, this Saturday!

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:42:39 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 726 In this special episode, Jim sits down with Youth Company Director Raleigh Sparrow to discuss Fort Wayne Ballet's Family Series shows for the 2025-26 season. First up is Spooky Kooky, this Saturday!

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Répétiteur Repartee: Cameron Basden & Light Rain 72 72 Répétiteur Repartee: Cameron Basden & Light Rain full d94f1ef1-3d33-431a-b0f3-d988fc55b888 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2951dc44 Cameron Basden, Répétiteur for the Arpino Trust, joins us ahead of Fort Wayne Ballet's staging of Light Rain, as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series conclusion. Jim and Cameron discuss the evolution of our company over the years of performing Gerald Arpino's masterworks and the versatility and skill of Fort Wayne's dancers.

]]> Cameron Basden, Répétiteur for the Arpino Trust, joins us ahead of Fort Wayne Ballet's staging of Light Rain, as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series conclusion. Jim and Cameron discuss the evolution of our company over the years of performing Gerald Arpino's masterworks and the versatility and skill of Fort Wayne's dancers.

]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 19:45:34 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 868 Cameron Basden, Répétiteur for the Arpino Trust, joins us ahead of Fort Wayne Ballet's staging of Light Rain, as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series conclusion. Jim and Cameron discuss the evolution of our company over the years of performing Gerald Arpino's masterworks and the versatility and skill of Fort Wayne's dancers.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Serenade: Balanchine Finds Fort Wayne 71 71 Serenade: Balanchine Finds Fort Wayne full e0a15bb5-1ca0-4a7b-aef5-888e2ae8db34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e06fe8ef For the first time in its history, Fort Wayne Ballet is performing a work by the great choreographer George Balanchine. As we anticipate the upcoming part two of our Ballet Russe Reimagined series, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the iconic ballet Serenade.

Fort Wayne Ballet’s second of a three-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on April 11 and 12 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. This performance features Rite of Spring and Serenade.

Purchase tickets at:   https://tickets.artstix.org/TheatreManager/6/login?event=0&search=P_SEQ%20in(4250,4251,4252)

]]> For the first time in its history, Fort Wayne Ballet is performing a work by the great choreographer George Balanchine. As we anticipate the upcoming part two of our Ballet Russe Reimagined series, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the iconic ballet Serenade.

Fort Wayne Ballet’s second of a three-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on April 11 and 12 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. This performance features Rite of Spring and Serenade.

Purchase tickets at:   https://tickets.artstix.org/TheatreManager/6/login?event=0&search=P_SEQ%20in(4250,4251,4252)

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:08:24 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1775 For the first time in its history, Fort Wayne Ballet is performing a work by the great choreographer George Balanchine. As we anticipate the upcoming part two of our Ballet Russe Reimagined series, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the iconic ballet Serenade.

Fort Wayne Ballet’s second of a three-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on April 11 and 12 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. This performance features Rite of Spring and Serenade.

Purchase tickets at:   https://tickets.artstix.org/TheatreManager/6/login?event=0&search=P_SEQ%20in(4250,4251,4252)

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Conversations with the Choreographer: David Ingram 70 70 Conversations with the Choreographer: David Ingram full 3e694e88-db86-4d0f-b52d-d9a733019dc2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b860f1e5 David Ingram is Fort Wayne Ballet’s guest choreographer for Les Sylphides as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series. In this interview, Jim Sparrow asks David about his career and his inspiration for setting new movement to this classic piece. 

Fort Wayne Ballet’s first of a 3-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on March 21 and 22 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. The first performance features Les Sylphides and The Rite of Spring.

]]> David Ingram is Fort Wayne Ballet’s guest choreographer for Les Sylphides as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series. In this interview, Jim Sparrow asks David about his career and his inspiration for setting new movement to this classic piece. 

Fort Wayne Ballet’s first of a 3-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on March 21 and 22 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. The first performance features Les Sylphides and The Rite of Spring.

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:47:13 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1331 David Ingram is Fort Wayne Ballet’s guest choreographer for Les Sylphides as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series. In this interview, Jim Sparrow asks David about his career and his inspiration for setting new movement to this classic piece. 

Fort Wayne Ballet’s first of a 3-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on March 21 and 22 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. The first performance features Les Sylphides and The Rite of Spring.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Ballet Russe in Review: An En Avant Supercut 69 69 Ballet Russe in Review: An En Avant Supercut full 6992eeea-49ef-492c-9e50-dcb21abb78f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09f7338a The En Avant series, narrated by Fort Wayne Ballet Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown, airs Saturdays on 89.1 WBOI during the Classical Connections Review. This episode of the Kinetic Conversations Podcast is a supercut of Karen’s six-part series on the history of the Ballet Russe, from its post-classical beginnings in Russia to its influence on the American ballet renaissance.

Fort Wayne Ballet’s first of a 3-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on March 21 and 22 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. The first performance features Les Sylphides and The Rite of Spring.

]]> The En Avant series, narrated by Fort Wayne Ballet Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown, airs Saturdays on 89.1 WBOI during the Classical Connections Review. This episode of the Kinetic Conversations Podcast is a supercut of Karen’s six-part series on the history of the Ballet Russe, from its post-classical beginnings in Russia to its influence on the American ballet renaissance.

Fort Wayne Ballet’s first of a 3-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on March 21 and 22 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. The first performance features Les Sylphides and The Rite of Spring.

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:35:35 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1564 The En Avant series, narrated by Fort Wayne Ballet Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown, airs Saturdays on 89.1 WBOI during the Classical Connections Review. This episode of the Kinetic Conversations Podcast is a supercut of Karen’s six-part series on the history of the Ballet Russe, from its post-classical beginnings in Russia to its influence on the American ballet renaissance.

Fort Wayne Ballet’s first of a 3-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on March 21 and 22 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. The first performance features Les Sylphides and The Rite of Spring.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Conversations with the Choreographer: Mark Godden 68 68 Conversations with the Choreographer: Mark Godden full 0d3da45c-f585-4229-94a5-b4a3d8b016cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c7b277a On March 21, Fort Wayne Ballet is presenting Le Sacre du printemps, otherwise known as Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series. It will be presented as a world premiere, with new choreography by famed choreographer, Mark Godden. Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sat down with Mark to discuss the process of creating a new show and working in tandem with the dancers to bring new life to this Ballet Russe classic.

]]> On March 21, Fort Wayne Ballet is presenting Le Sacre du printemps, otherwise known as Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series. It will be presented as a world premiere, with new choreography by famed choreographer, Mark Godden. Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sat down with Mark to discuss the process of creating a new show and working in tandem with the dancers to bring new life to this Ballet Russe classic.

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:48:24 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1518 On March 21, Fort Wayne Ballet is presenting Le Sacre du printemps, otherwise known as Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series. It will be presented as a world premiere, with new choreography by famed choreographer, Mark Godden. Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sat down with Mark to discuss the process of creating a new show and working in tandem with the dancers to bring new life to this Ballet Russe classic.

]]> Fort Wayne Ballet, Kinetic Conversations Podcast, Ballet Russe, Mark Godden, Choreography, Choreographer, Dance, Rite of Spring No Bringing Home the Ballet Russe 67 67 Bringing Home the Ballet Russe full 81aab88f-5b2c-4bb0-9a4d-e41654b4dce8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/08005c59 Stravinsky's unnerving music meets backdrops by... Picasso? As we move into our Spring season, we look ahead to our three stagings of the Ballet Russe Reimagined.  Jim and Karen sit down and discuss what the Ballet Russe means historically to ballet, and how our performances bring back the traditions of the roving dance company of the early 20th century. 

]]> Stravinsky's unnerving music meets backdrops by... Picasso? As we move into our Spring season, we look ahead to our three stagings of the Ballet Russe Reimagined.  Jim and Karen sit down and discuss what the Ballet Russe means historically to ballet, and how our performances bring back the traditions of the roving dance company of the early 20th century. 

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:16:06 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1814 Stravinsky's unnerving music meets backdrops by... Picasso? As we move into our Spring season, we look ahead to our three stagings of the Ballet Russe Reimagined.  Jim and Karen sit down and discuss what the Ballet Russe means historically to ballet, and how our performances bring back the traditions of the roving dance company of the early 20th century. 

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 6 66 66 En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 6 full a3138ec8-d58d-412c-b642-df8776947952 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61fa6466 After getting his start in the Ballet Russe, George Balanchine makes a name in New York.

]]> After getting his start in the Ballet Russe, George Balanchine makes a name in New York.

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:08:55 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 307 After getting his start in the Ballet Russe, George Balanchine makes a name in New York.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 5 65 65 En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 5 full 5d6f993b-4cf9-4638-98cb-a902f56bec38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73f183a4 The Ballet Russe finds new life in America after Diaghilev's death.

]]> The Ballet Russe finds new life in America after Diaghilev's death.

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:05:48 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 307 The Ballet Russe finds new life in America after Diaghilev's death.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 4 64 64 En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 4 full 953b6375-08be-4039-9ebb-b8f5ca0c6237 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c9b7faa The Ballet's repertoire expands during a successful tour of South America.

