Podcasts about Royal Ballet School

We couldn't make The Next Step mini series without including BILLY ELLIOT. Is this the seminal dance coming of age film? How does it hold up a quarter of a century after it was released and became a cultural phenomenon? Bonus film: THE FITS (2015) starts eerily the same as Billy Elliot, but steers firmly away from the predictable halfway through...I'm joined this episode by host of Drinks at the Bar podcast, Paul James Rooney...who apart from being a podcast host and experienced dancer has actually played older Billy Elliot in the very successful stage version! We muse over Thatcherism, homophobia, questionable "ballet" choreography and whether Billy would've realistically had a shot at getting into the Royal Ballet School.LINKSDrinks at the Barre Podcast on AppleDrinks at the Barre Podcast on SpotifySpice Girls, Stop Right NowIndie Wire interview with Stephen Daldry Billy Elliot: Class Traitor  

Join "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest Trinity SantoroIn this episode of "Dance Talk” ® , host Joanne Carey interviews Trinity Santoro, an apprentice with the American Ballet Theatre. Trinity shares her journey from a competition dancer to a ballet apprentice, discussing her early experiences, the importance of technique, and the challenges she faces in the professional dance world. She emphasizes the significance of maintaining joy in dance, the role of competition, and the lessons learned from various summer intensives. Trinity also reflects on her experiences as an ABT apprentice, the excitement of working with dance legends, and the preparations for her upcoming tour. Throughout the conversation, she offers valuable insights and words of wisdom for aspiring dancers. Trinity is definitely a dancer to watch, she's going places!Trinity Santoro began her formal training in classical ballet and contemporary dance in Hanover Park, Illinois, at the Faubourg School of Ballet in 2013 under the direction of Watmora Casey. She then spent five years with A&A Ballet under the direction of Alexei Kremnev and Ana Reznik. Santoro also trained at The Royal Ballet School's Summer Intensive in 2018.In May 2022, she performed in Guatemala with A&A Ballet as the title role in Firebird. In September 2022, Santoro joined Kansas City Ballet as a member of KCBII. In 2023 and 2024, she appeared as a guest artist with Southold Dance Theatre, performing the title role in Giselle.Santoro has won numerous awards during her dance career, including winning Gold at the World Ballet Competition in 2017. She is a four-time Youth America Grand Prix Finalist, winning the Grand Prix award in 2022.Santoro joined ABT Studio Company in January 2024, where her repertoire included Amy Hall Garner's Within the Sunset, “Country Gardens” from Twyla Tharp's Brief Fling, and the Diana and Acteon pas de deux. She created a role in James Whiteside's Young & Beautiful.Santoro joined American Ballet Theatre as an apprentice in December 2024.To see Trinity performhttps://www.abt.org/Follow Trinity on Instagram @trinity_santoro“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠Follow Joanne on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdanceTune in. Follow. Like us. And Share.Please leave a review!“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey"Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

In Großbritannien kommt die Ära der fülligen Balletttänzerinnen. Nach dem Willen des neuen Direktors der britischen Royal Ballet School sollen nun Woke-Reformen her. Er setzt dabei auf Plus-Size-Tänzerinnen und "nicht standardmäßige Gender-Paare". zum Artikel

Valentino Zucchetti When Valentino Zucchetti won the gold medal at the Genée International Ballet Competition in 2006, Dance Gazette called him ‘dazzling' and ‘above all, devastatingly charismatic.' The Italian artist has brought those qualities as dancer with the Royal Ballet in London (especially in vivid roles like Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, Lescaut in Manon and Lensky in Onegin), and an award-winning choreographer. Works like Scherzo, Anemoi and Jeunesse (created for the RAD's Fonteyn competition in 2023) radiate a lyrical eye and a heartfelt response to music. As he prepares a premiere for the London Handel Festival, he discusses the rewards and challenges of his dual career. Valentino Zucchetti trained at La Scala and the Royal Ballet School and won the RAD's 2006 Genée International Ballet Competition (now The Fonteyn) and the 2007 Solo Seal award. He danced with Zürich Ballet and Norwegian National Ballet before joining the Royal Ballet in 2010, promoted to First Soloist in 2014. He won the RBS's Ursula Moreton Choreographic Award in 2005, and has created ballets for New English Ballet Theatre (Orbital Motion, Enticement's Lure, Firth of Fifth, Into the Light) and the Royal Ballet, including Scherzo (South Bank Sky Arts Award for Dance) and Anemoi (Critic's Circle National Dance Award). He created Jeunesse for The Fonteyn 2023. LINKShttps://www.london-handel-festival.com/show/2025-double-bill-tales-of-apollo-hercules/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pippa speaks to ballet dancer Jerome Barnes, who is going to be dancing in Cape Town City Ballet’s Summer Season. The programme includes the classic Giselle as well as excerpts from Raymonda and a reworked version of Dane Hurst’s Requiem. Jerome is a former principle dancer with the Scottish Ballet who had his initial training at the Royal Ballet School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Anna Morgan is a teacher, creative, adjudicator and researcher. She directs her own teacher training program, Anna Morgan Dance, and has taught for institutions such as the Royal Ballet School, Performers College, and Bird College. She is currently studying for her Masters at Rambert School, with gender equity in Ballet as her research specialism.In this conversation, we dive into Anna's groundbreaking research on gender inequity in ballet leadership, highlighting systemic issues that hinder women and non-binary individuals from rising to leadership roles despite ballet being a female-dominated industry. We discuss how long-standing traditions and societal biases have shaped these imbalances, often starting with how dancers are trained.Anna also highlights the historical and cultural shifts that have influenced ballet's gender dynamics and challenges the assumption that tradition should limit progress. While honoring ballet's rich history, she makes a compelling case for rethinking certain practices to create a more inclusive and equitable future for dancers and leaders alike.This episode really got me thinking - I am confident you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of the barriers to leadership in ballet and a thought-provoking perspective on what the future of the art form could look like.Key Moments: Anna's early dance training [1:32] How Anna crafted a portfolio career and her advice for dancers who want to follow a less traditional path [2:12] The statistics on gender inequity in the ballet industry [4:11] What is causing the gender inequity in ballet leadership [6:07] Anna's solution to addressing gender inequity by adjusting the way we educate ballet dancers from a young age [12:44] The reactions Anna has received from her research [20:04] The glass ceiling/escalator theory and how they come into play in the ballet industry [35:57] The history of gender in ballet [40:33] Her biggest piece of advice for dancers pursuing a career [43:39]Connect with Anna:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/annamorgandanceWEBSITE: www.annamorgandance.comLinks and Resources:Set up ticketing for your next event with DRT (Make sure to mention that The Brainy Ballerina sent you!)Get your copy of The Intentional Career Handbook1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career callLet's connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

