Insights Ballet - Interviews and More Podcast
1) Insights - The Dream/Song of the Earth
Monica Mason, Director of The Royal Ballet and Guest Ballet Master, Christopher Carr, compare and contrast the works of Frederick Ashton and Kenneth Macmillan with emphasis on The Dream and Song of th...Show More
2) Insights - Degas Dancers
Ballet Mistress Ursula Hageli explores the evolution of Classical Ballet with reference to the Royal Academy of Arts exhibition Degas and the Ballet: Picturing Movement. With Royal Ballet dancers Lean...Show More
3) Insights - Being Director of The Royal Ballet for iPhone/iPod
Monica Mason, Director for The Royal Ballet talks about her role and her relationship with the dancers and choreographers and how she programmes for the new seasons.
4) Insights - Creating the Artistic Programme for iPhone/iPod
Monica Mason, Director for The Royal Ballet talks in detail about how she chooses repertoire for the following seasons and how the dancers in the company and previous programmes effect her decision.
5) Insights - Casting Roles for iPhone/iPod
Monica Mason, Director of the Royal Ballet tasks about casting roles for the up and coming productions and what happens if injury occurs.
6) Insights - Cultural Influences on The Royal Ballet? for iPhone/iPod
Monica Mason, Director of The Royal Ballet talks about what influences her in the dance and arts world and how she makes decisions to ensure new audiences are attracted to the company.
7) Insights - Principals Discuss their Motivation for iPhone/iPod
Leanne Benjamin, Lauren Cuthbertson, Edward Watson, Mara Galeazzi and Tamara Rojo Principal dancers with The Royal Ballet talk about what motivated them to become a dancer and why they still love what...Show More
8) Insights - Ballet Rehearsals for iPhone/iPod
Johannes Stepanek, Soloist, talks about the ballet rehearsals for Wayne McGregor's new work Chroma. With Principal dancers Edward Watson and Mara Galeazzi.
9) Insights -The Physiotherapist for iPhone/iPod
Moira McCormack talks about her role as a physiotherapist for The Royal Ballet and what types of injuries she has to deal with including prevention work.
10) Insights - Aerobic Training for iPhone/iPod
Kristen McNally, Soloist for The Royal Ballet, talks whilst training, about why dancers often have to include aerobic exercise in their everyday routine.