Best Wayne Gibbons Podcasts (2024)

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S6E12: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Gotta Go Pro” 21:18

1h ago21:18

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Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-imp…

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S6E11: We’re Off to Camp! 14:00

1M ago14:00

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Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown hosts this special episode of Kinetic Conversations, as she pulls in Academy instructors Avalou Burns and Schuyler Kechely, to discuss the fun and magic that is Fort Wayne Ballet’s summer camps. Register now for our July camps! No dance experience necessary for ages 3-10. Register online at fortwayneballet.org …

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S6E10: Romeo and Juliet Part 3, A Chat with the Star-Crossed Lovers 22:59

3M ago22:59

22:59

In our final Romeo & Juliet podcast, Jim Sparrow sits down with our own Romeo and Juliet, as Thomas Caleb Roberts and Brittany Focht tell us of their individual journeys in developing their characters for the stage. Along the way, we discuss a dancer’s quest to maintain good physical and mental health and the joys of performing with a live orchestr…

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S6E9: Romeo & Juliet Part 2: Pillow Dances and a Clash of Swords 21:10

3M ago21:10

21:10

In part two of our discussion of Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, Jim Sparrow sits down with two former Romeos to discuss what is often thought of as a “man’s ballet.” Choreographers Robert La Fosse and David Ingram break down strenuous male roles that include multiple pas de deux and sword fighting. Meanwhile, Jim continu…

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S6E8: Romeo & Juliet Part 1: Romeo, Prokofiev, & Not a Happy Ending 18:00

4M ago18:00

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In this first part of our discussion on the ballet, Romeo & Juliet, Jim sits down with Karen Gibbons-Brown to review Prokofiev's near-perfect score and the history of his adaptation of the Shakespearean tale of woeful romance. The composer dreamed of a happy ending for his version of the luckless lovers' tale, but Fate could not be deterred. Fort W…

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Video Podcast 116 Unaccompanied Blues Lesson

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In this lesson you’ll learn an unaccompanied blues solo.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Video Podcast 114 Adding Attitude to a Slow Blues

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In this lesson you’ll about adding attitude to a slow blues.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Video Podcast 115 Stevie Ray Vaughan Blues Lesson

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In this lesson you’ll learn a SRV inspired slow blues solo.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Video Podcast 112 Lynyrd Skynyrd Style Blues Lesson

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In this lesson you’ll learn a Lynyrd Skynyrd inspired blues rhythm and solo.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Video Podcast 113 Eric Clapton Style Blues Lesson

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In this lesson you’ll learn an Eric Clapton inspired blues rhythm and solo.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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S6E7: Conversations of Nutcrackers Past 28:44

9M ago28:44

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For this episode, we take a look back at some of the previous conversations we have had about The Nutcracker in the years we have been doing this podcast. Join us as we revisit discussions on the ballet's history and legacy with Karen Gibbons-Brown and an insightful discussion on the Tchaikovsky's music with the help of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic'…

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S6E6: Beyond the Nutcracker 20:10

9M ago20:10

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In this episode, we've turned the tables on show host Jim Sparrow, as he takes a turn in the interview chair. In his roll as Fort Wayne Ballet's Executive Director, he gives us a glimpse into the structure and the day-to-day mechanics of operating a ballet company. Find out what goes into a production from a fiscal standpoint, with the behind-the-s…

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Video Podcast 111 BB King Style Blues Lesson

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In this lesson you’ll learn a BB King inspired Three O'Clock blues solo.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Opening Night Miniseries Part 3: Three Virgins and a Devilish Season 13:01

10M ago13:01

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Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage its first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night! In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City. In our third installment of this miniseries, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown…

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Opening Night Miniseries Part 2: Fancy Free 20:23

10M ago20:23

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Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage it's first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night!. In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City. In part two of our series, Jim interviews Robert LaFosse, repetiteur for Jerom…

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Opening Night Miniseries Part 1: Italian Suite 12:55

10M ago12:55

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Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage it's first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night!. In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City. In part one, Jim Sparrow sits down with Arpino Foundation repetiteur Cameron B…

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S6E2: An Education in Dance Pt 2: Training the Future 19:28

