Podcasts about English National Ballet

커튼콜 263회에서는 영국의 명문 발레단인 잉글리시내셔널발레단에서 리드 수석 무용수로 활약하고 있는 발레리나 이상은 씨를 만나봅니다. 신장 183센티미터. 이상은 씨에게는 항상 '최장신 발레리나'라는 명칭이 따라다녔습니다. 유니버설 발레단 활동 당시 실력을 인정받았지만, 발레리나로서는 큰 키 때문에 고민이 많았고 어떻게든 작아 보이려고 노력하기도 했죠. 그러다가 2010년 독일 드레스덴 젬퍼 오페라발레단에 입단한 이후 점차 자신의 큰 키를 오히려 장점으로 삼아 자신 있게 춤출 수 있게 되었고, 수석 무용수로 발탁됐습니다. 2023년에는 잉글리시내서널발레단으로 옮겨 영국 발레 관객들의 사랑을 받고 있습니다. 서울시발레단의 신작 '워킹 매드& 블리스'에 안무가 요한 잉거의 제안으로 합류한 이상은 씨를 만나, 흥미진진한 발레 인생 이야기 들어봅니다. 해외 발레단 오디션에 연거푸 떨어졌던 그가 어떻게 드레스덴 젬퍼 오페라발레단에 입단했는지, 큰 키에 대한 고민에서 어떻게 벗어났는지, 컨템포러리 발레의 매력은 무엇인지, 직접 확인해 보세요. 오늘 커튼콜에서는 유니버설발레단에서 공연헀던 윌리엄 포사이드 안무'인 더 미들...'부터 서울시발레단의 '워킹 매드' 연습 영상까지, 발레리나 이상은이 출연한 다양한 작품들도 함께 감상합니다. 영상출처 : courtesy of English National Ballet, 유니버설발레단, Yoon6photo 유튜브 재생목록 '김수현 문화전문기자의 커튼콜'을 추가해 보세요. https://han.gl/3YIq8 진행: SBS 김수현 문화전문기자, 이병희 아나운서 l 출연: 발레리나 이상은 l ？글·편집 : 김은혜 PD

IN THIS EPISODE: Host Denise Silber sits down with Harvard alumna Dr. Merritt Moore, who is a quantum physicist, ballet dancer, educator and entrepreneur all at once! They explore her unique multi-disciplinary journey at the intersection of dance and robotics. Dr Moore reveals the challenges and triumphs of merging her two passions, and how her work offers deeper insights into human-machine interaction.  Dr. Moore shares how she is creating a new industry by coding robots and performing as a professional ballet dancer on global stages. Dr Moore's  innovative teaching approach in creative robotics at NYU Abu Dhabi offers entrepreneurs insights into embracing interdisciplinary approaches and combining diverse skills to forge unique career paths and inspire market-defining innovations. GUEST BIO: Dr. Merritt Moore graduated from Harvard College in physics and from the University of Oxford with a PhD in Quantum Optics. She danced professionally with the English National Ballet, Norwegian National Ballet, and Zurich Ballet, and continues to perform with the Boston Ballet. Additionally, she is an Adjunct Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi, teaching robotics. She was awarded Forbes 30 under 30, she was one of the 12 candidates on BBC "Astronauts: Do you have what it takes?". She has been invited to perform with robots at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Forbes Women's Summit, and around the world. This led to features in TIME, Financial Times (FT), Vogue, BBC.

Craig has worked in the arts in the United Kingdom, Australia and now, the United States. Hiscurrent role is in Cleveland, Ohio as the President & CEO of Playhouse Square, a uniquecollection of 12 venues presenting an impressive season of performances and concerts as wellas hosting eight resident companies.Craig was previously in London as CEO of the Royal Albert Hall, one of the world's most wellknown and busiest performance venues.Prior to this, he was CEO of Opera Australia, the country's largest performing arts organization.Craig also worked in London for nine years as CEO of English National Ballet; COO ofRaymond Gubbay Ltd, a commercial promoter of classical music; and also consulted to theLondon 2012 Olympic Games on cultural presentations.Before leaving Australia, Craig was Deputy General Manager of Sydney Theatre Company, andworked with the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games as General Manager of Image, Special Eventsand Olympic Arts Festivals - a role that involved the development and delivery of acomprehensive, substantial, and successful four-year cultural program.Craig has served on the boards of LIFT - the London International Festival of Theatre; TheExhibition Road Cultural Group and English National Ballet School. He is currently on the boardof d&b audiotechnik, a leading manufacturer of speakers for the entertainment industry; C4RD –Centre for Recent Drawing, London; and the University of London. In 2015,Craig was awarded an AM (Australia Medal) for services to the performing arts in Australia and is now a Global Ambassador for Advance Australia.

When Yoky Matsuoka was growing up in Tokyo, Japan, in the 1980s, she dreamed of becoming a world-famous tennis player. But when repeated injuries dashed her hopes, she found her way to a new dream: to create a robot who could play tennis with her. Yoky's curiosity about the world, her limitless appetite for knowledge, and her ability to draw together different fields of study would one day lead her to become a pioneering force in the emerging field of neurobotics—and to create the most human-like robotic hand the world has ever seen. [This episode originally aired April 2021.]   About the Narrator Physicist and ballet dancer Dr. Merritt Moore believes that the arts and sciences should not be mutually exclusive, and she inspires young women around the world to pursue their dreams. She graduated with Magna Cum Laude Honors in Physics from Harvard and graduated with a PhD in Atomic and Laser Physics from the University of Oxford. She also pursues a professional ballet career, previously with the Zurich Ballet, Boston Ballet, English National Ballet, and Norwegian National Ballet. Currently she works on creating dances with robots and was recently invited as one of the first artist-in-residence at Harvard ArtLab to create a duet between a human dancer and an industrial robotic arm. Credits This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It's based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Executive Producer was Katie Sprenger. This episode was produced, sound designed, and mixed by Camille Stennis. This episode was written by Alexis Stratton. Proofread by Ariana Rosas. A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible! Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. For more, visit www.rebelgirls.com. 

Ballerina Michaela DePrince, who performed with Beyoncé and was seen by many as a trailblazer, has died at the age of 29. Also on the programme, the mayor of Springfield, Ohio reacts to the fallout from presidential candidate Donald Trump's anti-Haitian rhetoric; and, large crowds attended the funeral of the Ugandan Olympic athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, who was killed by her ex-boyfriend. (Photo: Michaela DePrince performing 'Giselle' with the English National Ballet in 2017. Getty)

Merritt Moore is known for her dual career as a professional ballet dancer and a quantum physicist. She holds a degree in physics from Harvard University and a PhD in quantum optics from the University of Oxford. Alongside her scientific achievements, Merritt has danced with prestigious companies such as the English National Ballet and Zurich Ballet. Her work explores the intersection of creativity and science, notably through her dances with robots on stages all around the world.In this episode, we delve into the intricate dance between creativity and science, exploring how the act of asking the right questions can lead to groundbreaking discoveries. We reflect on the challenges of navigating dual passions in both ballet and quantum physics, emphasizing the importance of embracing vulnerability and rejecting shame to fuel creativity. Merritt shares her insights on the need for a holistic approach to education, where conversation and emotional connection take precedence over traditional textbook learning. Through her journey, she invites us to consider how the unpredictable and the improbable can lead to profound breakthroughs in both art and science, so that, maybe, one day, these worlds are not treated as separate but one and the same. 

