Episodes
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This week, tune in for a capsule collection of AB archive spotlights that still ring rich with resonance. Featuring the magnetic voices of Connor Holloway, Sarrah Strimel Bentley, and Harper Watters - these takeaways will inspire you to rediscover the ritual of your artistry, indulge in the character study of your own self, and grant yourself permission to captain your own ship. Dive in with us âš
Follow:
@conholl
@sarrahstrimelbentley
@theharperwatters
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This week, weâve mined the rich AB archives for gems from conversations with THE Lynne Charles, Leah Smart, and Karine Plantadit. The well of this wise council reaches deepâbe it indulging strengths, leaving comfort zones behind, or embracing the evolution of your artistryâthese take-aways are for keeps đx3 Enjoy! đȘđ«
Follow the đCouncil:
@charlynballet
@leah__smart
@karineplantadit
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Kara Duval embodies the word teacher in its every essence. From managing her relationship with criticism (as a former dancer) to building a business around her core compass, Kara has unlocked a lifetime of movement freedom for herself, and the loyal following that tunes into Range, her stunning platform offering sustainable movement classes. Enjoy the awe-inspiring journey of her Becoming. đ«đ«đ«
Follow Kara Duval:
@karaduvalpilates
range.karaduvalpilates.com
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Dani Rowe is redefining leadership as the Artistic Director of @Oregon.ballet.theatre. Discover her path to becoming a world-class choreographer, what fuels her creative process, and how she translates her past, perspective, and position to lead with intention. Enjoy! đ«đ«đ«
Follow Dani Rowe:
@_danirowe_
@oregon.ballet.theatre
Photo credit: Alexander Reneff-Olson
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In Part 2 of âBecoming Beyond the Stageâ, we welcome two more brilliant minds to the career transition conversationâDesean Taber and Kirsten Evans. What a gift it is to learn from their thought processes, career insights, and impassioned journeys towards roles & realizations beyond the stage. In intimate voice notes, these lovely artists indulge us in reflections of their becoming, sure to inspire and empower our own. Please enjoy and share with a friend đ
Follow Desean Taber:
IG: @deseantaber
Follow Kirsten Evans:
IG: @keeksevans
Photo credits
@jamesbarkleyphotography - Desean Taber photograph
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Giuliana Hazelwood is bridging the gap between art and medicine. Tune in to hear how her work as the Director of Health & Wellness at Joffrey Ballet School in NYC (and over here @bedside.manner) challenges the dysfunctional narratives we too often subscribe to, and provides artists with tools to heal and protect our mental health. Enjoy! đ«đ«đ«
Follow Giuliana Hazelwood:
IG: @bedside.manner
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In this new format for Artists Becoming, we dive deep on a theme close to our hearts and the Artists Becoming community - Career transitions. With two magnificent artists and humans who have chosen to continue their careers beyond the stage, we ask the questions that so many artists reflect on and ponder while making leaps to new chapters. How do we continue to evolve beyond our artform? Who are we beyond the stage? When do we know that it is time to make a departure from the stage lights weâve fought to call home? In intimate voice notes, Garen Scriber and Ellen Overstreet share their journey. Please enjoy and share with a friend. We canât wait to hear what you think of this new format we are introducingđ
Follow Garen Scriber:
IG: @garenscribner
Follow Ellen Overstreet:
IG: @ellenoverstreet
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Susan Magsamen is an expert in neuroaestheticsâa field that highlights the power of art and aesthetic experiences to heal and transform our brains and bodies. This conversation offers an indulgent dive into her deep well of wisdom. From managing uncertainty and skill transfer to nostalgia and embodiment, we discuss a sweeping range of subjects covered at length in a book she recently co-authored with Ivy Ross: Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. Please enjoy. đ«đ«đ«
Follow Susan Magsamen:
IG: @yourbrainonartbookRead: Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us
LinkedIn: Susan Magsamen
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Maria Kochetkova is the definition of ingenuityâfrom her original studio style to her value-driven career moves, sheâs paving courageous paths for ballet dancers to take ownership over their roles and relationships with performance art. We chat about exercising autonomy in dance as a profession, the pressing need for female representation in choreography, and how Maria is embracing vulnerabilityâboth on and off stageâto gear up for her âmost important work yet,â motherhood. Enjoy! đ«đ«đ«
Follow Maria Kochetkova:
IG: @balletrusse
http://mariakochetkova.com/
Photo Credit: Frederic Aranda
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Words are pale to describe the depth of this glimmering artist. Sasha De Sola is a Principal Dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, where sheâs been radiantly gracing stages for the past 16 years. We chat about her journey towards authentic artistry, mold-breaking career moments, seeking out growth intentionally, and owning enough-ness. Captivated by this one from curtain up. Enjoy! đ«đ«đ«
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After her 20 year-long career (!!!) with the San Francisco Ballet, Principal Ballerina Sarah Van Patten is ready to rechannel her many gifts. Join us in conversation with âSVPâ as she reflects on the formative moments of her rise, revisiting roles, and her intentional search for finding, forming & investing in community both on and off stage.
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Dr. Linda Hamilton is nothing short of a Dance World Luminary. Youâve likely lent ears & eyes to her expertise as an advice columnist for Dance Magazine. After her career with the NYCB, Dr. Hamilton took her talents beyond the stage⊠to serve the very artists who fill it, as a clinical psychologist. Join us in conversation over mind/body connection, adaptive standards, the challenge/potential of supporting perfectionists, and proactive fatigue management, just to name a few.
