Former Hamburg Ballet dancer Lennart Radtke shares his inspiring journey from the world of professional ballet to costume and fashion design. Trained in the UK and Hamburg, Lennart talks about how a mentor helped him create his first wedding dress for a close friend, sparking his passion for design. He discusses the rewarding process of learning design by doing, the creative freedom it brings, and how his experience as a dancer gives him a unique perspective on costumes for movement. Lennart also shares his experience collaborating with choreographers, designing for performances, and his dreams for the future in costume and fashion design, offering inspiration for anyone interested in ballet, dance, creative careers, or fashion.
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Former Hamburg Ballet dancer Lennart Radtke shares his inspiring journey from the world of professional ballet to costume and fashion design. Trained in the UK and Hamburg, Lennart talks about how a mentor helped him create his first wedding dress for a close friend, sparking his passion for design. He discusses the rewarding process of learning design by doing, the creative freedom it brings, and how his experience as a dancer gives him a unique perspective on costumes for movement. Lennart also shares his experience collaborating with choreographers, designing for performances, and his dreams for the future in costume and fashion design, offering inspiration for anyone interested in ballet, dance, creative careers, or fashion.
The Science of Creativity: Spencer Harrison on How Collaboration Sparks Innovation
Petra Sittig
55 minutes 26 seconds
1 week ago
The Science of Creativity: Spencer Harrison on How Collaboration Sparks Innovation
In this episode of The Artist’s Voice, Petra Sittig speaks with Professor Spencer Harrison — a leading researcher on creativity, collaboration, and how people work together to make something extraordinary.
Spencer’s work explores the magic of creative collaboration — that indescribable energy artists feel when everything “clicks.” Drawing from his studies of Grammy-winning bands, modern dancers, designers, and even NASA teams, Spencer reveals what really happens when people co-create, and why great art often emerges from powerful human connection.
Together, we discuss how creativity thrives (or struggles) within today’s systems — especially in education. Spencer shares insights into how children’s natural creativity is often stifled early on, and why nurturing artistic exploration is essential for the innovators, dreamers, and problem-solvers of the future.
✨ Topics we cover:
What makes creative collaborations so powerful
How leaders and teams can create environments where creativity flourishes
Why art and play are vital in early education
How the education system shapes (and sometimes limits) creative potential
Lessons from artists, musicians, and scientists about working together
Whether you’re an artist, educator, or creative leader, this conversation will inspire you to rethink how we create, learn, and collaborate.
About Professor Spencer Harrison:
Spencer Harrison is a professor and researcher whose work focuses on creativity, collaboration, and organizational behavior. He has worked with companies such as Google, NASA, and Black Diamond, and his award-winning research has been published in top academic journals. He also co-founded the Creativity Collaboratorium, a global network of leading creativity scholars.
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Petra Sittig
Former Hamburg Ballet dancer Lennart Radtke shares his inspiring journey from the world of professional ballet to costume and fashion design. Trained in the UK and Hamburg, Lennart talks about how a mentor helped him create his first wedding dress for a close friend, sparking his passion for design. He discusses the rewarding process of learning design by doing, the creative freedom it brings, and how his experience as a dancer gives him a unique perspective on costumes for movement. Lennart also shares his experience collaborating with choreographers, designing for performances, and his dreams for the future in costume and fashion design, offering inspiration for anyone interested in ballet, dance, creative careers, or fashion.
