This week Robert is joined by Tony Award-winning theater director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. The two cover a range of topics from their early days as colleagues to their respective roles today. Mr. Mitchell, who in 2013, earned the Tony Award for Best Choreography for “Kinky Boots,” was also nominated for Best Direction of a Musical. Mitchell is currently the director for “On Your Feet,” a musical about the lives of Gloria and Emilio Estefan.

Robert chats with world-renowned choreographer, Val Caniparoli and former principal dancer, now ballet stager, Maiqui Mañosa! The three talk about time spent at Orlando Ballet preparing for the now postponed performance of Lambarena, their careers, and an exciting project they’re working on remotely during the pandemic.

Robert sits down with Krista Ledden, former company dancer with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Twyla Tharp Dance. Krista is an Orlando Ballet Board member and fitness thru dance instructor at Orlando Ballet School. The two talk about Krista’s career, her philanthropy at Orlando Ballet, her popular BeMoved class and dancing at any age!

Robert sits down with Orlando Ballet company dancers, Adam Boreland and Matthew Cunningham to talk about their wickedly entertaining roles in Orlando Ballet's "Cinderella" from the 19/20 season, and their journeys becoming professional ballet dancers. 

Desmond Richardson was a principal dancer at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and is the co-founder and co-artistic director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Desmond joins Charmaine Hunter and Robert Hill for a conversation about the state of dance, their careers, and how artistry is shifting post-COVID-19 as an artistic director.

Phillip Broomhead is a former Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet and Houston Ballet and the current Orlando Ballet School Director. Phillip joins Robert for a conversation about their careers, how Orlando Ballet School is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and what they are most proud of at Orlando Ballet.

Robert sits down with former Dancer Theatre of Harlem Principal Ballerina, Charmaine Hunter who now serves as Orlando Ballet’s Director of Community Enrichment. The two talk about their professional careers, the importance of accessibility within the dance world, and how they see the future of ballet.

Welcome to Barre Talk with Robert Hill, Artistic Director of Orlando Ballet. Delve into Robert’s career as he interviews incredible artists, artistic directors and even fans! A podcast for those who have an interest in the world of dance and the people who inhabit it.