Welcome to the very first episode of At the Barre, A Madison Ballet Special Projects podcast!

In our premiere episode, Caitlin Sloan (Strategic Advisor, MBSP) interviews Madison Ballet Special Projects Director, Chris Fahrenthold to share some insight into who we are and what we do!

Key points in this episode:

• Chris’s background and journey into the ballet world
• The origin story of Madison Ballet Special Projects
• The mission of MBSP and how it fits within Madison Ballet’s broader work
• Why this work matters, and how MBSP contributes to Madison’s cultural and artistic landscape
• A look at our programming, from performances to community conversations
• What we hope audiences experience and take away from attending
• The importance of creating space for dialogue around dance
• Ways listeners can support or get involved with MBSP
• What to expect from future episodes of At The Barre

Whether you’re a longtime ballet enthusiast or simply curious about how dance gets made, this episode offers insight into the creative process and the values guiding our work.

Join the conversation!

MBSP WEBSITE: https://www.madisonballetspecialprojects.com/

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/madisonballetspecialprojects

UPCOMING MADISON BALLET PERFORMANCES: https://www.madisonballet.org/performances

Questions/comments? Email us at hello@madisonballetspecialprojects.com

Credits

PHOTO: Matthew Ulrich

DANCER: Madison Ballet Company Artist Lauren Thompson

MUSIC: Capet String Quartet - Ravel (Col. D 15057-60) 1928