Marianela Núñez is a Principal dancer of the Royal Ballet and Opera. Born in Argentina in 1982, Marianela knew she wanted to be a ballet dancer from the age of five and joined the Teatro Colón Ballet School in Buenos Aires when she was eight.She dedicated herself to becoming a professional ballerina and had the full support of her parents despite having to leave home at fifteen to join the Royal Ballet in the UK. After spending a year at the Royal Ballet School and learning English from watching episodes of Friends, she joined the corps de ballet and worked her way up the company to become Principal Dancer. She has danced the lead roles in the ballet repertoire on the London stage and around the world as a guest artist. In 2018, she celebrated her 20th anniversary with the Royal Ballet with a performance of lead roles in Giselle, The Winter's Tale, Manon, Marguerite and Armand, and Swan Lake in her anniversary year. Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O'Hare called her “one of the greats of her generation”. Marianela has many awards for her dancing including the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance in 2013. She lives in London with her two cats.DISC ONE: Adíos Nonino (“Goodbye Grandad”) - Astor Piazzolla DISC TWO: Hoy Puede Ser Un Gran Dia (“Today Could Be a Great Day”) - Joan Manuel Serrat DISC THREE: Dancing Queen - ABBA DISC FOUR: Don't Stop Me Now - Queen DISC FIVE: Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, TH 13 / Act 1: 8a. Pas d'action: Introduction (Andante) - Adagio ("Rose Adagio") Performed by The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, conducted by Mark Ermler DISC SIX: Adam: Giselle / Act 2: Lever du soleil et arrivée de la cour. Performed by The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, conducted by Richard Bonynge DISC SEVEN: Count on Me - Bruno Mars DISC EIGHT: I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash BOOK CHOICE: The Collected Works of Jorge Luis Borges LUXURY ITEM: A cashmere blanket CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, TH 13 / Act 1: 8a. Pas d'action: Introduction (Andante) - Adagio ("Rose Adagio") Performed by The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, conducted by Mark Ermler Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Sarah Taylor

This week on The Broski Report, Fearless Leader Brittany Broski rings in the New Year, updates the nation on her reading journey, and shares her newfound love for ballet. 

Welcome to “The Next Round,” where we explore the remarkable stories of those who found new beginnings once they stopped seeking answers at the bottom of the bottle. Today's episode is a reflection on recovery, redemption, and the power of turning the past into a foundation for the future.For some, the journey to the other side can feel like a wall between who they were and who they've become. But perhaps, just perhaps, the life they once lived holds the key to the one they're building now.In this episode, we meet Paul Bayes Kitcher, a man who never lost his love for dance. On the other side of recovery, he found himself uniquely placed to channel its transformative power—helping others navigate their own recoveries from addiction or mental health challenges through movement and artistry.Along with Claire Morris he co-founded Fallen Angels Dance Theatre (FADT) in 2011, fostering creativity and using dance to transform lives.In this podcast Josh Kelly, our brand manager who himself used to be a dancer interviews Paul. He shares his story, the life-changing work of his organisation,offering a future through dance. It's a story of resilience, creativity, and the beautiful steps forward when we reclaim what once felt lost. Find out more  you how you can join them or support their work by becoming a guardian angel.Fallen Angels Dance Theatre (FADT) has become a powerful symbol of transformation and hope, helping individuals in recovery from addiction and trauma reconnect with their bodies and rediscover joy. Founded by Paul Byers Kitchen, a former professional ballet dancer and someone in long-term recovery, FADT merges the therapeutic power of movement with the artistic discipline of dance. Over the past decade, it has grown into a flourishing community, offering a safe and creative space for people to heal and thrive.A Journey from Ballet to RecoveryPaul's story is one of both brilliance and struggle. Trained at world-renowned institutions such as the Royal Ballet School and Rambert, he had a successful career with companies like Scottish Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet. Yet behind the scenes, unresolved childhood trauma and the relentless pressures of the ballet world led him into addiction.“I never felt comfortable in my own skin – Alcohol and drugs became my solution—a way to escape myself.”Despite his talent and dedication, the demands of perfectionism combined with his personal struggles led him to resign from Birmingham Royal Ballet at 30. Without the structure of his career, his addiction spiraled into chaos.Through recovery, Paul found clarity and purpose. He realised the therapeutic potential of movement for people in recovery and began developing what would eventually become Fallen Angels Dance Theatre.The Birth of Fallen Angels Dance TheatreEstablished over 10 years ago, FADT was born from Paul's passion for recovery and his deep understanding of movement. Recognising that the word “dance” might intimidate some, particularly those unfamiliar with formal training, Paul instead emphasizes “movement.”“Everyone can move. We start with natural movement and somatic practices, creating a space where people feel safe to explore their bodies and emotions.”Read the full blog   Find Club Soda:The Club Soda Tasting Room is at 39 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5RRFind us on Instagram

