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In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen, host Martheya Nygaard Scott sits down with Diana Crowder, founder and artistic director of Pegasus Contemporary Ballet, to explore the future of ballet and what it takes to build a sustainable arts organization.
Diana shares her journey from professional ballet dancer to arts leader and entrepreneur, her approach to "think globally, nurture locally," and why ballet must continue evolving with each generation. They discuss balancing tradition with innovation, cultivating Dallas's creative community, using technology with intention, and building a clear brand that connects dance with new audiences.
From rigorous technique to creative freedom, Diana offers a look at how artists can honor ballet's history while creating what comes next.
In this episode:
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Building Pegasus Contemporary Ballet from the ground up
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Balancing tradition, innovation, and creative freedom
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Thinking globally while nurturing local artists
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Technology's role in dance
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Branding and audience development
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Building a sustainable future for ballet
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome + Flash Four
04:00 Think Globally, Nurture Locally
08:00 Cultivating Dallas's Creative Community
13:00 Diana's Journey from Dancer to Founder
18:00 Building Pegasus Contemporary Ballet
24:00 Why Contemporary Ballet Matters
30:00 Technology + Dance
34:00 Building a Digital Presence
37:00 Branding + Audience Development
44:00 Saying NO to the BOX
46:00 Connect with Diana + Pegasus
Connect with Diana + Pegasus Contemporary Ballet:
Instagram: @pegasuscontemporaryballet
Facebook: Pegasus Ballet
Website: pegasusballet.org
To watch the show click HERE.
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This season of the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast is supported in part by the Moody Fund for the Arts and our generous individual Season Sponsors, Dexter & Jenel Evans and Helen & James Gallas.
Say NO to the BOX and YES to the future of dance.