Craig Hassall, CEO of Playhouse SquareCraig is a mainstay in the international theater community, with decades of experience operating and curating the most prestigious venues across Europe and Australia. Over his career, in addition to his role as CEO of the Royal Albert Hall in London, he was also CEO of Opera Australia which oversees the Sydney Opera House, and he was the managing director of the English National Ballet. He also held senior roles for major projects including the 2000 and 2012 Olympic Games in Sydney and London, respectively, in addition to many other endeavors!In 2022, Craig was named as the new President and CEO of Playhouse Square — one of the world's premier arts districts & second largest performing arts center in the United States, outside of NYC. Playhouse Square has an amazing history here in Cleveland dating back to the early 1920's, and today is home to a plethora of resident organizations:The City Club of Cleveland, Cleveland Ballet,Cleveland International Film Festival, Cleveland Play House, Cleveland State University Department of Theatre and Dance, DANCECleveland, Great Lakes TheaterTri-C JazzFest, ...and more — in addition to its role as one of Broadway's premier touring partners.I loved the opportunity to sit down with Craig — as a fellow non-native-Clevelander, it's always fun to find a kindred spirit with a shared appreciation for this city, the excellence within it, and the opportunity ahead of it, on a world stage. In this great conversation, Craig and I unpack his love for performance arts, the arc of his professional career and his path to Cleveland, the history and state of Playhouse Square today, and his ambitious vision for the future.-----LINKS:https://www.playhousesquare.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-hassall-4bb7469/https://www.instagram.com/playhousesquare-----SPONSORS: John Carroll University Boler College of Business || Impact Architects & NinetyJohn Carroll University Boler College of Business: https://business.jcu.edu/ As we've heard time and time again from entrepreneurs on Lay of The Land — many of whom are proud alumni of John Carroll University —  success in this ever-changing world of business requires a dynamic and innovative mindset, deep understanding of emerging technology and systems, strong ethics, leadership prowess, acute business acumen… all qualities nurtured through the Boler College of Business!With 4 different MBA programs of study — spanning Professional, Online, Hybrid, and 1-Year-Flexible — The Boler College of Business provides flexible timelines and various class structures for each MBA Track — including online, in-person, hybrid and asynchronous — to offer the most effective options for you, in addition to the ability to participate in an elective International Study Tour, providing unparalleled opportunities to expand your global business knowledge by networking with local companies overseas and experiencing a new culture.The career impact of a Boler MBA is formative and will help prepare you for this future of business and get more out of your career. To learn more about John Carroll University's Boler MBA programs, please go to business.jcu.eduThe Boler College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB International, the highest accreditation a College of Business can have.Impact Architects & NinetyLay of The Land is brought to you by Ninety. As a Lay of The Land listener, you can leverage a free trial with Ninety, the platform that helps teams build great companies and the only officially licensed software for EOS® — used by over 7,000 companies and 100,000 users!This episode is brought to you by Impact Architects. As we share the stories of entrepreneurs building incredible organizations throughout NEO, Impact Architects helps those leaders — many of whom we've heard from as guests on Lay of The Land — realize their visions and build great organizations. I believe in Impact Architects and the people behind it so much, that I have actually joined them personally in their mission to help leaders gain focus, align together, and thrive by doing what they love! As a listener, you can sit down for a free consultation with Impact Architects by visiting ia.layoftheland.fm!-----Stay up to date by signing up for Lay of The Land's weekly newsletter — sign up here.Past guests include Justin Bibb (Mayor of Cleveland), Pat Conway (Great Lakes Brewing), Steve Potash (OverDrive), Umberto P. Fedeli (The Fedeli Group), Lila Mills (Signal Cleveland), Stewart Kohl (The Riverside Company), Mitch Kroll (Findaway — Acquired by Spotify), and many more.Connect with Jeffrey Stern on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreypstern/Follow Jeffrey Stern on X @sternJefe — https://twitter.com/sternjefeFollow Lay of The Land on X @podlayofthelandhttps://www.jeffreys.page/

Studio Soundtracks takes listeners behind the scenes of how music is crafted for film and television by hearing directly from composers, songwriters and music professionals in the Entertainment Industry. Listen to inspiring conversations about composition and hear works from Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar-winning film scores on the show. BLAIR MOWAT Blair Mowat has composed well over two hundred scores for film, theatre, and television, with clients ranging from The English National Ballet and The Royal Shakespeare Company to the likes of BBC, SKY & ITV. He is a BAFTA nominated, award-winning composer with over 15 years of experience, and is consistently in high demand. His work includes Class, an acclaimed 8-part Doctor Who spin-off series on BBC One, ITV International / Britbox's hit show McDonald & Dodds, and SKY's The Amazing Mr. Blunden.He composed the music to Russell T Davies's latest drama Nolly, starring Helena Bonham Carter, earning him a TV BAFTA nomination for the score. This collaboration then led on to Men Up, a film Russell exec-produced, airing on BBC1 in late 2023. Doctor Jekyll, a new Hammer Horror film starring Eddie Izzard, will be released in the USA later this year. Blair currently splits his time between Los Angeles, London and Edinburgh. PAUL LEONARD-MORGAN Paul Leonard-Morgan is a BAFTA award-winning, Emmy and Ivor Novello-nominated composer and producer. His unique cinematic style of fusing orchestra with electronica has put him in high demand as a score composer & band producer, as well as a performer and artist in his own right. His film scores include DREDD, LIMITLESS, LAST BREATH, GIGI & NATE and 20th Century Studios BOSTON STRANGLER, starring Keira Knightley, directed by Matt Ruskin. He has worked on a string of projects with Academy-Award winning director Errol Morris including the features THE B-SIDE, MY PSYCHEDELIC LOVE STORY, the award-winning Netflix series WORMWOOD and the Steve Bannon documentary AMERICAN DHARMA. Recent projects include this years' INHERITANCE (teaming up again with Neil Burger), the Sundance feature THE TOMORROW MAN (starring Blythe Danner and John Lithgow), BEST SELLERS (starring Michael Caine and Aubrey Plaza), the Emmy-winning The Hunt For Planet B, directed by Academy-Award nominee Nathaniel Kahn, as well as the HBO feature documentary LUCY THE HUMAN CHIMP. His collaborations with legendary composer Philip Glass began on Amazon's series TALES FROM THE LOOP, winning them numerous awards, and continued with THE GREEN VEIL. After beginning his career working with bands such as No Doubt, Simple Minds, Isobel Campbell, Snow Patrol & Belle and Sebastian, Leonard-Morgan went on to work on films including three short films accompanying Universal Studio's DESPICABLE ME 2 and Fox/Evergreen's $80 million feature animation WALKING WITH DINOSAURS 3D. Leonard-Morgan's first video game soundtrack (EA Games' flagship BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE) was released in 2015, the success of which led him to score WARHAMMER: DAWN OF WAR 3 released in 2017, followed by the global hit CYBERPUNK 2077 and CALL OF DUTY MOBILE in 2021. Recent concert work includes his concerto commission for Orchestre Nationale de Bretagne, which premiered in France in 2021 and his latest album of études for piano and cello which is currently being choreographed by members of the San Francis ballet. Currently you can listen to Paul's score for Showtime's FELLOW TRAVELERS for Paramount+ which is streaming now, written by Academy Award-nominee Ron Nyswaner (PHILADELPHIA). His latest collaboration with Philip Glass, for the documentary feature film THE PIGEON TUNNEL, premiered at Telluride and TIFF, and has received a Critics' Choice Award nomination and Cinema Eye Honors nomination for Best Score. His most recent score can be heard in Netflix's new original drama series, BODKIN (the first series by the Obama's production company Higher Ground) as well as the new feature Last Breath (feat Woody Harrelson).

“In a world with Meta, we've all lost the art of brand building…” Welcome back to The Marketing Hustle, the podcast that hears from top marketers and Founders about what it takes to survive and thrive in startup life. This week, Lottie chats to Matthew Herbert, Co-Founder of Tracksuit. Very much a startup, they're on a big mission to make always-on brand tracking beautiful, accessible and affordable. They have created a simple solution for marketers to track brand health, demonstrate return on marketing spend and answer the age old question, "Is what we're doing working?" A brand born in New Zealand just 3 years ago, they're now starting to make waves over in the UK. They raised a whopping  £10.7m earlier this year and currently work with brands such as Bondi Sands, All Good and English National Ballet to name a few! Tune in to discover Matt chat about the shift from performance-heavy marketing to a balanced approach moving into the old school emotional brand building, whilst simultaneously measuring your brand, and most importantly, posing the question “how well is your brand actually known?”  Have you ever wondered about the correlation between awareness and sales? Then strap in. AND if you enjoy the episode, please leave us a review! It helps more than you know.  Chapters: [1:26] What is Tracksuit all about?  [4:40] The return of old school marketing [9:45] Measuring traditional marketing [15:39] When should you start tracking your brand?  [16:28] Oat milk case study: battle of the brands  [19:53] Tracksuit ad - discover the setup [22:21] Taking brand tracking data into supermarkets [30:40] How does awareness correlate to sales  [33:20] Building a brand where art and science collide  [35:55] Making data simple and effective  [37:33] Solving the affordability problem for startups   [40:06] Interested in tracking your brand? Listen up! Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbertmattj/ Explore Tracksuit: https://www.gotracksuit.com/uk Follow your host, Lottie Unwin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lottie-unwin-she-her-7b577742/ Discover Up World + Brand Hackers: https://up-world.co/