Hello Everyone! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lucas Lima who is a wonderful Principal Dancer of The Norweigan National Ballet as well as a wonderful teacher of The Academy. Lucas is a Brazilian Dancer, who recieved a place at The Royal Ballet School which changed hIs life forever. Despite being a dancer in school who didn't get injured, his mental strength was tested in his professional life. He had not one but a few serious injuries. Despite this, Lucas has this amazing perspective on life, living with gratitude even with these hard lessons. it was wonderful to talk to him. I hope this inspires you as it did me. Enjoy! Like and subscribe! ---------------------------------- Intensives coming up https://balletwithisabella.com/worksh... 14 day free trial to the BWI platform https://balletwithisabella.com/select... My website - Book a private lesson with me Listen to my podcast to enhance your mindset as a dancer! become more confident, with higher self esteem and self belief. Follow me on Instagram   / balletwithisabella   Follow me on TIKTOK Online classes and courses Memberships to enhance you training Live classes and more! Your secret weapon to excellence https://balletwithisabella.com MOST RECENT CLASSES AND COURSES https://balletwithisabella.com/1-to-1... Join thousands of listeners! https://open.spotify.com/show/72hZ7nn...www.tiktok.com/@balletwithisabella Join the BWI Community! Your secret weapon to excellence https://balletwithisabella.com/select...

We grow up with an idealistic , romanticized view of ballerinas, but Lo is taking you backstage with Lucy Ashe to spill some tea. Lucy Ashe trained at The Royal Ballet School for 8 years. She has a diploma in Dance Teaching with the British Ballet Organization. She is a former professional dancer and best selling author who has taken the literary world by storm with her unsettling thriller Clara $ Olivia: The Dance Of The Dolls, a clever glimpse into the world of ballet. Her newest novel "The Sleeping Beauties" was just released. Lo speaks to her about the creative process, writer's block and the up's and down's of industry rejection turning into success. She speaks candidly with Lo about the difficulties she experienced with her mental health and body image living life as a dancer. She is insightful, vulnerable, honest and remains grounded which makes for a great convo that will take you into a world Lo is so curious about. From tutu's to Dance Mom's and The Nutcracker...you won't be disappointed with this one boo! Stay Connected to The Lo Life! Facebook: Join the Coven: The Lo Life FB Group Instagram: @thelolifepodcast Your host: @stylelvr TikTok: @thelolifepodcast This Week's Guest: Lucy Ashe We have deals and steals for our kings and kweens- All thanks to our sponsors Lumen: If you want to stay on track with your health this holiday season, go to lumen.me/LoLIfe to get 15% off your Lumen. Manscaped: Get a smooth shave and a fresh line up with the chairman pro today. Get 20% and free shipping with code LoLifePlease rate, follow and leave a review to keep this hot mess express going strong. Uncommon Goods: Looking for nique, cute and CHIC holiday gifts? Go to Uncommon Goods. Lo is obsessed. Get 15% off your next gift using code LoLife at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackenzie Sol, who hails from a small town in Northern England, has been making music, acting and dancing from a young age. He first gained the interest of music fans and executives when he appeared on X-Factor UK at the age of 4. By age 6 he'd performed in numerous stage productions at London's legendary West End. He also trained at the Royal Ballet School in London for two years. At age 13, Sol shared the stage with Jennifer Hudson, Josh Groban, Kenneth Babyface Edmonds and other stars at the 2014 Carousel of Hope Ball in Los Angeles, directed by David Foster. He quickly gained recognition as a finalist on American Idol season 22 after building a large following on social media, with over 12 million followers on TikTok and 1.3 million followers on Instagram. Now, as a singer-songwriter and actor living in the U.S., he's churning out pop music with his soulful voice and keen sense of writing from the heart.Jordan Anthony launched onto the Australian music scene at a young age when the Perth native at 14 he became the youngest finalist in the history of The Voice Australia making it to the Top 4 of the series. Having an ear for music and passion for songwriting, he was then selected to represent Australia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest with his original song We Will Rise. From Western Australia, the now 19 year-old continues to write and independently release his music. In 2023 he was asked to showcase at MusExpo LA collaborating with other talented artists and musicians. Jordan's heartfelt lyrics that provide insight into his experiences of bullying, heartbreak, love and loss. Jordan was a Top 14 finalist on American Idol season 22.

Lucy Ashe is an English and Drama teacher based in New York City and is also an author whose newest historical novel is "The Sleeping Beauties." Before moving onto teaching, Lucy trained at the Royal Ballet School in London, and the rigors of that training factor largely in her writing. Lucy wonderfully weaves the story of ballet and the arts during WWII, with variations of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale. The interweaving of 3 generations of women is a compelling story within Lucy's manuscript.www.lucyashe.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lucy Ashe is an English and Drama teacher based in New York City and is also an author whose newest historical novel is "The Sleeping Beauties." Before moving onto teaching, Lucy trained at the Royal Ballet School in London, and the rigors of that training factor largely in her writing. Lucy wonderfully weaves the story of ballet and the arts during WWII, with variations of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale. The interweaving of 3 generations of women is a compelling story within Lucy's manuscript. www.lucyashe.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textLucy Ashe discusses her new book The Sleeping Beauties.Lucy Ashe is an English teacher. After training at the Royal Ballet School, she decided to change career plans and go to college. She studied English literature at St. Hugh's College, Oxford, before receiving her teaching qualification. Ashe's poetry and short stories have been published in a number of literary journals, and she was shortlisted for the 2020 Impress Prize for New Writers. Her first novel, The Dance of the Dolls, was published in 2023. She lives in New York City. 

