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On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Sonya who wants to know Megan’s thoughts on the Vaganova method of ballet technique versus Balanchine’s style? The Vaganova method is a ballet technique and training system devised by the Russian dancer and pedagogue Agrippina Vaganova (1879–1951). Balanchine’s style has been described as neoclassic, a reaction to the Romantic anti-classicism, (which had turned into exaggerated theatricality) that was the prevailing style in Russian and European ballet when he had begun to dance. (excerpt from NYCB website) NCYB on Balanchine   Megan dives in deep and educates us on both techniques – a GREAT educational episode! Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Claire who is almost 6 feet and wants to know if there are any companies that hire taller dancers?   Megan provides some great ideas and even suggests looking at the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago as Fabrice Calmels is a dancer there.  Fabrice is not only a previous guest on the Balancing Pointe Podcast AND in the Guiness Book of World Records as the tallest male dancer in the world. Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Maya who wants to know what piece of music would Megan most like to perform and why?   Megan opens up about her favorite music and how much it moves her! Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Nancy who wants to know why the dancers at NYCB use paper towels for padding in their pointe shoes rather than softer lamb’s wool?   Megan really helps uncover this question thoroughly! Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions! Today’s question come from: Amy who is a Ballet Instructor.  She recalls many lessons learned from teachers she had as a young aspiring dancer.  She wonders what are Megan’s most important pieces of advice she tries to pass on to her student’s when she teaches.   Megan provides some solid and straightforward advice – you almost feel as if you took one of her classes! Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions! Today’s question come from: Catherine who wants to know what it takes to make it as a Principal dancer versus never leaving the corps or soloist ranking?   Megan provides valuable insight into this great question. Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions! Today’s question come from: Helga who wants to how Megan was able to juggle a Broadway career while also remaining a career as a professional dancer with the New York City Ballet. Megan sheds light on her life in both career paths. Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Carol who wants to know if a NYCB dancer is injured or otherwise unable to dance, what happens to them during the season while they are recovering? Are they still expected to come to work? Does the company provide them resources to help their recovery? And how can they still earn an income if they are unable to dance? Megan’s sheds some interesting light on this great question. Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Noelle who wants to know how the Principal Roles get decided upon and distributed in New York City Ballet? Megan’s sheds some interesting light on life inside one of the world’s most prestigious Ballet Companies. Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: The mother of a 17 year old dancer who wants to know when is the “right” time to audition for professional companies. Megan’s gives some really great advice in this episode! Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Carla who wants to know if she should make a point to say hello to the Artistic Director at a Summer Intensive audition if she attend the program in the past? Megan’s response might surprise you. Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Jonathan who wants to know if he should do any weight training before going to a Summer Intensive for the first time. Megan did her research on this one! Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: CRUSHED who wrote in saying “Hi Megan, I am 17 years old and in the middle of Summer Intensive Auditions. Each year since I was 13 years old I have gotten into some very reputable programs (including SAB) and have always received at least one full scholarship.  This year not only have I not received ANY scholarship but I have not really received many acceptances.  I am SO upset because I work so hard and now I feel this Th is the ballet world telling me I am not good enough after all.  Do you have an opinion on what might be happening and how I can feel more confident.”  Signed, Crushed.   Megan provides some solid and straightforward advice – you almost feel as if you took one of her classes! Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Ins

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today a listener brought Megan a brand new challenge and asked to hear from a Royal Ballet dancer. As you will hear, NO listener challenge is too great for Megan Fairchild as she brings us an exclusive interview with Leanne Cope from Royal Ballet!   Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: A listener who wants to know how to present a “real” smile on stage when you are nervous. Megan provides great pointers for this question. Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Rebecca who wants to know which is Megan’s favorite Nutcracker?  Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Maya who wants to know why the world of professional Ballet is led mostly men? Megan provides some valuable tips for anyone dancing Pointe. Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Anna who feels nervous on Pointe when she moves from Barre to center?  Megan provides some valuable tips for anyone dancing Pointe. Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Nancy who wants to know how final casting is done and who makes the final casting decisions?  Megan gives us the inside scoop! Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: Marcus who wants to know how to properly spot during his turns. Megan dives in deep on how to learn to turn better! Find Megan Fairchild ~  website/Twitter/Instagram Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show