]]> The Ballet's repertoire expands during a successful tour of South America.

]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:22:14 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 307 The Ballet's repertoire expands during a successful tour of South America.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 3 63 63 En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 3 full d25ac859-e721-4dd8-bac4-9a709dd7945d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9234ea2d Diaghilev brings together the greatest artists, composers, and choreographers of the day to create innovative and sometimes controversial works.

]]> Diaghilev brings together the greatest artists, composers, and choreographers of the day to create innovative and sometimes controversial works.

]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:11:50 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 308 Diaghilev brings together the greatest artists, composers, and choreographers of the day to create innovative and sometimes controversial works.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 2 62 62 En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 2 full f51090a1-dfe1-4d73-8e1f-28cf11b9cd38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a68da0f The Bolshevik revolution makes artistic expression a dangerous undertaking in Russia, and Diaghilev takes the Ballet to the West instead.

]]> The Bolshevik revolution makes artistic expression a dangerous undertaking in Russia, and Diaghilev takes the Ballet to the West instead.

]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 10:58:49 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 307 The Bolshevik revolution makes artistic expression a dangerous undertaking in Russia, and Diaghilev takes the Ballet to the West instead.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 1 61 61 En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 1 full 7371c61a-c708-4396-8eee-f8a4db320360 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb15cb5d Diaghilev takes the reigns and showcases Russian dance to the rest of the world.

]]> Diaghilev takes the reigns and showcases Russian dance to the rest of the world.

]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 10:55:36 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 307 Diaghilev takes the reigns and showcases Russian dance to the rest of the world.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: Nutcracker: Lasting Traditions 60 60 En Avant: Nutcracker: Lasting Traditions full 1834a181-16fe-49f5-abce-9e65c4e0218c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef51c3e3 Having found new life in America, the Nutcracker thrives as a holiday tradition.

]]> Having found new life in America, the Nutcracker thrives as a holiday tradition.

]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 10:53:18 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 306 Having found new life in America, the Nutcracker thrives as a holiday tradition.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: Nutcracker: Composing with Tchaikovsky 59 59 En Avant: Nutcracker: Composing with Tchaikovsky full 54033083-a260-4ce0-b865-b4adb422fd03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d4d6c0a Petipa works with the famed composer to establish the music for the famed holiday ballet.

]]> Petipa works with the famed composer to establish the music for the famed holiday ballet.

]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 10:49:33 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 309 Petipa works with the famed composer to establish the music for the famed holiday ballet.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: Nutcracker: Dancing of the Sweets 58 58 En Avant: Nutcracker: Dancing of the Sweets full 835e2887-2845-4ca8-847b-4eee818b7f84 https://share.transistor.fm/s/267891b8 We explore Petipa's inspiration for the dances in his Nutcracker

]]> We explore Petipa's inspiration for the dances in his Nutcracker

]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 10:47:17 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 308 We explore Petipa's inspiration for the dances in his Nutcracker

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Nutcracker Under the Lights 57 57 Nutcracker Under the Lights full 3007345b-1b30-4d83-8e53-07b286c5ad94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f929c8e0 Time to hear from the dancers!

In this all-new Nutcracker chat, we start with three of our dancers - Talbot Rue, Anna Orzulak, and Abby Zinsser, who tell us what dancing in The Nutcracker every year means to them, both artistically and nostalgically. Then, we join Jim and Karen for a discussion on bringing new elements to this year's staging of the Christmas classic.

]]> Time to hear from the dancers!

In this all-new Nutcracker chat, we start with three of our dancers - Talbot Rue, Anna Orzulak, and Abby Zinsser, who tell us what dancing in The Nutcracker every year means to them, both artistically and nostalgically. Then, we join Jim and Karen for a discussion on bringing new elements to this year's staging of the Christmas classic.

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:14:33 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1132 Time to hear from the dancers!

In this all-new Nutcracker chat, we start with three of our dancers - Talbot Rue, Anna Orzulak, and Abby Zinsser, who tell us what dancing in The Nutcracker every year means to them, both artistically and nostalgically. Then, we join Jim and Karen for a discussion on bringing new elements to this year's staging of the Christmas classic.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: Petipa's Nutcracker 56 56 En Avant: Petipa's Nutcracker full f06e1238-512e-42e1-9ea6-6f7b66ec8c7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1a3d8c5 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

We know and love The Nutcracker, but was it always so popular? Marius Petipa and his assistant, along with Tchaikovsky, created a holiday classic that wasn't initially well received. 

]]> En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

We know and love The Nutcracker, but was it always so popular? Marius Petipa and his assistant, along with Tchaikovsky, created a holiday classic that wasn't initially well received. 

]]> Sat, 30 Nov 2024 09:49:47 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 308 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

We know and love The Nutcracker, but was it always so popular? Marius Petipa and his assistant, along with Tchaikovsky, created a holiday classic that wasn't initially well received. 

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: Marius Petipa & The Classical Era 55 55 En Avant: Marius Petipa & The Classical Era full 42f6cab0-2227-4a34-9273-488b9ecc638e https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca3d4466 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

In this segment, Karen overviews the career of famed choreographer Marius Petipa, who essentially created the Classical Era of ballet.

]]> En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

In this segment, Karen overviews the career of famed choreographer Marius Petipa, who essentially created the Classical Era of ballet.

]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:33:26 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 308 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

In this segment, Karen overviews the career of famed choreographer Marius Petipa, who essentially created the Classical Era of ballet.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: The End of an Era - Saying Goodbye to the Romantic Ballet 54 54 En Avant: The End of an Era - Saying Goodbye to the Romantic Ballet full 6f0e0de4-31ea-48f1-9337-ffa780481dce https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6cf049b En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

In this segment, Karen notes the transition from the Romantic Ballet era into the Classic.

]]> En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

In this segment, Karen notes the transition from the Romantic Ballet era into the Classic.

]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:17:16 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 254 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

In this segment, Karen notes the transition from the Romantic Ballet era into the Classic.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No REPLAY! Conversations of Nutcrackers Past 53 53 REPLAY! Conversations of Nutcrackers Past full 30f30cce-6c51-4fc2-89b3-687e221cda3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b13db51 As we continue working on all-new podcast content, here's the best of the best! 

Jim Sparrow hosts this introspective look back at past Kinetic Conversations, all about our favorite Holiday show, The Nutcracker! This episode originally released in November of 2023.

]]> As we continue working on all-new podcast content, here's the best of the best! 

Jim Sparrow hosts this introspective look back at past Kinetic Conversations, all about our favorite Holiday show, The Nutcracker! This episode originally released in November of 2023.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:58:06 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1724 As we continue working on all-new podcast content, here's the best of the best! 

Jim Sparrow hosts this introspective look back at past Kinetic Conversations, all about our favorite Holiday show, The Nutcracker! This episode originally released in November of 2023.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: The Stars of the Romantic Period 52 52 En Avant: The Stars of the Romantic Period full b08e1cbd-9bd4-493b-96c0-7f6b4da6acac https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6569515 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

This episode notes the first rising stars of ballet - the ballerinas of the Romanic Period.

]]> En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

This episode notes the first rising stars of ballet - the ballerinas of the Romanic Period.

]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:30:55 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 317 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

This episode notes the first rising stars of ballet - the ballerinas of the Romanic Period.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: The Romantic Era 51 51 En Avant: The Romantic Era full 8c302a80-a4d4-48d6-aa10-493d8c10370e https://share.transistor.fm/s/90e37817 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

This episode first aired on October 26, 2024, and discusses the trademarks of the Romantic Era of ballet.

]]> En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

This episode first aired on October 26, 2024, and discusses the trademarks of the Romantic Era of ballet.

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 21:20:58 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 318 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.

This episode first aired on October 26, 2024, and discusses the trademarks of the Romantic Era of ballet.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: The Early Ballet 50 50 En Avant: The Early Ballet full bb8e84dc-f521-4e74-aad0-8f1e57df12e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8d0f482 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI.

This episode first aired on October 19, 2024, and discusses the early French roots of the ballet and its terminology.

]]> En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI.

This episode first aired on October 19, 2024, and discusses the early French roots of the ballet and its terminology.

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 21:17:46 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 310 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI.

This episode first aired on October 19, 2024, and discusses the early French roots of the ballet and its terminology.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: A Continuing Look at Don Quixote 49 49 En Avant: A Continuing Look at Don Quixote full b59013ae-1c08-4c4f-a30e-bbc829d02561 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3d3f89e En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI.

This episode first aired on October 12, 2024, and continues the discussion on Fort Wayne Ballet's latest staging of Don Quixote.

]]> En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI.

This episode first aired on October 12, 2024, and continues the discussion on Fort Wayne Ballet's latest staging of Don Quixote.

]]> Sat, 19 Oct 2024 09:18:46 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 306 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI.

