Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen podcast

Lauren Lovette

10/17/2026

Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen

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This former principal with the New York City Ballet is a resident choreographer with the Paul Taylor Dance Company, a daunting transition. "If I'm not a little bit scared, a little bit uncomfortable, I'm not living or growing the way I want to." I tried to make her scared and uncomfortable, but now I realize she meant professionally. Presented with the PTDC.

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