Friday| September 13th | 2 PM PST | Special Guest: Lucy Ashe –Former Ballerina, English Teacher, and Author.   Points covered  The history and the world of ballet. The rewarding but challenging life of dancers in general, not just ballerinas The ballet establishment's turbulent relationship with its dancers and their bodies. Enduring influence of ballet on TV, arts, and culture.   Lucy Ashe is an English teacher, Author, and real-life former ballerina. Lucy Ashe is the author of the new book: THE SLEEPING BEAUTIES. After training at the Royal Ballet School, she decided to change career plans and go to college. She studied English literature at St. Hugh's College, Oxford, before receiving her teaching qualification. Ashe's poetry and short stories have been published in a number of literary journals, and she was shortlisted for the 2020 Impress Prize for New Writers. Her first novel, The Dance of the Dolls, was published in 2023. She lives in New York City.   Website: https://lucyashe.com/  Social Media Instagram @lucyashe_author Twitter @LSAshe1   Brought to you by the J.C. Cooley Foundation, "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow."#ItsYourLife #Talkshow #Podcast #Radio #TheSleepingBeautiesSupport the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Saturday September 7, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Barbara Adhiya. In her 20-year career as an editor with newswires CP/AP and Reuters, she says she never lost her hope and faith in humanity. Her new book as an editor, “Hope by Terry Fox,” is a testament that sentiment. Through over 50 interviews with people throughout Terry's life — ranging from his siblings, nurses, and coaches to volunteers during the Marathon of Hope —Barbara discovers how Terry was able to run a marathon a day. Through their stories, passages from Terry's marathon journal, and over 200 photos and documents, Hope shows that with enough resilience, determination, humility, and support, ordinary people can do impossible things. Then, we'll meet Anne Allan, a theatre director, a producer, artistic director, and educator. Her career began as a classical dancer, training on scholarship at the Royal Ballet School in London, England. After becoming ballet mistress for London City Ballet, she was invited to become the private dance teacher to Her Royal Highness, Diana, Princess of Wales and did so for 9 years. She writes about that experience in her new book “Dancing with Diana.”

On this podcast, sometimes I like to venture outside of the traditional confines of the classical music world and speak to people who have a relationship with classical music but work in different art forms. My guest on this episode is just that. Adam Cooper is a dancer, choreographer, director and all-round performer. He's best-known as a former Principal Dancer with the Royal Ballet, and for originating the role of the Swan in Sir Matthew Bourne's re-invention of Swan Lake. Adam and I met back in April at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, a lovely intimate theatre just an hour away from London. Check out their events programme and do take a visit if you're in the area! In our conversation, we talked about a lot of different areas, including: being in a musical family, the role of music in his personal and performing life, studying music at the Royal Ballet School, choreographing, creating new scores, and the challenges of singing and dancing; often, simultaneously! This was a really fascinating insight into a different perspective on dance, performing and choreography. Adam's playing the role of Zac in the musical A Chorus Line, which is about to complete a London run at Sadler's Wells and then continues on a UK tour until the beginning of October. Many thanks to Adam and also to Stephanie, Fran and Molly at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre for making us feel so welcome during our recording! - https://www.mradamcooper.com

Cristina Romaña, después de su admisión en dos de las escuelas más prestigiosas del mundo (Martha Graham y Royal Ballet School), emprende viaje a Nueva York para recibir formación en danza contemporánea.

The annual TONY Awards ceremony celebrates the best and brightest of the Broadway season. And I'm delighted that one of our favourite performers, who has graced the great white way, is the STAGES guest for our TONY episode.Caroline O'Connor is one of the foremost interpreters of musical theatre in the world. Projects have taken her from Sydney to Paris to London and the bright lights of Broadway in a vast array of leading roles, that are coveted by musical theatre performers at their peak.At 17 she won a scholarship to the prestigious Royal Ballet School in London. The discipline and routine of such classes instilled in her a fierce work ethic that allows her characterisations to be delivered with boundless energy, masterful timing, consummate skill and infinite joy.Her career continues to reward her with great stories, mesmerising performances and a loyal audience. She commenced the year returning to Jerry Herman's Mack & Mabel, this time in the role of Lotte, in a fully staged concert season in Los Angeles. In May she played with the State Theatre Company and State Opera of South Australia in Leonard Bernstein's Candide and in November joins the Lido 2 Company in Paris for a 60th anniversary production of Hello, Dolly! In the eponymous role of Dolly Levi.These performances indicate a versatility that demands an appreciation of style and technical dexterity. Confirming she's one of the best!Caroline returns to the STAGES podcast for a long overdue catch-up and to shed light onto her forays on the Broadway stage, in this annual STAGES celebration of the TONY Awards.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Lucy Ashe is the author of CLARA & OLIVIA (Magpie, Oneworld publications, UK)/ THE DANCE OF THE DOLLS (Union Square & Co, US)Her second novel, THE SLEEPING BEAUTIES, is out now in the UK and is coming to the US in September 2024.Lucy trained at The Royal Ballet School for eight years, first as a Junior Associate and then at White Lodge. She has a Diploma in Dance Teaching with the British Ballet Organisation.She studied English Literature at St Hugh's College, Oxford, while continuing to dance and perform. After graduation, she obtained a PGCE teaching qualification and became an English teacher.Her poetry and short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and she was shortlisted for the 2020 Impress Prize for New Writers. She reviews theatre, in particular ballet, writing for the website PlaysToSee.com.In this episode we talk about Lucy's training at the Royal Ballet School, her journey from dancer to 2x published writer and where she draws inspiration for her novels.Key Moments: Early training at The Royal Ballet [1:45] Transitioning from dance to college [9:55] The process of writing your first novel [14:05] A look inside Clara & Olivia/The Dance of the Dolls [19:15] A look inside The Sleeping Beauties [23:06] How Lucy stays motivated as a writer [26:58] Her biggest piece of advice for dancers pursuing a career [36:05]Connect with Lucy:HER WEBSITE: Lucyashe.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/lucyashe_authorLinks and Resources:Join the Brainy Ballerina Book ClubLet's connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

La más joven del equipo de Por Fin No Es Lunes, Noelia Gómez, nos demuestra cada semana en su ''Generación intrépida'' que aquellos que no superan los veinticinco años hacen cosas extraordinarias. Hoy nos presenta a Claudia Ávalos, la joven que lleva solo tres años formándose y ya ha sido seleccionada por la Royal Ballet School de Londres.

