Season 2 Intro!

When a show starts, who is really in charge? Is the orchestra there for the ballet dancers, or are the ballet dancers there for the orchestra?Today we sit down with Maria Seletskaja, Director of Music at the English National Ballet, and Laura Maya Rosier, principal dancer with the Estonian National Ballet, to answer these questions. Join us for a candid conversation about the importance of genuine collaboration and how to remarry music in ballet.----This podcast is in collaboration with the Our2ndHome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.For more information, please visit our website at https://our2ndhome.org/, follow us on Instagram @_our2ndhome or email us at [email protected] you have enjoyed this episode. Don’t forget to subscribe, like, comment, and share. It means a lot to us.

In this episode, Silas Farley, a former New York City Ballet dancer and now an acclaimed choreographer and teacher, talks with us about two very important topics: How to rediscover your love for ballet in a high-pressure industry, and what ballet can teach us about our own humanity. -  This podcast  is brought to you by Our2ndhome, a blog and podcast dedicated to opening up theater doors, through conversations with artists, all around the world. For more info check out the website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , our Instagram _our2ndhome or email us at [email protected].

In this episode, our guest, Fern Potter, gives us a deep dive into her career as a director of development and a marketing expert. Fern has worked with leading ballet companies such as The Birmingham Royal Ballet, as well as smaller, budding companies such as the New English Ballet Theater, all to be the guiding hand in teaching companies how to engage with their public and the support they need. Marketing can have a bad rep, as nothing more than companies trying to get your money. But according to Fern, it's about being passionate about your cause, truly believing in it, and inviting others to be a part of something special and something beautiful.- This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhome or email us at [email protected].

Soloist of Aalto Ballet Essen joins us on the podcast today to discuss the truth about hard work, the reward of resilience, and the importance of dreaming  Anna’s story is anything but ordinary. She, after being noticed playing at a park by a ballet teacher, found herself stepping into a story that she only dreamed about. And… her dream came true.- This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhome or email us at [email protected].

It is premiere week at the Estonian National Ballet! And what an exciting week it is to kick off season 2 of the "Our 2nd Home Podcast". Join us in conversation with artistic director, Linnar Looris as he unpacks why he believes "art will win", and what battles art is currently facing both, in Estonia, and around the world!- This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhome or email us at [email protected].

The Our Second Home Blog and Podcast is back!It’s been a long break! But we are back and have a lot of exciting guests and topics prepared for you! First episode dropping tomorrow!–This podcast  is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.For more info check out our IG page _our2ndhome or email us at [email protected] .Don’t forget to comment, like  share, and leave a review/rating. It means a lot to us!

Michael Pink had a successful start to his ballet career, but wrestled with a feeling of discontentment due to certain qualities the field of classical ballet generated. One day he decided, quite spontaneously and courageously, to quit. He vowed only to return to the field of ballet if he believed he could make a difference. He did return to the world of ballet, becoming an international choreographer and director that has and is living to make a difference. - This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhome or email us at [email protected].

Meet Laura Canela Queralt. Laura is bright artist from Spain currently working and living in London. Though her profession lies in singing and dancing in musical theatre productions, she works full time at the Royal Opera House as a dresser. The dresser can be a very overlooked job, some don't even know it exists! But if you have ever tried doing up a tutu, or managing a quick change, you know just how important this role is! - This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhome or email us at [email protected].

Dear friends, you are in for a treat today! We have ballet mistress, teacher and choreographer, Marina Kesler! Marina Kesler has been a part of the Estonian National Ballet for the last 35 years, from school to company and then to running rehearsals and creating productions. This woman runs on passion and creativity, and it has produced many local and International successes. Listen in as Marina shares her process on creating this magic.- This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhomeor email us at [email protected] .

Surprise! You've got a new host today, Connor Williams! Connor Williams is a long time friend of Abigail Mattox and he thought it would be fun to take over the podcast and interview her for a change. Listen in as Connor and Abby talk through her story, a story that really began before she was even born. - This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhomeor email us at [email protected] .Hope you have enjoyed this episode. Don’t forget to comment, like  share, and leave a review/rating. It means a lot to us!