{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Future of Ballet with Diana Crowder","description":"#160:&amp;nbsp; 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 \u201cthink globally, nurture locally,\u201d and why ballet must continue evolving with each generation. They discuss balancing tradition with innovation, cultivating Dallas\u2019s 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\u2019s history while creating what comes next. In this episode:   Building Pegasus Contemporary Ballet from the ground up   Balancing tradition, innovation, and creative freedom   Thinking globally while nurturing local artists   Technology\u2019s role in dance   Branding and audience development   Building a sustainable future for ballet   CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome + Flash Four 04:00 Think Globally, Nurture Locally 08:00 Cultivating Dallas\u2019s Creative Community 13:00 Diana\u2019s 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 &amp;nbsp; To watch the show click HERE. Episode Show kNOwtes&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;Podcast Home 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 &amp;amp; Jenel Evans and Helen &amp;amp; James Gallas. Say NO to the BOX and YES to the future of dance. ","author_name":"Dance Behind The Screen","author_url":"https:\/\/www.knowboxdance.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42993288\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/206541918"}