Today Elaine chats with dancer, performer, choreographer Charlotte McLean about her career, the power of dance and the everything that surrounds menstrual health and the womb and Charlotte's new work Futuristic Folktales. Which was co-created by an exciting multi-disciplinary creative team including Helen McIntosh, Nelly Kelly, Malin Lewis, Astro Scheidegger, Orrow Bell, Alison Brown, Emma Jones, and Rob Evans, Futuristic Folktales is a collaboration-driven show that aims to disrupt, and refresh expected formats of performance through radical and emotive explorations of reproductive justice and injustice, body politics, bodily autonomy, and identity. Futuristic Folktales Futuristic Folktales tells the momentous story of the first womb - an environment where life and death intimately coexist. Humbly attempting to unify humanity through the infinite narrative of birth, the show experiments with contemporary, breaking, and Scottish Highland dance to probe questions of tradition, preservation, myth, and identity. The performers share their unique perspectives, as Orrow and Astro intimately birth and unbirth each other. Inviting audiences to feel resistance as the performance imitates the hostile, terse environment of the womb, the show seeks to further dance as a form of political protest - otherwise, why dance? Charlotte Mclean's work amalgamates dance theatre, improvisation, voice work, imagination, self-celebration, radical listening and joy. Charlotte is a contemporary dance artist from Arbroath, Scotland and a London Contemporary Dance School graduate. She has performed and worked internationally with Curious Seed, Eva Recacha, Pink Mama Theatre, Hannes Langolf, Jack Webb, Vanessa Cook and Barrowland Ballet amongst many others. Charlotte is co-founder of BADBODYCHAOSCODE (fka The Yonis) with Haley Jayne Gash and founder of sibling company Die Berner Band. Both are contemporary movement bands. They have been commissioned to perform at Edinburgh and Camden Fringe Festivals, Brainchild Festival, V&A London, The Place, TANZhAUS Bern and Dampfzentrale and have been featured in Dazed and Confused Magazine. The bands have toured in the UK, Poland, France, Germany, Switzerland and New York City. Charlotte began her dancing career with Highland, a traditional Scottish form of movement and taught this from a young age. She has always been passionate about teaching and sharing. She has taught at London Contemporary Dance School; Scottish Dance Theatre; Dance Base Edinburgh, TanzBüro Basel and now teaches at Barbara Bortoli Ballet School. She also worked at The Royal Ballet School for two years as Associate Centre Assistant. Website: iamcharlottemclean.com Instagram: @iamcharlottemclean HIPA GUIDES: HIPA GUIDES OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk 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+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: https://join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/

Today I'm speaking with the divine Jenna Roberts. Jenna grew up in Newcastle and started dancing only because a local ballet studio set up shop on the same street as her family home.  But as fortune would have it, that local studio happened to be the Marie Walton Mahon Dance Academy, as it was known back then. And so Jenna, and little sister Callie, started dancing. For any outsider, it was clear the Robert's sisters were born to dance—with high arches and long, lean legs, genetics almost pre-determined their careers. By the time Jenna was a teen, she was winning scholarships and accolades before, at 16, she was accepted into the Royal Ballet School in London.In this courageous and extraordinary conversation, Jenna reveals it's not always as it seems—we talk about tough years at Royal Ballet School, about crippling home sickness, and then rising to become a principal artist with the Royal Birmingham Ballet. But more than that, Jenna also speaks about the pressures that continue to exist on body image in the dance world—and with that her own experience taking laxatives, the passing of her mum, and her decision to retire at the peak of her career on her own terms. Finally Jenna speaks about her years of infertility and IVF, before making a wonderful and unexpected life decision with her husband, Joe.Jenna and her husband Joe Caley have just relocated from London, and are now based in Melbourne—where Joe has joined the Australian Ballet as their newest principal artist. Jenna continues to coach and teach the rising starts of dance, all while running her own Pilates studio tailored for dancers and athletes. To continue follow all of Jenna's adventures, you can find her on Instagram at @Jenna_Caley_PilatesJenna and I recorded remotely, with Jenna dialling in from Melbourne on the land of the Kulin people. Jenna's episode was produced in Sydney on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, to whom we pay our greatest respects.

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.

Today I am speaking with Steven McRae, Principal Dancer with the Royal Ballet, London. Steven grew up in Western Sydney, in a suburb called Plumpton, 45kms West of Sydney. His Dad was a drag car racer, and no one in the family had ever learnt to dance. But somehow, dance found Steven, And at the age of 7, he asked his Mum and Dad if he could start dance lessons and he enrolled in a local studio around the corner from home. It was a life changing decision. By 17, he had not only won the Genée and the Prix de Lausanne, he was standing alone in London having been accepted into the Royal Ballet School—his heartbroken mother on the plane home. In this beautifully candid conversation, Steven talks about his journey to Principal at the Royal Ballet by the age of 23— and that, it's not all as it seems; he speaks about early bullying, crippling home sickness, not always fitting in, and devastating injuries.But Steven speaks of more than that; he talks about starting his own family with his wife Elizabeth Harrod—also a dancer at the Royal Ballet, his post retirement plans, and the moment he snapped his Achilles tendon live on stage in front of 2,500 people, and how he climbed back from the impossible, to perform with the Royal Ballet once again.Steven continues to perform as a Principal Artist with the Royal Ballet in London, all the while juggling life with his wife Elizabeth and their 3 children Audrey, Frederick and Rupert. If you're in London, the Royal Ballet is back on stage, for show times and tickets head to roh.org.uk, and to follow all of Steven's adventures, you can follow him @StevenMcRae_Steven and I recorded our conversation remotely, with Steven dialling in from London, while the podcast recorded on the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, to whom we pay our greatest respects.Production dream team ✨Hosted by @byclaudialawsonProduced by @fjordreviewAdditional Production @clinttopicSound & Editing @outputmediaStudios @brightsidesydney@sawtoothstudios

