The Bookish Ballerina Podcast Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:55:02 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2214233 en-us © 2026 The Bookish Ballerina Podcast yes da778acd-0cc7-50ff-aa20-e7035edcc68d Eleanor Stewart episodic false A professional ballet dancer and author exploring ballet, art, stories, science, and everything in between.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Eleanor Stewart https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ay7a367c8w35yq1fk4k5nyih1yqk?.jpg The Bookish Ballerina Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2214233 Ep. 18 - Scene Change: the True Purpose of Nonprofit Arts Organizations - Alan Harrison Ep. 18 - Scene Change: the True Purpose of Nonprofit Arts Organizations - Alan Harrison Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Alan Harrison, author of Scene Change and Scene Change 2, wherein he discusses the role of nonprofit arts organizations and the importance of their core purpose - impact in their communities. We chat about ideas from the books and make a brief foray into his time on the gameshow Jeopardy!. Enjoy the episode!



Scene Change: https://bookshop.org/p/books/scene-change-why-today-s-nonprofit-arts-organizations-have-to-stop-producing-art-and-start-producing-impact-alan-harrison/19872415

Scene Change 2: https://bookshop.org/p/books/scene-change-2-the-five-real-responsibilities-of-nonprofit-arts-boards-alan-harrison/21087360


Louisville Orchestra: https://www.louisvilleorchestra.org/

Out of Hand Theater: https://www.outofhandtheater.com/

Mixed Blood Theater: https://mixedblood.com/

Forklift Danceworks: https://www.forkliftdanceworks.org/

Voices of Our City Choir: https://www.voicesofourcity.org/

Arts Capacity: https://artscapacity.org/


To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina/.

Logo Artwork: Sam Sole (@_sjs_art).

Music: R. Keith Stewart.

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Alan Harrison, author of Scene Change and Scene Change 2, wherein he discusses the role of nonprofit arts organizations and the importance of their core purpose - impact in their communities. We chat about ideas from the books and make a brief foray into his time on the gameshow Jeopardy!. Enjoy the episode!



Scene Change: https://bookshop.org/p/books/scene-change-why-today-s-nonprofit-arts-organizations-have-to-stop-producing-art-and-start-producing-impact-alan-harrison/19872415

Scene Change 2: https://bookshop.org/p/books/scene-change-2-the-five-real-responsibilities-of-nonprofit-arts-boards-alan-harrison/21087360


Louisville Orchestra: https://www.louisvilleorchestra.org/

Out of Hand Theater: https://www.outofhandtheater.com/

Mixed Blood Theater: https://mixedblood.com/

Forklift Danceworks: https://www.forkliftdanceworks.org/

Voices of Our City Choir: https://www.voicesofourcity.org/

Arts Capacity: https://artscapacity.org/


To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina/.

Logo Artwork: Sam Sole (@_sjs_art).

Music: R. Keith Stewart.

]]> Eleanor Stewart / Alan Harrison Buzzsprout-17655019 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 4040 arts, arts organization, nonprofit, nonprofit management, board, board of directors, author, book 18 full false Ep. 17 - The Entrepreneurial Mother - Heidi Bellerjeau Ep. 17 - The Entrepreneurial Mother - Heidi Bellerjeau Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Heidi Bellerjeau, the owner of Face Foundrie Nashville, a luxury facial bar. We chat about Heidi's journey in the beauty industry, faith, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Enjoy!

https://facefoundrie.com/location/nashville-gulch/


Barrier repair/fragrance-free skincare and makeup:

https://holifrog.com/

https://motherline.com/

https://iliabeauty.com/

https://www.meritbeauty.com/


Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara: https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/#TheBook


To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina/.

Logo Artwork: Sam Sole (@_sjs_art).

Music: R. Keith Stewart.

