5.6.7.EIGHT Podcast
1) 148: When Dance and Fine Jewelry Intersect — Serge Laurent
This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra speaks with Serge Laurent, Director of Dance and Cultural Programs at Van Cleef & Arpels. Serge is in charge of implementing Dance Reflections, an international pr...Show More
2) 147: Art as Social Justice — Steven Melendez
This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra speaks with Steven Melendez, Artistic Director at the New York Theatre Ballet. Steven’s journey with dance began through his current company’s LIFT Program, which ...Show More
3) 146: Passion Over Money — Kevin Jenkins
This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra interviews Kevin Jenkins, Founder and Artistic Director at Ballet Counterpointe. Kevin’s choreography, which Dance Magazine has praised as “riveting,” has been fea...Show More
4) 145: Lessons from an Executive Coach — Matz Skoog
This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra speaks with Matz Skoog, executive coach at Matz Skoog Coaching. Skoog, a Stockholm native, had an accomplished career in dance at several international companies. ...Show More
5) 144: New Experiences Build Character — Jeffrey Cirio
This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra interviews Jeffrey Cirio, an internationally recognized ballet dancer who is currently dancing as Principal at Boston Ballet. Jeffrey also is co-founder and Artist...Show More
6) 143: On Rejection, Perseverance, and Chasing your Dreams — Kristin Draucker
This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra interviews Kristin Draucker, a veteran dancer and choreographer who is currently performing with the Paul Taylor Dance Company. As a long-time New York City reside...Show More
143: On Rejection, Perseverance, and Chasing your Dreams — Kristin Draucker
40:39 | Nov 17th, 2022
7) 142: Find Your “Zone of Genius” — Julianna Rubio Slager
This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra speaks with Julianna Rubio Slager, Artistic Director at Ballet 5:8. Slager, who is originally from Michigan, studied under many renown global dance experts and tea...Show More
8) 141: It’s a Privilege to Lead — Joseph Morrissey
This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra interviews Joseph Morrissey, Director of Dance at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Prior to this role, he served in a similar role with the Hong Kong Ballet. A...Show More
9) 140: A Balanced Life for Better Dancing — Jess Spinner
This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra speaks with Jess Spinner, entrepreneur and holistic health coach at The Whole Dancer. Jess holds a bachelor’s degree from Butler University in Dance and Arts Admin...Show More
10) 139: Enjoy Dance More through Self Care — Liz Bayley
This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra speaks with Liz Bayley, a seasoned professional dancer whose interest in sports injuries birthed a career as a physiotherapist for some of the world’s top shows. L...Show More