This episode first aired on October 12, 2024, and continues the discussion on Fort Wayne Ballet's latest staging of Don Quixote.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Windmills for Giants: Ballet's Favorite Rom-Com 48 48 Windmills for Giants: Ballet's Favorite Rom-Com full 01433d36-4adb-4776-bcdb-cabf94b790f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3d75e06 Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss what they agree can be called Ballet's best-beloved romantic comedy, as Fort Wayne Ballet prepares to perform Don Quixote, this weekend at the brand new Pearl Street Arts. Jim and Karen review the characters and synopsis of the show and the challenges and opportunities of staging in a non-traditional new space.

]]> Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss what they agree can be called Ballet's best-beloved romantic comedy, as Fort Wayne Ballet prepares to perform Don Quixote, this weekend at the brand new Pearl Street Arts. Jim and Karen review the characters and synopsis of the show and the challenges and opportunities of staging in a non-traditional new space.

]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:34:34 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 985 Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss what they agree can be called Ballet's best-beloved romantic comedy, as Fort Wayne Ballet prepares to perform Don Quixote, this weekend at the brand new Pearl Street Arts. Jim and Karen review the characters and synopsis of the show and the challenges and opportunities of staging in a non-traditional new space.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No En Avant: An Introduction to Don Quixote 47 47 En Avant: An Introduction to Don Quixote full 891bcc5a-daaa-44a5-9e4f-e835a6c797a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6550cb09 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI.

This episode first aired on October 5th, 2024, and introduces audiences to Don Quixote - described as ballet's favorite Rom-Com.

]]> En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI.

This episode first aired on October 5th, 2024, and introduces audiences to Don Quixote - described as ballet's favorite Rom-Com.

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 23:27:03 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 308 En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI.

This episode first aired on October 5th, 2024, and introduces audiences to Don Quixote - described as ballet's favorite Rom-Com.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Ready or Not, Here Comes Season Sixty-Eight! 46 46 Ready or Not, Here Comes Season Sixty-Eight! full 6fdc3fa8-0e4c-4df7-aa5f-b9a9fee8628d https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb603c8e In this episode, Jim and Karen take a look at our exciting new season, complete with world premieres and brand-new venues. Welcome to Fort Wayne Ballet's sixty-eighth season!

]]> In this episode, Jim and Karen take a look at our exciting new season, complete with world premieres and brand-new venues. Welcome to Fort Wayne Ballet's sixty-eighth season!

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 01:44:18 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1173 In this episode, Jim and Karen take a look at our exciting new season, complete with world premieres and brand-new venues. Welcome to Fort Wayne Ballet's sixty-eighth season!

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S6E14: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Summer Intensive Part II” 45 45 S6E14: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Summer Intensive Part II” full 57f9388f-1516-485e-b9fa-9e92ccf1baae https://share.transistor.fm/s/58227971 Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-important phase in a young dancer’s training.

 

Part two of our podcast on the Summer Intensive also finishes out our pre-professional series. We discuss what life is like for intensive students living in the dorms for a couple of weeks, hear from more of our intensive students from all over the country, and hear about training from one of our guest instructors. Thank you for joining us in this informative look at pre-pro training. 

]]> Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-important phase in a young dancer’s training.

 

Part two of our podcast on the Summer Intensive also finishes out our pre-professional series. We discuss what life is like for intensive students living in the dorms for a couple of weeks, hear from more of our intensive students from all over the country, and hear about training from one of our guest instructors. Thank you for joining us in this informative look at pre-pro training. 

]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:42:33 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1046 Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-important phase in a young dancer’s training.

 

Part two of our podcast on the Summer Intensive also finishes out our pre-professional series. We discuss what life is like for intensive students living in the dorms for a couple of weeks, hear from more of our intensive students from all over the country, and hear about training from one of our guest instructors. Thank you for joining us in this informative look at pre-pro training. 

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S6E13: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Summer Intensive Part I” 44 44 S6E13: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Summer Intensive Part I” full b8e8d5f8-0f55-4a20-b55d-0f0c9b856374 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5cad2d5 Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-important phase in a young dancer’s training.

Following up on our episode on pre-pro development, this is the first of two-parts discussing the importance of summer training in the life of a pre-professional dancer and the benefits of a program like Fort Wayne Ballet's Summer Intensive.

]]> Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-important phase in a young dancer’s training.

Following up on our episode on pre-pro development, this is the first of two-parts discussing the importance of summer training in the life of a pre-professional dancer and the benefits of a program like Fort Wayne Ballet's Summer Intensive.

]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:32:25 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1119 Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-important phase in a young dancer’s training.

Following up on our episode on pre-pro development, this is the first of two-parts discussing the importance of summer training in the life of a pre-professional dancer and the benefits of a program like Fort Wayne Ballet's Summer Intensive.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S6E12: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Gotta Go Pro” 43 43 S6E12: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Gotta Go Pro” full 486e0361-6b77-4f4c-b6d3-e0b6af4f0c98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee9107ca Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-important phase in a young dancer’s training.

In this episode, the group discusses Fort Wayne Ballet’s Pre-Pro training curriculum and its importance in introducing young dancers to the larger world of professional ballet.

]]> Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-important phase in a young dancer’s training.

In this episode, the group discusses Fort Wayne Ballet’s Pre-Pro training curriculum and its importance in introducing young dancers to the larger world of professional ballet.

]]> Sat, 20 Jul 2024 08:06:27 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1278 Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-important phase in a young dancer’s training.

In this episode, the group discusses Fort Wayne Ballet’s Pre-Pro training curriculum and its importance in introducing young dancers to the larger world of professional ballet.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S6E11: We’re Off to Camp! 42 42 S6E11: We’re Off to Camp! full d77f0855-ff99-4b62-ab3f-952ae196a307 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2fe8d370 Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown hosts this special episode of Kinetic Conversations, as she pulls in Academy instructors Avalou Burns and Schuyler Kechely, to discuss the fun and magic that is Fort Wayne Ballet’s summer camps.

Register now for our July camps! No dance experience necessary for ages 3-10. Register online at fortwayneballet.org or call us at 260-484-9646.

Kinetic Conversations is a joint production by Fort Wayne Ballet and Wayneshout Productions.

]]> Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown hosts this special episode of Kinetic Conversations, as she pulls in Academy instructors Avalou Burns and Schuyler Kechely, to discuss the fun and magic that is Fort Wayne Ballet’s summer camps.

Register now for our July camps! No dance experience necessary for ages 3-10. Register online at fortwayneballet.org or call us at 260-484-9646.

Kinetic Conversations is a joint production by Fort Wayne Ballet and Wayneshout Productions.

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:12:03 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 840 Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown hosts this special episode of Kinetic Conversations, as she pulls in Academy instructors Avalou Burns and Schuyler Kechely, to discuss the fun and magic that is Fort Wayne Ballet’s summer camps.

Register now for our July camps! No dance experience necessary for ages 3-10. Register online at fortwayneballet.org or call us at 260-484-9646.

Kinetic Conversations is a joint production by Fort Wayne Ballet and Wayneshout Productions.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S6E10: Romeo and Juliet Part 3, A Chat with the Star-Crossed Lovers 41 41 S6E10: Romeo and Juliet Part 3, A Chat with the Star-Crossed Lovers full c83b1315-8700-4e98-8561-ea9ce9e759bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b9fec3e In our final Romeo & Juliet podcast, Jim Sparrow sits down with our own Romeo and Juliet, as Thomas Caleb Roberts and Brittany Focht tell us of their individual journeys in developing their characters for the stage. Along the way, we discuss a dancer’s quest to maintain good physical and mental health and the joys of performing with a live orchestra.

]]> In our final Romeo & Juliet podcast, Jim Sparrow sits down with our own Romeo and Juliet, as Thomas Caleb Roberts and Brittany Focht tell us of their individual journeys in developing their characters for the stage. Along the way, we discuss a dancer’s quest to maintain good physical and mental health and the joys of performing with a live orchestra.

]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2024 21:24:35 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1379 In our final Romeo & Juliet podcast, Jim Sparrow sits down with our own Romeo and Juliet, as Thomas Caleb Roberts and Brittany Focht tell us of their individual journeys in developing their characters for the stage. Along the way, we discuss a dancer’s quest to maintain good physical and mental health and the joys of performing with a live orchestra.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S6E9: Romeo & Juliet Part 2: Pillow Dances and a Clash of Swords 40 40 S6E9: Romeo & Juliet Part 2: Pillow Dances and a Clash of Swords full 8919b9f7-51bf-4548-b580-a6b6cbf7b788 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfabbdb9 In part two of our discussion of Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, Jim Sparrow sits down with two former Romeos to discuss what is often thought of as a “man’s ballet.” Choreographers Robert La Fosse and David Ingram break down strenuous male roles that include multiple pas de deux and sword fighting. Meanwhile, Jim continues his quest to understand the “pillow dance.”

Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions. 

]]> In part two of our discussion of Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, Jim Sparrow sits down with two former Romeos to discuss what is often thought of as a “man’s ballet.” Choreographers Robert La Fosse and David Ingram break down strenuous male roles that include multiple pas de deux and sword fighting. Meanwhile, Jim continues his quest to understand the “pillow dance.”

Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions. 