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Heidi Bellerjeau, the owner of Face Foundrie Nashville, a luxury facial bar. We chat about Heidi's journey in the beauty industry, faith, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Enjoy!

https://facefoundrie.com/location/nashville-gulch/


Barrier repair/fragrance-free skincare and makeup:

https://holifrog.com/

https://motherline.com/

https://iliabeauty.com/

https://www.meritbeauty.com/


Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara: https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/#TheBook


To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina/.

Logo Artwork: Sam Sole (@_sjs_art).

Music: R. Keith Stewart.

]]> Eleanor Stewart Buzzsprout-17192488 Tue, 20 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400 3647 entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, beauty, faith, stories, business, makeup, face foundrie 17 full false Ep. 16 - Mental Resilience and the Ballet Dancer - Terry Hyde Ep. 16 - Mental Resilience and the Ballet Dancer - Terry Hyde Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Terry Hyde, founder of Counseling for Dancers and STEPPS (Support, Training, Education, Performance, Psychotherapy, Solutions). We discuss Terry's background in dancing and training in counseling, mental resilience struggles specific to dancers, and some strategies that can be helpful. You can find both of Terry's organizations on Instagram at @counsellingfordancers and @steppscio. Enjoy!



DONATE to STEPPS here: https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/stepps-charity/donation-amount/


Resources:

In the UK: https://stepps.charity/ (Email: stepps.charity@gmail.com)

Outside of the UK: https://www.counsellingfordancers.com/ (Email: counsellingfordancers@gmail.com)

International Association for Dance Medicine & Science: https://iadms.org/

Doctors for Dancers: https://doctorsfordancers.com/



To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina/. Logo Artwork: Sam Sole (@_sjs_art). Music: R. Keith Stewart.

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Terry Hyde, founder of Counseling for Dancers and STEPPS (Support, Training, Education, Performance, Psychotherapy, Solutions). We discuss Terry's background in dancing and training in counseling, mental resilience struggles specific to dancers, and some strategies that can be helpful. You can find both of Terry's organizations on Instagram at @counsellingfordancers and @steppscio. Enjoy!



DONATE to STEPPS here: https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/stepps-charity/donation-amount/


Resources:

In the UK: https://stepps.charity/ (Email: stepps.charity@gmail.com)

Outside of the UK: https://www.counsellingfordancers.com/ (Email: counsellingfordancers@gmail.com)

International Association for Dance Medicine & Science: https://iadms.org/

Doctors for Dancers: https://doctorsfordancers.com/



To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina/. Logo Artwork: Sam Sole (@_sjs_art). Music: R. Keith Stewart.

]]> Eleanor Stewart / Terry Hyde Buzzsprout-16832837 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400 3881 ballet, mental health, science, dance, psychotherapy, psychology 16 full false Ep. 15 - Leaf, Cloud, Pencil, Paintbrush: Love, Faith, Life, and Art - Ellen Grigg and Ron Meszaros Ep. 15 - Leaf, Cloud, Pencil, Paintbrush: Love, Faith, Life, and Art - Ellen Grigg and Ron Meszaros Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guests are the lovely couple Ellen Grigg and Ron Meszaros. We discuss life, faith, art, projects, stories, advice, and much more. Enjoy!

Note on 47:00 - usually recreationally, not professionally

Gathering Leaves by Ron Meszaros: https://www.amazon.com/Gathering-Leaves-Ron-Meszaros/dp/1732317461

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guests are the lovely couple Ellen Grigg and Ron Meszaros. We discuss life, faith, art, projects, stories, advice, and much more. Enjoy!

Note on 47:00 - usually recreationally, not professionally

Gathering Leaves by Ron Meszaros: https://www.amazon.com/Gathering-Leaves-Ron-Meszaros/dp/1732317461

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Eleanor Stewart / Ellen Grigg and Ron Meszaros Buzzsprout-16270746 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0500 4555 art, writing, painting, creating 15 full false Ep. 14 - "Be a 'Yes' Person" - Lauren Hernandez Ep. 14 - "Be a 'Yes' Person" - Lauren Hernandez Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Lauren Hernandez, the CEO of The Tallahassee Ballet. We discuss her career with the organization and how that has led to her current position, her goals for The Tallahassee Ballet, and much more. Enjoy!

