{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/660c2b9d022bc4001679d901?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"(391) Michael Vernon, Professor of Music (Ballet) at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music","description":"<p><br></p><p>On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by internationally&nbsp;acclaimed ballet teacher and professor at Indiana University Michael Vernon. We talk to Michael about how his early artistic influences shaped&nbsp;his life's work as teacher and choreographer, his own philosophies of how to approach ideas in the classroom and how he is shaping the young dancers of Indiana University today.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Take Michael's class on YouTube that we discuss in this episode: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMFj_pX_Oug\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMFj_pX_Oug</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Megan Williams Dance Projects presents the World Premiere of&nbsp;<strong><em>Smile, though your heart is aching</em></strong>, April 5, 6 and 7 at the James and Martha Duffy Performance Space at Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn, New York. In collaboration with acclaimed composer Eve Beglarian, Williams has created a lush movement landscape drawing&nbsp;on themes of love, passion, desire, loss, and yearning. For tickets, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.mwdanceprojects.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.mwdanceprojects.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Unlock your potential with the Graduate Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship from the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts at the University of Oklahoma. In partnership with the prestigious Price College of Business, this innovative program is expertly designed for the aspiring arts entrepreneur, blending your creative and artistic talents with the business knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to successfully launch and manage arts-related enterprises. Affordable and fast-track, you can achieve this transformative education remotely in less than 12 months. To learn more and apply, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.ou.edu/finearts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ou.edu/finearts</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>artÉmotion’s popular adult summer intensive program returns this May 27 - June 1. This program includes Advanced, Intermediate Advanced, Intermediate, and Beginner classes, with no prior dance experience needed for the beginner level. Let artÉmotion be the bridge between audience and the studio. Come dance this summer. For more information visit <a href=\"https://artemotionballetschool.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://artemotionballetschool.com/</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LINKS:</strong></p><p>Website: conversationsondancepod.com</p><p>Instagram: @conversationsondance</p><p>Merch: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/cod-merch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/cod-merch</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/youtube-COD\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/youtube-COD</a></p><p>Join our email list: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/mail-COD\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/mail-COD</a></p>","author_name":"Michael Sean Breeden & Rebecca King Ferraro"}