Follow:
Read: The Dancer's Way: The New York City Ballet Guide to Mind, Body, and Nutrition
www.Drlindahamilton.com
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Marika Molnarâs name precedes her. A veteran artist with a sixth sense for healing, the magic of her mind & touch has kept our nationâs top dancers performing at their peak for over 22 years. As NYCBâs original (and current) on-site physical therapist, a dance educator, acupuncturist and nutritionist, Marika brings a holistic consideration to injuries, leveraging active listening skills and a mindful intuition to manage the most stressfulâand threateningâmoments of a dancerâs career. Her Becoming feeds, fuels, and makes possible those of so many others.
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Zachary Downer is an esteemed stage-to-screen artist whoâs elevating every field he touches⊠from Ballet to Broadway (CATS the Musical and Hello, Dolly!) to the Big Screen (Annie Live!), this one is Showing. Up. Differently. Hereâs your invitation to marinate on the journey of an intentional creator whoâs relied on faith, mentorship, and sit-down chats with himself to build a career as beautiful as he isâfrom the inside, out. To know him is to love him. Please enjoy this shooting-star of a human being and true artist, becoming.
Follow:
IG: @zachdestyn
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What an honor to welcome Eva Draw the Artists Becoming roster. An honorâs graduate of the Bolshoi Ballet School, former Principal Ballerina with the Moscow Stanislavsky Ballet Theater, a world-renowned Ballet Mistress and teacher (National Ballet of Canada and Royal Danish Ballet), current Dance faculty for UNCSA and newly-minted memoir author. Eva has been sculpting the next generation of Artists for over 20 years after a 15 year-long career of gracing international stages herself. Join in as Eva shares her passion for cultivating young talent by challenging long-standing industry approaches to coaching, while embodying mindful leadership.
Read: On a personal noteâŠ: The world of ballet and beyond through the eyes of a dancer, teacher, and educator available on Amazon
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Today on SCBT, itâs a #tbt to that v first partnering classâyou know the one. âPlayingâ with weight balance in sous sous and negotiating physical needs without the verbal words to express them. Hop back in with us as we reflect on the good olâ confusing (often frustrating) days of âPartnering 101â and propose a reframe: âRelationships 101â âŠa dance-for-two class in communication that serves far beyond the studios and stages.
@artistsbecoming
Co-Hosts
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Mega-talent Jim Nowakowski is a dancer with BalletMET, a TikTok sensation, So You Think You Can Dance finalist, and an all-around Artist Becoming from tip to toe. The inspiring, original path of this Artist gave us all the chillsâno doubt the story of his perseverance to the craft, commitment to the climb & intentional embodiment will leave you smiling from the inside out.
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IG: @ jimnowakowski
Tik Tok: jimnowakowski -
In this expansive, love-fest of a conversation, Leah Smart provides us with psychological tools & empowering permission to deconstruct our relationships with identity, our âcalling,â our spirituality, and our fruitless yearning to engineer certainty as Artists, becoming. We breakdown the Vulnerability equation involved with switching the script of âthe Movies weâre living inâ đŹđ€ŻWe trade the limiting question of âWhat do you do?â with the freeing (yet intimidating) alternative: âWho am I?â ⊠We gush over Positive Psychologyâs study of human flourishing, and our collective pursuit of *contentment* â Get your âMe Listsâ ready & listen loudly⊠this oneâs chock full of gems, just like our resident, slash-career specialist, @leah__smartđ«
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Ashley Bouder, a world-renowned Artist and Principal Ballerina with the NYCB, has been gracing the worldâs stages with her talent since the start of her career and early rise to stardom. From navigating reviews and criticism to embodying much-needed change in dance culture, we cover all realms of Artistic agency, dance partner relationships and normalizing motherhood among elite athletes. Ashley invites us inside the ups and downs of her extraordinary ascentâ Lean in and listen loud to the story of her Becoming.
Follow:
IG: @ashleybouder
Ashley Bouder Project: https://www.theashleybouderproject.com/Dancers Amplified: https://www.dancersamplified.com
Ashleyâs Childrenâs Book: âWelcome to Ballet Schoolâ https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0711251282/creativepubco-20
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tâs a #wrap on Season 1 yâall and weâre staying calm*
*freaking OUT Join us as we re-cap 20 mind-blowing, heart-expanding conversations with Artists, Becoming across stages, studios, rinks, fields & screens⊠The @ArtistsBecoming Podcast has gathered Ballerinas, Broadway Stars, Olympians, Dancers, Artistic Directors & more...connecting vulnerably with Creatives who share lessons learned and reveal hidden truths behind the Performing Arts' most potent âingredientsâ. Season 1 has been a whirlwind of wisdomâYours for the listening, learning & returningStay tuned for Season & a handful of SCBTâs coming your way⊠enJOY.A special thanks to our dream roster of generous Guests:
@theharperwatters
@meryledavis
@devon.teusch
@dylan.moscovitch
@madisonkeesler
@karineplantadit
@mfairchild
@garenscribner
@4pointe
@conholl
@kathryn_morgan
@sabrinamiko
@josephwalshsf
@georgina_pazcoguin
@damngoodyoga
@jscribs
@gracedplace
@chloe.angyal.writes
@lloydknight
@kbreencombes
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