In this episode of At the Barre, we are joined by Andrea Yorita, stager for Caili Quan’s work Dignity in Restraint, featured in Madison Ballet’s upcoming ChoreographHER program.

Andrea offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to restage a contemporary ballet work and how she balances the original choreographer’s vision with the individuality of new dancers

We dive into Caili Quan’s creative approach, exploring how her collaborative, dancer-centered process fosters both freedom and authenticity in the studio. Andrea discusses how Dignity in Restraint, originally created for film, translates to the stage, and how its human, relational qualities allow audiences to connect deeply, even without a traditional narrative.

About Andrea Yorita

Andrea Yorita is from Irvine California, where she received her classical ballet training at Academy of Dance and graduated as a Gillespie Scholar with a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of California. Originally trained under the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) syllabus, Andrea has completed all Vocational R.A.D. exams with Distinction, as well as received the Solo Seal Award. In 2008, Andrea competed as a finalist in the Genee International Ballet Competition in Toronto, Canada. She has participated in the National Choreographers Initiative, as an apprentice, and the Traverse City Dance Project. Andrea was a 2016 Dance Finalist for the Clive Barnes Award. She joined BalletX in 2012 and spent 11 seasons with the company, touring nationally and internationally while working with a multitude of choreographers. She is a former Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of the Arts. She is a freelance artist and co-founder of the Sonder Space in Philadelphia.

About Caili Quan

Caili Quan is a New York-based choreographer who danced with BalletX from 2013 to 2020. She has created works for Ballet West, BalletX, Vail Dance Festival, The Juilliard School, American Repertory Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, School of American Ballet, Flight Path Dance Project, and Ballet Academy East.

With BalletX she performed new works by Matthew Neenan, Nicolo Fonte, Gabrielle Lamb, Penny Saunders, Trey McIntyre, and danced at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Belgrade Dance Festival, and DEMO by Damian Woetzel at the Kennedy Center. She served as an Artistic Partnership Initiative Fellow and a Toulmin Creator at The Center for Ballet and the Arts at NYU. Mahålang, a short documentary that wove familial conversations of her Chamorro Filipino upbringing on Guam with scenes from BalletX’s Love Letter, was shown at the Hawai’i International Film Festival, CAAMFest, and the Dance on Camera Festival at Lincoln Center. She recently choreographed her first musical, Guys & Dolls, for Opera Saratoga under the direction of Mary Birnbaum. Caili was a 2022 Artist-in-Residence at the Vail Dance Festival, a 2023 Artist in Residence at USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, and an Arnhold Creative Associate at The Juilliard School.

See “Dignity in Restraint” by Caili LIVE in ChoreograpHER April 3-5, 2026

🎟️ madisonballet.org/choreographer [http://madisonballet.org/choreographer]

Join the conversation!

MBSP WEBSITE: https://www.madisonballetspecialprojects.com/

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects [http://instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects]

REGISTER FOR BALLET 101: https://www.madisonballet.org/school/open-division

Credits

COVER PHOTO: Matthew Ulrich

DANCER: Madison Ballet Company Artist Lauren Thompson

Episode 6 | ChoreograpHER: Andrea Yorita

Penny Saunders is an absolute force in the dance world and a choreographer every dancer dreams of working with. But before she was a choreographer, she was a dynamic performer dancing with companies including American Repertory Ballet, Ballet Arizona, MOMIX, Cedar Lake, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

She is now an acclaimed choreographer who has created works for companies including Grand Rapids Ballet, Hubbard Street, Cincinnati Ballet, Whim W’Him, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Parsons Dance, Oklahoma City Ballet, BalletX, Sacramento Ballet, The Royal New Zealand Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, Diablo Ballet, Dayton Ballet, Eugene Ballet, ArtEmotion/Ballet West and Seattle Dance Collective, among others.

