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Miro Magloire, Founder of New Chamber Ballet — On Choreography and Music | Pushing Over the Box
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- Oct 22, 2025
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Summary
Miro Magloire didn't set out to start a ballet company — he just kept making work because no one would hire him. The founder of New Chamber Ballet's story is proof that rejection can accidentally build something extraordinary, and his advice for young dancers at the end of this conversation is not something you'll forget easily. In this episode of Pushing Over the Box, Jasmine Jain sits down with Miro Magloire, founder and artistic director of New Chamber Ballet in New York City. They discuss his unexpected journey from composer to choreographer, how New Chamber Ballet was born out of necessity, his unique approach to auditioning dancers, and what it really takes to build a sustainable creative life in ballet. TIMESTAMPS: [12:08] How New Chamber Ballet Was Founded [17:07] The Audition Process at NCB [40:07] Advice for Aspiring Dancers ABOUT THE GUEST: Miro Magloire is the founder and artistic director of New Chamber Ballet, a New York City-based company he has led for over 20 years. Originally trained as a composer and pianist in Germany, he created over 150 ballets that bring together live music and intimate dance performance. New Chamber Ballet performs regularly at the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn. ABOUT PUSHING OVER THE BOX: Pushing Over the Box is a ballet podcast about the dancer's mindset, hosted by young dancer Jasmine Jain. Through interviews with leading ballet professionals, the podcast explores discipline, artistry, injury, resilience, and what it takes to pursue excellence. CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pushingoverthebox/ Website: https://pushingoverthebox.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1zHqK394AYtUjYxbB9FNZ1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pushing-over-the-box/id1847970742 #ballet #balletpodcast #b…