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Sound of DanceEpisodes

  1. Building a Ballet

    Katie Derham explores the process of creating a brand new ballet.

  2. Benoit Swan Pouffer

    Katie Derham talks to the new artistic director at Rambert, Benoit Swan Pouffer.

  3. English Folk Dance

    Katie Derham presents, with folk dancer Kerry Fletcher and musician Chris Walshaw.

  4. David Bintley’s Birmingham

    Katie Derham talks to choreographer David Bintley

  5. Dance on Screen

    Katie Derham talks to choreographer Mandy Moore

  6. Jerome Robbins

    Katie Derham delves into the choreography of Jerome Robbins in his centenary year.

  7. Flamenco

    Katie Derham delves into the world of Flamenco with Samantha Quy and Tito Heredia.

  8. Matthew Bourne

    Award-winning choreographer Matthew Bourne discusses how he reinvents classic ballets.

  9. The poetry of the puppet

    Katie Derham looks at the relationship between dance and puppetry

  10. Carlos Acosta celebrates 30 years in dance

    Carlos Acosta celebrates 30 years in dance with a new show at the Royal Albert Hall.

  11. Tap with Clare Halse and Simon Adkins from the musical 42nd Street

    The world of tap with Clare Halse and Simon Adkins.

  12. Marie Rambert, a ballet by Wayne Eagling

    Katie Derham talks with Wayne Eagling about Marie Rambert and his ballet inspired by her.

  13. Caribbean Dance

    Katie Derham explores the vibrant and varied world of Caribbean music and dance.

  14. Akram Khan

    Katie Derham with Akram Khan.

  15. Jazz Hands with Arlene Phillips

    Katie Derham explores the dance world of musical theatre with guest Arlene Phillips.

  16. Bernstein at the Ballet

    Katie Derham talks to choreographer Wayne McGregor about Bernstein's music.

  17. Bach and the Ballet

    Katie Derham and Mark Morris look at the world of ballet's response to the music of Bach.

  18. The Nutcracker

    Katie Derham presents discussion on a seasonal favourite - The Nutcracker.

  19. Kenneth MacMillan celebration

    Katie Derham explores the choreography of Sir Kenneth MacMillan 25 years after his death.

  20. Origins of Jazz Dance

    Katie Derham looks at the origins of jazz dance, including the Charleston.

  21. Contemporary choreographers in ballet

    Katie Derham explores contemporary choreography in ballet, with Twyla Tharp.

  22. Soviet Ballets

    Katie Derham uncovers the history of new ballets in the Soviet Union after 1917.

  23. Darcey Bussell

    Darcey Bussell joins Katie Derham to discuss a dancer's relationship with music.

  24. Arabic Dance

    Katie Derham explores the influence of Arabic traditions on Western dance.

  25. Baroque Dance at Versailles and beyond

    Katie Derham explores dance at the court of Versailles.

  26. The contemporary ballet composer

    Katie Derham explores the role of the composer in ballet today.

  27. Tango

    Katie focuses on the tango, with an interview with bandoneon player Julian Rowlands.

  28. Sir Frederick Ashton

    Katie Derham focuses on the work of choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton.

  29. Welcome to Sound of Dance

    Welcome to this new BBC podcast. The first episode will be published within seven days.