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Vipa, That truly means a lot. Thank you very much. We'll keep going. Keep in touch. Christian

In part one of our conversation, we talk about her road to becoming a principal, dancer burn out, and how changing her approach preserved her career. In part two, I wanted to give Tess more time to talk about her position on ballet in the media. Her October 2013 interview in the Wall Street Journal started a deeper conversation about the way ballet is presented and perceived in the mainstream. Plus, she shares her views on the art of ballet in the media. Including, Sarah Jessica Parker's new project with NYCB and her thoughts on Breaking Pointe. Carla Korbes appears on the next episode. balletinitiative.com/podcast

well, I would broadcast LIVE from there at least twice a year!

but do they have a ballet company on your island in the South Pacific?

Learn more about Allison Debona as we begin a deeper discussion about the art of ballet in social media and on television. Hope you'll listen. balletinitiative.com/podcast Thanks!

thanks for the patience in the update. it has taken a couple of weeks. but, we're settling in. everyone can find us at balletinitiative.com/podcast Some fun interviews in the works. I'll sit with Carla Korbes on 9/30.

thank you for this information. I'll be sure to share it. be careful, you just might become a producer!

My conversation with former NYCB principal dancer Jock Soto is posted. Subscribe and listen here: podcast.balletinitiative.org Enjoy!

I appreciate it.

Thanks for the kind words, Helene.

Hi everyone, A couple of notes. At the time of the interview, it as not yet officially announced that Ms. Womack was promoted to soloist. You'd think by now it would be announced. I can ask. pherank, thanks for the kind words and support. I have two options for recording. One is via Skype and the telephone. We try to get the best quality possible. Most times this means a land line or a computer with a connection. Wifi and cell phone are fine. Just not as solid. Of course, I can also go out in the field to record. You can hear this in the Tiler Peck & Robbie Fairchild interview. I posted that one today. podcast.balletinitiative.org BTW, Joy Womack was a very popular episode!

On Monday, I'll post the new Ballet Initiative Podcast featuring my interview with principal dancers Tiler Peck and Robbie Fairchild of New York City Ballet. It was really fun. They were really cool, and generous with their time. You can listen and subscribe at podcast.balletinitiative.org

Episode 2 of the Ballet Initiative Podcast has been posted. Go to podcast.balletinitiative.org to listen and subscribe. It's totally free. Joy Womack is the first American to be asked to join the historic Bolshoi Ballet. This is the only audio podcast dedicated to the art of ballet, and we need your support. You can find us on iTunes and Stitcher, too.

Excellent points and ideas. I appreciate this input. It's important to get a good mix of people and the production element of ballet is a certain interest to me. It's a very collaborative art form and this is often over looked. I know I really need to get the word out there. Anything you can do to help is appreciated. You can find me on Twitter: @christiancudnik. Ballet Initiative is on Facebook and Twitter. Search @balletinitiativ

Thanks for listening, pherank! I am open to suggestions, too. I hope to grow the podcast into a show with features, news and teaching component.

The Ballet Initiative podcast premiers today! Ep #1 features a conversation with principal dancer, Maria Chapman of the Pacific Northwest Ballet. Maria joined us from Vail! To listen, go to: http://podcast.balletinitiative.org/ While you're there be sure to subscribe. It's easy and it's FREE! You can also subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher. Each service has an app to listen on your smart phone. Enjoy!

For centuries, ballet has captivated audiences the world over. From its humble beginnings in the courtyards of Italy and France, to the great stages of the eastern and western worlds, ballet has secured its position among great paintings, literature, music and sculpture. Join Emmy Award winning producer Christian Cudnik for a look at this centuries old art form. Learn about it's traditions, etiquette, teaching and significant artists. Here are a couple of excellent ways to listen on your smart phone and subscribe. #1= iTunes. Open iTunes. Go to the 'iTunes Store'. Click, 'Podcast' and search for 'Ballet Initiative'. Click the image to listen, and 'Subscribe'. It's FREE, and each new episode will come to you automatically when you subscribe. If you have an iPhone, you can get the podcast delivered on your phone, too. This way, you can listen on the go and anytime. #2= Stitcher. http://www.stitcher.com/ For those of you who use an Android or another non- iPhone device, Stitcher is another popular distribution and listening service for podcasts. You can listen via their FREE phone app. See the link below. You can listen via the App on a phone. Check it out and tell our friends. Contact us @ podcast@balletinitiative.org

My interview with NYCb Principal Dancer Sara Mearns has been posted to www.triptone.com Visit the 'Archive' page. Incidently, there will be an interview with Jenny Somogyi, Tiler Peck and Robert Fairchild posted the in the coming days. Enjoy!

Join us this Sunday at 11a [EST] for an exclusive interview with Ashley Bouder. Triptone Radio celebrates arts, culture and history on the radio. You can listen online at www.triptone.com or anywhere by downloading the LIVE365 phone app. Thanks!

Tune in to Triptone Radio [www.triptone.com] Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 11am [EST]for an interview with Jacques d'Amboise. Triptone Radio is a non commercial online radio channel celebrating art, culture and history. Find us on Facebook and Twitter: Search: Triptone Radio

Ballet Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise the profile of dance in the Saint Louis community through education and outreach. Ballet Initiative presents affordable exposure to professional quality ballet by teaching students to dance and by presenting lecture demonstrations for area school districts and community centers. This will spark the interest in children and young adults of the art form of dance, thus cultivating future audiences for the performing arts. visit: www.balletinitiative.org Also, BI also has a Face book "fan" page. Check it out.

ballet = art physicality & conditioning= exceeds most professional sports

Sadly, no. Only in photographs.

Tanny, I think she was beautiful and her role in the art of ballet is significant. Tragic, too. The photos of her prior to her illness are stunning.

I'd like to throw my hat in as the films Director. My first hire would be Judy Kinsberg as Executive Producer.