Archive | Aug, 2011

Yumiko Takeshima

Yumiko Takeshima

Aug 23rd, 20111 Comment

In our first video with Yumiko Takeshima she discussed her career path and her dancewear company. Now the Dresden Semperoper Ballett principal describes what she believes are her unique characteristics as a dancer and how they have played into her relationship with choreographer David Dawson.

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Christian Spuck

Christian Spuck

Aug 18th, 2011No Comments

Choreographer Christian Spuck (Stuttgart Ballet) talks about his choreographic influences, shares frustrations with the ballet world, and describes what characteristics he prefers in the dancers with whom he works.

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Susan Jaffe

Susan Jaffe

Aug 9th, 20112 Comments

Former American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Susan Jaffe recounts the story of her discovery by Mikhail Baryshnikov and how it launched her long, superstar career.

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Donald Byrd

Donald Byrd

Aug 4th, 20111 Comment

Seattle’s Spectrum Dance Theater artistic director Donald Byrd talks about his transition from a student of drama and philosophy to a career in dance.

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