Today I am speaking with the Artistic Director of the Tanya Pearson Academy, Lucinda Dunn. Lucinda started her life in dance destined for London's West End - where her Mum had been a performer, but a chance meeting with a ballet teacher named Tanya Pearson saw a change of direction, and at 15 she flew to Tokyo to compete in the Prix de Lausanne - and Lucinda's life changed. In our conversation Lucinda shares her life story - how she joined the Royal Ballet School, broke her back, before being offered a contract with the Australian Ballet  – a partnership which lasted nearly 23 years and saw Lucinda become their longest serving ballerina. Now a Mum to two girls and Artistic Director of Tanya Pearson Academy, Lucinda speaks about the juggles of a 20 plus year career in dance, and what she believes young students need to make it in the world of ballet.Lucinda continues to work and develop rising stars at the Artistic Director of the Tanya Pearson Academy, while also working with and training the dancers of the Australian Ballet and other performers arriving in Sydney to perform. To continue to follow all of Lucinda's adventures, you can follow the Tanya Pearson Academy on Insta at @Tanya_Pearson_Academy or Lucinda's personal account at @lucinda_dunn_

Kevin O'Hare is the director of the Royal Ballet and he probably finds it hard to remember a time when dance wasn't part of his life. He started young, and joined the Royal Ballet School at the age of eleven. He went on to dance with Sadler's Wells and Birmingham Royal Ballet, taking on roles such as Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake, Albrecht in Giselle and Romeo in Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet. He retired from the stage in 2000, at the age of 35, but before long he was back in the world of dance – this time behind the scenes. By 2009, he was Administrative Director of the Royal Ballet and oversaw their first tour to Cuba. Three years later he became overall director. He has since worked with a wide range of dancers, choreographers and composers, and helped steer the company through the Covid crisis. Kevin's choices include music by Tchaikovsky, Thomas Ades, Rachmaninov and Anna Clyne.

Dancing and finding your groove can become a transformative life experience. And in this episode, cognitive psychologist, and former professional dancer himself Dr. Peter Lovatt tells us why. Widely known as Dr. Dance, Peter Lovatt is also a teacher at the Royal Ballet School of London and the best-selling author of “The Dance Cure”, and “Dance Psychology: The Science of Dance and Dancers.” In this insightful and moving interview you will not only learn how dancing can help you get into shape and keep you in shape, but also, it will help you understand dancing as an intrinsic part of who we are, how dancing works as a biological means of communication and where does the fear of dancing come from. Having spent most of his life dancing, teaching, writing, and researching about movement and dance, Dr. Lovatt brilliantly explains the relationship between dance and movement and its effect on memory, thinking processes, mood, language learning, social bonding, problem solving, and Parkinson's disease.

Hayley Hassall investigates accusations of bullying and body-shaming at some of the UK's elite ballet schools. File on 4 and Panorama have spoken to more than 50 ex-students of the Royal Ballet School and Elmhurst Ballet School who attended between 2004 and 2022. Many described developing eating disorders, while some said they had been left with mental health problems. One retired ballerina File on 4 has spoken to has begun legal action against the Royal Ballet School for the treatment she says she suffered there. The two ballet schools dispute the accounts given to the BBC and say they are working hard to change the culture, and put health and wellbeing at the forefront of their priorities Reporter: Hayley Hassall Producer: Paul Grant Editors: Carl Johnston and Clare Fordham

The Godmother of English - and Irish - ballet, Dame Ninette De Valois or ‘Madam' as she was known to those around her. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of ballet. She established the Royal Ballet School, the Royal Ballet and the UK's premiere touring ballet company, which went on to become the Birmingham Royal Ballet. Under the guidance of ‘Madam', these institutions grew and became celebrated around the world, with post WWII Ballet tours generating much needed funds for the British Treasury and company members, including Margot Fonteyn and Robert (Bobby) Helpmann, becoming international celebrities. Madam was also instrumental in the development of National Ballets in Turkey, Iran and Canada. She achieved all of this despite a childhood diagnosis of polio and was dedicated to ballet right up until her 102nd year. She is nominated by choreographer Sir David Bintley. He met Madam while studying at the Royal Ballet School in the mid 70's. To David, who was originally from Huddersfield, ‘Madam' was his ‘Southern Grandmother'. David is joined by Anna Meadmore – dance historian and curator of the Royal Ballet Schools Special Collections Archive. Together they reflect also on Madam's formidable character, her unprecedented contribution to English Ballet and her legacy as an adventurous traditionalist. Presented by Matthew Parris Produced in Bristol by Nicola Humphries

Kelly Clark, age 32, grew up in a Christian home and always knew about God. But she would say that at age 15 she was rather lethargic in her walk with God. At the same time, from an early age Kelly demonstrated a great ability in the area of ballet. So much so that, in her teens, she was invited to study with the Kirov Academy and the Royal Ballet School (summer program) in London. However, a growing medical issue in her life put a halt to her ballet dreams. Kelly was ultimately diagnosed with POTS, a non-curable disease that limits people in many ways, and made ballet impossible. But, looking back, Kelly is grateful that God gave her POTS as it drew her closer to Him on a daily basis. It also set her heart and mind on the blessings of eternity rather than on the passing joys of this life. In this podcast, Kelly talks about the challenges of dealing with her medical diagnosis and how hard it was when she realized her hopes for a career in ballet were permanently dashed. Yet, over time, Kelly found hope alone in God and His love for her. She focused as well on the ultimate promise of being a citizen of heaven where all sickness and sadness will be forever banished. She shares how everyone who seeks God can find the joy she has found and actually experiences on a daily basis. What encouragement Kelly is for so many people who face major disappointment in life!