Join us on this educational podcast with the well rounded Mr Terry Hyde, a former performer turned psychotherapist/counsellor, supporting health and well-being for performing artists since 2010. Listen to his journey of his own kick ball change moments with his unique experience at the Royal Academy of Dance in London, a performing member of London's Festival Ballet, now the English National Ballet, and even the famous London's West End with musical theatre, film and tv. His supportive tools are key for parents, artists and teachers alike, and everyone should listen in to learn how you can better understand your own learning skills, and be supportive for others. We all have INNER MAGIC within us, so why not learn how to support the magic, and keep wellbeing the forefront of teaching! For the educators, check out https://www.wearemindingthegap.com/about which offer supportive MENTAL HEALTH services for artists and studios. Mr Terry Hyde can be found on social media, and you can directly contact him through his website, as he supports clients from around the world. https://www.counsellingfordancers.com/ https://www.counsellingfordancers.com/ebooks/

Today I'm speaking with Mary Li, ballet mistress and principal répétiteur at the Queensland Ballet. Mary's story to the stage is an unlikely one—one of eight children, Mary grew up in a small town in Central Queensland called Rockhampton. She was the first person in her family to try ballet, but by the age of 16—the day after completing her Solo Seal exam—she flew to London after being accepted into Royal Ballet School. Her star continued to rise, on graduation Mary was accepted into London Festival Ballet, now the English National Ballet—and was made principal within four years. But it was a chance move to Houston Ballet in the United States that saw the course of her life change again—when she crossed paths with another principal dancer, Li Cunxin—they would go on to marry, and dance together all over the globe. In this wonderfully brave conversation, Mary opens up about her career, meeting her husband and learning of his life, and their decision to have children. But Mary also talks about the devastating decision to leave her career after her eldest child was found to be hearing impaired, the grief she suffered knowing her child would never hear music, reuniting with the stage at the Queensland Ballet, and now choosing to learn AUSLAN with her eldest daughter Sophie.Mary continues to train and teach the principal artists of Queensland Ballet, all the while juggling life with Li and their three grown up children, Sophie, Tom and Bridie. Mary continues to learn AUSLAN, and her book Mary's Last Dance is available on Audible and in all good bookshops. If you'd like to listen to Li's conversation with me, please scroll down to Episode 5 of Talking Pointes, and we'll also pop the link in the show notes—and finally, to continue to follow all of Mary's adventures, you'll find her on Instagram.Mary and I recorded remotely, with Mary dialling in from Brisbane. This episode was produced in Sydney on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation to whom we pay our greatest respects.

Aaron S Watkin seems like a man who knows what he likes: perfect material to direct a leading ballet company, and to judge a leading ballet competition. The new artistic director of English National Ballet was recently a judge for the Royal Academy of Dance's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition in London. Canadian-born Aaron danced with many international companies and led the Semperoper Ballett in Dresden for 17 years, and has just taken charge at English National Ballet. What are the sensitive choices he must make as a director – and as a Fonteyn judge? Born in British Columbia, Canada, Aaron graduated from the National Ballet School of Canada in 1988. He enjoyed a full career in dance including National Ballet of Canada, English National Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, William Forsythe's Ballett Frankfurt and the National Dance Company of Spain. Having been Associate Artistic Director in Madrid and a choreographic assistant to William Forsythe, he became Artistic Director of the Semperoper Ballett, Dresden in 2006. After a 17-year tenure he became Artistic Director of English National Ballet in 2023.Find out more about the work of the RADFollow the RAD on social media and join the conversation with host David Jays:Instagram @royalacademyofdanceFacebook @RoyalAcademyofDanceTwitter @RADheadquartersYouTube / royalacademydanceDavid Jays @mrdavidjaysSign up to our mailing list to keep in touch!RAD is an independent educational charity and does not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do. You can support us by either naming a seat as part of our Name A Seat Campaign or making a donation.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this week I'm joined by Eireen Evrard, the company dancer at English National Ballet. We chat about Eireen's journey into dance, the challenges she experienced moving schools, through competitions and her first company experience. This episode is full of passion and grit and I hope you enjoy hearing how Eireen pulled through the highs and lows of her career so far. You can follow her on IG here @eireenevrard Thank you to everyone who has tuned in to this week's episode, Have a great week Romy

Public speaking and the spoken word are one of humankind's earliest forms of art. It thrived before written languages, and remains rooted in the oral traditions of many cultures today. Speeches often define moments in history--George Washington's farewell address, Martin Luther King's speech to the March on Washington, for instance. In 1968, Robert F. Kennedy spoke at the City Club of the "mindless menace of violence" the day after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated--a speech that still resonates today. Even in an era of emoji, texting, and AI, the art and exercise of the spoken word remains critical. It is the speech, the word verbalized that provokes thought, sparks debate, and wins arguments.rnrnIn early 2023, Craig Hassall became President and CEO of Playhouse Square. Prior to coming to Cleveland, Hassal was a mainstay in the international theater community, with decades of experience operating and curating major venues in Europe and Australia, including Opera Australia, the English National Ballet, and most recently serving as CEO of London's Royal Albert Music Hall.

This week's guest is Uzma Hasan, a producer known for bringing subversive stories to global audiences.  Her first feature as producer was THE INFIDEL, starring Omid Djalili, David Baddiel and Archie Panjabi.  Her latest feature film CREATURE - directed by Academy-Award winner Asif Kapadia - is a ground-breaking, genre-busting collaboration with Lawrence Olivier Award winning choreographer Akram Khan and sees the English National Ballet perform a story inspired by the play Woyzeck.  Uzma is currently Interim CEO of Ffilm Cymru Wales, the development agency for film in Wales, having stepped down from its board to take up the role. Additionally, Uzma is Chair of the Bush Theatre, home for new writing and talent. She was previously a non-executive director on the board of Channel 4 and a trustee of Bird's Eye View, a non-profit that campaigns for gender equality in film. We talk about the world event that prompted her pivot into the film industry, her first job working with director Mira Nair, producing CREATURE during lockdown and how it inspired a different way of working, what good leadership means to her, redefining success and many, many more juicy topics - it was a really engaging and thoughtful conversation from my perspective, that I really enjoyed having so I hope you enjoy listening. 

Established in 1985, Kiki McDonough Ltd was born from Kiki's passion for showcasing coloured gemstones in innovative, contemporary designs. She continues to lead the way in British fine jewellery design. The brand's very first creation, a pair of distinctive crystal heart earrings, were put on display in the Victoria and Albert Museum's renowned jewellery gallery, cementing the brand's importance within the modern jewellery landscape. Kiki has been at the forefront of the British fine jewellery for more than 35 years, launching her first range via a small concession in 1985. Following moves to Elizabeth Street in 1989 and Walton Street in 1992, her designs are now housed in a flagship store on Symons Street, just off Sloane Square. The business has grown rapidly year-on-year and the collection is available to buy online, at selected stores in the UK and overseas including the US and Canada. Colour, creativity and craftsmanship have long been held in high esteem by Kiki and her family. She is a fifth-generation jeweller and the only woman in that line, igniting in her an ambition to share the joy jewellery can bring, and how a little colour can elevate the every day. Though her designs have varied in style, cost and composition over the years, Kiki has always aimed to provide wearable and beautiful jewellery at an affordable price. Filling this gap in the market has been her motivation from the start.Kiki's clientele spans style conscious women of all ages. Her designs have also been popular amongst members of the Royal family. The Duchess of Cambridge has worn her jewellery on numerous occasions, just like Princess Diana before her.Passionate about the ballet, Kiki has been on the Development Board of the English National Ballet school and has been a trustee of the Starlight Foundation, both of which she still supports. She is also a business mentor for the Prince's Trust, supporting young entrepreneurs at the start of their business journey. Kiki lives in London with her two sons. She loves to travel and is a keen supporter of Liverpool Football Club. Find out more about Kiki via: LinkedIn.Find out more about Kiki McDonough fine jewellery via: their website, Instagram and Facebook.A new episode EVERY WEEK, showcasing the journeys of inspirational entrepreneurs, side hustlers and their mentors. We discuss their successes, challenges and how they overcame setbacks. Focusing mainly on what they wish they had known when starting out. The podcast aims to give aspiring entrepreneurs the confidence to START UP and START NOW by showcasing real and relatable entrepreneurs. After all, seeing is believing! Join the conversation using #startupstartnow and tagging us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Don't forget to leave a review as it really helps us reach those who need it and allows us to get the best guests for you! Connect with START UP. START NOW. and to nominate a guest please visit: www.startupstartnow.co.uk.  To connect with Sharena Shiv please visit: www.sharena.co.uk.

