Backstage Banter

Backstage Banter

Hosted by: Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson

Join Kathryn and Sean, 2 professional ballet dancers, as they discuss all things ballet... or not! Come hang out with us! This is meant to be fun. :)

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Episodes

Height and Hair in Ballet

On today's episode, we talk everything from height to hair color in ballet. It can be very odd... and very frustrating! Plus more goings-on, our declining excitement in our book club, and more shenanigans! Enjoy!
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#BalletLife

Today we reminisce about wedding things, chat about Sean's new business venture, jury duty, our book club, and more. Enjoy!
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Character Thoughts

Welcome to another episode! Today we talk about becoming someone else on stage (and get a little deep about that), editing thoughts, more wicked, the coronation, pool things, and more shenanigans. Enjoy!  *Trigger...
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Another Sean Story... Rules are Guidelines

Welcome back! Today we have a bunch of fun stories for you from Wicked to touring to audience issues... but the best is Sean's Summer Intensive story at the end! Be ready to laugh!
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A Swan Situation

WELCOME BACK! Thank you for your patience as we have been figuring out our lives! But we are back with you now on a consist schedule! Today we re-catch up, talk about Sean's current Swan Lake Situation, the Wicked...
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Interviewing the Dean of Juilliard's Dance Division, Alicia Graf Mack

Today we have a VERY special guest, Alicia Graf Mack. She is the current Dean and head of the Dance Division at the Juilliard School. She is so posed and articulate, so we truly hope you enjoy this episode!
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Just Move When the Rest of Them Move... Part 2 with Victoria Watford

Welcome to the 2nd part of our interview with Ballet Met dancer Victoria Watford. We dig deeper this time but still have some fun!
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A Waist Up Show & Hating Pointe Shoes with Victoria Watford, Part 1

Today we have the GORGEOUS Victoria Watford of Ballet Met on the podcast! This is such an amazing and fun interview that we had to do 2 parts! So enjoy the tales of show mishaps, casting issues, and fun moments with...
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Influencing, Giggling, and Chopping Costumes

Happy 2023! We are back with an episode of LOTS of stories! Hope you enjoy! Follow us on instagram at @kathryn_morgan and @srollofson!
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Nutcracker Crazy

We're back! Sorry about skipping a week! But we are here! Sean and I catch up (and multitask) over Nutcracker Craziness!
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Sean's Survivor Story

Welcome back to another episode! Today we talk about a BUNCH of different things. There's really no topic this week! Enjoy!
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Cross Training, Blanking Out, & Motherhood with Francesca Dugarte, Ballet Met

The beautiful Francesca Dugarte Jordan of Ballet Met joins us today! She specializes in cross training dancers, so we talk fitness, motherhood (she's a momma!) and of course... her best stories! Enjoy!
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