<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0">
  
  <channel>

    <title>Ballet For Men</title>
    <description>For men who dance.</description>
    <link>http://www.balletformen.com</link>
    <language>en-us</language>
    <copyright>Copyright 2009-2010</copyright>
    <lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:51:00 -0800</lastBuildDate>
    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:51:00 -0800</pubDate>
    <docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs>
    <webMaster>david@balletformen.com</webMaster>

    <itunes:author>BFM Dance</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle>Ballet For Men is a show focusing on making dance accessible to males.  It includes interviews and discussions with people in the dance world.</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:summary>The BalletForMen Podcast includes interviews and conversations with different people involved in dance.  Guests include fellow dancers, dance teachers, professional dancers, studio owners, company directors, and anyone else that should have an interesting perspective on dance, particularly involving men in dance.  </itunes:summary>

    <itunes:owner>
           <itunes:name>BFM Dance</itunes:name>
           <itunes:email>david@balletformen.com</itunes:email>
    </itunes:owner>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>

<itunes:image href="http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/podcastcover.jpg"/>
    
<itunes:category text="Arts">
     <itunes:category text="Performing Arts"/>
</itunes:category>

<item>
<title>Ballet For Men - Introduction</title>
<link>http://www.balletformen.com</link>
<guid>http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode00.m4a</guid>
<description>Welcome to the new BalletForMen podcast.  This is an introductory episode serving to let everyone know a bit about what the Ballet For Men podcast will offer. </description>
<enclosure url="http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode00.m4a" length="1735767" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<category>Podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:45:00 -0800</pubDate>

<itunes:author>BFM Dance</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Welcome to the new BalletForMen podcast.  This is an introductory episode serving to let everyone know a bit about what the Ballet For Men podcast will offer. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Welcome to the new BalletForMen podcast.  This is an introductory episode serving to let everyone know a bit about what the Ballet For Men podcast will offer. </itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:01:34</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>ballet, ballet for men, dance, male, dancer, boys ballet</itunes:keywords>

</item>

<item>
<title>Ballet For Men - Episode 001</title>
<link>http://www.balletformen.com</link>
<guid>http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode001.m4a</guid>
<description>In this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast, David shares how he got into ballet.  Fellow dancers Nolan, Katherine, and Eryn join him to discuss what his experience has been like.</description>
<enclosure url="http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode001.m4a" length="49943383" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<category>Podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:45:00 -0800</pubDate>

<itunes:author>BFM Dance</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast, David shares how he got into ballet.  Fellow dancers Nolan, Katherine, and Eryn join him to discuss what his experience has been like.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast, David shares how he got into ballet.  Fellow dancers Nolan, Katherine, and Eryn join him to discuss what his experience has been like.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:51:09</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>ballet, ballet for men, dance, male, dancer, boys ballet, balletformen</itunes:keywords>

</item>

<item>
<title>Ballet For Men - Episode 002</title>
<link>http://www.balletformen.com</link>
<guid>http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode002.m4a</guid>
<description>In this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast, Nolan shares how he got into ballet.  Fellow dancers David, Katherine, and Eryn join him to discuss what his experience has been like. Groove Project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW1xD2OJcTE</description>
<enclosure url="http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode002.m4a" length="42592114" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<category>Podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 6 Jan 2010 15:25:00 -0800</pubDate>

<itunes:author>BFM Dance</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast, Nolan shares how he got into ballet.  Fellow dancers David, Katherine, and Eryn join him to discuss what his experience has been like.  Groove Project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW1xD2OJcTE</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast, Nolan shares how he got into ballet.  Fellow dancers David, Katherine, and Eryn join him to discuss what his experience has been like. Groove Project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW1xD2OJcTE</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:43:26</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>ballet, ballet for men, dance, male, dancer, boys ballet, balletformen</itunes:keywords>

</item>

<item>
<title>Ballet For Men - Episode 003</title>
<link>http://www.balletformen.com</link>
<guid>http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode003.m4a</guid>
<description>In this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast, We talk with Eryn about what it is like to study dance and ballet in college.  Fellow dancers David, Katherine, and Nolan join her to discuss what it was like auditioning and applying for programs and how her first semester at a conservatory has been.</description>
<enclosure url="http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode003.m4a" length="45756350" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<category>Podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:38:00 -0800</pubDate>