Gavin Sutherland is a conductor, composer and orchestrator who specials in dance—he's conducted for Northern Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Royal New Zealand Ballet,  Norwegian and Finnish National Ballet as well as English National Ballet where he is principal guest conductor. He and Emma discuss his career as a conductor that starting aged 18, his favourite joke to tell an orchestra and why certain music has the power to pull on our heartstrings.Holst's Jupiter conducted by Susanna Mälkki www.gavinsutherland.co.ukThe three questions...What piece of art changed everything?The Towpath a paint by Christopher Nevinson, has a personal reason as well as artistic for being your pick.What piece of art do you nor like, but respect? Not a (Mark) Rothko fan, but I understand its scale and complexity in so few elements of its construction. Give us a recommendation...The symphonies of Sir Arnold Bax 

Why Dance Matters often meets people whose interest in dance sits alongside expertise in a completely different field. Merritt Moore's talents seem especially unlikely: she's a Harvard-trained physicist who dances with robots. She is also a professional ballerina, performing at the highest level (most recently with Boston Ballet). Can the rigours of the ballet studio meet the intellectual challenges of the lab? During lockdown, Merritt began exploring the world of dancing with robots, and they now perform together across the world. And Merritt also dreams of being the first ballerina in space.Merritt Moore graduated with Magna Cum Laude Honors in physics from Harvard and with a PhD in atomic and laser physics from Oxford. She also pursues a professional ballet career, with the Zurich Ballet, English National Ballet and Norwegian National Ballet, and most recently Boston Ballet. An Adjunct Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi teaching Creative Robotics, she also appeared on the BBC series Astronauts: Do you have what it takes? During the pandemic, she programmed and danced with robots and has been invited to perform at Boston Ballet, Forbes Women's Summit, Harvard AI Opening and more.Or follow Merritt on social media:Instagram @merrittmoore Twitter @merrittmooreFind out more about the work of the RADFollow the RAD on social media and join the conversation with host David Jays:Instagram @royalacademyofdanceFacebook @RoyalAcademyofDanceTwitter @RADheadquartersYouTube / royalacademydanceDavid Jays @mrdavidjaysSign up to our mailing list to keep in touch!RAD is an independent educational charity and does not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do. You can support us by either naming a seat as part of our Name A Seat Campaign or making a donation.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2023 SERIES TRIGGER WARNING: EPISODE HAS REFERENCES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT, POST NATAL PSYCHOSIS. Elaine and Louise chat with Emily Beecher about her Edinburgh Festival show Summer Camp for Broken People. The origins of the show in reaction to a SA that happened to Emily and her subsequent breakdown and stay at the priory. We chat about the process of writing the piece and the discussions Emily had with many different focus groups, the misogyny around what a survivor “should look like”. We discuss being a single mum in our industry, why representation is vital and the ups and downs and the joy of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. SUMMER CAMP FOR BROKEN PEOPLE A dark comedy about rape, losing your mind and finding yourself. After a violent sexual assault, a 40-something single mum thinks she's fine, until an unexpected email sends her spiralling into a serious mental health crisis. This semi-autobiographical solo show is based on diary entries, letters and essays written during time in a psychiatric hospital. This new show by Emily Beecher shines a light into the darkest of places. It's a bold, brave show about how mental illness infects our lives and our capacity for pain. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/summer-camp-for-broken-people EMILY BEECHER Emily Beecher is a creative, writer, producer, story consultant and proud single mama to her gregarious daughter. She is the creator and Founding Mother of The Good Enough Mums Club - a musical that grew out of her experience with severe postnatal depression and postnatal psychosis. At the prompting of her therapist, Beecher began to journal her experiences while juggling the demands of a newborn. During 2014 The Good Enough Mums Club played to sold-out audiences and four-star reviews and was covered extensively in the media. Emily was interviewed for The Guardian, The Independent, Evening Standard, Woman's Hour, and she appeared on ABC breakfast television in Australia. She was also a keynote speaker at the Brit Mums conference, where she led a writing class for mums. Emily has written for The Guardian, ‘alive' and ‘blush' magazines (Canada) and has consulted on several commercials, video games, film scripts and the ‘Patient Zero' comic book series. She wrote a regular column, Tantrums & Tinder, about dating as a single mother for Motherlode magazine. As a content producer, Emily's had the pleasure of working with clients such as Proctor & Gamble, Hasbro, Kelloggs, Universal, Nintendo, Nickelodeon, Mattel, Somerset House, Warner Brothers, the English National Ballet, and the Labour Party. Short films Emily has co-produced, co-written, and performed in have been shown in London, Paris, Berlin, Vancouver, Cannes, Tokyo, Mexico and Bolivia. For four years she worked at The Walt Disney Company as a marketing and events manager for Healthy Living. Here she created and launched campaigns such as Healthily Ever After and the Finding Dory Inspired Family Swim Sessions which were rolled out to 450 pools across the country. She also worked on the Disney & PHE Change4Life 10 Minute Shake Up campaign as well as the Incredibles 24 Hour Challenge. Emily holds a postgraduate diploma in Creative Writing at the University of Oxford and an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing (Distinction) from the University of Lincoln and The Guardian. Website - https://emilybeecher.com/ OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk ED FRINGE FORM &NEWSLETTER https://www.persistentandnasty.co.uk/get-involved Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Support In The Room - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/in-the-room Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Coffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EE Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GA

In this episode of  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey,  join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest: Terry Hyde, Dancer's Psychotherpist and Workshop Presenter. Terry sits down with Joanne to discuss to importance of dancer mental health and how important self-care is offering the tools necessary to help performers manage anxiety, stress, mental health and their overall well-being, while navigating the world of performing and beyond, something that wasn't fostered while he was in the business. Changing the narrative and removing the taboo of mental health has become his mission and purpose not only in the UK, but worldwide. Welcome Terry and this important conversation to Dance Talk! Terry Hyde is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and abides by their code for ethical practice. Terry has been a psychotherapist/counsellor since 2010. He started ballet classes at the age of 6 and at age 10 was awarded a 5 year scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dance in London, later attending the Royal Ballet senior school. At 18 Terry joined the Royal Ballet and later moved to London's Festival Ballet (now English National Ballet) as a soloist.  After 5 years, he moved to musical theatre, performing in London's West End, Film and TV. Because of his own experiences as a performer Terry brings a genuine understanding of the unique demands that are placed on dancers into his psychotherapy practice. Follow Terry Hyde and Counselling for Dancers https://www.counsellingfordancers.com/ Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance And follow  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share. Please leave us review about our podcast  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

