Best Kimberly Falker Podcasts (2025)

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45. Giselle with Cassandra Trenary 35:02

1M ago35:02

35:02

James talks to ABT Principal dancer Cassandra Trenary about their performance of Giselle at the Metropolitan Opera House and her decision to leave ABT to join Vienna State Opera. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h…

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44. Swan Lake with Catherine Hurlin 44:48

2M ago44:48

44:48

James talks to ABT Principal Dancer Catherine Hurlin before and after their performance of Swan Lake at the Metropolitan Opera House. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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43. Special Tour Episode with James, Reid, & Harriet 1:11:20

2M ago1:11:20

1:11:20

In this special episode, James recaps the Spring touring season, accompanied by costume designers Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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42. All About Training with James Whiteside 47:33

4M ago47:33

47:33

James talks about his early years in dance, his training, and his first years as an apprentice in a big ballet company. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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41. Costumes, costumes, COSTUMES! With Reid & James 1:03:38

5M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

James and Reid talk about ballet costumes; faves, mishaps, and least faves! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy James Whiteside

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40. Straight Guys at the Gym 51:39

5M ago51:39

51:39

James chats about which female roles he'd want to dance, what he did on his layoff from ABT, and why straight men at the gym annoy him. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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39. Tr*mp's Kennedy Center 37:53

6M ago37:53

37:53

James chats about Tr*mp's Kennedy Center, the WAP en pointe, and drunk gay people. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy James Whiteside

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38. How I Got Into ABT 39:34

6M ago39:34

39:34

James talks about a typical rehearsal day, what he eats, and... poop in the tiles?!?! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy James Whiteside

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37. Baby's First Solo Episode!!! 29:34

6M ago29:34

29:34

James chats with himself about Smile 2, Rose Gray, and being a gay gay gay person who only plays straight people. Big wahhhh! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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S07E02 - Reid Bartelme 1:02:48

7M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

James and Reid talk noodles, circle j*rks, Beyonce, and Alien Romulus. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy James Whiteside

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S07E01 - Michael Breeden 43:50

7M ago43:50

43:50

Michael returns for the first episode of 2025! We chat about Sasha DeSola, resolutions, Darci Kistler's beautiful penche, Unity Phelan, the Nutcracker, and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.…

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S06E06 - Michael Breeden 36:29

1y ago36:29

36:29

James chats with Michael about becoming a repetiteur (someone who teaches ballets from scratch), retiring from Miami City Ballet, and their early days together in Boston Ballet circa 1904. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & …

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S06E05 - Jake Roxander 34:27

1y ago34:27

34:27

James chats with ABT Soloist Jake Roxander about being in a family of ballet dancers, heightism in dance, and his dream roles. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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S06E04 - Chloe Misseldine 41:34

1y ago41:34

41:34

James chats with ABT's newest Principal Dancer, Chloe Misseldine, about her ascent, her dream roles, and who she would kiss, marry, or kill. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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S06E03 - The Retirees 41:47

1y ago41:47

41:47

James chats with retiring ABT corps de ballet members Alex Basmagy, Kiely Groenewegen, and Lauren Post about their careers and what they're doing once they hang up their pointe shoes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O…

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S06E02 - Thomas Forster 30:58

1y ago30:58

30:58

James chats with ABT Principal Dancer Thomas Forster about his training, dealing with rejection, and reality TV. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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S06E01 - Skylar Brandt 38:11

1y ago38:11

38:11

James chats with ABT Principal Dancer Skylar Brandt about the Summer Season, why Swan Lake is her nemesis, and reviews. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Season 6 Preview! 8:05

1y ago8:05

8:05

The Stage Rightside is BACK in 2024 with new guests and some old favorites. Join James from his dressing room at the Metropolitan Opera during American Ballet Theatre's Summer Season. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O…

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179 - Separating the Artist from the Person 32:04

3y ago32:04

32:04

Barry returns after a several month hiatus to share how recent events in his personal life have taught him to separate the artist from his personal self.