<itunes:author>BFM Dance</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast, We talk with Eryn about what it is like to study dance and ballet in college.  Fellow dancers David, Katherine, and Nolan join her to discuss what it was like auditioning and applying for programs and how her first semester at a conservatory has been.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast, We talk with Eryn about what it is like to study dance and ballet in college.  Fellow dancers David, Katherine, and Nolan join her to discuss what it was like auditioning and applying for programs and how her first semester at a conservatory has been.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:46:49</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>ballet, ballet for men, dance, male, dancer, boys ballet, balletformen, college dance, </itunes:keywords>

</item>

<item>
<title>Ballet For Men - Dancers Dating Dancers - Episode 004</title>
<link>http://www.balletformen.com</link>
<guid>http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode004.m4a</guid>
<description>In this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast, Katherine and David discuss how they met doing ballet, and what it is like to have a relationship and dance together in company. Dancers dating dancers.</description>
<enclosure url="http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode004.m4a" length="26640414" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<category>Podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:25:00 -0800</pubDate>

<itunes:author>BFM Dance</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast, Katherine and David discuss how they met doing ballet, and what it is like to have a relationship and dance together in company. Dancers dating dancers.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast, Katherine and David discuss how they met doing ballet, and what it is like to have a relationship and dance together in company. Dancers dating dancers.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:27:09</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>ballet, ballet for men, dance, male, dancer, boys ballet, balletformen, dating, dancers dating dancers</itunes:keywords>

</item>

<item>
<title>Ballet For Men - Joel Myers - Episode 005</title>
<link>http://www.balletformen.com</link>
<guid>http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode005.m4a</guid>
<description>Professional dancer Joel Myers joins this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast. Katherine, Nolan, and David discuss with Joel how he got into ballet, how he transitioned into a professional dance career, and some of the other aspects of making a living as a dancer.</description>
<enclosure url="http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode005.m4a" length="68286280" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<category>Podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:25:00 -0800</pubDate>

<itunes:author>BFM Dance</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Professional dancer Joel Myers joins this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast. Katherine, Nolan, and David discuss with Joel how he got into ballet, how he transitioned into a professional dance career, and some of the other aspects of making a living as a dancer.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Professional dancer Joel Myers joins this episode of the Ballet for Men podcast. Katherine, Nolan, and David discuss with Joel how he got into ballet, how he transitioned into a professional dance career, and some of the other aspects of making a living as a dancer.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>01:09:48</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>ballet, ballet for men, dance, male, dancer, boys ballet, balletformen, professional, modern, contemporary, joel myers</itunes:keywords>

</item>

<item>
<title>Ballet For Men - Mick Gunter - Episode 006</title>
<link>http://www.balletformen.com</link>
<guid>http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode006.m4a</guid>
<description>Mick Gunter joins Katherine and David as he discusses his involvement in dance. Mick has been dancing locally for 12 years after starting in college. He currently owns his own dance studio with his wife. They teach a successful boys class integrating dance concepts that will interest boys. Mick is heavily involved in the local arts, and we gain insight into how dance has influenced his life.</description>
<enclosure url="http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode006.m4a" length="54063893" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<category>Podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:40:00 -0800</pubDate>

<itunes:author>BFM Dance</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Mick Gunter joins Katherine and David as he discusses his involvement in dance. Mick has been dancing locally for 12 years after starting in college. He currently owns his own dance studio with his wife. They teach a successful boys class integrating dance concepts that will interest boys. Mick is heavily involved in the local arts, and we gain insight into how dance has influenced his life.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Mick Gunter joins Katherine and David as he discusses his involvement in dance. Mick has been dancing locally for 12 years after starting in college. He currently owns his own dance studio with his wife. They teach a successful boys class integrating dance concepts that will interest boys. Mick is heavily involved in the local arts, and we gain insight into how dance has influenced his life.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:55:11</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>ballet, ballet for men, dance, male, dancer, boys ballet, balletformen, ballet studio, dance studio, arts, mick gunter, studio management, dance management, arts management, promoting dance</itunes:keywords>

</item>

<item>
<title>Ballet For Men - Ken and Josie - Episode 007</title>
<link>http://www.balletformen.com</link>
<guid>http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode007.m4a</guid>
<description>Husband and wife co-Artistic Directors of Ballet Northwest and co-Directors of the Olympia Dance Center discuss with David. Ken shares his experience growing up as a dancer. Ken and Josie talk about dancing in college, dance for a professional company, and what teachers and directors think of male ballet dancers.</description>
<enclosure url="http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode007.m4a" length="45404656" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<category>Podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:22:00 -0800</pubDate>