In this episode, Penny shares how her early training shaped her independence, and what it really looked like to transition from a classical dancer into a contemporary artist. We also dive into her evolution as a choreographer, the moment she finally claimed that title, and how motherhood has influenced both her creative process and career.

Key "Pointes" from this Episode:

 * Training at Harid Conservatory and how dance fostered independence at a young age.
 * Her transition into a professional career with her first job at American Repertory Ballet.
 * Navigating the transition from classical ballet to contemporary dance.
 * The story behind one of her favorite performance experiences and falling in love with her husband.
 * Taking the leap into choreography at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
 * Overcoming imposter syndrome and growing into the identity of “choreographer”.
 * Balancing motherhood with a demanding dance career and why it matters for children to see their parents pursuing fulfilling work.
 * Adapting choreography across different companies while staying true to her voice.
 * An inside look at her current commissions, including Romeo & Juliet with Diablo Ballet and Sherlock Holmes co-produced by Ballet Idaho, Grand Rapids Ballet, and Nashville Ballet.

Connect with Penny:

INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pennyfix/

Connect with Chronicle Studio

APP: https://chroniclestudio.passion.io/

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/chronicle_cdt_studio/ [http://instagram.com/chronicle_cdt_studio/]

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/chronicleCDTstudio [http://facebook.com/chronicleCDTstudio]

MORE INFO: allongefilms.com/chroniclestudio [http://allongefilms.com/chroniclestudio]

Let’s connect!

MY WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com [http://thebrainyballerina.com/]

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina [http://instagram.com/thebrainyballerina]

Schedule your complimentary career consultation: https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoring

Questions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

96. Penny Saunders on the Moment She Finally Called Herself a Choreographer

In this episode of At the Barre, we are joined by Ilana Goldman, Professor of Dance and Director of the BFA program at Florida State University, as well as an accomplished dancer, choreographer, and educator.

Ilana shares her journey from early dance training and her time at Juilliard to a wide-ranging performance career with companies including Oakland Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet and Trey McIntyre Project, before transitioning into academia and choreography.

This conversation centers on her new work for Madison Ballet’s ChoreographHER, And Everything Is Still…, set to music by Andy Scott. Originally inspired by a short piece she created at Florida State, Ilana expands the work into a larger, multi-sectional piece that explores musicality, spatial design, and the architecture of movement.

Throughout the episode, Ilana offers insight into her creative process and how she worked with the “genius in the room” to create a work that reflects the dancers’ personalities and strengths. Ultimately, her work embraces the idea that dance can mean many things at once, leaving space for audiences to bring their own interpretations to what they see on stage.

About Ilana Goldman

Ilana Goldman is a dancer, choreographer, filmmaker, and educator. She served as Choreographer in Residence of Metro D.C.’s Bowen McCauley Dance (2018–2019) and Artist-in-Residence at Glacier National Park (2022). She has choreographed works for Sacramento Ballet first and second companies, New York Theatre Ballet, ARC Dance Seattle, Tallahassee Ballet, Black Rock City Ballet, Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre, Perry-Mansfield, Shenandoah University, Missouri State University, Florida State University, and University of Washington, among others. Her work was selected for performances at Brooklyn’s Dumbo Dance Festival and the Boston Contemporary Dance Festival.

She performed professionally as a principal dancer with Oakland Ballet and Sacramento Ballet, as a member of Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet and Trey McIntyre Project, and as a guest artist with Alonzo King LINES Ballet.

See “And Everything Is Still…” by Ilana LIVE in ChoreograpHER April 3-5, 2026

🎟️ madisonballet.org/choreographer [http://madisonballet.org/choreographer]

Join the conversation!

