Ask Megan!

Megan Fairchild, Premier Dance Network

The ASK Megan is the ONLY podcast featuring expert advice on Professional Ballet. Each week Megan Fairchild answers the questions of aspiring dancers and their parent's to help navigate the complex world of professional ballet. The ASK Megan is hosted by one New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. Megan is not only a Principal Dancer, but performed in the award winning Broadway show, "On The Town" and is considered to be one of the world's most premier dancers on stage today. Join Megan as she answers each and every question that comes her way. The ASK Megan show is produced by The Premier Dance Network which was founded by Kimberly Falker, the host and producer of Balancing Pointe Podcast, the TOP ranked podcast on Ballet and Dance.

  • 7 minutes 46 seconds
    124 - Ask Megan! - Sealy Asks About Pointe Shoes Makers

    Sealy asks Megan what to do now that her pointe shoe maker has retired.

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    Premier Dance Network

    16 May 2017, 7:24 pm
  • 5 minutes 35 seconds
    123 - Ask Megan! - Jake Asks What Megan Carries in her Ballet Bag

    Today on Ask Megan!, Jake asks what Megan carries in her ballet bag.

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    Premier Dance Network

    9 May 2017, 9:30 am
  • 4 minutes 48 seconds
    122 ~ Ask Megan! Why do dancers wear belts in class?

    Today Calissa asks Megan why dancers wear belts over their leotards in class?

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    Premier Dance Network

    2 May 2017, 4:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 40 seconds
    121 ~ Ask Megan! Hannah asks about improving her Petit Allegro

    Today Hannah asks Megan how to improve her petit allegro.  

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    Premier Dance Network

    25 April 2017, 6:30 am
  • 6 minutes 10 seconds
    120 ~ Ask Megan ~Holly asks about Magazine Photo Shoots

    Today Holly asks Megan what her experience as a cover model for Dance Magazine.

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    Premier Dance Network

    18 April 2017, 5:00 am
  • 5 minutes 26 seconds
    119 - Ask Megan! Sarah - What are Your Thoughts on Boston Ballet School?

    Today Sarah asks Megan what her thoughts are about Boston Ballet School and Company.

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    Balancing Pointe's website

    Premier Dance Networ

    11 April 2017, 1:54 pm
  • 8 minutes
    118 - Ask Megan! Janie - What to do if Teachers Aren't Paying Attention to You

    Today's question comes from Janie.  She asks Megan about having danced at one place for so long that the teachers seem not to be paying attention to her anymore.  

    Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:

    Balancing Pointe's website

    Premier Dance Networ

    4 April 2017, 9:30 am
  • 4 minutes 36 seconds
    117 ~ Ask Megan! How do dancers deal with romantic break-ups?

    Today, Julia writes in to say, "Hi Megan, there seem to be a lot of relationships within the New York City Ballet. What is the dynamic like when breakups occur and how difficult is it to dance with a former romantic partner? Will the casting directors avoid pairing two former romantic partners together?

    21 March 2017, 6:00 am
  • 4 minutes 36 seconds
    116 ~ Ask Megan! Kaylie wants to know about company auditions?

    Kaylie writes in and says "I am a junior in high school and wonder how I should plan for next year and am wondering when I am supposed to audition for company positions and what happens if I don't get in anywhere?  DO most dancers then wind up going the college route? " 

    Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:

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    Premier Dance Networ

    14 March 2017, 6:00 am
  • 3 minutes 12 seconds
    115 ~ Ask Megan! Does it matter what brand of pointe shoes you wear for auditions?

    Today's question comes from Ana who asks whether it matters what brand of pointe shoes a dancer wears for auditions?

    Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:

    Balancing Pointe's website

    Premier Dance Networ

    7 March 2017, 5:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 36 seconds
    114 ~ How to train for a Balanchine Summer Intensive?

     Today's question comes from Heather who wrote in asking how to help her child prepare for a Balanchine Summer Intensive when the studio does not support this style?

    Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a part of the show by sending us your questions by clicking HERE:

    Balancing Pointe's website

    Premier Dance Network

    2 March 2017, 5:00 pm
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