<itunes:author>BFM Dance</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Husband and wife co-Artistic Directors of Ballet Northwest and co-Directors of the Olympia Dance Center discuss with David. Ken shares his experience growing up as a dancer. Ken and Josie talk about dancing in college, dance for a professional company, and what teachers and directors think of male ballet dancers.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Husband and wife co-Artistic Directors of Ballet Northwest and co-Directors of the Olympia Dance Center discuss with David. Ken shares his experience growing up as a dancer. Ken and Josie talk about dancing in college, dance for a professional company, and what teachers and directors think of male ballet dancers.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:46:19</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>ballet, ballet for men, dance, male, dancer, boys ballet, balletformen, ballet studio, dance studio, professional, artistic director, studio management, dance management, arts management, promoting dance</itunes:keywords>

</item>

<item>
<title>Ballet For Men - Tacome Metro Dance Festival - Episode 008</title>
<link>http://www.balletformen.com</link>
<guid>http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode008.m4a</guid>
<description>I performed in the Tacoma Metro Dance Festival. Dance festivals are a great opportunity for a lot of dancers to get together. This dance festival included many different companies from around the area. I really love performing in these, mainly because you get a chance to hang out with people in your area that you don’t always run into, but who love dance just as much as you do.n and Josie talk about dancing in college, dance for a professional company, and what teachers and directors think of male ballet dancers.</description>
<enclosure url="http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode008.m4a" length="11016926" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<category>Podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:48:00 -0800</pubDate>

<itunes:author>BFM Dance</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>I performed in the Tacoma Metro Dance Festival. Dance festivals are a great opportunity for a lot of dancers to get together. This dance festival included many different companies from around the area. I really love performing in these, mainly because you get a chance to hang out with people in your area that you don’t always run into, but who love dance just as much as you do.n and Josie talk about dancing in college, dance for a professional company, and what teachers and directors think of male ballet dancers.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>I performed in the Tacoma Metro Dance Festival. Dance festivals are a great opportunity for a lot of dancers to get together. This dance festival included many different companies from around the area. I really love performing in these, mainly because you get a chance to hang out with people in your area that you don’t always run into, but who love dance just as much as you do.n and Josie talk about dancing in college, dance for a professional company, and what teachers and directors think of male ballet dancers.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:11:10</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>ballet, ballet for men, dance, male, dancer, boys ballet, balletformen, ballet studio, dance studio, festival, hip hop, modern, rap, freestyle</itunes:keywords>

</item>

<item>
<title>Ballet For Men - Interview with Tanner and D - Episode 009</title>
<link>http://www.balletformen.com</link>
<guid>http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode009.m4a</guid>
<description>Tanner and D both dance at different studios in the area. They come by occasionally to take some partnering classes. We got together after class to see how it was for them when they got started in ballet. </description>
<enclosure url="http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode009.m4a" length="21063262" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<category>Podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:11:00 -0800</pubDate>

<itunes:author>BFM Dance</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Tanner and D both dance at different studios in the area. They come by occasionally to take some partnering classes. We got together after class to see how it was for them when they got started in ballet. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Tanner and D both dance at different studios in the area. They come by occasionally to take some partnering classes. We got together after class to see how it was for them when they got started in ballet. </itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:21:28</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>ballet, ballet for men, dance, male, dancer, boys ballet, balletformen, ballet studio, dance studio, partnering</itunes:keywords>

</item>

<item>
<title>Ballet For Men - Interview with Danny and Sylvain - Episode 010</title>
<link>http://www.balletformen.com</link>
<guid>http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode010.m4a</guid>
<description>Danny and Sylvain are awesome guys and great dancers. They're twins, both started ballet at 18 years old, currently dance with Coriolis Dance, and guested with Ballet Northwest for our Nutcracker. They also perform throughout the burlesque scene. Really interesting guys!</description>
<enclosure url="http://www.balletformen.com/podcast/BalletForMenEpisode010.m4a" length="50138156" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<category>Podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:51:00 -0800</pubDate>

<itunes:author>BFM Dance</itunes:author>

<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:subtitle>Danny and Sylvain are awesome guys and great dancers. They're twins, both started ballet at 18 years old, currently dance with Coriolis Dance, and guested with Ballet Northwest for our Nutcracker. They also perform throughout the burlesque scene. Really interesting guys!</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Danny and Sylvain are awesome guys and great dancers. They're twins, both started ballet at 18 years old, currently dance with Coriolis Dance, and guested with Ballet Northwest for our Nutcracker. They also perform throughout the burlesque scene. Really interesting guys!</itunes:summary>
<itunes:duration>00:51:18</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Nutcracker, Danny, Sylvain, pointe, ballet, ballet for men, dance, male, dancer, boys ballet, balletformen, ballet studio, dance studio, partnering</itunes:keywords>

</item>


</channel>

</rss>

