It is premiere week at the Estonian National Ballet! And what an exciting week it is to kick off season 2 of the "Our 2nd Home Podcast". Join us in conversation with artistic director, Linnar Looris as he unpacks why he believes "art will win", and what battles art is currently facing both, in Estonia, and around the world!

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This podcast is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, 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 _our2ndhome or email us at oursecondhome2@gmail.com.

The Our Second Home Blog and Podcast is back!

It’s been a long break! But we are back and have a lot of exciting guests and topics prepared for you!

First episode dropping tomorrow!

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This podcast is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.

For more info check out our IG page _our2ndhome or email us at oursecondhome2@gmail.com .

Don’t forget to comment, like share, and leave a review/rating. It means a lot to us!

Michael Pink had a successful start to his ballet career, but wrestled with a feeling of discontentment due to certain qualities the field of classical ballet generated. One day he decided, quite spontaneously and courageously, to quit. He vowed only to return to the field of ballet if he believed he could make a difference. He did return to the world of ballet, becoming an international choreographer and director that has and is living to make a difference.

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This podcast is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, 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 _our2ndhome or email us at oursecondhome2@gmail.com.

Meet Laura Canela Queralt. Laura is bright artist from Spain currently working and living in London. Though her profession lies in singing and dancing in musical theatre productions, she works full time at the Royal Opera House as a dresser.
The dresser can be a very overlooked job, some don't even know it exists! But if you have ever tried doing up a tutu, or managing a quick change, you know just how important this role is!

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This podcast is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, 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 _our2ndhome or email us at oursecondhome2@gmail.com.

Dear friends, you are in for a treat today! We have ballet mistress, teacher and choreographer, Marina Kesler! Marina Kesler has been a part of the Estonian National Ballet for the last 35 years, from school to company and then to running rehearsals and creating productions. This woman runs on passion and creativity, and it has produced many local and International successes.
Listen in as Marina shares her process on creating this magic.

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This podcast is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, 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 .

Surprise! You've got a new host today, Connor Williams! Connor Williams is a long time friend of Abigail Mattox and he thought it would be fun to take over the podcast and interview her for a change. Listen in as Connor and Abby talk through her story, a story that really began before she was even born.

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This podcast is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, 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!

Buse Babadağ is a Turkish born ballerina and business woman. Buse is a soloist for the San Antonio ballet as well as the owner of Buse&Rosé. She never dreamed of dancing in America, let alone opening a business, but her open heart, and just-go-for-it attitude provided the courage she needed to go on this incredible adventure.

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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!

Buse Babadağ is a Turkish born ballerina and business woman. Buse is a soloist for the San Antonio ballet as well as the owner of Buse&Rosé. She never dreamed of dancing in America, let alone opening a business, but her open heart, and just-go-for-it attitude provided the courage she needed to go on this incredible adventure.

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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!