<description>&lt;p&gt;We're back around The Rosin Box, with Soloist Aarón Sanz pulling double hosting duty this episode. He's joined by Principal Dancer Chun Wai Chan for a conversation on the singular experience of joining an American ballet company as an international dancer. Chan, who is originally from China, and Sanz, who came to America by way of Spain, discuss navigating homesickness, the things that surprised them most about NYCB, and how, sometimes, "knowing a little less allows you to be more comfortable—which is often what you need." (44:23)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Edited by Emilie Silvestri&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Music:&lt;br /&gt; "Je ne t'aime plus" by Pink Martini&lt;br /&gt; Courtesy of Pink Martini &amp; Heinz Records&lt;/p&gt;</description>

City Ballet The Podcast

New York City Ballet

Episode 156: The Rosin Box: Transitions

MAR 23, 202644 MIN
City Ballet The Podcast

Episode 156: The Rosin Box: Transitions

MAR 23, 202644 MIN

Description

We're back around The Rosin Box, with Soloist Aarón Sanz pulling double hosting duty this episode. He's joined by Principal Dancer Chun Wai Chan for a conversation on the singular experience of joining an American ballet company as an international dancer. Chan, who is originally from China, and Sanz, who came to America by way of Spain, discuss navigating homesickness, the things that surprised them most about NYCB, and how, sometimes, "knowing a little less allows you to be more comfortable—which is often what you need." (44:23) Edited by Emilie Silvestri Music: "Je ne t'aime plus" by Pink Martini Courtesy of Pink Martini & Heinz Records