Episode 1 | What is Madison Ballet Special Projects?
Welcome to the very first episode of At the Barre, A Madison Ballet Special Projects podcast!
In our premiere episode, Caitlin Sloan (Strategic Advisor, MBSP) interviews Madison Ballet Special Projects Director, Chris Fahrenthold to share some insight into who we are and what we do!
Key points in this episode:
Chris’ background and journey into the ballet world
The origin story of Madison Ballet Special Projects
The mission of MBSP and how it fits within Madison Ballet’s broader work
Why this work matters, and how MBSP contributes to Madison’s cultural and artistic landscape
A look at our programming, from performances to community conversations
What we hope audiences experience and take away from attending
The importance of creating space for dialogue around dance
Ways listeners can support or get involved with MBSP
What to expect from future episodes of At The Barre
Whether you’re a longtime ballet enthusiast or simply curious about how dance gets made, this episode offers insight into the creative process and the values guiding our work.
Join the conversation!
MBSP WEBSITE: https://www.madisonballetspecialprojects.com/
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects
UPCOMING MADISON BALLET PERFORMANCES: https://www.madisonballet.org/performances
Questions/comments? Email us at hello@madisonballetspecialprojects.com
Credits
PODCAST COVER PHOTO: Matthew Ulrich
DANCER: Madison Ballet Company Artist Lauren Thompson
MUSIC: Capet String Quartet - Ravel (Col. D 15057-60) 1928