Join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest: Gina Tse, Artistic Director International dance School, Stockholm, Sweden This episode of “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey, is a part of an exciting series Joanne has created that is focusing on the work of Artistic Directors titled: Artistic Directors; "Creating the Torch: Legacy, Mission, Vision; Making and Keeping, History in the 21st Century" Within the series, several guests join Joanne to dive into the responsibility of carrying on the mission and legacy of well established and often world famous dance companies, dance institutions and academies as well as the journey of artistic directors who are forming and have created new dance companies and institutions; all whom are paving the way in the dance world, making their artistic mark for generations to come. In this episode, Joanne sits down, across time zones, with Gina Tse, to discuss Gina's artistic vision and the freedom of creating a dance organization from the ground up and in doing so is instilling the mission of "giving back — teaching from the heart to spread the joy of dance". By keeping the love of the art form, the well-being of her students, and the leadership of her staff at the forefront, Gina has taken both her extraordinary dance and theater background as well as her professional career as a principal dancer with the Royal Swedish Ballet, to create a school where the joy of artistry is nurtured and the vehicle of dance is used as the building blocks of life. Gina Tse began her ballet training at 3 years of age and commenced her pre-professional training at The Royal Ballet School in London seven years later. She was a dancer with English National Ballet before joining The Royal Swedish Ballet  in 2004. There, she was promoted to First Soloist in 2007 and Principal Dancer in 2011–– the same year she was awarded Dancer of the Year in Stockholm. She danced with Stockholm 59°North soloists and was also nominated for Benois de la Dance in Moscow at the Bolshoi Theatre in 2016. Gina has danced for The Swedish Royal Family on numerous occasions, including The Nobel Banquet, and has performed Swan Lake for the Opening of Parliament. Gina's instrumental role in the development of The International Ballet School and Arts Centre has been constant. From teaching 3 year olds the thrill of movement within classical dance steps, to preparing her pre-professionals and Trainee Professionals for coming careers at the world's leading ballet schools and companies, her infectious love of dance and performance is contagious. With a remarkable 100% graduate success rate, it's no surprise that Gina Tse and the IBS teaching staff are in demand. Students and professionals from near and far regularly turn to IBS for masterful preparatory ballet training, and IBS senior associates have won scholarships from Carina Ari Foundation, as well as Gold and Silver Medals at the AED International Dance Competition held in Italy. Gina and her staff have taught at numerous summer dance workshops and schools across the globe. You can find more information on the International Dance School, their programs and offerings, on their website https://www.internationalballet.se/ Follow her on Instagram @balletiner https://instagram.com/balletinter?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real." Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance Tune in. Follow. Like us. And SHARE! Please leave us review about our podcast! 

Medical professionals in Khartoum tell us how they are managing to continue their work to treat people in hospitals despite the ongoing violence in Sudan. Some hospitals are out of service and doctors say they are struggling to secure medical supplies. There is evidence that high blood pressure in young people in England is going undiagnosed, and levels are rising in the USA. Dr Graham Easton looks at the latest. He also discusses new research which may lead to earlier diagnosis of the degenerative condition Parkinson's disease by testing for a build-up of abnormal proteins. Ian Temple has Parkinson's disease, but that hasn't stopped him dancing. He is part of a group run by the English National Ballet for people with Parkinson's. We hear from a dance class, and Elke Kalbe, Professor of medical psychology at the University of Cologne, explains how physical exercise like this might benefit people with the condition. And have you ever heard someone with a near death experience recount that their life flashed before their eyes? We discuss new neuroscience which might explain the phenomenon. Image credit: Ahmed Satti/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Clare Salisbury

We have 3 guests for you in our latest episode, discussing an extraordinary journey which saw the acclaimed English National Ballet's production of Creature transformed into a film during lockdown. Choreographed by Akram Khan with music from Vincenzo Lamagna, Creature is inspired by Georg Büchner's expressionist classic Woyzeck, and has echoes of Frankenstein too. Now, our good friend Asif Kapadia has brought the original stage performance to our screens in spectacular style, aided by Vincenzo and editor Sylvie Landra

In this podcast, Principal Dancer Isaac Hernández shares his unique story of growing up in Mexico as one of 11 kids, being taught to dance by his father and dancing with ABT II, San Francisco Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, his move to English National Ballet, and the decision to return to San Francisco Ballet.  Isaac also shares his passion for inspiring the next generation of dancers in Mexico, where he has established projects that provide opportunities for future dance stars. Listen to Isaac talk about his experience of guesting around the world, and working with renowned choreographers, including Christopher Wheeldon as he reprises the role of Prince Guillaume in Wheeldon's dazzling Cinderella. Don't miss the chance to see Isaac perform in Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella running until 8 April 2023. Get your tickets for Romeo & Juliet, from 21-30 April. For more information visit: San Francisco Ballet PRESS PLAY Isaac Hernández in Forsythe's Blake Works I © Lindsay Thomas

In this podcast, Principal Dancer Isaac Hernández shares his unique story of growing up in Mexico as one of 11 kids, being taught to dance by his father and dancing with ABT II, San Francisco Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, his move to English National Ballet, and the decision to return to San Francisco Ballet.  Isaac also shares his passion for inspiring the next generation of dancers in Mexico, where he has established projects that provide opportunities for future dance stars. Listen to Isaac talk about his experience of guesting around the world, and working with renowned choreographers, including Christopher Wheeldon as he reprises the role of Prince Guillaume in Wheeldon's dazzling Cinderella. Don't miss the chance to see Isaac perform in Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella running until 8 April 2023. Get your tickets for Romeo & Juliet, from 21-30 April. For more information visit: San Francisco Ballet PRESS PLAY Isaac Hernández in Forsythe's Blake Works I © Lindsay Thomas

Cathy Marston, internationally renowned, award winning British Choreographer and Artistic Director has created critically acclaimed works for The Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Northern Ballet, English National Ballet, Cuban National Ballet, Ballet Black and more. In this insightful podcast, Cathy shares her journey from dancer to choreographer, her inspiration for creating narrative ballets, her choreographic process and how she works with the dancers in the studio. We also discuss the importance of women choreographers and diverse voices in the dance industry. Houston Ballet Principals Jessica Collado as Alma, Chase O'Connell as John and Soloist Mackenzie Richter as the Angel in Cathy Marston's Summer and Smoke. Photo by Lawrence Elizabeth Knox (2023), Courtesy of Houston Ballet. This month sees the world premiere of Cathy's interpretation of Tennessee Williams' Summer and Smoke with Houston Ballet, America's fourth largest ballet company. Listen to Cathy describe this tragic tale of love and betrayal, how she developed the characters' movement motifs and the inventive staging that it set to impress audiences. Houston Ballet Principal Jessica Collado as Alma and Soloist Mackenzie Richter as the Angel with Artists of Houston Ballet in Cathy Marston's Summer and Smoke. Photo by Amitava Sarkar (2023), Courtesy of Houston Ballet. ​​The world premiere of Tennessee Williams' Summer and Smoke runs to 19 March 2023. For more information and tickets visit: Houston Ballet PRESS PLAY

Cathy Marston, internationally renowned, award winning British Choreographer and Artistic Director has created critically acclaimed works for The Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Northern Ballet, English National Ballet, Cuban National Ballet, Ballet Black and more. In this insightful podcast, Cathy shares her journey from dancer to choreographer, her inspiration for creating narrative ballets, her choreographic process and how she works with the dancers in the studio. We also discuss the importance of women choreographers and diverse voices in the dance industry. Houston Ballet Principals Jessica Collado as Alma, Chase O'Connell as John and Soloist Mackenzie Richter as the Angel in Cathy Marston's Summer and Smoke. Photo by Lawrence Elizabeth Knox (2023), Courtesy of Houston Ballet. This month sees the world premiere of Cathy's interpretation of Tennessee Williams' Summer and Smoke with Houston Ballet, America's fourth largest ballet company. Listen to Cathy describe this tragic tale of love and betrayal, how she developed the characters' movement motifs and the inventive staging that it set to impress audiences. Houston Ballet Principal Jessica Collado as Alma and Soloist Mackenzie Richter as the Angel with Artists of Houston Ballet in Cathy Marston's Summer and Smoke. Photo by Amitava Sarkar (2023), Courtesy of Houston Ballet. ​​The world premiere of Tennessee Williams' Summer and Smoke runs to 19 March 2023. For more information and tickets visit: Houston Ballet PRESS PLAY

Ceyda Tanc is Brighton, UK-based choreographer. After studying dance at the University of Roehampton, she spent four months at The State Turkish Conservatoire for Music and Folk Dance in Izmir to train in Zeybek and Denizli, the styles of her heritage. On her return to the UK, Ceyda founded her eponymous company, and started to create a body of contemporary dance work with influences from Turkish folk culture, specifically exploring how the virtuoso movements of male Turkish dancers translate onto female bodies. Now, she's become well-known for her signature style, and was even invited by Tamara Rojo to advise on the representation of Turkish folk choreography in English National Ballet's reworking of  ‘Raymonda' in 2021.  Ahead of the premiere of Ceyda's latest work, KIZLAR, at Brighton Festival on 16th May 2023, I couldn't wait to talk to to her about her experience training in Izmir, how and why she seeks subverts gender stereotypes in Turkish folk dance, her current work, and her dreams for the future. 