]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:35:32 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1270 In part two of our discussion of Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, Jim Sparrow sits down with two former Romeos to discuss what is often thought of as a “man’s ballet.” Choreographers Robert La Fosse and David Ingram break down strenuous male roles that include multiple pas de deux and sword fighting. Meanwhile, Jim continues his quest to understand the “pillow dance.”

Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions. 

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S6E8: Romeo & Juliet Part 1: Romeo, Prokofiev, & Not a Happy Ending 39 39 S6E8: Romeo & Juliet Part 1: Romeo, Prokofiev, & Not a Happy Ending full 7d66c6fe-3883-4731-9c53-af8572564e84 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41c96c7c In this first part of our discussion on the ballet, Romeo & Juliet, Jim sits down with Karen Gibbons-Brown to review Prokofiev's near-perfect score and the history of his adaptation of the Shakespearean tale of woeful romance. The composer dreamed of a happy ending for his version of the luckless lovers' tale, but Fate could not be deterred. Fort Wayne Ballet presents Romeo & Juliet on April 19 & 20 at the Arts United Center. Tickets are available now at fortwayneballet.org.

Kinetic Conversations is a Wayneshout Production. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com.

]]> In this first part of our discussion on the ballet, Romeo & Juliet, Jim sits down with Karen Gibbons-Brown to review Prokofiev's near-perfect score and the history of his adaptation of the Shakespearean tale of woeful romance. The composer dreamed of a happy ending for his version of the luckless lovers' tale, but Fate could not be deterred. Fort Wayne Ballet presents Romeo & Juliet on April 19 & 20 at the Arts United Center. Tickets are available now at fortwayneballet.org.

Kinetic Conversations is a Wayneshout Production. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com.

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:10:04 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1080 In this first part of our discussion on the ballet, Romeo & Juliet, Jim sits down with Karen Gibbons-Brown to review Prokofiev's near-perfect score and the history of his adaptation of the Shakespearean tale of woeful romance. The composer dreamed of a happy ending for his version of the luckless lovers' tale, but Fate could not be deterred. Fort Wayne Ballet presents Romeo & Juliet on April 19 & 20 at the Arts United Center. Tickets are available now at fortwayneballet.org.

Kinetic Conversations is a Wayneshout Production. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S6E7: Conversations of Nutcrackers Past 38 38 S6E7: Conversations of Nutcrackers Past full cbd41792-7a83-4684-8850-642bb23a6c4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0b7f6d6 For this episode, we take a look back at some of the previous conversations we have had about The Nutcracker in the years we have been doing this podcast. Join us as we revisit discussions on the ballet's history and legacy with Karen Gibbons-Brown and an insightful discussion on the Tchaikovsky's music with the help of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic's Caleb Young.

]]> For this episode, we take a look back at some of the previous conversations we have had about The Nutcracker in the years we have been doing this podcast. Join us as we revisit discussions on the ballet's history and legacy with Karen Gibbons-Brown and an insightful discussion on the Tchaikovsky's music with the help of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic's Caleb Young.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:52:25 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1724 For this episode, we take a look back at some of the previous conversations we have had about The Nutcracker in the years we have been doing this podcast. Join us as we revisit discussions on the ballet's history and legacy with Karen Gibbons-Brown and an insightful discussion on the Tchaikovsky's music with the help of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic's Caleb Young.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S6E6: Beyond the Nutcracker 37 37 S6E6: Beyond the Nutcracker full 7c370894-c3f7-4174-8d12-fb0687c51af1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e942180b In this episode, we've turned the tables on show host Jim Sparrow, as he takes a turn in the interview chair. In his roll as Fort Wayne Ballet's Executive Director, he gives us a glimpse into the structure and the day-to-day mechanics of operating a ballet company. Find out what goes into a production from a fiscal standpoint, with the behind-the-scenes costs of staging, costuming, sets, courting trusts, and satisfying sponsors. Jim gives us the ins and outs of ballet as a business, as Kinetic Conversations takes ballet Beyond the Nutcracker.

]]> In this episode, we've turned the tables on show host Jim Sparrow, as he takes a turn in the interview chair. In his roll as Fort Wayne Ballet's Executive Director, he gives us a glimpse into the structure and the day-to-day mechanics of operating a ballet company. Find out what goes into a production from a fiscal standpoint, with the behind-the-scenes costs of staging, costuming, sets, courting trusts, and satisfying sponsors. Jim gives us the ins and outs of ballet as a business, as Kinetic Conversations takes ballet Beyond the Nutcracker.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:03:53 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1210 In this episode, we've turned the tables on show host Jim Sparrow, as he takes a turn in the interview chair. In his roll as Fort Wayne Ballet's Executive Director, he gives us a glimpse into the structure and the day-to-day mechanics of operating a ballet company. Find out what goes into a production from a fiscal standpoint, with the behind-the-scenes costs of staging, costuming, sets, courting trusts, and satisfying sponsors. Jim gives us the ins and outs of ballet as a business, as Kinetic Conversations takes ballet Beyond the Nutcracker.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Opening Night Miniseries Part 3: Three Virgins and a Devilish Season 36 36 Opening Night Miniseries Part 3: Three Virgins and a Devilish Season full 96537f30-8f51-4184-aff4-770dc3bef260 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31c703ac Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage its first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night! In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City.

 

In our third installment of this miniseries, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the Agnes de Mille  comic ballet, Three Virgins and a Devil. We learn about de Mille’s career as a choreographer and her influential work on Broadway musicals in the 40’s and 50’s, and then Jim and Karen discuss Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming productions for season 67.

 

Tickets for Opening Night! can be purchased at fortwayneballet.org.

]]> Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage its first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night! In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City.

 

In our third installment of this miniseries, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the Agnes de Mille  comic ballet, Three Virgins and a Devil. We learn about de Mille’s career as a choreographer and her influential work on Broadway musicals in the 40’s and 50’s, and then Jim and Karen discuss Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming productions for season 67.

 

Tickets for Opening Night! can be purchased at fortwayneballet.org.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:10:49 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 781 Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage its first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night! In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City.

 

In our third installment of this miniseries, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the Agnes de Mille  comic ballet, Three Virgins and a Devil. We learn about de Mille’s career as a choreographer and her influential work on Broadway musicals in the 40’s and 50’s, and then Jim and Karen discuss Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming productions for season 67.

 

Tickets for Opening Night! can be purchased at fortwayneballet.org.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Opening Night Miniseries Part 2: Fancy Free 35 35 Opening Night Miniseries Part 2: Fancy Free full cd189528-f15f-472d-9077-587facbeb673 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e80380f8 Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage it's first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night!. In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City.

In part two of our series, Jim interviews Robert LaFosse, repetiteur for Jerome Robbins' Fancy Free. They discuss the history of the piece and Robbins' first collaboration with Leonard Bernstein in a partnership that would eventually lead to the making of West Side Story.

]]> Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage it's first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night!. In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City.

In part two of our series, Jim interviews Robert LaFosse, repetiteur for Jerome Robbins' Fancy Free. They discuss the history of the piece and Robbins' first collaboration with Leonard Bernstein in a partnership that would eventually lead to the making of West Side Story.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:37:48 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1223 Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage it's first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night!. In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City.

In part two of our series, Jim interviews Robert LaFosse, repetiteur for Jerome Robbins' Fancy Free. They discuss the history of the piece and Robbins' first collaboration with Leonard Bernstein in a partnership that would eventually lead to the making of West Side Story.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Opening Night Miniseries Part 1: Italian Suite 34 34 Opening Night Miniseries Part 1: Italian Suite full 3eb7d533-f93a-4b82-908b-f9f0a38068cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba9b6241 Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage it's first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night!. In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City.

In part one, Jim Sparrow sits down with Arpino Foundation repetiteur Cameron Basden to discuss Italian Suite, the work by Gerald Arpino. They talk about Fort Wayne Ballet's efforts to restage this beautiful piece.

]]> Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage it's first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night!. In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City.

In part one, Jim Sparrow sits down with Arpino Foundation repetiteur Cameron Basden to discuss Italian Suite, the work by Gerald Arpino. They talk about Fort Wayne Ballet's efforts to restage this beautiful piece.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 22:03:29 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 775 Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage it's first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night!. In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City.

In part one, Jim Sparrow sits down with Arpino Foundation repetiteur Cameron Basden to discuss Italian Suite, the work by Gerald Arpino. They talk about Fort Wayne Ballet's efforts to restage this beautiful piece.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S6E2: An Education in Dance Pt 2: Training the Future 33 33 S6E2: An Education in Dance Pt 2: Training the Future full eb0a4df4-6261-43c3-9a49-3ffc65c74cc6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bab9645a As we look ahead to the start of our fall semester at the Fort Wayne Ballet academy, we want to take a look at dance education in America in general and what it means to us at Fort Wayne Ballet to carry on this legacy in the fine arts.

In the second half of our discussion, Jim and Karen discuss the different paths a student might take in the academy, and the benefits of a dance education.

]]> As we look ahead to the start of our fall semester at the Fort Wayne Ballet academy, we want to take a look at dance education in America in general and what it means to us at Fort Wayne Ballet to carry on this legacy in the fine arts.

