Podcast interview with Diablo Social about ballet, axe throwing, and institutional inequality

In this episode, Edward talks with Sarah Farnsley, a creative specialising in ballet - as a dancer, choreographer & director that has taken her from the US to Germany, London and Paris with world-class companies and venues, including performing at the Royal Albert Hall. Sarah is rare - she’s a creative that’s business-savvy too, which lends itself to an excellent conversation that covers: process, diversity, dance politics, gender balance and expectations, behind the scenes of large productions & within the industry. Enjoy!

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Photo credit: Ballerina Project UK

Interview with The Whole Dancer

“Sarah Farnsley is a fellow Butler University grad who has had a successful freelance dance career for many years. Here she shares her passion, motivation and what being a “Whole Dancer” means to her.”

https://www.thewholedancer.com/freelance-dancer-sarah-farnsley/

Metro - Chop Careers Down to Size

“When I have a male customer who is struggling to hit the target, it’s not uncommon for one of his mates to yell, “You throw like a girl!” I usually turn around and respond, “No mate, if he threw like me he’d be a lot better.””

Women chop men down to size in axe‑throwing

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/women-chop-men-down-to-size-in-axe-throwing-zs3z6frvt#

Healthy Living London's Review of the Whistle Punks experience!

“Sarah’s an Indiana pint-sized badass who grew up throwing tomahawks and knives. Yes, she is probably the coolest chick you’ll ever meet (and yes, we want her by our side when the zombie apocalypse happens).”

http://healthylivinglondon.com/fitness-in-london/whistle-punks-urban-axe-throwing-london/

Indianapolis dance company joins forces with Emmy-winning filmmaker for a short dance film

“Watching these talented dancers pour their hearts into my choreography while wet and cold (and) knowing that Stirling admired my piece enough to build this whole production around it was one of the most gratifying and fulfilling moments I’ve ever experienced as an artist, and one that I hope to be able to re-create in the future.”

https://eu.indystar.com/story/entertainment/arts/2017/11/04/indianapolis-dance-company-short-dance-film/832535001/

Choreographer makes a splash in ‘Absolution’ film debut

“She danced in “Swan Lake” at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall in 2016. Today, former Columbus resident Sarah Farnsley’s choreography skill will be in sharp focus at the Dances With Films Festival in Los Angeles.”

http://www.therepublic.com/2018/06/08/choreographer_makes_a_splash_in_absolution_film_debut/