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The BalletBoyz Podcast.

Featuring conversations with the Artistic Directors, choreographers and composers of BalletBoyz productions. Listen now to explore the making of the shows, dance, choreography and the creative process.

Six Lethargies.

Episode 1
Artistic Directors Michael Nunn and William Trevitt

On day two of rehearsals, Artistic Directors Michael and Billy share insights into BalletBoyz' upcoming production Six Lethargies, which poses the question if I dance how it feels for me, will you feel it too?

Episode 2
Choreographers Iván Pérez and Seirian Griffiths

Six Lethargies choreographers Iván Pérez and Seirian Griffiths discuss their approach to collaboration, how they're navigating working on a large scale with 44 dancers and how they're using the score as inspiration.

Episode 3
Composer Keaton Henson

Keaton Henson discusses how he composed the Six Lethargies score, its performance in 2018 featuring galvanic skin monitors, how he used drawings in his composition process and the score's exploration of mental health.

Still Pointless.

Episode 1
Artistic Directors Michael Nunn and William Trevitt

In the middle of tech week, Michael and Billy discuss the making of Still Pointless and reflect on 25 years of BalletBoyz.

Episode 2
Choreographer Iván Pérez

The week before the show opens at Sadler's Wells, choreographer Iván Pérez visits the studio to work on Young Men with the dancers. In this episode, Ivan discusses the rehearsals and his approach to choreography.

Episode 3
Choreographer Seirian Griffiths

Seirian Griffiths, choreographer of the new commission Motor Cortex, discusses his inspirations, artistic process and how the music was created in the studio with composer Berwyn Cooper.

Episode 4
Choreographer Javier de Frutos

During his visit to the studio, Javier reflects on the creation of Fiction, his use of verbatim movement and the importance of the individuality of dancers: 'I care more about people than I care about dance'.

Episode 5
Composer Keaton Henson

Keaton discusses composing for 'Young Men' and 'Us'. He explains his concept of 'maternal' and 'challenging' artists, his enthusiasm for artistic collaboration and his aim to maintain his naivety in music creation.

Episode 6
Choreographer Russell Maliphant

Russell Maliphant looks back on Critical Mass and Fallen, as well as his interest in lighting, task-based improvisation, and how each dancer brings with them a unique way of moving.