In the second half of our discussion, Jim and Karen discuss the different paths a student might take in the academy, and the benefits of a dance education.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 22:09:44 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1168 As we look ahead to the start of our fall semester at the Fort Wayne Ballet academy, we want to take a look at dance education in America in general and what it means to us at Fort Wayne Ballet to carry on this legacy in the fine arts.

In the second half of our discussion, Jim and Karen discuss the different paths a student might take in the academy, and the benefits of a dance education.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S6E1: An Education in Dance Pt 1: Then and Now 32 32 S6E1: An Education in Dance Pt 1: Then and Now full 7b8d31ea-b7ad-406a-bbfa-4c36002193bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/347d555e As we look ahead to the start of our fall semester at the Fort Wayne Ballet academy, we want to take a look at dance education in America in general and what it means to us at Fort Wayne Ballet to carry on this legacy in the fine arts.

In this first episode in a two-part discussion, Jim and Karen look at the deep past of dance education and how it has evolved into the modern American dance academy.

]]> As we look ahead to the start of our fall semester at the Fort Wayne Ballet academy, we want to take a look at dance education in America in general and what it means to us at Fort Wayne Ballet to carry on this legacy in the fine arts.

In this first episode in a two-part discussion, Jim and Karen look at the deep past of dance education and how it has evolved into the modern American dance academy.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:40:37 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1541 As we look ahead to the start of our fall semester at the Fort Wayne Ballet academy, we want to take a look at dance education in America in general and what it means to us at Fort Wayne Ballet to carry on this legacy in the fine arts.

In this first episode in a two-part discussion, Jim and Karen look at the deep past of dance education and how it has evolved into the modern American dance academy.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 3, "The Gift of a Legacy" 31 31 Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 3, "The Gift of a Legacy" full 9f7245ec-976f-441d-8fe0-57ea475cb371 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c99015ed In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In our third and final installment, we meet again with Eddie’s sister, Rose, to talk about the lasting impact, the international recognition, and the touching tribute from the dance world that all stand as part of the deserving legacy of Eddie Stierle. 

Order your tickets today for Dancer’s Legacy: An Evening of Stierle at fortwayneballet.org and artstix.org.

 

Kinetic conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet Executive Director Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown. Our Guests for this series are Rose Worton and Kim Sagami. Original music composed by John Dawkins. Produced and engineered by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. 

]]> In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In our third and final installment, we meet again with Eddie’s sister, Rose, to talk about the lasting impact, the international recognition, and the touching tribute from the dance world that all stand as part of the deserving legacy of Eddie Stierle. 

Order your tickets today for Dancer’s Legacy: An Evening of Stierle at fortwayneballet.org and artstix.org.

 

Kinetic conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet Executive Director Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown. Our Guests for this series are Rose Worton and Kim Sagami. Original music composed by John Dawkins. Produced and engineered by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. 

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 01:27:06 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1322 In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In our third and final installment, we meet again with Eddie’s sister, Rose, to talk about the lasting impact, the international recognition, and the touching tribute from the dance world that all stand as part of the deserving legacy of Eddie Stierle. 

Order your tickets today for Dancer’s Legacy: An Evening of Stierle at fortwayneballet.org and artstix.org.

 

Kinetic conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet Executive Director Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown. Our Guests for this series are Rose Worton and Kim Sagami. Original music composed by John Dawkins. Produced and engineered by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. 

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 2, "Like No Other" 30 30 Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 2, "Like No Other" full 76a5909a-ff4a-42ab-b161-17b9b54837b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2e68201 Join us for Part 2 of our podcast miniseries on Stierle!

 

In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In this heartfelt second episode, we talk to Kim Sagami, the repetiteur working with Fort Wayne Ballet to restage Eddie’s works. Kim shares with us what it meant to her to not only dance in Eddie’s ballets, but to be there as part of the team that kept him going in the last stages of his fight with AIDS.

 

Order your tickets today for Dancer’s Legacy: An Evening of Stierle at fortwayneballet.org and artstix.org.

 

Kinetic conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet Executive Director Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown. Our Guests for this series are Rose Worton and Kim Sagami. Original music composed by John Dawkins. Produced and engineered by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. 

 

]]> Join us for Part 2 of our podcast miniseries on Stierle!

 

In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In this heartfelt second episode, we talk to Kim Sagami, the repetiteur working with Fort Wayne Ballet to restage Eddie’s works. Kim shares with us what it meant to her to not only dance in Eddie’s ballets, but to be there as part of the team that kept him going in the last stages of his fight with AIDS.

 

Order your tickets today for Dancer’s Legacy: An Evening of Stierle at fortwayneballet.org and artstix.org.

 

Kinetic conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet Executive Director Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown. Our Guests for this series are Rose Worton and Kim Sagami. Original music composed by John Dawkins. Produced and engineered by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. 

 

]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 19:43:57 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1284 Join us for Part 2 of our podcast miniseries on Stierle!

 

In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In this heartfelt second episode, we talk to Kim Sagami, the repetiteur working with Fort Wayne Ballet to restage Eddie’s works. Kim shares with us what it meant to her to not only dance in Eddie’s ballets, but to be there as part of the team that kept him going in the last stages of his fight with AIDS.

 

Order your tickets today for Dancer’s Legacy: An Evening of Stierle at fortwayneballet.org and artstix.org.

 

Kinetic conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet Executive Director Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown. Our Guests for this series are Rose Worton and Kim Sagami. Original music composed by John Dawkins. Produced and engineered by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. 

 

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 1, "Who Was Eddie?" 29 29 Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 1, "Who Was Eddie?" full bf6f6765-0be7-4966-80f5-b3238a8428c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59864a37 Fort Wayne Ballet is set to make history in May, as we perform three ballets by Edward Stierle together for the first time. A gifted young dancer and choreographer for the Joffrey Ballet, Eddie passed away in 1991 just after the premier of his last ballet. He was 23 years old. 

 

In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In this first episode, we talk to his sister, Rose Worton, about what made Eddie a unique light in the ballet world – the man who could have been the next Balanchine if fate had not intervened.

 

Kinetic conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet Executive Director Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown. Our Guests for this series are Rose Worton and Kim Sagami. Music composed by John Dawkins. Produced and engineered by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. 

]]> Fort Wayne Ballet is set to make history in May, as we perform three ballets by Edward Stierle together for the first time. A gifted young dancer and choreographer for the Joffrey Ballet, Eddie passed away in 1991 just after the premier of his last ballet. He was 23 years old. 

 

In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In this first episode, we talk to his sister, Rose Worton, about what made Eddie a unique light in the ballet world – the man who could have been the next Balanchine if fate had not intervened.

 

Kinetic conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet Executive Director Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown. Our Guests for this series are Rose Worton and Kim Sagami. Music composed by John Dawkins. Produced and engineered by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. 

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:27:02 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1754 Fort Wayne Ballet is set to make history in May, as we perform three ballets by Edward Stierle together for the first time. A gifted young dancer and choreographer for the Joffrey Ballet, Eddie passed away in 1991 just after the premier of his last ballet. He was 23 years old. 

 

In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In this first episode, we talk to his sister, Rose Worton, about what made Eddie a unique light in the ballet world – the man who could have been the next Balanchine if fate had not intervened.

 

Kinetic conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet Executive Director Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown. Our Guests for this series are Rose Worton and Kim Sagami. Music composed by John Dawkins. Produced and engineered by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. 

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S5E5: SPECIAL EPISODE, "I Have Been Dancing" 28 28 S5E5: SPECIAL EPISODE, "I Have Been Dancing" full 8f16a6e3-427d-4cb7-9613-46217783774a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6aa014fd “I have been dancing since I was three..." In this special episode of Kinetic Conversations, we hear from trainers, educators, and the dancers themselves what it means to them to be a dancer. Join with us as we celebrate these wonderful people who are the heart and soul of our company.


We take a look back at some past sound bites from Raymond Lukens and Kim Sagami, and a never-before-aired interview with Cameron Basden, as well as some fun and thought-provoking ballet stories from our dancers - Avalou Burns, Brittany Focht, David Claypoole, and Tatum Farlow. 

]]> “I have been dancing since I was three..." In this special episode of Kinetic Conversations, we hear from trainers, educators, and the dancers themselves what it means to them to be a dancer. Join with us as we celebrate these wonderful people who are the heart and soul of our company.


We take a look back at some past sound bites from Raymond Lukens and Kim Sagami, and a never-before-aired interview with Cameron Basden, as well as some fun and thought-provoking ballet stories from our dancers - Avalou Burns, Brittany Focht, David Claypoole, and Tatum Farlow. 

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 01:17:13 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 2394 “I have been dancing since I was three..." In this special episode of Kinetic Conversations, we hear from trainers, educators, and the dancers themselves what it means to them to be a dancer. Join with us as we celebrate these wonderful people who are the heart and soul of our company.


We take a look back at some past sound bites from Raymond Lukens and Kim Sagami, and a never-before-aired interview with Cameron Basden, as well as some fun and thought-provoking ballet stories from our dancers - Avalou Burns, Brittany Focht, David Claypoole, and Tatum Farlow. 

