Theaters are sacred places. They are the spaces where choreographers can tell their stories and share their art, where composers and musicians can present a score and deliver it with generous artistic consideration, or even where lectures, broa

Voices of the Celebration: Nicole Haskins

Feb 10th, 2022 16m 49s

In today's episode, I sit down with Choreographer Nicole Haskins to talk about her ballet "Illuminations", the role that chance encounters and snapshot moments play in our lives, and so much more. Please enjoy. --- Send in a voice message:

Voices of the Celebration: Suzanne Haag

Feb 7th, 2022 15m 3s

Today, I sit down with Eugene ballet’s resident choreographer, Suzanne Haag to discuss her original choreography “With Your Own Wings”, what this piece and celebration mean to her, and so much more. Please enjoy.--- Send in a voice message:

Voices of the Celebration: Toni Pimble

Feb 5th, 2022 15m 22s

So much has happened since we last met- a new season has begun, we successfully made our return to the stage after a long hiatus from live performances, and we are now in the process of bringing a very special program to life, “the celebration

Lunch Break: with Antonio Lopez

Mar 28th, 2021 12m 33s

Antonio checks in on his class work, rehearsals, and his artistic pursuits outside the ballet studio. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eugeneballet/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.

Lunch Break: Alessandro Angelini

Mar 14th, 2021 14m 36s

New Series. Join Mark Tucker and Alessandro Angelini in a new short series where we sit down with a dancer on a rehearsal break and catch up with what they are working on in class, current ballets they are rehearsing, their current inspirations

ABT's Rachel Richardson, Artist in Residence

Feb 22nd, 2021 34m 33s

In today’s episode I sit down with Artist in Residence Rachel Richardson from ABT, one of the world's leading ballet companies. Rachel was born and raised in Eugene. We talk about her early training and her road to ABT. We discuss freedom in da

Artistic Freedom with Sarah Kosterman and Josh Downard

Feb 1st, 2021 34m 58s

In this episode I sat down with Eugene Ballet company dancers Sarah Kosterman and Josh Downard to discuss how they have been using their time away from the company to grow closer to their art and come back to dancing life stronger than they lef

Ballerinas, Parenthood, and A Family of Artists with Mark Tucker and Danielle Tolmie

Jan 23rd, 2021 29m 59s

Join Alessandro as he sits down with principal dancers Mark and Danielle to discuss their new family, what it was like performing while pregnant, and all of the challenges and surprises of being parents while dancing. --- Send in a voice

The Heartbeat of Eugene

Jan 15th, 2021 19m 56s

The new Midtown Arts Center is truly a state of the art facility, that is made obvious by its sweeping and striking design. In this episode, we find out just how cutting edge it is. Join Alessandro for an exclusive, behind the scenes, auditory

New Year, New Building, New Goals.

Jan 4th, 2021 16m 35s

Join Principal Dancers Mark Tucker and Danielle Tolmie for a little recap of 2020 and some things to look forward to in the New Year. At the end of the segment stay tuned as some of the dancers of Eugene Ballet share their goals for 2021.---

Cultural Footprints

Dec 22nd, 2020 38m 5s

Eugene Ballet has a rich history of touring throughout the United States and the world. Every year we tour the Pacific Northwest while bringing "The Nutcracker" to thousands of people who would otherwise go without this holiday tradition. Addit

Inside The Nut Shell

Dec 13th, 2020 46m 53s

In today's episode I sit down with our Resident Choreographer Suzanne Haag and Associate Artistic Director Jennifer Martin. Both long time dancers with the company, we recount numerous Nutcracker stories and antics that have occurred over the y

Antonio Anacan. Artistic Director of Instaballet

Dec 7th, 2020 56m 42s

Antonio is the Artistic Director of Instaballet. He is creative and existential by nature and has a very unique and deep way of thinking about dance. During our conversation we discuss what he enjoys most when watching a dancer, the live art

Dancer Gratitude

Nov 29th, 2020 5m 33s

Tune in as the dancers of Eugene Ballet share what they are thankful for. Have a healthy happy holiday.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eugeneballet/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti

Remove, Replace, Refine! Jenny Noland on the Principles of Anti-inflammatory Eating and A Dancer's Approach to Nutrition

Nov 20th, 2020 1h 32m

This week, I sat down for an in depth conversation with nutritional therapist, Jenny Noland. Jenny is knowledgable and passionate about nutrition and wellness. I hope you all learn as much a I did and can carry some of this knowledge with you i

Meet the Artist: Abigrace Diprima

Nov 13th, 2020 53m 7s

In this episode, new dancer, Abigrace Diprima and Principal Dancer Mark Tucker sit down and get to know each other. They discuss a multitude of topics from when and how she fell in love with dance, sharing the same school, how she uses her perf

The Debrief

Nov 6th, 2020 25m 14s

Mark and Alessandro sit down to process what Eugene Ballet's first ever live streamed show meant to them as individual dancers, how the contributions from "Home is Where The Art is" are helping our company walk through the doors of our new home

A View From The Wings: Taming of the Shrew and Little Mermaid

Oct 30th, 2020 12m 33s

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Tucker, Danielle Tolmie, and Hayley Tavonatti to get a sense of what their process has been in the run up to our first ever live streamed event. Be sure to check out experienceballet.org and get your ticke

A View From the Wings: Suzanne Haag's In Place

Oct 29th, 2020 10m 1s

Join Suzanne, and her dancers, Alessandro Angelini, Abigrace Diprima, Sarah Kosterman, and Ethan Boresow as they share insight from their personal perspectives on "In Place" that will be featured in our upcoming virtual fundraiser "Home Is Wher

A View From the Wings: Dracula

Oct 23rd, 2020 7m 5s

Join Eugene Ballet Principal Dancer Reed Souther (Dracula), Company Dancer Erin Johnson (Lucy), and Associate Artistic Director Jennifer Martin (Repetiteur) as they share insight from their personal perspectives on The Dracula and Lucy Pas de D

The Dance District and The Midtown

Oct 16th, 2020 41m 7s

Join Mark Tucker in a discussion with Artistic Director Toni Pimble and lead architect Paul Dustrud as they talk about Eugene Ballet’s new building, the inspiration for it’s design, it collaboration with the community, and what it means for the

Emotional capital: A conversation about the state of the arts with Brian McWhorter

Oct 9th, 2020 49m 1s

The coronavirus pandemic has affected our lives in so many different ways. Brian McWhorter is the Associate Professor of Music at the University of Oregon and Music Director of Orchestra Next. In today's episode we get Brian's take on what he a

Discussion: Elements of Artistry

Oct 2nd, 2020 50m 44s

Please join Associate Artistic Director Jennifer Martin and Principal dancers Danielle Tolmie and Mark Tucker in a conversation on their take of what artistry is in classical ballet, the challenges of balancing technique and emotion, and the mo

In conversation: catching up

Sep 25th, 2020 19m 34s

Thank you for tuning into another episode of Eugene Ballet: at the Barre. Today's episode is a bit different than our usual format. We wanted to take this opportunity to announce some exciting news, episodes you can expect to hear in the next w