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Episode 21. The Making of a Master

Posted onOctober 28, 2023October 28, 2023Leave a comment

Today’s guest is Meelis Pakri. Meelis is an international ballet master who has been teaching for over 35 years. From a young age his skill as both an artist and Read More …

CategoriesGetting to Know Dancers, The Ballet StudioTagsballet, ballet life, ballet master, ballet teacher, theater life, work

Episode 20. Passionately Poured Out

Posted onOctober 28, 2023October 28, 2023Leave a comment

Finnish National Ballet dancer, Atte Kilpinen, is a living example of what it means to be a generous artist. From a young student to a professional dancer, he never held Read More …

CategoriesGetting to Know Dancers, The Ballet StudioTagsartist, ballet, ballet life, passion and work, work

Episode 19. Stepping into the New Season

Posted onOctober 28, 2023October 28, 2023Leave a comment

As of a week ago, the summer months have officially come to an end and for most artists the new season is underway. As promised, we have returned with my Read More …

CategoriesGetting to Know Dancers, The Ballet Studio, TravelTagsballerina, ballet, ballet life, healthy life style, holiday, mental health, recovery, rest and recovery, summer break

No One Size Fits All

Posted onSeptember 5, 2022September 5, 2022Leave a comment

– This article was originally written for the Latvian Dance Magazine. Eating Disorders. Have you ever thought about how weird it is that even the person most alienated from ballet knows that ballerinas Read More …

CategoriesLet’s Talk Food, The Kitchen, UncategorizedTagsballerina, ballet, ballet injury, ballet life, Eating disorders, Food, health, healthy life style, mental health, recovery, work

Celebrating Coworkers

Posted onJune 20, 2022June 20, 2022Leave a comment

-This article was first written for, and published on, the Latvian Dance Magazine. – All Photos by YugaPhoto Once upon many auditions, I was telling a friend about a dancer Read More …

CategoriesThe Ballet StudioTagsballerina, ballet, ballet life, celebration, coworkers, healthy life style, Jealousy, mental health

Choreographer Ricardo Amarante and Cultivating the Art of Enjoyment

Posted onApril 25, 2022April 25, 2022Leave a comment

Choreography is like an incredible mystery. It is a treasure, hidden within musical notes and the minds eye of a person. It waits for the bodies of dancers to be Read More …

CategoriesGetting to Know Dancers, The Ballet StudioTagsamarante, ballet, ballet life, ballet master, choreographer, choreography, ricardo, travel, work

From Student to Master : David Jonathan

Posted onFebruary 16, 2022February 17, 2022Leave a comment

Many people assume that when dancers retire, they become teachers. But really that is not the case for everyone. Former Principal dancer David Jonathan definitely thought he would never be Read More …

CategoriesGetting to Know Dancers, UncategorizedTagsballet, ballet class, ballet life, ballet master, choreographer, class, male ballet dancer, student to master, work

5 Tips for Mid Season Maintenance

Posted onNovember 14, 2021November 14, 2021Leave a comment

Back in September we got to hear 5 tips from physiotherapist, Sirli Hinn, for coming back to work. Now we find ourselves at mid season which for many is, physically, Read More …

CategoriesThe Experts, UncategorizedTagsballerina, ballet, ballet life, health, healthy life style, mental health, physio

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  • Episode 19. Stepping into the New Season
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Episode 21. The Making of a Master - Our 2nd Home

Today’s guest is Meelis Pakri. Meelis is an international ballet master who has been teaching for over 35 years. From a young age his skill as both an artist and as an instructor, stood out to those around him, and in turn it took him around the globe. Listen in as Meelis shares all that his journey taught him, and all he hopes to help teach others. -This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhomeblog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhomeor email us at oursecondhome2@gmail.com .Hope you have enjoyed this episode. Don’t forget to comment, like  share, and leave a review/rating. It means a lot to us!
  1. Episode 21. The Making of a Master 01:01:09
  2. Episode 20. Passionately Poured Out 33:52
  3. Episode 19. Stepping Into the New Season 43:01
  4. Episode Sneak Peaks 02:44
  5. Episode 18. Stepping into Summer 32:08
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