The Oscar-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia tells Tom Sutcliffe about collaborating with the Olivier-winning choreographer Akram Khan on the dance film Creature. Originally conceived for English National Ballet on stage, Creature is inspired by Georg Büchner's play Woyzeck and Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein. Today Letty McHugh was announced as the winner of the Barbellion Book Prize, awarded annually to an author whose work has best represented the experience of chronic illness and / or disability. Letty joins us live from Yorkshire, to give an insight into the creation of her Book of Hours: An Almanac for The Seasons of The Soul, a collection of lyric essays and poetry. In Manchester, two cultural institutions reopen their doors- Manchester Museum, now with the UK's first permanent gallery celebrating the South Asian diaspora, and esea- short for East and South East Asia- contemporary, formerly the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art. Shahidha Bari speaks to Esme Ward, Director of Manchester Museum and Xiaowen Zhu, director of esea contemporary. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Harry Parker Image: Jeffrey Cirio in Creature, an Asif Kapadia film, based on an original concept by Akram Khan (courtesy of BFI Distribution and English National Ballet)

In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, instead of focusing on the training, planning, mindset, and tactics that go into the lead-up to a race or major event, Matt explores the equally critical yet often undervalued process of post-event decompression and assessment. Post-event is a huge part of the fabric of your athletic journey. Win, lose or draw, the experience can be a confusing and destabilizing time filled with distractions and complex emotions, both positive and negative. There is a natural desire to analyze your performance, find answers, process and move on to the next big thing. In today's discussion, Matt Welcomes Sports Psychologists Sarah Cecil and Danielle Adams Norenberg for an in-depth discussion around Emotional Decompression, a model around navigating the emotions following a major race or event. Danielle and Sarah both have extensive experience working with British Olympic athletes across various sports and set out to create a process for athletes to properly digest the experience and re-engage with the athletic journey and life in a healthy way. With their help, Matt takes a closer look at the evolving role of psychology in sport through the lens of their work with world-class athletes and the essential need to structure the process around the post-event experience. Together they break down the model of decompression step by step to deliver a highly accessible and actionable process that is sure to become an essential part of your performance journey. GUEST BIOS: Sarah Cecil Sarah is a Chartered Sport Psychologist and has worked in Olympic and Paralympic sports for over 20 years. She has extensive experience in helping athletes reach their ultimate goals. She was the psychologist for British Athletics in London 2012. Post 2012 she worked at the Team GB Intensive Rehabilitation Unit and on UK Sports coach education programs. Sarah was the UK Team psychologist at 4 Invictus Games from London to Sydney. She was the Team GB psychologist in Beijing in 2022. She has an extensive record of developing coaches, leaders, and staff in elite sports. Sarah sits on the UK Sports Mental Health Steering Group. Sarah also runs a private consultancy in addition to her role as Lead Sports Psychologist for the English Institute of Sport. More on Sarah Cecil Danielle Adams Norenberg Dr. Danielle Adams Norenberg is an HCPC registered applied sport psychologist and has been providing sports psychology support to high-performance athletes, teams, and sports for over 10 years. Danielle has successfully supported athletes and staff to deliver at Olympic, Paralympic, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games with specific Games provisions at Tokyo 2020 and Rio 2016. She also worked at the Team GB Intensive Rehabilitation Unit. In early 2022, Danielle took the Head of Psychology role at the English Institute of Sport (ElS) and leads the team of practitioners working across 20 sports. Danielle also delivers performance psychology for the English National Ballet and is the lead psychologist for British Triathlon. More on Danielle Adams Norenberg More on the Emotional Decompression Model Episode Timestamps 00:00 - 7:38 - Welcome and Episode Introduction 07:45 - 10:24 - Matt's News-ings 10:31 - 1:17:36 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 252: The Emotional Decompression Model: Navigating Emotions That Surround Performance Purple Patch Video Podcast and More The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Free Live Webinar - Optimize your IRONMAN and 70.3 Performance as a Time-Starved Athlete Purple Patch Coaching Consultation Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch - Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

When the renowned choreographer Akram Khan was commissioned to update the classic “Giselle” for the English National Ballet, he couldn't simply put new steps to a Romantic-era plot. Beautiful as it is, “Giselle” has a view of ideal womanhood that is insupportable in our century—and it didn't reflect the women he knew.  In Khan's 2016 “Giselle,” the title character doesn't chastely expire from a broken heart; she is a strong woman victimized by more powerful men.  The story still culminates in an act of forgiveness, but in a way that resonates with the era of #MeToo. Vincenzo Lamagna composed the production's new score. The producer Ngofeen Mputubwele describes the production as not simply a great modern ballet but a model for how to reimagine a story that doesn't work anymore.

Ever wondered what it takes to be a professional ballerina? Well in this episode we find out! We were lucky enough to chat with Isabelle Brouwers, a dancer in the English National Ballet who speaks about the art form with such passion it will make you want to reach for a tutu and start pirouetting down the pavement! 

Dame Alicia Markova was born Lilian Alice Marks in December 1910, in a two-bedroom flat in Finsbury Park, London. She began ballet classes because she was flat footed and knock kneed. Her natural talent, when she was ten, was spotted by Diaghilev, the Russian artistic impresario who founded the Ballets Russes and brought the contemporary arts of Russia to Europe. Dame Alicia joined Diaghilev's company, which was based in Monte Carlo, in 1925, a month after her 14th birthday. Diaghilev changed her name to Alicia Markova and cast her in the title role of Nightingale in Le Rossignol, a ballet scored by Stravinsky, choreographed by Balanchine and with costumes designed by Matisse. It premiered in Paris in June 1925. After Diaghilev's death in 1929 she returned to England and became a leading figure of the emerging English ballet scene, dancing with the Ballet Rambert and Vic Wells Ballet, as well as at Sadlers Wells. Dame Alicia danced the leading roles in Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Giselle, which became her trademark, illustrating her unique style of fragility and strength. In 1950, together with her dancing partner Anton Dolin, Dame Alicia founded The London Festival Ballet which eventually became the English National Ballet. She was still dancing Giselle at the age of 48 and had her last dance on stage in the early 1960s. Subsequently she has worked as director, patron and teacher and was awarded the CBE for services to dance in 1958. Her memory for dance steps has proved invaluable for dance historians, pupils and teachers alike. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Softly Awakes my Heart from Samson and Delilah by Camille Saint-Saëns Book: Speaking of Diaghilev by John Drummond Luxury: The perfume Knowing by Estee Lauder

Today I'm speaking with Mary Li, ballet mistress and principal répétiteur at the Queensland Ballet. Mary's story to the stage is an unlikely one—one of eight children, Mary grew up in a small town in Central Queensland called Rockhampton. She was the first person in her family to try ballet, but by the age of 16—the day after completing her Solo Seal exam—she flew to London after being accepted into Royal Ballet School. Her star continued to rise, on graduation Mary was accepted into London Festival Ballet, now the English National Ballet—and was made principal within four years. But it was a chance move to Houston Ballet in the United States that saw the course of her life change again—when she crossed paths with another principal dancer, Li Cunxin—they would go on to marry, and dance together all over the globe. In this wonderfully brave conversation, Mary opens up about her career, meeting her husband and learning of his life, and their decision to have children. But Mary also talks about the devastating decision to leave her career after her eldest child was found to be hearing impaired, the grief she suffered knowing her child would never hear music, reuniting with the stage at the Queensland Ballet, and now choosing to learn AUSLAN with her eldest daughter Sophie.Mary continues to train and teach the principal artists of Queensland Ballet, all the while juggling life with Li and their three grown up children, Sophie, Tom and Bridie. Mary continues to learn AUSLAN, and her book Mary's Last Dance is available on Audible and in all good bookshops. If you'd like to listen to Li's conversation with me, please scroll down to Episode 5 of Talking Pointes, and we'll also pop the link in the show notes—and finally, to continue to follow all of Mary's adventures, you'll find her on Instagram.Mary and I recorded remotely, with Mary dialling in from Brisbane. This episode was produced in Sydney on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation to whom we pay our greatest respects.We're delighted that Mary Li's episode of Talking Pointes is sponsored by Energetiks. Energetiks are a sustainable, Australian Made brand that specialise in creating world class dancewear for the stars of tomorrow. Perform and feel your best at every stage of your dance journey in Energetiks' premium, high performance fabrics. See their entire range online at energetiks.com.au, and for all Talking Pointes listeners there's a 20% discount on all Energetiks products—listen in for the code!

