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Conversations on Dance

by Michael Sean Breeden & Rebecca King Ferraro

#42 Performing Arts
▼7 today

Conversations on Dance is an award winning podcast hosted by former Miami City Ballet dancers Rebecca King Ferraro and 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 Website: conversationsondancepod.com Join our email list: https://conversations-on-dance.kit.com/7f73880f5b YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsondance Instagram: instagram.com/conversationsondance Facebook: facebook.com/conversationsondance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Position in the Performing Arts chart (US), last 90 days.

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#29

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31

days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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(511) James Whiteside announces retirement from American Ballet Theatre and tells us what's next

Access upcoming BONUS episodes plus listen ad-free when you join our Patreon page. Membership starts as low as $3 a month and every dollar helps support the future of the

Sep 9
29 min

(510) Summer recap and a COD restructure with Michael and Rebecca

Access upcoming BONUS episodes plus listen ad-free when you join our Patreon page. Membership starts as low as $3 a month and every dollar helps support the future of the

Sep 2
35 min

(509) Pianists of Vail Dance Festival: Michael Scales, Derek Wang, Tony Yun, Joel Wenhardt

This episode was recorded live from the Vail Dance Festival on August 9th, 2026. Enjoy one month of Conversations on Dance on Patreon for free! Redeem here. In the fin

Aug 26
52 min

(508) Career Pathways at The Vail Dance Festival: Savannah Green, Kayla Mak, Brooks Landegger, Philip Duclos

Enjoy one month of Conversations on Dance on Patreon for free! Redeem here. This episode was recorded live from the Vail Dance Festival on August 9th, 2026. In this ea

Aug 26
45 min

(507) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Nikolaj Hubbe, Carla Korbes, Margaret Tracey, & Melissa Toogood

Watch NOW: PREMIERES from the 2026 Vail Dance Festival here: https://www.youtube.com/live/IWR7IJTIUjM?si=Hew1Dst2yyijlh9k. Enjoy one month of Conversations on Dance on P

Aug 11
1 h 14 min

(506) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Alexei Ratmansky

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Aug 8
1 h 02 min

(505) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Ryan Tomash, Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet

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Aug 7
59 min

(504) LIVE from The Vail Dance Festival with Composer & Musician Caroline Shaw

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Aug 6
54 min

(503) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Lauren Lovette, Robbie Fairchild, and Unity Phelan

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Aug 5
1 h 01 min

(502) LIVE from The Vail Dance Festival with Michelle Dorrance and Trinity Irish Dance Company

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Aug 4
58 min

(501) LIVE from The Vail Dance Festival with Herman Cornejo, American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer

Enjoy one month of free access to Conversations on Dance on Patreon and listen ad-free. Click here to redeem. Today we are live from Vail with one of the Vail Dance Fest

Aug 3
58 min

(500) LIVE from The Vail Dance Festival: Martha Graham Dance Company Centennial Celebration

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Aug 2
57 min

(499) Michael and Rebecca catch up, plus we preview our incredible Vail Dance Festival line up!

Enjoy one month of free access to Conversations on Dance on Patreon and listen ad-free. Click here to redeem. Tickets are on sale now for our live events at the 2026 Vai

Jul 8
43 min

(498) Jack Ferver on Curating “Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance” at NYPL

Enjoy one month of free access to Conversations on Dance on Patreon and listen ad-free. Click here to redeem. Today on the Conversations on Dance podcast we are joined b

Jun 18
55 min

(497) American Ballet Theatre's Summer Season with Susan Jaffe

Today on the Conversations on Dance podcast we are joined by Susan Jaffe, Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre. Susan reflects on ABT’s Spring Season, the challen

Jun 11
37 min

(496) Paul Boos, Repetiteur and former Balanchine dancer

Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance Today on the Conversations on Dance podcast we are joined by Paul Bo

Jun 4
1 h 18 min

(495) Padraic Moyles, Executive Producer and Director of 'Riverdance 30 - The New Generation'

Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance On today's episode of Conversations On Dance we are joined by Padrai

May 28
57 min

(494) Ariel Rose, Choreographer and former Soloist with Miami City Ballet

Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance Today on the Conversations on Dance podcast we are joined by Ariel R

May 21
44 min

(493) Alexandra Damiani, Executive and Artistic Director of Ballets Jazz Montréal

Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance Today on the Conversations on Dance podcast we are joined by Alexand

May 14
53 min

(492) Amy Watson, Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet

Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by Amy

May 6
54 min

Chart positions

Where Conversations on Dance ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 13, 2026).

#42 ▼ 7 Performing Arts US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Rebecca and Michael have a knack for having great conversations across a wide range of the best of dance forms and the people who make them possible in America. They have the knowledge to get into the weeds of what makes for great performances but with a skill that makes it accessible even to newbies like me. If you have plans to see a performance check their podcast list to see if the dance or the dancers have been covered. You’ll likely find something that will enhance your enjoyment of the show!

JerryNelson123 · Nov 2024

I have enjoyed dance, especially ballet and modern for many years, but at a superficial level. My wife and I started going to the Vail Dance Festival about 8 years ago, initially one or two nights but more recently all of the performances. As a part of the Festival there were conversations with the dancers, and other artists associated with the event. Rebecca and Michael were the interviewers. Initially we went to just one or two but have recently been going to almost all. We have really enjoyed the deeper perspective on what we were seeing, what it took for the performers to get to this stage in their careers, how choreographers got into choreography, etc. This podcast is, for us, a continuation of our learning more about all elements of dance, and a bit more about the personalities of the dance world. The recent episode on an interview with Martha Graham done by Michael Small when she was 95. Michael and Rebecca do a wonderful job of interviewing Small, introducing his recording, and pausing the interview to reflect on what was being said. It was so funny to hear about how she told Mikhail Baryshnikov to move out of the way at one practice. And it was heartbreaking to hear her reflect on how much she still missed dancing at the end of the interview. The thing is, this is just one of the many great interviews available at COD. If you are at all interested in ballet, this podcast is a must!

JerryfromGrandJunction · Oct 2023

After one episode, you’ll want to hear the rest! Every interview is perfect and they feature so many incredible dancers/choreographers!

CatherineKBee · Apr 2023

After several years, the podcasters keep improving. They get interesting guests and ask probing questions while always remaining polite.

LuNYC · Feb 2023

I love the aim of this podcast—how it provides a much needed platform for dance artists! However, many of the interviews end up feeling superficial and predictable. I think this issue would be remedied by: 1) encouraging the guests to open up about past, personal struggles. The more candid, the more a person is relatable. Hence why Hope Boykin’s interview, in my opinion, is one of the strongest. 2) asking tougher questions. Don’t fear making the guests uncomfortable. Some claims (I won’t say by who) should’ve been questioned. 3) getting a more diverse roster of guests. The podcast tends to feature those who have had a clear and direct route to success. Why not interview more dancers who struggled to get work? Most dancers don’t make it; most don’t go directly from school to company. It can take some dancers years and hundreds of auditions before they make it. Interviewing those who had less of a linear path would be inspiring and informative for dancers of all levels. 3b) as a supplement to the former-mentioned: acknowledge the Balanchine bias. Avoid NYCB-affiliates making up over half of interviews.

miserableyouth · Mar 2020

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