MBSP WEBSITE: https://www.madisonballetspecialprojects.com/

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects [http://instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects]

UPCOMING MADISON BALLET PERFORMANCES: https://www.madisonballet.org/performances

REGISTER FOR BALLET 101: https://www.madisonballet.org/school/open-division

Questions/comments? Email us at hello@madisonballetspecialprojects.com

Credits

COVER PHOTO: Matthew Ulrich

DANCER: Madison Ballet Company Artist Lauren Thompson

MUSIC: Capet String Quartet - Ravel (Col. D 15057-60) 1928

Episode 5 | ChoreograpHER: Ilana Goldman

In this episode of At the Barre, we are joined by Endalyn Taylor Outlaw, Dean of Dance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and guest choreographer for Madison Ballet’s ChoreographHER.

Endalyn shares her journey from a creative childhood in Chicago to an acclaimed career with Dance Theatre of Harlem and on Broadway, to her evolution into a choreographer and educator.

This conversation centers on her work It’s the Thing with Feathers. Inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem Hope is the Thing with Feathers, the piece explores the varied ways hope can show up in our lives, with movement functioning almost as its own character. Set to a dynamic score by Nils Frahm, the piece reflects Endalyn’s interest in blending classical and contemporary vocabularies while creating an expressive, human-centered experience.

Throughout the episode, Endalyn also shares her perspective on the role of academia in the dance world, as both a space for experimentation and a bridge to the professional sphere.

About Endalyn Taylor Outlaw

Dancer, choreographer, and educator Endalyn T. Outlaw (née Taylor) is the dean of the  School of Dance at UNCSA. She has held the positions of director of Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) School in New York — a company she joined in 1984, becoming a principal dancer in 1993 — and director of the Cambridge Summer Art Institute in Massachusetts. Her extensive administrative, artistic and academic career is steeped in ballet pedagogy and she has created an eclectic body of choreographic works.

Outlaw excels at restaging ballets, having performed many of the classics and having worked with luminaries in the field including DTH founder Arthur Mitchell, British-American ballet dancer and choreographer Frederick Franklin, director and choreographer of LINES Ballet Alonzo King, American dancer and choreographer Agnes de Mille, and director and choreographer of Garth Fagan Dance and “The Lion King,” Garth Fagan. She has performed on Broadway and stages all over the world, including as an original cast member of Tony Award-winning Broadway productions of “The Lion King,” “Aida,” and “Carousel.”

See “It’s the Thing with Feathers” by Endalyn LIVE in ChoreograpHER April 3-5, 2026

🎟️ madisonballet.org/choreographer [http://madisonballet.org/choreographer]

Join the conversation!

MBSP WEBSITE: https://www.madisonballetspecialprojects.com/

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects [http://instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects]

UPCOMING MADISON BALLET PERFORMANCES: https://www.madisonballet.org/performances

Questions/comments? Email us at hello@madisonballetspecialprojects.com

Credits

COVER PHOTO: Matthew Ulrich

DANCER: Madison Ballet Company Artist Lauren Thompson

MUSIC: Capet String Quartet - Ravel (Col. D 15057-60) 1928

Episode 4 | ChoreograpHER: Endalyn Taylor Outlaw

In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by former professional dancer and writer Gavin Larsen and renowned dance photographer Gene Schiavone to discuss their collaborative book Infinite Steps: Thirty-Three Dancers and Their Lives in Ballet, a powerful collection that pairs intimate essays with striking photography.

Together we explore how storytelling and imagery reveal the humanity behind ballet, the diverse paths dancers take, and the deeper purpose that sustains a life in dance.

Key Points in this Episode:

 * How Gene’s original book idea evolved into a collaboration with Gavin to bring deeper storytelling to his photographs
 * The beauty of preserving a dancer’s fleeting career in photographs and essays
 * The importance of showing the humanity behind the dancers
 * The commonalities they saw between the dancers interviewed: a strong sense of purpose drives dancers more than external success, the daily work matters more than performance highs, and every career path is unique

Connect with Gavin:

WEBSITE: www.gavinlarsen.com [http://www.gavinlarsen.com/]

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gavinalarsen [http://instagram.com/gavinalarsen]