You can learn more about Lauren and The Tallahassee Ballet at www.tallahasseeballet.org or by following @thetallahasseeballet on Instagram.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Lauren Hernandez, the CEO of The Tallahassee Ballet. We discuss her career with the organization and how that has led to her current position, her goals for The Tallahassee Ballet, and much more. Enjoy!

You can learn more about Lauren and The Tallahassee Ballet at www.tallahasseeballet.org or by following @thetallahasseeballet on Instagram.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Eleanor Stewart / Lauren Hernandez Buzzsprout-16109809 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:00:00 -0500 3875 ballet, arts, arts leadership, dance, leadership full false Ep. 13 - Pivot Pointe - Kay Tien Ep. 13 - Pivot Pointe - Kay Tien Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Kay Tien, the founder of Pivot Pointe, an organization aimed at providing resources to dancers who are looking to transition into different career fields. We chat about her background and the founding of Pivot Pointe, as well as its importance and the organization's goals. Enjoy!

You can learn more about Pivot Pointe at https://www.pivot-pointe.com/ or by following @pivotpointe on Instagram.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Kay Tien, the founder of Pivot Pointe, an organization aimed at providing resources to dancers who are looking to transition into different career fields. We chat about her background and the founding of Pivot Pointe, as well as its importance and the organization's goals. Enjoy!

You can learn more about Pivot Pointe at https://www.pivot-pointe.com/ or by following @pivotpointe on Instagram.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Eleanor Stewart / Kay Tien Buzzsprout-15938108 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 3606 ballet, career, resource, resources, pivot pointe, kay tien, eleanor stewart 13 full false Ep. 12 - Ordo Amoris: A Proper Ordering of Loves in Classical Education - Amanda Miller Ep. 12 - Ordo Amoris: A Proper Ordering of Loves in Classical Education - Amanda Miller Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Amanda Miller, the catalytic force behind the founding of Ordo Amoris Classical Academy in Fairhope, Alabama, a school focused on education centered around scripture, primary texts, and Socratic discussion. Enjoy the conversation!

You can learn more about Ordo Amoris at https://ordoamorisclassical.com/ or by following @ordoamorisclassical on Instagram.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Amanda Miller, the catalytic force behind the founding of Ordo Amoris Classical Academy in Fairhope, Alabama, a school focused on education centered around scripture, primary texts, and Socratic discussion. Enjoy the conversation!

You can learn more about Ordo Amoris at https://ordoamorisclassical.com/ or by following @ordoamorisclassical on Instagram.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Eleanor Stewart / Amanda Miller Buzzsprout-15787910 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 3370 education, scripture, socratic discussion, ordo amoris, ordo amoris classical academy, classical education, classical school, the bookish ballerina, the bookish ballerina podcast, amanda miller, eleanor stewart 12 full false Ep. 11 - Words and the Word: Writing with Biblical Intentionality - Caylee Dean Ep. 11 - Words and the Word: Writing with Biblical Intentionality - Caylee Dean Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Caylee Dean, fellow former teen author and the creator of Noblebranch. We chat about stories and Biblical influence upon them, character creation, intentional storytelling, and much more. Enjoy!

To learn more about Noblebranch, click here.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Caylee Dean, fellow former teen author and the creator of Noblebranch. We chat about stories and Biblical influence upon them, character creation, intentional storytelling, and much more. Enjoy!

To learn more about Noblebranch, click here.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Eleanor Stewart / Caylee Dean Buzzsprout-15644067 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400 3436 author, writing, publication, young author, teen author, biblical storytelling 11 full false Ep. 10 - The Ballet Busker - Bianca Carnovale Ep. 10 - The Ballet Busker - Bianca Carnovale Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Bianca Carnovale, also known as @balletbusker. She began taking ballet to the sidewalks of Adelaide shortly after lockdowns lifted, and she has grown her ballet career through busking in a distinctly different way. We chat about the challenges of busking, some of the places she has traveled to perform, and why sharing ballet is important. I hope you enjoy!

