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The Turning: Room of Mirrors
In every ballet studio, there is a wall of mirrors. It reflects the people within. They’re part of a closed, elite group that asks for sacrifice and devotion from its members. This insular community produces iconic artists. It’s founded on a strict power structure, often with one man at the top. By tracing the origins of this unusual lifestyle, starting with the legacy of choreographer George Balanchine and the intimate stories of young dancers, we expose the beauty of an artform and the complexity of ballet culture.
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4.6 stars from 1,701 ratings
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“Love this story, thank you for creating this.”
La10go9cta via Apple Podcasts ·
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02/14/24
Most Classical Dancer’s Story
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“Listening to Wilhelmina, Stephanie and Katherine’s stories helped me get closer to coming to terms with my s
personal journey. I’m a male, former classical ballet dancer from a major NYC company and I too have experienced some of the issues discussed, though from a different POV. Thank you for...”Read full review »
rufus_red via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/24
A great podcast
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“Well researched & great delivery on both seasons. Really enjoyed the ballet & the viewpoints for making dance more inclusive.”
Tippy55coden via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/23
Recent Episodes
Today we present the second of two episodes featuring Karen Valby, author of The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History. The book records the largely forgotten stories of five Black ballerinas who changed the art form....
Published 05/07/24
Published 05/07/24
As we work on Season 3 of The Turning, we have something special for you: two episodes featuring Karen Valby, author of The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History. The book records the largely forgotten stories of five...
Published 04/30/24
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