In this week's episode of the I Am Podcast, host Jonny speaks with Rachael Hall, an elite ballet dancer from the Royal Ballet School who left the stage to pursue her own path of self-discovery. Rachael shares her journey of exploring Buddhism, Pilates, and the Franklin method, which she now specialises in and uses to help others.Through her deep connection with her body, Rachael has found greater sensitivity, connection, beauty, grace and power in her life, leading to better relationships, growth, and overall well-being. Jonny and Rachael discuss the importance of following one's passions and allowing higher intelligence to guide our lives.Join Jonny and Rachael for a fascinating conversation on Thursday's episode, and be inspired to connect with your own body and follow your own heart. Don't miss it!Keep up with Rachael:Instagram: @rachaelhall.alignedWebsite: www.aligned.rachhall.comRachael has created 2 free embodied workouts for the I Am listeners which you can check out here: https://www.aligned.rachhall.com/pages/2freeworkoutsJonny would love to hear from you! If you have any questions that you'd like answered, please email hello@Iampodcast.co.uk or comment in the reviews section.Twitter: @JonnyWilkinsonInstagram: @jonnywilkinsonofficial

In this week's episode of the I Am Podcast, host Jonny speaks with Rachael Hall, an elite ballet dancer from the Royal Ballet School who left the stage to pursue her own path of self-discovery. Rachael shares her journey of exploring Buddhism, Pilates, and the Franklin method, which she now specialises in and uses to help others.Through her deep connection with her body, Rachael has found greater sensitivity, connection, beauty, grace and power in her life, leading to better relationships, growth, and overall well-being. Jonny and Rachael discuss the importance of following one's passions and allowing higher intelligence to guide our lives.Join Jonny and Rachael for a fascinating conversation on Thursday's episode, and be inspired to connect with your own body and follow your own heart. Don't miss it!Keep up with Rachael:Instagram: @rachaelhall.alignedWebsite: www.aligned.rachhall.comRachael has created 2 free embodied workouts for the I Am listeners which you can check out here: https://www.aligned.rachhall.com/pages/2freeworkoutsJonny would love to hear from you! If you have any questions that you'd like answered, please email hello@Iampodcast.co.uk or comment in the reviews section.Twitter: @JonnyWilkinsonInstagram: @jonnywilkinsonofficial

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! 

Ingrid Boulting was raised primarily by her grandparents in South Africa as her parents went to pursue careers in England and France. Her mother was a model and actress, and her father was a writer and director. She herself moved to London when she was 7, and she herself went to "a show-biz school" before being selected for the Royal Ballet School. It was a rough adjustment, as Afrikaans was her first language. She landed her first of many magazine covers ("Queen Magazine") when she was 12 years and the rest is history. Through it all, her first love was and remains painting. She has (had) an exhibit at the Ojai Art Center through the end of April, and has focused mostly on still life. Another lifelong love has been yoga, she is the owner of Sacred Space studio, where she integrates her spirituality and love of nature into her practice. Ingrid was a favorite muse of French photographer Sarah Moon and was known for her delicate features and ethereal air. Ford Models founder Eileen Ford herself recruited Ingrid, though she resisted modeling as a full-time career, giving priority to acting on the stage and screen, as well as painting. She flourished in the 1970s and 1980s, co-starring with Robert DeNiro in Elia Kazan-directed "The Last Tycoon," and was the "Biba Girl" with the English cosmetics company. She has family all over the world, but has lived in Ojai since the mid-1980s, introduced by Guy and Leone Webster. "It either won't let you leave, or it kicks you out," she said. Ingrid's various moves between theater, film and modeling continued, but Ojai has always been home base. Among her many careers, Ingrid also learned from White Lotus owner Frank White, the renowned yoga teacher, who started when he was 68 and trained several generations of teachers. He mentored Ingrid into teaching yoga, which she continues at Sacred Space Studio. We also talked about our shared love of Ojai, its distinct aroma, its resemblance to the south of France, her pets, the perils of poor city planning and the constant threats Ojai faces. We did not talk about IRS forms, baseball's new rules or allergy season. You can check out more about Ingrid and her art at her website, IngridBoulting.com. Her yoga class schedule is posted at SacredSpaceStudio.com (the only studio in Ojai with Earth Mats.)

My guest this week is Bethany Kingsley-Garner, a ballerina from the UK and mother to her 18 month old daughter..Bethany was born in Devon, England and moved to London as an 11 year old, leaving her family to train at the Royal Ballet School. She joined Scottish Ballet in 2007, was promoted to Soloist in 2013, and to Principal in 2016. She has been there ever since.She was first drawn to dancing through the music, her mother would play Classic FM at home and she recalls as a 3 year old being moved by the music. She used to follow her sister to ballet lessons and always tried to copy her.Bethany graduated from the Royal Ballet School with honours in 2007 and received the Wyre Drawer company leavers prize, as well as the April Oldrich Award for Most Dynamic Performer and receiving First Commendation and Young British Dancer of the Year.Throughout her 17 years in Scotland, Bethany has been involved in over 36 productions, from Swan Lake to The Nutcracker, and recent performances of The Snow Queen and the upcoming tour of the US of The Crucible, in the role of Elizabeth Proctor. She's also been involved in developing and creating many productions and characters throughout that time.Bethany - website / instagramPodcast - instagram / websiteThroughout this episode you'll hear music from various popular ballet procductions, used with permission thanks to my APRA AMPOS licence.When chatting to my guests I greatly appreciate their openness and honestly in sharing their stories. If at any stage their information is found to be incorrect, the podcast bears no responsibility for guests' inaccuracies.