Find more about Bianca here:
Instagram: @balletbusker
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@balletbusker

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Bianca Carnovale, also known as @balletbusker. She began taking ballet to the sidewalks of Adelaide shortly after lockdowns lifted, and she has grown her ballet career through busking in a distinctly different way. We chat about the challenges of busking, some of the places she has traveled to perform, and why sharing ballet is important. I hope you enjoy!

Find more about Bianca here:
Instagram: @balletbusker
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@balletbusker

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Eleanor Stewart / Bianca Carnovale Buzzsprout-15519859 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2363 ballet, busk, busking, travel, dance, performing, street performing, pointe, pointe shoes, ballet busker, the bookish ballerina 10 full false Ep. 9 - Deos: A Unique Ballet Vision - Tess Sinke Hoekstra Ep. 9 - Deos: A Unique Ballet Vision - Tess Sinke Hoekstra Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Tess Sinke Hoekstra, founder and artistic director of Deos Contemporary Ballet. We discuss the importance of servant leadership, the challenges of founding a ballet company, and leadership and motherhood. Enjoy!

To learn more about Deos, visit https://www.deosballet.com or follow @deosballet on Instagram.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Tess Sinke Hoekstra, founder and artistic director of Deos Contemporary Ballet. We discuss the importance of servant leadership, the challenges of founding a ballet company, and leadership and motherhood. Enjoy!

To learn more about Deos, visit https://www.deosballet.com or follow @deosballet on Instagram.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Eleanor Stewart Buzzsprout-15450041 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2314 9 full false Ep. 8 - Let's Rally! - Maxwell Jones Ep. 8 - Let's Rally! - Maxwell Jones Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Maxwell Jones, economist and co-founder of Let's Rally!, an app designed to get people off of their devices and out into the world. We discuss the app, economics of the arts, and many other topics. Enjoy!

To download Let's Rally, head to apps.apple.com/us/app/lets-rally/id6503183666

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Maxwell Jones, economist and co-founder of Let's Rally!, an app designed to get people off of their devices and out into the world. We discuss the app, economics of the arts, and many other topics. Enjoy!

To download Let's Rally, head to apps.apple.com/us/app/lets-rally/id6503183666

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

]]> Eleanor Stewart / Maxwell Jones Buzzsprout-15411976 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 3248 app, entrepreneur, economics, ballet, art, science 8 full false Ep. 7 - Laymen Talk Ballet II - Ellis and Ellie Ep. 7 - Laymen Talk Ballet II - Ellis and Ellie The Bookish Ballerina Podcast was created to investigate various aspects of ballet, art, culture, and science. Although it has the same goal, today's episode follows a slightly different format.

Several new episodes of this nature will be coming over the next few months, where ballet laymen interview ME concerning the ins and outs of ballet - why it is important, how to best enjoy it, its origin, and many other topics. Today, I am interviewed by two of my teaching assistants concerning ballet, authorship, and several other topics.

If you would like to be involved in a future Laymen Talk Ballet episode, please contact me through Instagram at @the.bookish.ballerina or @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast.

Also, feel free to leave a rating or review, and check out our new Buy Me a Coffee page at www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina to learn more ways to support the podcast. We are currently working on improving the audio quality and increasing the number of episodes produced, so any support is much appreciated!

Enjoy!

]]> The Bookish Ballerina Podcast was created to investigate various aspects of ballet, art, culture, and science. Although it has the same goal, today's episode follows a slightly different format.

Several new episodes of this nature will be coming over the next few months, where ballet laymen interview ME concerning the ins and outs of ballet - why it is important, how to best enjoy it, its origin, and many other topics. Today, I am interviewed by two of my teaching assistants concerning ballet, authorship, and several other topics.

If you would like to be involved in a future Laymen Talk Ballet episode, please contact me through Instagram at @the.bookish.ballerina or @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast.