EPISODE 62: The Truth About Being a Ballerina with Gavin Larsen  [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zjsfLC9P3zHJ1mckh2dNq?si=ImN-05rNRcC5NlCDbM2Vjw]

Connect with Gene:

WEBSITE: www.geneschiavone.com [http://www.geneschiavone.com/]

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/geneschiavoneofficial [http://instagram.com/geneschiavoneofficial]

Get your copy of Infinite Steps:

AMAZON: https://amzn.to/4lUWSUS (affiliate link)

UNIVERSITY PRESS OF FLORIDA: https://floridapress.org/9780813081502/infinite-steps/

Links and Resources:

Join the Brainy Ballerina Book Club [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/the-brainy-ballerina-book-club]

Connect with Chronicle Studio

APP: https://chroniclestudio.passion.io/

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/chronicle_cdt_studio/ [http://instagram.com/chronicle_cdt_studio/]

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/chronicleCDTstudio [http://facebook.com/chronicleCDTstudio]

MORE INFO: allongefilms.com/chroniclestudio [http://allongefilms.com/chroniclestudio]

1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career call [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoring]

Let’s connect!

My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com [http://thebrainyballerina.com/]

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina [http://instagram.com/thebrainyballerina]

Questions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

95. Infinite Steps: Preserving a Dancer’s Legacy with Gavin Larsen and Gene Schiavone

In this episode of At the Barre, host Chris Farenthold, Director of Madison Ballet Special Projects, is joined by Nathalia Arja, principal dancer with Miami City Ballet and choreographer of Seven Days Walking, featured in Madison Ballet’s upcoming performance, ChoreograpHER [http://madisonballet.org/choreographer].

Natahlia shares her journey from growing up in a ballet family in Rio de Janeiro to becoming a principal dancer, and how an unexpected injury led her to discover her creative voice as a choreographer.

She also discusses the inspiration behind Seven Days Walking, the process of staging the work on Madison Ballet dancers, and how choreography became a powerful outlet during a difficult period in her career.

From watching birds on the beach to creating movement for an all-male cast, Nathalia offers insight into the creative impulses that shape her work and the evolving artistic language she is developing as both dancer and choreographer.

About Nathalia Arja

Nathalia Arja was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where she began taking dance classes at the age of five at Escola de Danca Alice Arja. At 14, she began dancing with the Compania de Ballet do Rio de Janeiro. During her year with the company in Brazil, Arja also competed in and won several dance competitions where she was offered a scholarship for El Teatro Colón, El Ballet de Santiago, Joffrey Ballet School and Canada’s National Ballet School.

At 15, she received a full scholarship to attend Miami City Ballet School where she trained for three years. She joined Miami City Ballet as a school apprentice in 2009 and was promoted to member of the corps de ballet in 2011. She was promoted to soloist in 2014 and principal soloist in 2016. In March 2020, Nathalia was promoted to Principal.

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/nathaliaarja [http://instagram.com/nathaliaarja%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B]

See Seven Days Walking by Nathalia Arja LIVE in ChoreograpHER April 3-5, 2026

🎟️ madisonballet.org/choreographer [http://madisonballet.org/choreographer]

Join the conversation!

MBSP WEBSITE: https://www.madisonballetspecialprojects.com/

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects [http://instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects]

UPCOMING MADISON BALLET PERFORMANCES: https://www.madisonballet.org/performances

Questions/comments? Email us at hello@madisonballetspecialprojects.com

Credits

PHOTO: Matthew Ulrich

DANCER: Madison Ballet Company Artist Lauren Thompson

MUSIC: Capet String Quartet - Ravel (Col. D 15057-60) 1928

Episode 3 | ChoreograpHER: Nathalia Arja

In this episode of At the Barre, host Chris Fahrenthold, Director of Madison Ballet Special Projects, is joined by Ja’ Malik, Artistic and Executive Director of Madison Ballet to discuss his artistic journey, the influences that shaped his career, and the vision guiding Madison Ballet’s future.

