To the Pointe: Don Quixote

(111) Sarah Van Patten, San Francisco Ballet Principal Dancer

Release Date: 10/15/2018

Description: This week we are joined by Sarah Van Patten, Principal with  San Francisco Ballet.  Sarah trained at Ballet Workshop of New England, and danced with Massachusetts Youth Ballet. In 2000 at age 15, she joined the Royal Danish Ballet as an apprentice where John Neumeier cast her as Juliet in his Romeo and Juliet. Soon after, she was promoted to the rank of corps dancer, one of the youngest corps dancer ever invited to the Royal Danish Ballet in its 200-year history.  Van Patten joined San Francisco Ballet as a soloist dancer in 2002 and was promoted to the rank of principal dancer in 2007.  We talk with Sarah about her training, traveling so far from home at such a young age to join Royal Danish Ballet, what brought her to San Francisco Ballet, and about returning to dancing after the birth of her son.  This episode was recorded in April during our time at San Francisco Ballet’s “Unbound Festival.”This episode is supported by San Francisco Ballet, Yumiko, and The Kennedy Center.  Get information about our live podcast recording with guest Helgi Tomasson, Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet, on October 22, 2018 at 4pm.The post (111) Sarah Van Patten, San Francisco Ballet Principal Dancer appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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(94) Katita Waldo, Ballet Master with San Francisco Ballet

Release Date: 05/29/2018

Description: This week we are joined by Katita Waldo, Ballet Master with San Francisco Ballet. Katita trained at San Francisco Ballet School, prior to joining the company in 1988 and becoming a Principal dancer in 1994.  She  performed Principal roles in a diverse repertory of works by acclaimed choreographers including George Balanchine, William Forsythe, Lar Lubovitch, Helgi Tomasson, and Christopher Wheeldon before retiring from the stage in 2010. In 2008, SFB Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson asked Katita to serve as Ballet Master for 2 world premiers.  These experiences ultimately lead to her full-time appointment to the position upon her retirement. Today we talk with Katita about her career, he first experiences in the front of the room setting ballets, adjusting to her new role as Ballet Master, her process for learning ballets before coming into the studio, and her role in the ‘Unbound' festival.This episode is sponsored by San Francisco Ballet and Body Wrappers/Angelo Luzio.The post (94) Katita Waldo, Ballet Master with San Francisco Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Meet the Artist: Nicolas Blanc on Gateway to the Sun

Release Date: 03/14/2023

Description: next@90 choreographer Nicolas Blanc chats with Major Gifts Officer Michael Imbimbo about his new work for SF Ballet on January 27, 2023. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered straight to your devices! Nicolas Blanc's Bio A familiar face to San Francisco Ballet, Nicolas Blanc returns to the Company as a choreographer for next@90. Blanc began his dance training in Montauban, France. After winning a scholarship in the 1994 Prix de Lausanne, he continued his early dance education at the Academie de Danse Classique Princesse Grace’ in Monte-Carlo and the Paris Opera Ballet School. He then danced with Nice Opera Ballet, Deutsche Oper am Rhein Dusseldorf, Zurich Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet, where he was made Principal Dancer in 2004. In 2009, he joined Scottish Ballet as Ballet Master and has worked as a rehearsal director and principal coach for the Joffrey Ballet since 2011. Header Image: San Francisco Ballet in Blanc's Gateway to the Sun // © Lindsay Thomas

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Meet the Artist: Martin West and David Rosenthal on COLORFORMS

Release Date: 04/20/2023

Description: SF Ballet Orchestra Music Director and Principal Conductor Martin West and SF Ballet Orchestra Principal Percussionist David Rosenthal talk with Mary Wood about COLORFORMS on March 19, 2023. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered straight to your devices! Header Image: San Francisco Ballet Orchestra performing at San Francisco Ballet Opening Night Gala 2022 // © Drew Altizer Photography

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Pointe of View

Release Date: 09/04/2020

Authors: Alabama Ballet

Description: Pointe of View, presented by Alabama Ballet, is a look inside the world of a professional ballet company. Join us as we sit down with our dancers, special guests and artistic team to explore a variety of topics and our "pointe" of view. Alabama Ballet is based in Birmingham, AL Music by: Everette Colquette

Explicit: No

San Francisco Ballet - Meet the Artist

Release Date: 08/20/2020

Authors: San Francisco Ballet Association

Description: San Francisco Ballet's popular pre-performance Meet the Artist Interviews (MTAs) spotlight a work to be performed that afternoon/evening. These informative talks feature artists and choreographers in conversation with a moderator and take place before Friday evening and Sunday matinee performances during the San Francisco Ballet season.

Explicit: No

Five Little Questions with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra

Release Date: 08/20/2020

Authors: SF Ballet Orchestra

Description: Five Little Questions is a weekly podcast featuring members of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra answering five questions about their day-to-day routines and how they are coping with quarantine.

Explicit: No

Off Pointe

Release Date: 09/04/2020

Authors: Birmingham Royal Ballet

Description: Off Pointe takes you behind the curtain at one of the world's great ballet companies, Birmingham Royal Ballet. Join us in conversation with the incredible people who bring this beautiful art form to life. #WeAreBRB 

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San Francisco Real Estate Podcast

Release Date: 08/22/2020

Authors: Matt Morgus

Description: San Francisco Real Estate Podcast with Matt Morgus. Discussing San Francisco homes for sale and the San Francisco real estate market. Listen to get free pro tips from a top San Francisco real estate agent.

Explicit: No

Supernatural San Francisco

Release Date: 09/05/2020

Authors: San Francisco Ghost Society

Description: Come discover the many supernatural happenings in San Francisco with the San Francisco Ghost Society's SUPERNATURAL SAN FRANCISCO PODCAST!

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Ballet Uncovered ~ Balancing Pointe Podcast

Release Date: 08/23/2020

Authors: Kimberly Falker/Podcaster

Description: Uncover the world of Ballet and Dance with Balancing Pointe Podcast! Host Kimberly Falker interviews the world's top success stories in Ballet and Dance. From dancers, choreographers, writers, photographers and anyone who has "made it" in the world of Ballet and Dance, Kimberly shares their journey to the top and uncover's the secrets to their success.www.BalancingPointe.com

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eMCeeMovement

Release Date: 08/06/2020

Authors: eMCeeMovement

Description: Sharing stories of dancers, dance educators, and movement practitioners to inspire, educate, and transform how we see, experience, and interpret dance.Hosted by Melissa Croushorn. A former high performance athlete and dancer, she is a writer, movement educator, and dance education consultant. She held various roles in dance education and summer dance programs at Boston Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Miami City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, The Joyce Theater and at Penn State's Center for the Performing Arts.

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Mari in San Francisco

Release Date: 08/20/2020

Authors: Mari in San Francisco

Description: Welcome to the Mari in San Francisco podcast, where amazing things happen. This is my experience living in San Francisco where I moved 6 months ago. Cuba -> Uruguay -> San Francisco.

Explicit: No

Release Date: 09/22/2020

Authors: Steven Miranda

Description: The 49ers Goldmine brings San Francisco fans the latest surrounding the San Francisco 49ers organization, team and players. This show is not affiliated with the San Francisco 49ers or the NFL.

Explicit: No

KNBR Podcast

Release Date: 08/12/2020

Authors: KNBR | Cumulus Media San Francisco

Description: KNBR is the THE Sports Leader and official radio home of the San Francisco Giants and San Francisco 49ers!

Explicit: No