Also, feel free to leave a rating or review, and check out our new Buy Me a Coffee page at www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina to learn more ways to support the podcast. We are currently working on improving the audio quality and increasing the number of episodes produced, so any support is much appreciated!

Enjoy!

]]> Eleanor Stewart Buzzsprout-15368108 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0400 2053 7 full false Ep. 6 - The Adventure of a Life in Ballet - Tyrone Brooks Ep. 6 - The Adventure of a Life in Ballet - Tyrone Brooks Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Tyrone Brooks, a former principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the current artistic director at The Tallahassee Ballet. We discuss his life in ballet, as well as the values by which he seeks to lead.

Thank you - I hope you enjoy!

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina or @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram.

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Tyrone Brooks, a former principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the current artistic director at The Tallahassee Ballet. We discuss his life in ballet, as well as the values by which he seeks to lead.

Thank you - I hope you enjoy!

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina or @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram.

]]> Eleanor Stewart Buzzsprout-14455009 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0500 3312 ballet, tour, dance theatre, dance theatre of harlem, tyrone brooks, art, dance, career, life, story, adventure, dancer, perform, lead, leadership, artistic, artistic director 6 full false Ep. 5 - Laymen Talk Ballet I - Benita and Keith Stewart Ep. 5 - Laymen Talk Ballet I - Benita and Keith Stewart The Bookish Ballerina Podcast was created to investigate various aspects of ballet, art, culture, and science. Although it has the same goal, today's episode follows a slightly different format.

Several new episodes of this nature will be coming over the next few months, where ballet laymen interview ME concerning the ins and outs of ballet - why it is important, how to best enjoy it, its origin, and many other topics.

If you would like to be involved in a future Laymen Talk Ballet episode, please contact me through Instagram at @the.bookish.ballerina or @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast.

Enjoy the episode!

]]> The Bookish Ballerina Podcast was created to investigate various aspects of ballet, art, culture, and science. Although it has the same goal, today's episode follows a slightly different format.

Several new episodes of this nature will be coming over the next few months, where ballet laymen interview ME concerning the ins and outs of ballet - why it is important, how to best enjoy it, its origin, and many other topics.

If you would like to be involved in a future Laymen Talk Ballet episode, please contact me through Instagram at @the.bookish.ballerina or @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast.

Enjoy the episode!

]]> Eleanor Stewart Buzzsprout-14315084 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2193 ballet, interview, pointe, history, art, dance, learning 5 full false Ep. 4 - The Art of Storycraft - K.B. Hoyle Ep. 4 - The Art of Storycraft - K.B. Hoyle Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is K.B. Hoyle, an award-winning middle grade and teen fiction author, as well as the co-owner, CEO, and acquisitions editor of Owl's Nest Publishers. In today's episode, we discuss her journey as an author and the beauty of well-crafted stories.

To learn more, follow @kbhoyle.author on Instagram or visit http://www.kbhoyle.com. To learn more about Owl's Nest, follow @owlsnestpublishers on Instagram or go to https://www.owlsnestpublishers.com. To continue learning about me and The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina and @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram.

Thank you - I hope you enjoy!

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is K.B. Hoyle, an award-winning middle grade and teen fiction author, as well as the co-owner, CEO, and acquisitions editor of Owl's Nest Publishers. In today's episode, we discuss her journey as an author and the beauty of well-crafted stories.

To learn more, follow @kbhoyle.author on Instagram or visit http://www.kbhoyle.com. To learn more about Owl's Nest, follow @owlsnestpublishers on Instagram or go to https://www.owlsnestpublishers.com. To continue learning about me and The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina and @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram.

Thank you - I hope you enjoy!

]]> Eleanor Stewart Buzzsprout-14026040 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2453 4 full false Ep. 3 - Creating Your Own Process - Jennifer Thomas Ep. 3 - Creating Your Own Process - Jennifer Thomas Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Jennifer Thomas, an award-winning composer in the classical crossover and cinematic genres. We discuss the creative process, the importance of continual learning, and the importance of finding the best path toward your goals.