12M ago19:28

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As we look ahead to the start of our fall semester at the Fort Wayne Ballet academy, we want to take a look at dance education in America in general and what it means to us at Fort Wayne Ballet to carry on this legacy in the fine arts. In the second half of our discussion, Jim and Karen discuss the different paths a student might take in the academ…

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S6E1: An Education in Dance Pt 1: Then and Now 25:41

12M ago25:41

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As we look ahead to the start of our fall semester at the Fort Wayne Ballet academy, we want to take a look at dance education in America in general and what it means to us at Fort Wayne Ballet to carry on this legacy in the fine arts. In this first episode in a two-part discussion, Jim and Karen look at the deep past of dance education and how it …

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Video Podcast 106 Gibbons/Haynes Style Blues Rock Lesson

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In this lesson I want to show you how to play 3 Beginner Billy Gibbons/Warren Haynes style blues rock licks in the key of G. The entire solo uses 4 positions from the Minor Pentatonic Scale.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Video Podcast 107 Acoustic Blues Lesson in G

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In this lesson you’ll learn an Acoustic Blues piece in the key of G that has a lot of different elements played with a pick. Little bit of Robert Johnson style in this one as well.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 3, "The Gift of a Legacy" 22:02

1y ago22:02

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In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In our third and final installment, we meet again with Eddie’s sister, Rose, to talk about the lasting impact, the international recognition, and the touching tribute from the dance world that all stand as part of the deserving legacy of Eddi…

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Video Podcast 104 Acoustic Blues Fingerstyle Style Lesson

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In this lesson I want to show you how to play an Acoustic Blues Lead Solo in the key of E.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Video Podcast 105 Freddie King Style Lesson

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In this lesson I want to show you how to play a Freddie King Love Her With a Feeling style solo.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 2, "Like No Other" 21:24

1y ago21:24

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Join us for Part 2 of our podcast miniseries on Stierle! In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In this heartfelt second episode, we talk to Kim Sagami, the repetiteur working with Fort Wayne Ballet to restage Eddie’s works. Kim shares with us what it meant to her to not only danc…

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Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 1, "Who Was Eddie?" 29:14

1+ y ago29:14

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Fort Wayne Ballet is set to make history in May, as we perform three ballets by Edward Stierle together for the first time. A gifted young dancer and choreographer for the Joffrey Ballet, Eddie passed away in 1991 just after the premier of his last ballet. He was 23 years old. In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, c…

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S5E5: SPECIAL EPISODE, "I Have Been Dancing" 39:54

1+ y ago39:54

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“I have been dancing since I was three..." In this special episode of Kinetic Conversations, we hear from trainers, educators, and the dancers themselves what it means to them to be a dancer. Join with us as we celebrate these wonderful people who are the heart and soul of our company. We take a look back at some past sound bites from Raymond Luken…

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Video Podcast 103 Dickey Betts Melissa Style Lesson

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In this lesson I want to show you how to play a Dickey Betts inspired major pentatonic solo. You’ll hear him using this type of phrasing on tunes such as Melissa and Blue Sky.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 3: Story Through Movement 11:53

1+ y ago11:53

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In the final part of this miniseries, we Look at Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Swan Lake and take a look at the plot and characters in Tchaikovsky’s famed tragic tale. Do you know who defied convention to dance in shorter skirts, paving the way to the tutu? When did ballets transition from tragedies to happy-ever-afters? When did we st…

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Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 2: Heroes & Villains 13:05

1+ y ago13:05

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Every good story needs a villain. Some are evil, some are misunderstood, and some are merely careless in their intentions, but they drive the plot. What makes up a ballet villain, and how are they overcome? Let’s take a look. This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history …

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Video Podcast 102 Acoustic Blues in E

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In this lesson you'll learn an Acoustic Blues Exercise for switching between Rhythm and Lead in the key of E.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 1: Story Ballets 11:42

1+ y ago11:42

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This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history and the evolution their choreography, their structure, and audiences’ expectations, with a special look at our upcoming production of Swan Lake. The series will drop on consecutive Fridays in March. Series is hosted by Jim Spa…

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Video Podcast 101 Using Rests and Repeats in a Slow Blues

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In this lesson I’ll be demonstrating two Concepts you can use in a slow blues. They are the placement of rests and repeating notes or phrases.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Video Podcast 100 Allman, Green style 8 Bar Blues Blues Lesson.

