The Stage Rightside with James Whiteside (Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre) is an interview based foray into the interesting and often strange world of professional ballet. James speaks with fellow dancers, choreographers, costume designers, stage crew, makeup artists, you name it, in this comedic, yet informative podcast brought to you live from James' dressing room, backstage at the Metropolitan Theatre.
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.
James chats with ABT Soloist Jake Roxander about being in a family of ballet dancers, heightism in dance, and his dream roles.
James chats with ABT's newest Principal Dancer, Chloe Misseldine, about her ascent, her dream roles, and who she would kiss, marry, or kill.
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.
James chats with ABT Principal Dancer Thomas Forster about his training, dealing with rejection, and reality TV.
James chats with ABT Principal Dancer Skylar Brandt about the Summer Season, why Swan Lake is her nemesis, and reviews.
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.
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