To learn more about Jennifer, visit the following links:
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jenniferthomasofficial
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jenniferthomaspiano
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCLJvCZ94E8B-7uxh34muQw
TikTok: @jenniferthomasofficial
Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jenniferthomas
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4201325/

To continue learning about me and The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina and @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram.

To learn more about some of the composers mentioned, follow the links below:
Hildur Guðnadóttir - http://www.instagram.com/hildurgudnadottir
Pinar Toprak - http://www.instagram.com/pinartoprakcomposer
Hannah Parrott - http://www.instagram.com/h_parrottmusic 

Thank you - I hope you enjoy!

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Jennifer Thomas, an award-winning composer in the classical crossover and cinematic genres. We discuss the creative process, the importance of continual learning, and the importance of finding the best path toward your goals.

To learn more about Jennifer, visit the following links:
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jenniferthomasofficial
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jenniferthomaspiano
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCLJvCZ94E8B-7uxh34muQw
TikTok: @jenniferthomasofficial
Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jenniferthomas
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4201325/

To continue learning about me and The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina and @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram.

To learn more about some of the composers mentioned, follow the links below:
Hildur Guðnadóttir - http://www.instagram.com/hildurgudnadottir
Pinar Toprak - http://www.instagram.com/pinartoprakcomposer
Hannah Parrott - http://www.instagram.com/h_parrottmusic 

Thank you - I hope you enjoy!

]]> Eleanor Stewart/Jennifer Thomas Buzzsprout-13666033 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1587 music, composing, composer, learning, orchestra, creating, creative process, goals 3 full false Ep. 2 - Dancing Internationally and Life in Cuba - Israel Rodriguez Ep. 2 - Dancing Internationally and Life in Cuba - Israel Rodriguez Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Israel Rodriguez, a former principal ballet dancer with Orlando Ballet and Ballet de Monterrey, as well as a former ballet dancer with Ballet de Camaguey in Cuba. In today's episode, we discuss Israel's journey from dancing in Cuba to dancing in Mexico and then the United States.

To learn more about Israel, follow @israel_rodriguez_dance on Instagram. To continue learning about me and The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina and @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on the same platform.

Thank you - I hope you enjoy!

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Israel Rodriguez, a former principal ballet dancer with Orlando Ballet and Ballet de Monterrey, as well as a former ballet dancer with Ballet de Camaguey in Cuba. In today's episode, we discuss Israel's journey from dancing in Cuba to dancing in Mexico and then the United States.

To learn more about Israel, follow @israel_rodriguez_dance on Instagram. To continue learning about me and The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina and @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on the same platform.

Thank you - I hope you enjoy!

]]> Eleanor Stewart Buzzsprout-13278728 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 2001 full false Ep. 1 - Pliés to Pilot - Lauren Wood Ep. 1 - Pliés to Pilot - Lauren Wood Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Lauren Wood, a recently retired professional ballet dancer who loves pursuing many avenues of adventure. We will be discussing her business, her daring hobbies, and her new pursuit that will be taking her (quite literally) to the skies.

To learn more about Lauren, follow @laurenlivinglost and @livingthroughmotion on Instagram. To continue learning about me and The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina and @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on the same platform.

Thank you - I hope you enjoy!

]]> Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Lauren Wood, a recently retired professional ballet dancer who loves pursuing many avenues of adventure. We will be discussing her business, her daring hobbies, and her new pursuit that will be taking her (quite literally) to the skies.

To learn more about Lauren, follow @laurenlivinglost and @livingthroughmotion on Instagram. To continue learning about me and The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina and @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on the same platform.

Thank you - I hope you enjoy!

]]> Eleanor Stewart / Lauren Wood Buzzsprout-13165707 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2009 ballet, scuba, scuba diving, adventure, pilot, military 1 full false