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast! in this weeks episode I'm joined with Ashley Coupal (@ashleycoupal on insta). We chat about her journey, going into serious training from a young age, going down the competition route, her experience with doing Prix over zoom and her journey to London where she is currently dancing with English National Ballet. I have a discount code for Imperfect Pointes which is ROMYIMPERFECT for 10% off and it also helps me out with running this pod as a I get a tiny percentage from each order  https://imperfectpointes.com Thanks for listening  love Romy xx

A transcript of this episode is available here: https://thedanceedit.com/transcript-episode-124Subscribe to The Dance Edit Extra: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dance-edit-extra/id1579075769Visit/add to the Dance Media Events Calendar: https://dancemediacalendar.com/Get the latest dance news direct by subscribing to our free newsletters. Find the ones that match your interests: http://www.dancemagazine.com/subscribeLinks referenced in/relevant to episode 124:-Guardian story on Aaron Watkin's appointment at English National Ballet: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/aug/24/english-national-ballet-announces-aaron-watkin-as-new-artistic-director-Los Angeles Times story on Melissa Barak's appointment at Los Angeles Ballet: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-08-24/los-angeles-ballet-appoints-melissa-barak-artistic-director-Classic FM report on dancer, teacher, and grandmother killed in Donetsk shelling: https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/periods-genres/ballet/ballerina-missile-ukraine-russia/-Newsweek piece on Kyiv City Ballet dancers who returned home to fight: https://www.newsweek.com/kyiv-city-ballet-dancer-us-tour-1734213-Broadway World article on National Dance Day plans: https://www.broadwayworld.com/washington-dc/article/Kennedy-Center-to-Present-Three-Day-National-Dance-Day-Celebration-in-September-20220817-New York Times story on Danni Gee's appointment at The Joyce Theater: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/17/arts/dance/joyce-theater-danni-gee.html-Sacramento Bee obituary for Barbara Crockett: https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/obituaries/article264685004.html-New York Times feature on the drop in audience attendance: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/21/arts/performing-arts-pandemic-attendance.html

Thursday can only mean one thing, and it's a brand new Ballet Piano Podcast.  This week it comes in the form of an In Conversation with a current dancer of Sarasota Ballet, Andrea Marcelletti.Andrea we feel, is rather a special dancer with a more detailed appreciation for music than most, and in this episode, we talk about his life and career in ballet so far, and where his appreciation for music came from.Loving referred to as ‘ the assistant', Andrea as a student was always one step ahead of the teacher and pianist, and was able to bridge the communication gap when things weren't going smoothly.This episode is full of laughter and charm, as Andrea is beyond loveable and an adorable person.We hope you enjoy, and as always, let us know your thoughts by emailing the podcast and the social media platforms.

Hello Everyone! I am so excited about this episode as it is with a dear friend of mine and inspiring woman, Merritt Moore! @physicsonpointe With Merritt being so inspiring in her achievements, we talk about how she carved her own path, is now the happiest she's ever been as well as how she reached her level of success in a seemingly impossible pursuit! This Woman pursued not one but two extremely demanding careers. About Merritt “Merritt has achieved what some would call ‘the impossible': a career as a professional ballet dancer and as an academic quantum physicist.” - University of Oxford Dr. Merritt Moore graduated with Magna Cum Laude Honors in Physics from Harvard and graduated with a PhD in Atomic and Laser Physics from the University of Oxford. She also pursues a professional ballet career, previously with the Zurich Ballet, Boston Ballet, English National Ballet, and Norwegian National Ballet. She was awarded Forbes 30 under 30, and she was one of the 12 selected candidates to undergo rigorous astronaut selection on BBC Two "Astronauts: Do you have what it takes?" With her ballet, physics and astronaut background, Dr. Moore's focus has led her to programming and dancing with robots. She was invited as artist-in-residence at Harvard ArtLab and during the pandemic, she created a number of dances with an industrial robotic arm, which became featured in TIME, Financial Times (FT), Vogue, BBC Click and more. Merritt has been invited to be the featured speaker at the Forbes Women's Summit in NY and Abu Dhabi, Princeton Physics Department, panelist for the U.S. Embassy 'Women in STEM' Panel in London, and is featured in the bestseller "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls". Follow Instagram/ Twitter/ Linkedin @PhysicsonPointe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a-dancers-mindset/message

We bring you another gem of an episode this week, an “In Conversation” with the Artistic Director and CEO of Scottish Ballet, Christopher Hampson.  Recorded in November 2020 during the pandemic, and on Zoom, this interview is pertinent to that time and climate, but we hope you enjoy it nonetheless.We celebrate the life and career of Christopher Hampson, from fairly routine training at the Royal Ballet School, to landing a dancing job at English National Ballet, to freelance choreography and teaching, and finally being offered the top job at Scotland.We ask him about his process of creating a new ballet, from choosing music, creating movement vocabulary, to telling the story, and then onto his programming of works at Scottish Ballet, and how that goes hand in hand with the other side of his job where he leads many departments as CEO, such as Outreach and Education. Chris is a wonderfully eloquent person with a measured manner, and you'll love this episode.  We hope you enjoy it.

Today's guest has a dream: to dance on the moon.  With a robot.  The craziest part?  This is actually an attainable goal for Dr. Merritt Moore, better known as the “Quantum Ballerina”! Merritt has a PhD in Atomic & Laser Physics and is also a professional ballerina, and if that's not enough for one resumé, she was recently selected for astronaut training. She went viral during a pandemic lockdown with a video of her dancing with an actual robot as her partner. Today, Merritt tells Vanessa about her fascinating journey, how all her interests intersect, and the inspiring role her parents played early on in fostering an environment in which learning was not just encouraged but celebrated.About MerrittDr. Merritt Moore calls herself the “quantum ballerina.” She has a PhD in Atomic and Laser Physics from the University of Oxford AND has pursued a professional ballet career, previously with the Zurich Ballet, Boston Ballet, English National Ballet, and Norwegian National Ballet. She was recently awarded Forbes 30 Under 30, and she was one of the 12 selected candidates to undergo rigorous astronaut training on BBC Two "Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?" She is featured in the bestseller "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls".Show notes:Check out Merritt dancing with her robot!Connect with us:Merritt Moore: (Insta, Twitter, LinkedIn)Vanessa Vakharia: @themathguru (Insta, Twitter, TikTok)Math Therapy: @maththerapy (Twitter)

We bring you another gem of an episode this week, an “In Conversation” with the Artistic Director and CEO of Scottish Ballet, Christopher Hampson. Recorded in November 2020 during the pandemic, and on Zoom, this interview is pertinent to that time and climate, but we hope you enjoy it nonetheless. We celebrate the life and career of Christopher Hampson, from fairly routine training at the Royal Ballet School, to landing a dancing job at English National Ballet, to freelance choreography and teaching, and finally being offered the top job at Scotland. We ask him about his process of creating a new ballet, from choosing music, creating movement vocabulary, to telling the story, and then onto his programming of works at Scottish Ballet, and how that goes hand in hand with the other side of his job where he leads many departments as CEO, such as Outreach and Education.  This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