Keith Brymer Jones is a potter, whose hand-made ceramics – which include the best selling Word Range – have been stocked in major stores, including Habitat, Laura Ashley and Heals. Over the years, he has been a ballet dancer, a front man in a nearly famous post-punk band, and a YouTube sensation. However, he is best known as a judge on the hugely popular The Great Pottery Throwdown, which is currently showing on Channel 4. His warm, and often confessional, autobiography Boy in a China Shop, is just out in paperback. It tells the story of a life that has seen him bullied at school, be attacked by a lion, and raise the roof at the Marquee Club. However, the thread that holds his story together is clay. In this episode we talk about: how it feels to throw a pot; discovering clay at school; how dyslexia shaped his career; auditioning for the Royal Ballet School; his relationship with his parents; drawing inspiration from Lucie Rie and Isaac Button; getting beaten up as a New Romantic; singing in a (nearly famous) band and getting played on Radio One; making pots in China; and becoming a TV star.Support the show

In this episode of Joculation, LP shares his unique brand of comedy and satire on the news and headlines which matter most. Lemmy Kilmeister is without a doubt one of the more memorable icons of the modern metal/punk genre. Between his regular seat at the Rainbow Bar & Grill on the Sunset Strip in California to his days cutting his teeth as part of the road crew for Jimi Hendrix – Lemmy was about as rock and roll as one could get. What is more punk rock about death than having your ashes encased in silver bullets that you will to your friends? In this episode, LP share the story of how Lemmy did just that and fucked up terribly by willing one bullet for Riki Rachtman. I know what you're saying - who? Exactly. With the holiday season clearly in the rear-view mirror, we really only have two things to look forward to: the return of stinging and biting insects and the made-up holiday to juice the sales of florists and stationery companies - Valentine's Day. This very forgettable “holiday” easily slips the mind while jammed up with income tax filings and credit card hangover from the holiday season. LP understands that panic driven VD brain fart and is here like a fat cupid in a Speedo with gift ideas to capture the essence of your love this cuffing season. I mean what says “love” more than a Motorbunny? Virtually every male performer that joins the Royal Ballet School dreams of starring in a rousing, memorable performance which evokes deep emotion from the audience and will immortalize them for the ages. Join LP in this episode as we follow one such performer as he takes his tights, his Viagra, his kitchen knives, and his dreams of fame to the streets of West London for his most memorable performance. I'm sure the CCTV video captures of today will be the NFTs for his OnlyFans page tomorrow. If you enjoyed listening to the show, please give it a five-star rating, a review, and please share with your friends. It all genuinely helps others to find Joculation and grow the Circle of Intimacy. Please be sure to subscribe on Aureal One, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or wherever you are listening. The Joculation podcast is available across all major podcast platforms. Follow me on Twitter (https://twitter.com/FaustLp) to keep up to date with all things LP and thank you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lpfaust/message

Today I'm speaking with the divine Jenna Roberts. Jenna grew up in Newcastle and started dancing only because a local ballet studio set up shop on the same street as her family home.  But as fortune would have it, that local studio happened to be the Marie Walton Mahon Dance Academy, as it was known back then. And so Jenna, and little sister Callie, started dancing. For any outsider, it was clear the Robert's sisters were born to dance—with high arches and long, lean legs, genetics almost pre-determined their careers. By the time Jenna was a teen, she was winning scholarships and accolades before, at 16, she was accepted into the Royal Ballet School in London.In this courageous and extraordinary conversation, Jenna reveals it's not always as it seems—we talk about tough years at Royal Ballet School, about crippling home sickness, and then rising to become a principal artist with the Royal Birmingham Ballet. But more than that, Jenna also speaks about the pressures that continue to exist on body image in the dance world—and with that her own experience taking laxatives, the passing of her mum, and her decision to retire at the peak of her career on her own terms. Finally Jenna speaks about her years of infertility and IVF, before making a wonderful and unexpected life decision with her husband, Joe.Jenna and her husband Joe Caley have just relocated from London, and are now based in Melbourne—where Joe has joined the Australian Ballet as their newest principal artist. Jenna continues to coach and teach the rising starts of dance, all while running her own Pilates studio tailored for dancers and athletes. To continue follow all of Jenna's adventures, you can find her on Instagram at @Jenna_Caley_PilatesJenna and I recorded remotely, with Jenna dialling in from Melbourne on the land of the Kulin people. Jenna's 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 Jenna Robert'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!Hosted by @byclaudialawsonProduced by @fjordreviewAdditional Production @clinttopicSound & Editing @outputmediaStudios @brightsidesydney@sawtoothstudios

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!

Hey Dancers, in today's episode we talked about our experience when visiting the Royal Ballet School. We talk about the standard of the dancers, how we felt inspired when visitng & how we snuck into the Royal Ballet Company!To win a signed pointe shoes: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on InstagramCREDITS:This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean WorldHosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh HealyExecutive Producers: Claudia Dean WorldShop our Collections: claudiadeanworld.comImprove your technique: www.coachme.world

In today's episode, we chat with Dr Peter Lovatt, a dance psychologist and author who sometimes goes by the name 'Dr Dance'! He created a Dance Psychology Lab at the University of Hertfordshire, where his studies investigated the psychological effects of movement. Peter's academic and teaching career extends from Cambridge University to the Royal Ballet School. He even shared keynote dancing sessions on the same stage as Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey! We dive into his experience about not being able to read or write until he was an adult, his passion and determination to study dance and how it can be used to challenge the status quo at home and at work.

Hey Dancers, today's episode we interview the amazing Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Frankie Hayward. We discuss her journey at the Royal Ballet School, how she has progressed to a Principal Dancer with the Royal Ballet, featured in magazines & become a movie star. To win a TOWELLING SET: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on InstagramCREDITS:This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean WorldHosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh HealyExecutive Producers: Claudia Dean WorldShop our Collections: claudiadeanworld.comImprove your technique: www.coachme.world

Today we are joined by choreographer Cathy Marston. Cathy began choreographing while still at the Royal Ballet School, ultimately leaving life as a professional dancer to pursue choreography full time. She has carved out a unique identity for herself as a choreographer who dives head first into creating full length narrative works based on beloved literary […] The post (281) Cathy Marston, Choreographer and incoming Artistic Director of Ballett Zürich appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.