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July 3, 2025 58 mins

Join "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest Lucie André


In this episode of  "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey engages with delightful author Lucie André about her debut novel 'Never Ready' and her unique journey into the dance world. They discuss the profound impact of the AIDS epidemic on the dance community in the 90s, the importance of storytelling in fundraising for the arts, and the emotional intelligence of dancers.

Lucie shares insights into her writing process, the themes of readiness and personal growth in her book, and the significance of community in the arts. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of art, life, and the experiences that shape us. She confirms Dance Talk with Joanne Carey's mission that telling these dance stories is SO important

If you want to join a "Never Ready" book club, please message us! It'll be fun!!


Lucie André grew up loving stories. After finishing a degree in English, she went to New York where she learned you could eke out a living connecting generous artists with generous patrons. An epic fundraiser for major dance companies was born! This taught Lucie just how much she liked hanging around with big thinkers - especially the ones who sing, dance, paint, and draw.

In her late twenties, Lucie worked for a remarkable dance company where two of the nine male dancers died of AIDS. For years she waited for someone else to write about this beautiful terrible time, when we were all growing into ourselves despite the suffering.

Post-pandemic, in Baltimore, Lucie was finally “ready.”


Learn more about Lucie and order her book!

https://www.neverready.net/


Find her on Instagram

@luciemillerandre


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