LeeAnaca “Lee” Moore (Pacific Northwest Ballet) and Natalie Bowman (St. Louis Ballet) are the duo behind , the popular social media account showcasing the realities of pre-professional and professional ballet life. In this episode, Lee and Natalie… click here to listen

Lynne Charles, Artistic Director of , discusses the school’s new (GAP), a postgraduate program that combines performing with English National Ballet and continued education. Unlike traditional programs where students serve as “free labor,” GAP… click here to listen

Listeners asked, and Fran Veyette answers! We’re bringing back this fan-favorite #NoThirds “Fran’s Mailbag” episode, now combined into one extended conversation. Fran breaks down how casting really works, whether principals dance less, what happens… click here to listen

CiCi Houston-Sudholt, Rehearsal Director at Saint Louis Ballet, discusses their unique approach to dance education that puts students at the center. From integrating all levels of training to tailoring performance opportunities based on individual… click here to listen

We asked you to tell us what you love about the Ballet Help Desk Podcast, what needs to improve, and what topics you want us to cover. And you delivered honest, thoughtful, sometimes tough feedback. In this episode, we share what you told us:… click here to listen

Jayda Hazelett didn’t follow the traditional pre-professional boarding school path to a ballet company. The grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, trained locally at Project Ballet, attended summer intensives, and chose to pursue college at I before… click here to listen