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In this lesson I want to show you how to play a Duane Allman, Peter Green style 8 Bar Blues solo in the key of a.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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S5E1: Dracula: Music of Love and Terror 31:29

2y ago31:29

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In preparation for our Dracula performances, we take a look at the music of Alfred Schnittke, first through a choreographer's eye, as Jim has a discussion with Tracy Tritz. Then podcast's producer John Dawkins has a discussion with orchestral music expert, Dr. Steven Kandow.By Jim Sparrow, John Dawkins

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Video Podcast 98 Clapton Three O Clock Blues Lesson.

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In this lesson I want to show you how to play an Eric Clapton style slow blues solo in the key of B.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Video Podcast 95 Minor Blues Lesson.

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In this lesson I want to show you how to play a minor blues solo using chords in the key of B.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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S4E5: Sleeping Beauty: Creating Fairytale Myths in Ballet 22:38

2+ y ago22:38

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Host Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown talk ballet history, as they debate the collaborative history of Tchaikovsky and choreographer Marius Petipa and the timelessness of Sleeping Beauty. In preparation for the Fort Wayne Ballet's production of the classic, they discuss staging, both modern and historical, and the origins of th…

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Special episode: STEPS Engineers Week 2022 30:43

2+ y ago30:43

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This is another very special episode of Being Civil, as it features questions sent in by secondary school students from all across Ireland, with answers from two students and a graduate of the Civil Engineering degree at the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology. This is presented as part of the Engineers Ireland STEPS Engineers Week 2022. If you are…

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S4E4: Sapphire Soiree 17:19

2+ y ago17:19

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In honor of Fort Wayne Ballet's 65th anniversary, Jim Sparrow talks with Karen Gibbons-Brown about the upcoming Gala Weekend, with the Sapphire Soiree and Celebration Series performances. Featured are two works by Gerald Arpino, including the popular Light Rain. Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, and is powered by Waynes…

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Video Podcast 91 ZZ Top Style Minor Blues Lesson.

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In this lesson I want to show you how to play a Blue Jean Blues Style solo in the key of B.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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12. Emily Alfred 45:02

2+ y ago45:02

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In this episode, we hear from Emily Alfred, who is currently working as a Senior Resident Engineer on a civil infrastructure project in the Limerick area. Emily describes a typical day in this role, and gives us a great overview of the experience she has gained in her career so far, both in Scotland and in Ireland. As always, there is great advice …

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Video Podcast 89 Peter Green Minor Style Blues Lesson.

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In this lesson I want to show you how to play a Peter Green style blues solo in the key of G.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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Video Podcast 88 ZZ Top Style Blues Lesson.

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In this lesson I want to show you how to play a ZZ Top inspired blues solo in the key of C. This lesson was inspired by the tunes Nationwide and Gimme All Your Lovin’, a great rockin’ blues track.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)

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S4E3: The Nutcracker: An American Tradition 18:09

2+ y ago18:09

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Jim Sparrow talks with Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown about the American history of the Nutcracker. Beginning with Balanchine's famous New York Ballet production, performing annually since 1954, The Nutcracker has taken on a whole new life in this country, spawning many new variations and traditions. As the Fort Wayne Ballet gears up for it…

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S4E2: Giselle 14:29

3y ago14:29

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In the spirit of the season, and of Romantic period ballets in general, Giselle is a gracefully portrayed tale of death and restless spirits. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown sit down to discuss the upcoming performance of the show and talk about the bleak European mythology behind its story. Kinetic Conversations is a joint production of Fort W…

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S4E1: Diversions 21 19:29

3y ago19:29

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In our season opener podcast, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown talk to guest choreographer, Cynthia Pratt, to discuss her career and her piece for the Fort Wayne Ballet's upcoming performance of Diversions 21, which runs from September 30th to October 2nd. Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, produced by John Dawkins. Y…

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Video Podcast 87 SRV/Albet King Style Blues Lesson.

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In this lesson I want to show you how to play an SRV/Albert King Matchbox style rhythm and lead in the key of Ab.By info@learningguitarnow.com (John W. Tuggle)