124 - Ask Megan! - Sealy Asks About Pointe Shoes Makers
Sealy asks Megan what to do now that her pointe shoe maker has retired. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show b...
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Megan Fairchild, Principal dancer with New York City Ballet answers listener's questions three times each week. Listeners can call in to the Balancing Pointe website and record a question or...
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123 - Ask Megan! - Jake Asks What Megan Carries in her Ballet Bag
Today on Ask Megan!, Jake asks what Megan carries in her ballet bag. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by s...
122 ~ Ask Megan! Why do dancers wear belts in class?
Today Calissa asks Megan why dancers wear belts over their leotards in class? Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the...
121 ~ Ask Megan! Hannah asks about improving her Petit Allegro
Today Hannah asks Megan how to improve her petit allegro. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us y...
120 ~ Ask Megan ~Holly asks about Magazine Photo Shoots
Today Holly asks Megan what her experience as a cover model for Dance Magazine. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of th...
119 - Ask Megan! Sarah - What are Your Thoughts on Boston Ballet School?
Today Sarah asks Megan what her thoughts are about Boston Ballet School and Company. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part...
118 - Ask Megan! Janie - What to do if Teachers Aren't Paying Attention to You
Today's question comes from Janie. She asks Megan about having danced at one place for so long that the teachers seem not to be paying atten...
117 ~ Ask Megan! How do dancers deal with romantic break-ups?
Today, Julia writes in to say, "Hi Megan, there seem to be a lot of relationships within the New York City Ballet. What is the dynamic like...
116 ~ Ask Megan! Kaylie wants to know about company auditions?
Kaylie writes in and says "I am a junior in high school and wonder how I should plan for next year and am wondering when I am supposed to au...
115 ~ Ask Megan! Does it matter what brand of pointe shoes you wear for auditions?
Today's question comes from Ana who asks whether it matters what brand of pointe shoes a dancer wears for auditions? Do you have a question...
114 ~ How to train for a Balanchine Summer Intensive?
Today's question comes from Heather who wrote in asking how to help her child prepare for a Balanchine Summer Intensive when the studio does...
113 - Nancy Asks: How Do You Prepare for a Big Role
Today on Ask Megan!, Nancy remarks that she saw Megan in Sleeping Beauty and wonders how she prepares for such big roles. Do you have a ques...
112 ~ Ask Megan! Mimi wants to know if homeschooling is a good option?
Today's question comes from Mimi who called in to ask about Homeschooling versus attending regular high school when pursuing a career in dan...
111 ~ Ask Megan! How can a ballet mom support her daughter without being a stage mom?
Today's question comes from a Ballet Mom who asks: "I was wondering how, as a mom, I can best support my daughter before YAGP or an audition...
110 ~ Ask Megan! How to encourage a young dancer who shows promise?
Today's question comes from Kate who is the mother of an aspiring young dancer. She wants to know how she can best encourage her daughter's...
109 ~ Ask Megan! Could Running Help in Toning a Dancer" Legs?
Today's question comes from Lily who wrote in to ask about toning her legs. She is wondering if Megan would suggest running? Do you have a q...
108 - Ask Megan! How Do Directors Cast Dancers Based On Body Types?
Today on Ask Megan! Rachel writes in asks about how Artistic Directors make casting decisions on dancers and their body types. Do you have a...
107 - Ask Megan! - Concerned Mother Writes In
Today on Ask Megan! a mother writes in regarding body image concerns. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by...
106 - Amelia - How Do I Know What Shank Strength I Need?
Today on Ask Megan! Amelia asks how to know what shank strength she needs for her pointe shoes. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can...
105 - Casting Lead Roles for NYCB's Nutcracker
Today's question comes from Melinda who wants to surprise her daughter with tickets to NYCB's Nutcracker and wants to know how far in advanc...