At the Barre with Madison Ballet Special Projects

At the Barre with Madison Ballet Special Projects is your behind-the-scenes look at the ideas, stories, and creative processes shaping Madison Ballet’s work.Hosted by Chris Fahrenthold, each episode brings our community a little closer to the dancers, choreographers, and collaborators who are making ballet in Madison right now.Whether you’re a seasoned balletomane, current or former dancer, or simply curious about how dance gets made, we warmly invite you into the room where it happens.

At the Barre with Madison Ballet Special Projects is a arts podcast hosted by Madison Ballet Special Projects, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Madison Ballet Special Projects hosts At the Barre with Madison Ballet Special Projects, a arts show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode 12 | Innovation II: James Wainwright

  May 7, 202645 minS0

  <p>In this episode of At the Barre, we go behind the scenes with Madison Ballet company member and emerging choreographer James Wainwright.</p><p>James shares how he transitioned from years of playing football into professional dance after starting ballet and musical theatre as a teenager. He reflects on growing up around his mother’s dance studio in Chicago, the sense of belonging he found in the studio environment, and the journey that eventually brought him to Madison Ballet.</p><p>We also get a sneak peek into the inspiration behind James’ Innovation II piece, Heure de Fermeture (“Closing Time”...

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  Episode 11 | Innovation II: Ben Rose

  May 5, 202627 minS0

  <p>In this episode of At the Barre, we go behind the scenes with Madison Ballet company member and emerging choreographer Ben Rose.</p><p>Ben shares his unique path from competitive ballroom dance into ballet, and how that background continues to influence his creative voice. He discusses the structure of his new piece Tea for Two for Eight, built as a series of contrasting sections inspired by ballroom competitions, and his goal of highlighting both versatility and individuality within the dancers.</p><p>About Ben Rose</p><p>Benjamin Rose began his training in Houston at Vitacca Ballet school...

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  Episode 10 | Innovation II: Gianna DeMassio

  Apr 30, 202632 minS0

  <p>In this episode of At the Barre, we go behind the scenes with Madison Ballet apprentice and emerging choreographer Gianna DeMassio</p><p>In her first season with the company, Gianna shares her journey from a competition dance background to discovering her passion for ballet and how she unexpectedly fell in love with choreography during her training.</p><p>We also dive into her choreographic process for Innovation II, where she premieres a new work titled Memento Vivere inspired by a meaningful moment while dancing in Italy. The work is centered around the passage of time and the emotional...

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  Episode 9 | Innovation II: Charlotte Junge

  Apr 28, 202659 minS0

  <p>In this episode of At the Barre, we are joined by Charlotte Junge, Company Dancer with Madison Ballet and emerging choreographer featured in this season’s Innovation II.</p><p>This conversation explores Charlotte’s early dance training, her move to Boston Ballet School at just 14, and the unexpected path that led her to Madison Ballet. She also discusses how her background in multiple dance styles continues to influence her movement vocabulary today.</p><p>We get a peek inside Charlotte’s choreographic process and how her piece As Above, So Below has come to life. Inspired by her relati...

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  Episode 8 | Innovation II: Sarah Martin

  Apr 23, 202631 minS0

  <p>In this episode of At the Barre, we are joined by Sarah Martin, Company Dancer with Madison Ballet and emerging choreographer featured in this season’s Innovation II.</p><p>Sarah shares her journey from early training at BalletMet to trainee programs across the country, and how the relationships she built along the way ultimately led her to Madison Ballet.</p><p>We dive into Sarah’s lifelong love of choreography: from creating dances as a child to developing her third original work for Madison Ballet. She shares insight into choreographing within the company, including how collaboration, trust, and fami...

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