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Ask Megan!

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 wo... Read more

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117 ~ Ask Megan! How do dancers deal with romantic break-ups?

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 ... Read more

21 Mar 2017

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Ranked #2

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78 ~ Ask Megan! What do rehearsals look like at NCYB?

78 ~ Ask Megan! What do rehearsals look like at NCYB?

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday.  Today’s question come from Rachel who wrote in to ... Read more

3 May 2016

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52 ~ Ask Megan! A very special interview with Leanne Cope, a very special guest from Royal Ballet

52 ~ Ask Megan! A very special interview with Leanne Cope, a very special guest from Royal Ballet

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today a listener brought Mega... Read more

9 Feb 2016

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61 ~ Ask Megan! Why to dancers at New York City Ballet use paper towels in their pointe shoes rather than lambs wool?

61 ~ Ask Megan! Why to dancers at New York City Ballet use paper towels in their pointe shoes rather than lambs wool?

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: N... Read more

7 Mar 2016

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36 ~ How much money do professional dancers make....and can you live off of it in a big city?

36 ~ How much money do professional dancers make....and can you live off of it in a big city?

ASK MEGAN  comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ba... Read more

18 Jan 2016

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97 ~ Ask Megan! How many classes are enough?

97 ~ Ask Megan! How many classes are enough?

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today’s question comes from Sarah who wants to know... Read more

13 Sep 2016

3mins

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88 ~ Ask Megan! What is the best way to warm up?

88 ~ Ask Megan! What is the best way to warm up?

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today’s question come from Ella who wants to know s... Read more

12 Jul 2016

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109 ~ Ask Megan! Could Running Help in Toning a Dancer" Legs?

109 ~ Ask Megan! Could Running Help in Toning a Dancer" Legs?

Today's question comes from Lily who wrote in to ask about toning her legs.  She is wondering if Megan would suggest run... Read more

17 Jan 2017

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105 - Casting Lead Roles for NYCB's Nutcracker

105 - Casting Lead Roles for NYCB's Nutcracker

Today's question comes from Melinda who wants to surprise her daughter with tickets to NYCB's Nutcracker and wants to kn... Read more

13 Dec 2016

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107 - Ask Megan! - Concerned Mother Writes In

107 - Ask Megan! - Concerned Mother Writes In

Today on Ask Megan! a mother writes in regarding body image concerns. Do you have a question about Ballet? YOU can be a ... Read more

27 Dec 2016

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64 ~ Ask Megan! Vaganova versus Balanchine?

64 ~ Ask Megan! Vaganova versus Balanchine?

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s question come from: S... Read more

14 Mar 2016

7mins

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35 ~ The Life of a Corps de Ballet dancer.

35 ~ The Life of a Corps de Ballet dancer.

ASK MEGAN  comes to you five days a week and is brought to you by Balancing Pointe Podcast ~ the TOP rated podcast on Ba... Read more

15 Jan 2016

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101 - Ask Megan! - How Do I Build Muscle and Improve Endurance

101 - Ask Megan! - How Do I Build Muscle and Improve Endurance

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today, Giuliana asks how she can build muscle and i... Read more

1 Nov 2016

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80 ~ Ask Megan! Can a dancer still make it professionally without pas de deux experience?

80 ~ Ask Megan! Can a dancer still make it professionally without pas de deux experience?

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday.  Today’s question come from 15 year old Kamryn who ... Read more

17 May 2016

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95 ~ Ask Megan! Which is the best leotard to wear for an upcoming audition?

95 ~ Ask Megan! Which is the best leotard to wear for an upcoming audition?

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today’s question come Emily who writes in to say: "... Read more

30 Aug 2016

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85 ~ Ask Megan! How to stay in shape after taking a month off from dance.

85 ~ Ask Megan! How to stay in shape after taking a month off from dance.

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday.  Today’s question come from a Christy who wants to ... Read more

21 Jun 2016

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77 ~ Ask Megan! A mother of a daughter and a son who dance asks for advice from Megan.

77 ~ Ask Megan! A mother of a daughter and a son who dance asks for advice from Megan.

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and everyTuesday.  Today’s question come from Corina who called in toa... Read more

19 Apr 2016

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76 ~ Ask Megan! Does featuring younger dancers on the hit show “So You Think You Can Dance” change the atmosphere for aspiring dancers?

76 ~ Ask Megan! Does featuring younger dancers on the hit show “So You Think You Can Dance” change the atmosphere for aspiring dancers?

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Tuesday. Today’s question come from Mary who wrote in to ask... Read more

12 Apr 2016

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113 - Nancy Asks: How Do You Prepare for a Big Role

113 - Nancy Asks: How Do You Prepare for a Big Role

Today on Ask Megan!, Nancy remarks that she saw Megan in Sleeping Beauty and wonders how she prepares for such big roles... Read more

28 Feb 2017

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74 ~ Ask Megan! How to overcome bad habits in dance?

74 ~ Ask Megan! How to overcome bad habits in dance?

On each episode Megan answers YOUR questions each and every Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday.Today’s question come from:Eden w... Read more

5 Apr 2016

4mins

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