Michael Pink had a successful start to his ballet career, but wrestled with a feeling of discontentment due to certain qualities the field of classical ballet generated. One day he decided, quite spontaneously and courageously, to quit. He vowed only to return to the field of ballet if he believed he could make a difference. He did return to the world of ballet, becoming an international choreographer and director that has and is living to make a difference.

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Meet Laura Canela Queralt. Laura is bright artist from Spain currently working and living in London. Though her profession lies in singing and dancing in musical theatre productions, she works full time at the Royal Opera House as a dresser.
The dresser can be a very overlooked job, some don't even know it exists! But if you have ever tried doing up a tutu, or managing a quick change, you know just how important this role is!

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This podcast is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

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Dear friends, you are in for a treat today! We have ballet mistress, teacher and choreographer, Marina Kesler! Marina Kesler has been a part of the Estonian National Ballet for the last 35 years, from school to company and then to running rehearsals and creating productions. This woman runs on passion and creativity, and it has produced many local and International successes.
Listen in as Marina shares her process on creating this magic.

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This podcast is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

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Surprise! You've got a new host today, Connor Williams! Connor Williams is a long time friend of Abigail Mattox and he thought it would be fun to take over the podcast and interview her for a change. Listen in as Connor and Abby talk through her story, a story that really began before she was even born.

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This podcast is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

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Buse Babadağ is a Turkish born ballerina and business woman. Buse is a soloist for the San Antonio ballet as well as the owner of Buse&Rosé. She never dreamed of dancing in America, let alone opening a business, but her open heart, and just-go-for-it attitude provided the courage she needed to go on this incredible adventure.

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This podcast is in collaboration with the Our2ndhomeblog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhomeor email us at oursecondhome2@gmail.com .

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Buse Babadağ is a Turkish born ballerina and business woman. Buse is a soloist for the San Antonio ballet as well as the owner of Buse&Rosé. She never dreamed of dancing in America, let alone opening a business, but her open heart, and just-go-for-it attitude provided the courage she needed to go on this incredible adventure.

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This podcast is in collaboration with the Our2ndhomeblog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhomeor email us at oursecondhome2@gmail.com .

Hope you have enjoyed this episode. Don’t forget to comment, like share, and leave a review/rating. It means a lot to us!

Today’s guest is Meelis Pakri. Meelis is an international ballet master who has been teaching for over 35 years. From a young age his skill as both an artist and as an instructor, stood out to those around him, and in turn it took him around the globe. Listen in as Meelis shares all that his journey taught him, and all he hopes to help teach others.
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This podcast is in collaboration with the Our2ndhomeblog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhomeor email us at oursecondhome2@gmail.com .

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Finnish National Ballet dancer, Atte Kilpinen, is a living example of what it means to be a generous artist. From a young student to a professional dancer, he never held back his passion, but generously poured his heart into all he did. Though he started studying ballet quite late, his desire to dance and to be a part of this beautiful art made him unstoppable. Now, a successful dancer he continues to pour out his heart to audiences in and out of the theatre.

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This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhomeblog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhomeor email us at oursecondhome2@gmail.com .

Hope you have enjoyed this episode. Don’t forget to comment, like  share, and leave a review/rating. It means a lot to us!