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 3: Story Through Movement 27 27 Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 3: Story Through Movement full bc049517-26db-4971-b142-104123c12428 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da1a30be In the final part of this miniseries, we Look at Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Swan Lake and take a look at the plot and characters in Tchaikovsky’s famed tragic tale.

Do you know who defied convention to dance in shorter skirts, paving the way to the tutu? When did ballets transition from tragedies to happy-ever-afters?  When did we start dancing on point? The Ballet 101 conversations are here to fill us in on the basics of the ballet world in bite-sized doses. 

 

This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history and the evolution their choreography, their structure, and audiences’ expectations, with a special look at our upcoming production of Swan Lake. The series will drop on consecutive Fridays in March.

]]> In the final part of this miniseries, we Look at Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Swan Lake and take a look at the plot and characters in Tchaikovsky’s famed tragic tale.

Do you know who defied convention to dance in shorter skirts, paving the way to the tutu? When did ballets transition from tragedies to happy-ever-afters?  When did we start dancing on point? The Ballet 101 conversations are here to fill us in on the basics of the ballet world in bite-sized doses. 

 

This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history and the evolution their choreography, their structure, and audiences’ expectations, with a special look at our upcoming production of Swan Lake. The series will drop on consecutive Fridays in March.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:01:47 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 713 In the final part of this miniseries, we Look at Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Swan Lake and take a look at the plot and characters in Tchaikovsky’s famed tragic tale.

Do you know who defied convention to dance in shorter skirts, paving the way to the tutu? When did ballets transition from tragedies to happy-ever-afters?  When did we start dancing on point? The Ballet 101 conversations are here to fill us in on the basics of the ballet world in bite-sized doses. 

 

This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history and the evolution their choreography, their structure, and audiences’ expectations, with a special look at our upcoming production of Swan Lake. The series will drop on consecutive Fridays in March.

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 2: Heroes & Villains 26 26 Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 2: Heroes & Villains full 93afcf75-e363-4de3-86f6-b39e30eec913 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d8b7bd9 Every good story needs a villain. Some are evil, some are misunderstood, and some are merely careless in their intentions, but they drive the plot. What makes up a ballet villain, and how are they overcome? Let’s take a look.

This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history and the evolution their choreography, their structure, and audiences’ expectations, with a special look at our upcoming production of Swan Lake. The series will drop on consecutive Fridays in March. 

]]> Every good story needs a villain. Some are evil, some are misunderstood, and some are merely careless in their intentions, but they drive the plot. What makes up a ballet villain, and how are they overcome? Let’s take a look.

This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history and the evolution their choreography, their structure, and audiences’ expectations, with a special look at our upcoming production of Swan Lake. The series will drop on consecutive Fridays in March. 

]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 20:48:23 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 785 Every good story needs a villain. Some are evil, some are misunderstood, and some are merely careless in their intentions, but they drive the plot. What makes up a ballet villain, and how are they overcome? Let’s take a look.

This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history and the evolution their choreography, their structure, and audiences’ expectations, with a special look at our upcoming production of Swan Lake. The series will drop on consecutive Fridays in March. 

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 1: Story Ballets 25 25 Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 1: Story Ballets full a5beba8d-40b0-49a1-b940-d2b1a04b7528 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88955c34 This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history and the evolution their choreography, their structure, and audiences’ expectations, with a special look at our upcoming production of Swan Lake. The series will drop on consecutive Fridays in March. Series is hosted by Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown. This episode debuts new theme music by John Dawkins.

 

Episode 1: The Story Ballet 

 

In our first episode, we look at the history of story ballets, from the supernatural tragedies of Giselle and Swan Lake to the playful dreamlands of Nutcracker. How did dancers’ roles evolve over time, and how did audience demands reshaped the expectations of the story.

 

]]> This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history and the evolution their choreography, their structure, and audiences’ expectations, with a special look at our upcoming production of Swan Lake. The series will drop on consecutive Fridays in March. Series is hosted by Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown. This episode debuts new theme music by John Dawkins.

 

Episode 1: The Story Ballet 

 

In our first episode, we look at the history of story ballets, from the supernatural tragedies of Giselle and Swan Lake to the playful dreamlands of Nutcracker. How did dancers’ roles evolve over time, and how did audience demands reshaped the expectations of the story.

 

]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:56:49 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 702 This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history and the evolution their choreography, their structure, and audiences’ expectations, with a special look at our upcoming production of Swan Lake. The series will drop on consecutive Fridays in March. Series is hosted by Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown. This episode debuts new theme music by John Dawkins.

 

Episode 1: The Story Ballet 

 

In our first episode, we look at the history of story ballets, from the supernatural tragedies of Giselle and Swan Lake to the playful dreamlands of Nutcracker. How did dancers’ roles evolve over time, and how did audience demands reshaped the expectations of the story.

 

]]> ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S5E1: Dracula: Music of Love and Terror 24 24 S5E1: Dracula: Music of Love and Terror full c77a92b8-8207-411e-967f-bced7208f7e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/310350a1 In preparation for our Dracula performances, we take a look at the music of Alfred Schnittke, first through a choreographer's eye, as Jim has a discussion with Tracy Tritz. Then podcast's producer John Dawkins has a discussion with orchestral music expert, Dr. Steven Kandow.

]]> In preparation for our Dracula performances, we take a look at the music of Alfred Schnittke, first through a choreographer's eye, as Jim has a discussion with Tracy Tritz. Then podcast's producer John Dawkins has a discussion with orchestral music expert, Dr. Steven Kandow.

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2022 01:43:00 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1889 With the Help of Tracy Tritz and Dr Steven Kandow, we examine the music of Fort Wayne Ballet's Dracula, and the unique compositions of Alfred Schnittke. With the Help of Tracy Tritz and Dr Steven Kandow, we examine the music of Fort Wayne Ballet's Dracula, and the unique compositions of Alfred Schnittke. Dracula, Schnittke, Tracy Tritz, Choreography, Composer, Fort Wayne Ballet, Ballet, Dance, No S4E5: Sleeping Beauty: Creating Fairytale Myths in Ballet 23 23 S4E5: Sleeping Beauty: Creating Fairytale Myths in Ballet full e5648eb0-157f-4a79-9928-20fca7053049 https://share.transistor.fm/s/688f1e37 Host Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown talk ballet history, as they debate the collaborative history of Tchaikovsky and choreographer Marius Petipa and the timelessness of Sleeping Beauty. In preparation for the Fort Wayne Ballet's production of the classic, they discuss staging, both modern and historical, and the origins of the grand pas de deus.

Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, LLC. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com.

]]> Host Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown talk ballet history, as they debate the collaborative history of Tchaikovsky and choreographer Marius Petipa and the timelessness of Sleeping Beauty. In preparation for the Fort Wayne Ballet's production of the classic, they discuss staging, both modern and historical, and the origins of the grand pas de deus.

Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, LLC. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com.

]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2022 21:29:45 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1358 In preparation for the company's upcoming performance of the Tchaikovsky/Petipa classic, Jim and Karen discuss the history and nuances of Sleeping Beauty. In preparation for the company's upcoming performance of the Tchaikovsky/Petipa classic, Jim and Karen discuss the history and nuances of Sleeping Beauty. pas de deux, Tchaikovsky, Sleeping Beauty, Marius Petipa, Ballet, Stage, Dance, Ballerina, Dancer No S4E4: Sapphire Soiree 22 22 S4E4: Sapphire Soiree full 02163cbd-f599-47cb-9b43-7fe99df7727a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f95362d In honor of Fort Wayne Ballet's 65th anniversary, Jim Sparrow talks with Karen Gibbons-Brown about the upcoming Gala Weekend, with the Sapphire Soiree and Celebration Series performances. Featured are two works by Gerald Arpino, including the popular Light Rain.

Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, and is powered by Wayneshout.com.

]]> In honor of Fort Wayne Ballet's 65th anniversary, Jim Sparrow talks with Karen Gibbons-Brown about the upcoming Gala Weekend, with the Sapphire Soiree and Celebration Series performances. Featured are two works by Gerald Arpino, including the popular Light Rain.

Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, and is powered by Wayneshout.com.

]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2022 23:24:16 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1039 Jim and Karen sit down to discuss the gala celebrations and performances for Fort Wayne Ballet's 65th anniversary. Jim and Karen sit down to discuss the gala celebrations and performances for Fort Wayne Ballet's 65th anniversary. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S4E3: The Nutcracker: An American Tradition 21 21 S4E3: The Nutcracker: An American Tradition full 2078865d-e447-4544-b2a5-80c07650603c https://share.transistor.fm/s/336d0f2e Jim Sparrow talks with Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown about the American history of the Nutcracker. Beginning with Balanchine's famous New York Ballet production, performing annually since 1954, The Nutcracker has taken on a whole new life in this country, spawning many new variations and traditions. As the Fort Wayne Ballet gears up for its own production, take in a history lesson and discover how a once-panned Russian ballet became a staple of American holiday festivity. 

Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com

]]> Jim Sparrow talks with Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown about the American history of the Nutcracker. Beginning with Balanchine's famous New York Ballet production, performing annually since 1954, The Nutcracker has taken on a whole new life in this country, spawning many new variations and traditions. As the Fort Wayne Ballet gears up for its own production, take in a history lesson and discover how a once-panned Russian ballet became a staple of American holiday festivity. 

Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com

]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:00:15 -0800 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1089 Jim and Karen talk about the history of the Nutcracker in America and how it became cemented in our hearts as a holiday tradition. Jim and Karen talk about the history of the Nutcracker in America and how it became cemented in our hearts as a holiday tradition. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S4E2: Giselle 20 20 S4E2: Giselle full d0b8840f-a565-4dee-a834-4ebd987e0f72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42060137 In the spirit of the season, and of Romantic period ballets in general, Giselle is a gracefully portrayed tale of death and restless spirits. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown sit down to discuss the upcoming performance of the show and talk about the bleak European mythology behind its story. 

Kinetic Conversations is a joint production of Fort Wayne Ballet and Wayneshout Productions. For more local Fort Wayne Podcasts, visit Wayneshout.com

]]> In the spirit of the season, and of Romantic period ballets in general, Giselle is a gracefully portrayed tale of death and restless spirits. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown sit down to discuss the upcoming performance of the show and talk about the bleak European mythology behind its story. 

Kinetic Conversations is a joint production of Fort Wayne Ballet and Wayneshout Productions. For more local Fort Wayne Podcasts, visit Wayneshout.com

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:29:33 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 869 Happy Halloween! In advance of the Fort Wayne Ballet's performance of Giselle, Jim and Karen talk about the ethereal nature and gruesome mythology behind Romantic era ballets. Happy Halloween! In advance of the Fort Wayne Ballet's performance of Giselle, Jim and Karen talk about the ethereal nature and gruesome mythology behind Romantic era ballets. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S4E1: Diversions 21 19 19 S4E1: Diversions 21 full 00d1cda3-ef7d-4235-a5ac-3a1cb6c0af02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44762294 In our season opener podcast, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown talk to guest choreographer, Cynthia Pratt, to discuss her career and her piece for the Fort Wayne Ballet's upcoming performance of Diversions 21, which runs from September 30th to October 2nd.

Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, produced by John Dawkins. You can find more Fort Wayne podcasts at Wayneshout.com
 

]]> In our season opener podcast, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown talk to guest choreographer, Cynthia Pratt, to discuss her career and her piece for the Fort Wayne Ballet's upcoming performance of Diversions 21, which runs from September 30th to October 2nd.

Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, produced by John Dawkins. You can find more Fort Wayne podcasts at Wayneshout.com
 

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:10:54 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1169 Jim and Karen sit down with guest choreographer Cynthia Pratt to discuss this season's performance of "Diversions 21." Jim and Karen sit down with guest choreographer Cynthia Pratt to discuss this season's performance of "Diversions 21." ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S3E3: Tchaikovsky, with Caleb Young 18 18 S3E3: Tchaikovsky, with Caleb Young full 957ca468-65e0-4770-a0c9-fcbb96b59e55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96019de0 Hosts, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown, sit down with Associate Conductor Caleb Young, of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra. In prelude to the Fort Wayne Ballet's performance celebrating the great composer, they discuss the works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Find out with us the joys and intricacies of both the dance and musical aspects of these, the world's most famous ballets.

Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet is a creation of Wayneshout Productions. Fort Wayne Has a Voice at Wayneshout.com

]]> Hosts, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown, sit down with Associate Conductor Caleb Young, of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra. In prelude to the Fort Wayne Ballet's performance celebrating the great composer, they discuss the works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Find out with us the joys and intricacies of both the dance and musical aspects of these, the world's most famous ballets.

Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet is a creation of Wayneshout Productions. Fort Wayne Has a Voice at Wayneshout.com

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 22:53:18 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1641 Jim and Karen sit down with Caleb Young, Associate Conductor of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, to discuss the company's upcoming performance of Tchaikovsky Enchanted. Jim and Karen sit down with Caleb Young, Associate Conductor of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, to discuss the company's upcoming performance of Tchaikovsky Enchanted. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S3E2: Dracula 17 17 S3E2: Dracula full 85d4511f-2192-440a-8ad5-33e3c24005af https://share.transistor.fm/s/821b204e In anticipation of the upcoming performance of Dracula, we interview the choreographer, Tracy Tritz, and the principal dancers.

]]> In anticipation of the upcoming performance of Dracula, we interview the choreographer, Tracy Tritz, and the principal dancers.

]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 03:00:05 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1883 In anticipation of the upcoming performance of Dracula, we interview the choreographer, Tracy Tritz, and the principal dancers. In anticipation of the upcoming performance of Dracula, we interview the choreographer, Tracy Tritz, and the principal dancers. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S3E1: Jane Lanier & Cameron Basden 16 16 S3E1: Jane Lanier & Cameron Basden full 927dd9e6-9882-4d1f-8de8-19090a606f55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/458ba2a5 In our first podcast after shutdown, Karen sits down with Cameron Basden of Basden Enterprises and the Miami Dance Hub, and Broadway veteran Jane Lanier to discuss the current difficulties in the arts community, post-Covid, and the difficulties and ingenuity involved in teaching students in a no-contact situation.

 
Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> In our first podcast after shutdown, Karen sits down with Cameron Basden of Basden Enterprises and the Miami Dance Hub, and Broadway veteran Jane Lanier to discuss the current difficulties in the arts community, post-Covid, and the difficulties and ingenuity involved in teaching students in a no-contact situation.

 
Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:31:38 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 2013 From July 2020. Amid a pandemic, we discuss the current situation with the arts with Jane Lanier and Cameron Basden. Karen Gibbons-Brown hosts. From July 2020. Amid a pandemic, we discuss the current situation with the arts with Jane Lanier and Cameron Basden. Karen Gibbons-Brown hosts. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S2E6: Midsummer Night’s Dream 15 15 S2E6: Midsummer Night’s Dream full 09315d95-89ac-487f-a9dc-3849fd76c446 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35b89042 Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and deep dive into the evolution of classical ballets into modern companies. Sadly, this performance was ultimately cancelled due to the Covid-19 situation.

 
Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

 

]]> Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and deep dive into the evolution of classical ballets into modern companies. Sadly, this performance was ultimately cancelled due to the Covid-19 situation.

 
Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

 

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:25:51 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 898 From March 2020. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. From March 2020. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S2E5: Raymond Lukens Part 2 14 14 S2E5: Raymond Lukens Part 2 full 809cfbfd-004d-4e3e-9f00-18fbcdfe9171 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f354a56 In part two of our interview, Raymond Lukens of ABT shares with us his personal philosophies on physiology and the processes and techniques involved in training dancers. 

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> In part two of our interview, Raymond Lukens of ABT shares with us his personal philosophies on physiology and the processes and techniques involved in training dancers. 

