The Dancer's Beat Episode 1: Transparency in Judging UBC
Episode Hosted by Brett Davenport features guests: Evelyn Cisneros, Michael Waldrop and Wes Chapman. In this episode, guests peel back the curtain and give a transparent look at the judging process at the Universal Ballet Competition.
The Dancer's Beat Episode 3: Transparency in Scholarships
In this episode, we continue our Transparency Series with an inside look at scholarship selection. Your Host BRETT DAVENPORT and Judges MICHAEL WALDROP, EVELYN CISNEROS, and WES CHAPMAN sit down to discuss how they approach scholarship decisions, what factors they consider, and how dancers can best stand out in both Master Classes and Competition. Plus, we answer real questions submitted by dancers and fans about the judging and scholarship process.
The Dancer's Beat Episode 4: A Sit Down with David and Lissette - The Founders of UBC & STG
Host Brett Davenport sits down with David and Lissette Lucas, Founders and Artistic Directors of Universal Ballet Competition and Shake the Ground. They share how they met dancing at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, how Lissette’s early loss shaped her passion for dance, and their journey performing around the world. They discuss the importance of creating a positive environment for dancers, how setbacks often opened new doors, and how they eventually moved to Florida and built STG and later UBC.