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178 - The Differences Between Visibility and Success 37:57

3y ago37:57

37:57

Oftentimes, social media influencers are looked upon as famous, important, and successful. While their curated feeds exaggerate their finest qualities, offer careful insight into struggles they want you to see, and expand upon their feelings of self-importance as a voice with a platform, it doesn't necessarily equate to them being successful in…

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177 - Are we in the Modern Dark Ages? 50:50

3+ y ago50:50

50:50

Since September 11, 2001, the United States has lived in a constant state of fear. Whether this relates to war, economic collapse, and political turmoil or mass death from a pandemic, climate disaster, and intellectual decline, there is constant bombardment of frightening news that we have easy access to digest on a daily basis. In this episode, Ba…

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176 ~ What’s Right? - Executing the Same Steps Differently 52:32

3+ y ago52:32

52:32

With so many styles of ballet training, there are a variety of ways to execute the same foundational steps depending on the teacher’s opinions at the front of the room. Listen in for a conversation discussing the different executions of many ballet steps, why they are taught that way, and whether there is truly any right or wrong.…

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175 - How I Judge at Ballet Competitions 1:06:14

3+ y ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Fresh off his recent experience judging for the international ballet competition Youth America Grand Prix, Barry shares what he often looks for when judging dance competitions.

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173 - 10 Favorite Nutcracker Memories 43:56

3+ y ago43:56

43:56

As the holiday season fast approaches, Barry looks back on his favorite experiences throughout his career in the Nutcracker. http://www.patreon.com/movementhq Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatr…

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174 - Programming during Covid Times 50:22

3+ y ago50:22

50:22

The Performing Arts have been the first to shut down and last to open up in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen in as Barry shares what it is like to program dance works for public consumption during modern times.

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172 - Applying for Grants as a Dance Maker 51:04

4y ago51:04

51:04

Without government support for dance companies in the United States, most organizations are forced to rely on grants to cover expenses. Listen in for a conversation about finding grants, applying for them, and what you get if you are one of the lucky ones to be selected to receive funding. http://www.patreon.com/movementhq Pas de Chát's host Barry …

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171 - Dance Educator vs. Dance Teacher 42:56

4y ago42:56

42:56

Is there a difference between a dance educator and a dance teacher? Listen in for a detailed discussion on why dance educators make deeper impacts upon their students. http://www.patreon.com/movementhq Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His ca…

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170 - Advising for Dancers and Dance Organizations 50:12

4y ago50:12

50:12

With years of experience in the dance world both onstage and off, Barry offers tips and insights to dancers and organizations of all kinds. Listen in to learn more! http://www.patreon.com/movementhq Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His caree…

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169 - Starting the School Year on the Right Foot 47:10

4y ago47:10

47:10

Back in June, it felt like the U.S. was back on track towards a regular 2021-2032 school year. But as news continues to break, it looks like we are in for another season of being fluid with how classes will be conducted, what type of protective measures will need to be in place, and more. Listen in to this episode for tips to get yourself started o…

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168 - Mental Health Isn’t News to Me 57:30

4y ago57:30

57:30

After a two month hiatus, Barry is back for more engaging dance content! This week he talks about his journey with mental health as a person and dancer and shares thoughts on how mental health is the next major hurdle to clear in the dance world. http://www.patreon.com/movementhq Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, …

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Why I Talk Dance 39:24

4y ago39:24

39:24

Listen in for a conversation discussing why host Barry Kerollis feels so passionate about candidly sharing his experiences, both good and bad, in the dance world. http://www.patreon.com/movementhq Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career …

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166 ~ Systemic Sexual Harassment & Liam Scarlett 1:02:58

4+ y ago1:02:58

1:02:58

http://www.patreon.com/movementhq Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the…

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165 ~ 5th Anniversary Episode - 5 Things I’ve Learned Since Starting to Podcast 52:12

4+ y ago52:12

52:12

In this very special 5th anniversary episode, Barry shares 5 important lessons he’s learned about a life and career in dance since he began podcasting in 2016. http://www.patreon.com/movementhq Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career inc…

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164 - Are You Ready to Move Away to Train? 42:42

4+ y ago42:42

42:42

It’s every kid’s dream to be swooped up by a famous training program to press forth on their path to realize a career in dance. But many parents, teachers, and kids question whether it is time to move away from home to go to that finishing program. Listen in to this week’s episode for recommendations and thoughts on what to look for in a kid when c…

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