Conversations on Dance
Hosted by Michael Sean Breeden and Rebecca King Ferraro and Kate Penner · Michael Sean Breeden & Rebecca King Ferraro
4.9from 304 ratings
- 493
- Episodes
- 81
- Transcribed
- 304
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2017
- First episode
- 8K
- YouTube views
About Conversations on Dance
Conversations on Dance is an award winning podcast hosted by former Miami City Ballet dancers Rebecca King Ferraro (https://www.conversationsondancepod.com/rebecca-king-ferraro) and Michael Sean Breeden (https://www.conversationsondancepod.com/michael-sean-breeden). Since 2016, the podcast has provided an inside look at the world of dance through in-depth interviews with the field’s most influential dancers, choreographers, musicians, directors, and educators. With a mission to educate, inspire, and connect, Conversations on Dance goes beyond performance to uncover the stories, insights, and artistry that shape the dance world today. Each week, listeners are invited into candid conversations that highlight the intelligence, passion, and creative process of those working at the highest levels of the art form. With over 500 episodes and partnerships with institutions like the Vail Dance Festival, Works & Process at the Guggenheim, Performing Arts Houston, San Francisco Ballet, The Kennedy Center, and more, the podcast has become a trusted and celebrated voice in the global dance community. Conversations on Dance was the recipient of the 2024 Clive Barnes Award for Journalism and Media Achievement. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Access bonus episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance (https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance) Website: conversationsondancepod.com (http://conversationsondancepod.com/) Join our email list: https://conversations-on-dance.kit.com/7f73880f5b (https://conversations-on-dance.kit.com/7f73880f5b) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsondance (https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsondance) Instagram: instagram.com/conversationsondance (http://facebook.com/conversationsondance) Facebook: facebook.com/conversationsondance (http://facebook.com/conversationsondance) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
- Publisher
- Michael Sean Breeden & Rebecca King Ferraro
- Category
- arts · arts
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 21 Aug 2017
- Latest episode
- 8 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
81 of 493 episodes have a transcript.
8 Oct 2026
(514) Choreographer Houston Thomas, on reimagining 'Firebird' for Royal Winnipeg Ballet
30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
(513) Ashley Wheater on Joffrey Ballet at Performing Arts Houston with Alexander Ekman's Midsummer Night's Dream
23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
[Excerpt] Choreographer William Forsythe - Patreon Bonus Episode
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(513) Ashley Wheater on Joffrey Ballet at Performing Arts Houston with Alexander Ekman's Midsummer Night's Dream
Published 30 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And I think that that only happens because, one, everybody who is here, from the board to everybody that works at the Joffrey, it's mission-driven. It's not about one person. It's about what are we doing now? to make our art form thrive and survive, and how do we become an important player in our city. And that's also, you know, with our academy, the Granger Academy, which is the only school attached to the Joffrey Ballet, And also our community engagement program is the most robust outreach program in the city. So we are reaching many, many, not only kids, but we have also a very progressive Dancing with Parkinson. […]
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- Ashley Wheater
- William Forsythe
- Alysa Pires
- James Whiteside
- Michael Scales
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 7,680
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 269 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 35 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 88 / 100
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- Quality
- 89
- Social presence
- 94
- YouTube
- 74
- Engagement
- 95
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Who hosts Conversations on Dance?
Michael Sean Breeden and Rebecca King Ferraro and Kate Penner host the show. Published by Michael Sean Breeden & Rebecca King Ferraro.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes daily, based on its RSS feed.
Does Conversations on Dance take guests?
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