Dr. Merritt Moore, Quantum Physicist & Professional Ballerina | Riderflex - Recruiting & Sourcing Dr. Merritt Moore graduated with Magna Cum Laude Honors in Physics from Harvard and graduated with a PhD in Atomic and Laser Physics from the University of Oxford. She also pursues a professional ballet career, previously with the Zurich Ballet, Boston Ballet, English National Ballet, and Norwegian National Ballet. She was recently awarded Forbes 30 under 30, and she was one of the 12 selected candidates to undergo rigorous astronaut selection on BBC Two "Astronauts: Do you have what it takes?" Merritt urges that the arts and sciences should not be mutually exclusive, and has been invited to be the featured speaker at the Forbes Women's Summit in NY, Princeton Physics Department, panelist for the U.S. Embassy 'Women in STEM' Panel in London, and is featured in the bestseller "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls". Merritt Moore - Physics On Pointe: http://physicsonpointe.com/ Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/IQXq83nk1j8 On the Riderflex podcast, CEO Steve Urban interviews some of the most successful entrepreneurs, CEO's, and business leaders. Hear them tell the "REAL" stories of what it's like to start and lead businesses. Riderflex is a national, Colorado based, premier headhunter, RPO and employment agency; recruiting and searching the top talent for staffing your teams. Top Executive Recruiting Firm - https://riderflex.com/ Podcast sponsor: Marketing 360 is the #1 platform for small business and it's everything you need to grow your business. marketing360.com/riderflex #MerrittMoore #QuantumPhysics #Ballet #podcast #interview #entrepreneur #ColoradoRecruitingFirm #TopExecutiveRecruitingFirm #staffingagency #employmentagency #headhunter #recruitingfirm #staffing #staffingfirm #Denver #Colorado #National #Riderflex --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/riderflex/support

Spanish ballet star Tamara Rojo has enjoyed a 20 year stage career, in which she starred in all the greatest classical ballet roles to both critical and popular acclaim. She became artistic director of the English National Ballet, and recently made her debut as a choreographer with a new version of the 19th century ballet Raymonda. Now, after a decade running the ENB, she is preparing to take on a new job as artistic director of the San Francisco ballet, the first woman to hold the role. She tells John Wilson about the chance introduction to a dance class at school, and her unexpected success winning the Paris International Dance competition in 1994 which led to a role at Scottish Ballet at the age of 17. She reveals how seeing Francis Bacon's studies of the Velazquez portrait of Pope Innocent X made her reassess approaches to classic works of art and inspired a desire to re imagine works from the classical ballet canon. She also explains why she loves the Lars von Trier film Dancer in the Dark and how Bjork's tour de force performance mirrors he own approach to inhabiting a role. Producer: Edwina Pitman

In this episode, we're joined by Oxford PhD, Dr. Merritt Moore, a quantum physicist, professional ballerina, future astronaut-in-training, who is currently doing groundbreaking research in AI and robotics. Dr. Merritt graduated Magna Cum Laude in Physics from Harvard and holds a PhD in Atomic and Laser Physics from the University of Oxford. She also has a second career in professional ballet, previously with the Zurich Ballet, Boston Ballet, English National Ballet, and Norwegian National Ballet. She was awarded Forbes 30 under 30 in 2018, and she was one of the 12 selected candidates to undergo rigorous astronaut selection on BBC Two "Astronauts: Do you have what it takes?"Dr. Moore's background in ballet, physics, and aerospace has led her to programming and dancing with robots. Her motivation is to gain expertise in robotics and AI., which will be the future in space and here on earth. Invited as artist-in-residence at Harvard Art Lab, Merritt began exploring movement between human dancer and industrial robotic arm right. During the pandemic, she created many dances with robots, featured in TIME, Financial Times (F.T.), Vogue, BBC Click, and more. Merritt has been invited to be the featured speaker at the Forbes Women's Summit in N.Y., Princeton Physics Department, panelist for the U.S. Embassy' Women in STEM' Panel in London. She is also featured in the bestseller "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls."Follow Dr. Merritt Moore  on Twitter, Instagram and check out her website physicsonpointe.

Lovingly referred to as ‘The Godfather of ballet music', Jonathan has been involved in the world of ballet and music since the mid 1980's and his knowledge and experience is unparalleled. Jonathan has affiliations with every major ballet company in the UK as well as The Royal Academy of Dance, and the world renowned International Ballet Masterclass in Prague. In this episode, we talk to Jonathan about his life and career at the RAD, English National Ballet, the Prague Masterclass, the lengthy process of writing his PhD, and his freelance career. Jonathan has the most amazing analogies for everything, and this episode is littered with funny one liners, and quips.  I guarantee you'll love it. This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

Lovingly referred to as ‘The Godfather of ballet music', Jonathan has been involved in the world of ballet and music since the mid 1980's and his knowledge and experience is unparalleled.Jonathan has affiliations with every major ballet company in the UK as well as The Royal Academy of Dance, and the world renowned International Ballet Masterclass in Prague.In this episode, we talk to Jonathan about his life and career at the RAD, English National Ballet, the Prague Masterclass, the lengthy process of writing his PhD, and his freelance career.Jonathan has the most amazing analogies for everything, and this episode is littered with funny one liners, and quips.  I guarantee you'll love it.

Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ Nutrition for a Dancer's Diet and Health | Rachel Fine is a board-certified dietitian, specialist in sports nutrition, and expert in dancer health and dancer nutrition. Learn how to optimize your performance potential and build a healthy lifestyle. Want More Help?: FREE RESOURCES Grab Your Free E-Book to Dancer Health Nutrients for Dancers Crash Course 5 Days To Body Confidence BLOG: https://DanceNutrition.com EBOOKS Summer Intensive Nutcracker Auditions Plant-Based Lifestyles ONLINE PROGRAM https://PointeNutrition.com/dancers The importance of dance nutrition goes beyond our plate. This is why I created www.DanceNutrition.com. Dancers, dance educators, and dance parents can utilize this free resource site to access information and guides about fueling your dance performance! Click here to access courses, guides, articles, and more! Disclaimer: This is produced for informational purposes only. This information is general, not specific to you. The information in this podcast does not substitute for medical advice. The viewer assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program.

Hi everyone in today's episode I'm joined by Natascha Mair, principal dancer with English National Ballet. In this episode we talk about her training, her transition from student to professional, her experience dancing principal roles at 18, and her growth as a dancer from working with Weiner Staatsballett in Vienna to English National Ballet. You can find her on Instagram @nataschamair so be sure to check her out! Be sure to follow us on apple podcast & Spotify to get our weekly episode! And follow us on Instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast I hope you enjoy the episode and have an amazing week!

I had the most delightful conversation with a gentleman by the name of Terry Hyde. I say gentleman because Terry came to the interview via Zoom in what looked like a very organised study in a wonderfully dapper suit jacket. I on the other hand was in my pyjamas. Although my bed top is black, so it didn't quite look like pyjamas. But it was 5am in the morning for me, so my apologies if I take a moment to warm up in this interview. I really loved this conversation and found Terry to be so warm and inviting with his story telling and passion for his work. Let's face it, I love anyone who is on a mission. And Terry's mission is to provide counselling to dancers, teachers and artistic staff in the hope of creating better learning and working environments for dancers. Terry Hyde is a registered psychotherapist and counsellor. Terry started dancing at age 6, joining the Royal Ballet at age eighteen before moving to London's Festival Ballet (now known as English National Ballet) as a soloist and even performed in West End musicals, Film and TV. Terry attained a Master of Arts in Psychotherapy, validated by Middlesex University in 2012, and in 2017 set up the website counsellingfordancers.com specifically to address the mental health needs of dancers. In 2021 he even created an app, which is called Help4Dancers and I highly recommend checking it out. Terry understands the mental health needs of dancers and uses that in his one to one therapy sessions and in his proactive Mental Health Self-Care Workshops. You ca actually book an appointment with Terry via his website and if you feel drawn to him during the listening of this interview, I highly recommend doing so. Terry is a little bit like my Mum. Very intuitive, very warm and very open to people sharing their stories, issues and idiosyncrasies. I can imagine a session with him would be incredibly rewarding. A huge thanks to Terry for making time during his busy schedule! ____________ Get your FREE Balanced Ballerinas 'Intention Setting' worksheet HERE and start kicking GOALS: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/product/balanced-ballerinas-intention-setting-worksheet/ You can find more resources at www.balancedballerinas.com Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas (ensure you join the *SECRET* Facebook group too!)