Ja’ Malik shares how his early ballet training, exposure to powerful artistic role models, and passion for choreography led him to a career both onstage and behind the scenes. The conversation also explores how Madison Ballet programs its seasons, supports diverse choreographic voices, and creates meaningful connections with the Madison community.

Listeners will also get a preview of the upcoming ChoreograpHER program, coming to Madison Youth Arts Center April 3–5, 2026!

About Ja’ Malik

Previous to joining Madison Ballet, Ja' Malik built a career of executing commissions from nationally-renowned dance companies and advocating for representation of Black artists. He founded and has served as Executive Director of New York City's Ballet Boy Productions, whose mission is to create pathways for young Black men to thrive in a career in dance.

In 2019, Ja' Malik collaborated with Tony-nominated Camille A. Brown on choreography for The Public Theater’s 2019 production of Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow is Enuf, and is a former member of Cleveland Ballet, Oakland Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theatre, Nathan Trice Rituals, City Dance Ensemble, Ballet Hispanico, and Ballet X. In 2003 he graduated from the first class of Joffrey Ballet School, and New School University, BFA program.

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/ja_malik_choreographer/ [http://instagram.com/ja_malik_choreographer/]

See ChoreograpHER @ Madison Youth Arts Center Starlight Theatre April 3-5, 2026

🎟️ madisonballet.org/choreographer [http://madisonballet.org/choreographer]

Join the conversation!

MBSP WEBSITE: https://www.madisonballetspecialprojects.com/

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects [http://instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects]

UPCOMING MADISON BALLET PERFORMANCES: https://www.madisonballet.org/performances

Questions/comments? Email us at hello@madisonballetspecialprojects.com

Credits

PHOTO: Matthew Ulrich

DANCER: Madison Ballet Company Artist Lauren Thompson

MUSIC: Capet String Quartet - Ravel (Col. D 15057-60) 1928

Episode 2 | ChoreograpHER: Ja' Malik

Welcome to the very first episode of At the Barre, A Madison Ballet Special Projects podcast!

In our premiere episode, Caitlin Sloan (Strategic Advisor, MBSP) interviews Madison Ballet Special Projects Director, Chris Fahrenthold to share some insight into who we are and what we do!

Key points in this episode:

 * Chris’s background and journey into the ballet world
 * The origin story of Madison Ballet Special Projects
 * The mission of MBSP and how it fits within Madison Ballet’s broader work
 * Why this work matters, and how MBSP contributes to Madison’s cultural and artistic landscape
 * A look at our programming, from performances to community conversations
 * What we hope audiences experience and take away from attending
 * The importance of creating space for dialogue around dance
 * Ways listeners can support or get involved with MBSP
 * What to expect from future episodes of At The Barre

Whether you’re a longtime ballet enthusiast or simply curious about how dance gets made, this episode offers insight into the creative process and the values guiding our work.

Join the conversation!

MBSP WEBSITE: https://www.madisonballetspecialprojects.com/

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects [http://instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects]

UPCOMING MADISON BALLET PERFORMANCES: https://www.madisonballet.org/performances

Questions/comments? Email us at hello@madisonballetspecialprojects.com

Credits

PHOTO: Matthew Ulrich

DANCER: Madison Ballet Company Artist Lauren Thompson

MUSIC: Capet String Quartet - Ravel (Col. D 15057-60) 1928

Episode 1 | What is Madison Ballet Special Projects?

In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by Natalie Bowman and LeeAnaca Moore, the creators behind Tights Under - a social media platform that began as a creative outlet during their time in the Professional Division at Pacific Northwest Ballet.

What started as a way to document the “in-between” stage of ballet life has grown into a beloved and refreshingly honest look at the realities of pursuing a professional ballet career (and beyond!).

