# Is Ballet Dying? - A Conversation with Shane Wuerthner

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Podcast: [No Starving Artists](https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-starving-artists-7070593)
Published: 2026-03-15T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://contact9bm.podbean.com/e/is-ballet-dying-a-conversation-with-shane-wuerthner/
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## Resource

In this special bonus episode of the No Starving Artists Podcast, host Jason Pickett sits down with dance educator and performance coach Shane Wuerthner to explore the current state of ballet and the evolving culture surrounding it. The conversation was sparked by recent comments from Timothée Chalamet, which ignited widespread debate across the dance community. Together, Jason and Shane unpack the bigger questions behind the controversy: • Is ballet evolving or resisting change?• Why does ballet continue to spark such passionate discourse?• What role does tradition play in modern dance culture?• How can dancers, educators, and audiences push the art form forward? Rather than focusing on who is right or wrong, this discussion centers around curiosity, nuance, and open dialogue. By examining multiple perspectives, the goal is to better understand where ballet stands today—and where it might be headed next. Whether you’re a dancer, choreographer, dance educator, competitive dance parent, or lifelong ballet fan, this conversation invites you to think deeper about the traditions, expectations, and future of ballet. Enter the conversation with an open mind—and leave with new ideas. Connect with Shane Wuerthnerhttps://instagram.com/athletistry Connect with Jason Picketthttps://instagram.com/heyitspickett.comwww.heyitspickett.com Follow No Starving Artistswww.nsadance.comwww.instagram.com/artistswhoeat

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