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:20:59 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1477 From February 2020. Part two of our interview with esteemed guest instructor, Raymond Lukens. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown host. From February 2020. Part two of our interview with esteemed guest instructor, Raymond Lukens. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown host. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S2E4: Raymond Lukens, Part 1 13 13 S2E4: Raymond Lukens, Part 1 full fa55271f-0159-4238-bcac-3bcf62d45c94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d47e261 Kinetic Conversations is proud to welcome back renowned dance master and instructor, Raymond Lukens, author of the American Ballet Theatre’s standardized training curriculum. In this first of a two-part interview, Raymond shares with us the stories and history behind his career in dance.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Kinetic Conversations is proud to welcome back renowned dance master and instructor, Raymond Lukens, author of the American Ballet Theatre’s standardized training curriculum. In this first of a two-part interview, Raymond shares with us the stories and history behind his career in dance.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:16:30 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1153 From January 2020. Part one of our special interviews with renowned dance instructor, Raymond Lukens of ABT. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown host. From January 2020. Part one of our special interviews with renowned dance instructor, Raymond Lukens of ABT. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown host. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S2E3: The Nutcracker 12 12 S2E3: The Nutcracker full 122865aa-dd60-4c44-ba84-d0c532c8a757 https://share.transistor.fm/s/364750b9 Before the Fort Wayne Ballet’s annual staging of The Nutcracker, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the history of the piece, from its unpopular beginnings to its modern interpretations, and its cultural significance worldwide.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Before the Fort Wayne Ballet’s annual staging of The Nutcracker, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the history of the piece, from its unpopular beginnings to its modern interpretations, and its cultural significance worldwide.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:09:47 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 818 From November 2019. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the history of The Nutcracker. From November 2019. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the history of The Nutcracker. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S2E2: Kim Sagami & Cameron Basden 11 11 S2E2: Kim Sagami & Cameron Basden full 7622890f-1bea-40dd-b03d-9b209b89de11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/552229ac Kim Sagami and Cameron Basden are setting pieces for the Fort Wayne Ballet’s season opener. Kim discusses the tragic origins of her piece, and the choreographer’s battle with AIDS. Cameron discusses the Gerald Arpino choreographed Italian Suite.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Kim Sagami and Cameron Basden are setting pieces for the Fort Wayne Ballet’s season opener. Kim discusses the tragic origins of her piece, and the choreographer’s battle with AIDS. Cameron discusses the Gerald Arpino choreographed Italian Suite.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:07:24 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1208 From September 2019. Kim and Cameron discuss elements of the 2019 season opener. Jim Sparrow hosts. From September 2019. Kim and Cameron discuss elements of the 2019 season opener. Jim Sparrow hosts. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S2E1: Karen Gibbons-Brown 10 10 S2E1: Karen Gibbons-Brown full d86011ea-0828-4c88-b67c-a6ab65d581df https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1fc492d Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown sit down and discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet’s new season. Karen talks about the expansion of our ballet and it’s burgeoning reputation as a respected professional organization.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown sit down and discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet’s new season. Karen talks about the expansion of our ballet and it’s burgeoning reputation as a respected professional organization.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:04:00 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 778 From September 2019. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown sit down and discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet’s new season. From September 2019. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown sit down and discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet’s new season. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S1E9: Progressions 9 9 S1E9: Progressions full e4e2b31c-1b7b-4583-a421-013a55a613c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/994a1ed7 In the Kinetic Conversations season finale, we interview choreographers for the Progressions performances. Company dancers Amber Bailey, Jocelyn Magons, and Stephen Blood discuss their original pieces for the showcase performance. Also, we interview people in the community at our fundraising event.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> In the Kinetic Conversations season finale, we interview choreographers for the Progressions performances. Company dancers Amber Bailey, Jocelyn Magons, and Stephen Blood discuss their original pieces for the showcase performance. Also, we interview people in the community at our fundraising event.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:55:25 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1293 From May 2019. In the Kinetic Conversations season finale, we interview choreographers for the Progressions performances. Jim Sparrow hosts. From May 2019. In the Kinetic Conversations season finale, we interview choreographers for the Progressions performances. Jim Sparrow hosts. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S1E8: Cinderella 8 8 S1E8: Cinderella full 20955ef9-b351-4776-84d8-de62b9eff418 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5c11808 Kinetic Conversations records from the Auer Center in this episode. Jim interviews Jillian Schepis, Babette Lamb, Mara Gordon, and Patrick Van Buren: company dancers in Fort Wayne Ballet’s staging of Cinderella. They discuss their careers and their various rolls in the production.

 
Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

 

]]> Kinetic Conversations records from the Auer Center in this episode. Jim interviews Jillian Schepis, Babette Lamb, Mara Gordon, and Patrick Van Buren: company dancers in Fort Wayne Ballet’s staging of Cinderella. They discuss their careers and their various rolls in the production.

 
Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

 

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 18:10:45 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 838 From March 2029. Kinetic Conversations records from the Auer Center, interviewing dancers from the company’s production of Cinderella. Jim Sparrow hosts. From March 2029. Kinetic Conversations records from the Auer Center, interviewing dancers from the company’s production of Cinderella. Jim Sparrow hosts. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S1E7: Darren McIntyre 7 7 S1E7: Darren McIntyre full c3bb7549-297a-4c9a-823f-e00624836f0f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3300dca For our Valentine’s performance, we talk to Choreographer Darren McIntyre about his adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera in a black box production. Along the way, He provides insight into adapting something with musical connotations into a non-vocal visual performance.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> For our Valentine’s performance, we talk to Choreographer Darren McIntyre about his adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera in a black box production. Along the way, He provides insight into adapting something with musical connotations into a non-vocal visual performance.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 18:02:43 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1033 From February 2019. For our Valentine’s performance, we talk to Choreographer Darren McIntyre about his adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera. Jim Sparrow hosts. From February 2019. For our Valentine’s performance, we talk to Choreographer Darren McIntyre about his adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera. Jim Sparrow hosts. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S1E6: Kim Sagani 6 6 S1E6: Kim Sagani full 76a44efd-cb6b-449d-bf96-9a4dc971e3e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9bf88ca Kim Sagani, the Ballet’s Resident Master Teacher, tells us about her experiences working with the Joffery Ballet, and how she learned to become a teacher of dance. She discusses addressing the needs of students and the challenge of developing them into dancers. 

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Kim Sagani, the Ballet’s Resident Master Teacher, tells us about her experiences working with the Joffery Ballet, and how she learned to become a teacher of dance. She discusses addressing the needs of students and the challenge of developing them into dancers. 

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:59:24 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 813 From December 2018. Kim Sagani tells us about her experiences working with the Joffery Ballet, and how she learned to become a teacher of dance. Jim Sparrow hosts. From December 2018. Kim Sagani tells us about her experiences working with the Joffery Ballet, and how she learned to become a teacher of dance. Jim Sparrow hosts. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S1E5: Raymond Lukens 5 5 S1E5: Raymond Lukens full 776e4fd6-a7a1-4698-a311-6ece2eb6f5c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4082ab80 An important guest instructor, training Fort Wayne Ballet in the standardized curriculum of ABT, Raymond Lukens is a distinguished figure in the world of dance. He took the time to come and tell us about his life.

 
Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> An important guest instructor, training Fort Wayne Ballet in the standardized curriculum of ABT, Raymond Lukens is a distinguished figure in the world of dance. He took the time to come and tell us about his life.

 
Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:54:50 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 848 From November 2018. Celebrated instructor for the American Ballet Theatre, Raymond Lukens tells us about his distinguished career. Jim Sparrow hosts From November 2018. Celebrated instructor for the American Ballet Theatre, Raymond Lukens tells us about his distinguished career. Jim Sparrow hosts ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S1E4: Cameron Basden 4 4 S1E4: Cameron Basden full 73ba3ae0-6469-4e16-8905-587940224e7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7173f8d4 Cameron Basden discusses a prolific career working with the Joffery Ballet, and training with Robert Joffery and Gerald Arpino. She takes us on the journey of what it takes to be an instructor in the world of dance. 

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

 

]]> Cameron Basden discusses a prolific career working with the Joffery Ballet, and training with Robert Joffery and Gerald Arpino. She takes us on the journey of what it takes to be an instructor in the world of dance. 

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

 

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:50:21 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 1058 From November 2018. Cameron Basden discusses a prolific career working with Joffery and Arpino. Jim Sparrow hosts. From November 2018. Cameron Basden discusses a prolific career working with Joffery and Arpino. Jim Sparrow hosts. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S1E3: Karen Gibbons-Brown 3 3 S1E3: Karen Gibbons-Brown full c175ddee-7c6c-4da7-a3e2-35b625cca68f https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c1a4acf We sit down with Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown, to discuss her distinguished career in dance. Also under discussion is the Fort Wayne Ballet as a professional company, and the upcoming highlights of the 2018 – 2019 season.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> We sit down with Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown, to discuss her distinguished career in dance. Also under discussion is the Fort Wayne Ballet as a professional company, and the upcoming highlights of the 2018 – 2019 season.

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:42:28 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 673 From October 2018. We sit down with Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown, to discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet as a professional company. Jim Sparrow hosts. From October 2018. We sit down with Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown, to discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet as a professional company. Jim Sparrow hosts. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S1E2: Charthel Arthur-Estner 2 2 S1E2: Charthel Arthur-Estner full 21ee2c71-1205-47c3-a5ef-db6e775e90a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae2fe41a In this episode we discuss with Charthel Arthur-Estner her work with the Joffrey Ballet and the Gerald Arpino foundation, and the staging of the foundation’s Pas Des Deesses by the Fort Wayne Ballet.

 
Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

 

]]> In this episode we discuss with Charthel Arthur-Estner her work with the Joffrey Ballet and the Gerald Arpino foundation, and the staging of the foundation’s Pas Des Deesses by the Fort Wayne Ballet.

 
Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

 

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:39:37 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 671 From September 2018. In this episode we discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet’s staging of a Joffrey ballet with Charthel Arthur-Estner. Jim Sparrow Hosts. From September 2018. In this episode we discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet’s staging of a Joffrey ballet with Charthel Arthur-Estner. Jim Sparrow Hosts. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No S1E1: Tracy Tritz 1 1 S1E1: Tracy Tritz full d002b5bd-7fa9-48b9-b9e6-4220fd5e1707 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65d5c562 We sit down with Ballet Mistress and Outreach Director Tracy Tritz, to discuss her career and her new choreography for Ravel’s Bolero. Tracy offers us insight into what it takes to imagine and build a piece of choreography.

 

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> We sit down with Ballet Mistress and Outreach Director Tracy Tritz, to discuss her career and her new choreography for Ravel’s Bolero. Tracy offers us insight into what it takes to imagine and build a piece of choreography.

 

Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:36:52 -0700 Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins 705 From September 2018. We sit down with Tracy Tritz to discuss her choreography for Ravel’s Bolero. Jim Sparrow hosts. From September 2018. We sit down with Tracy Tritz to discuss her choreography for Ravel’s Bolero. Jim Sparrow hosts. ballet, dance, Fort Wayne Ballet, choreography, choreographer, Gerald Arpino, Joffery Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nutcracker, Swan Lake No