Natalie and LeeAnaca share what pre-professional life is really like, how they navigated audition season, what surprised them most about dancing with a company, and how their friendship has supported them through every step of the transition into professional careers.

These two young women are wise beyond their years - this is an incredibly refreshing conversation showcasing a beautiful female friendship. You won’t be able to help but smile while tuning in.

Key Points in this Episode:

 * What pre-professional ballet life really looks like
 * What it’s like living inside the ballet bubble
 * Navigating audition season and career uncertainty
 * The beauty of having a close friendship to support you and give you perspective in a competitive industry
 * The pressure, stress, and growth that occur while in a trainee program
 * Building a ballet platform rooted in honesty, not perfection

Connect with Tights Under:

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tights_under [http://instagram.com/tights_under]

TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@tightsunder [http://tiktok.com/@tightsunder]

YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@tightsunder [http://youtube.com/@tightsunder]

Links and Resources:

SHOP Prima Club! theprimaclub.com [https://theprimaclub.com/] (use code brainyballerina for 15% off all orders March 16-April 1, 2026)

1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career call [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoring]

Let’s connect!

My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com [http://thebrainyballerina.com/]

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina [http://instagram.com/thebrainyballerina]

Questions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

94. Life as a Pre-professional Dancer (and beyond!) with Tights Under

In this episode of the Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by dance body image mentor Katrena Cohea to unpack a recent pop-culture moment that sparked major debate in the ballet and opera communities.

After a prominent actor publicly dismissed ballet and opera as art forms that “no one cares about anymore,” dancers and arts organizations responded with outrage, humor, and viral marketing.

We unpack why the comment struck such a nerve for dancers who have devoted our lives to the art form. But beyond the initial reaction, we dive deeper into the bigger questions the moment raises: Is ballet evolving fast enough? What barriers are keeping audiences away? And how can dancers, teachers, and companies ensure ballet continues to thrive for generations to come?

Key Points in this Episode:

 * How ballet’s reputation as “stuffy” or elitist affects public perception
 * The reality of underfunding in the arts and its impact on progress
 * The importance of evolving traditions while preserving what makes ballet special
 * How toxic training environments can drive dancers (and future audiences!) away
 * The role of marketing, storytelling, and social media in attracting new audiences
 * How small actions by teachers, dancers, and ballet lovers can create meaningful change in the ballet world

Connect with Katrena:

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/yourbodyimagebff [http://instagram.com/yourbodyimagebff]

Related Episodes:

76. Love Your Body (or Don't) with Katrena Cohea [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aLZFZmGvLyyi8TxhsNuUK?si=1-UaQEDERUOU8U542rswyg]

Let’s connect!

My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com [http://thebrainyballerina.com/]

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina [http://instagram.com/thebrainyballerina]

1-1 CAREER MENTORING: book your complimentary career call [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoring]

Questions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

BONUS: Is Ballet a Dying Art Form?

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast is a podcast for aspiring professional ballet dancers who want to learn what it really takes to build a smart and sustainable career in the dance industry.

Former professional ballerina turned Dance Educator and Career Mentor Caitlin Sloan peels back the curtain of the professional dance world with open and honest conversations about the realities of becoming a professional dancer.

Along with sharing her industry knowledge, Caitlin interviews top dancers, educators and experts in the dance industry who share their stories to inform, motivate and inspire you to pursue your dance career with confidence.

Tune in each week for actionable tips and advice to empower you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in a professional dance career on your terms.

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast

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At the Barre with Madison Ballet Special Projects is your behind-the-scenes look at the ideas, stories, and creative processes shaping Madison Ballet’s work.

Hosted by Chris Fahrenthold, each episode brings our community a little closer to the dancers, choreographers, and collaborators who are making ballet in Madison right now.

Whether you’re a seasoned balletomane, current or former dancer, or simply curious about how dance gets made, we warmly invite you into the room where it happens.

Caitlin Sloan

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