She's just a dancer
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Two world champion dancers discuss the glitz, glamour, sweat and tears of the wonderful world of professional dancing. She's Just a Dancer takes a look behind the scenes and discovers what it took successful female dancers to reach the top of their game in the performing arts industry. Fun episodes about the glittery side of dancing alternate with some real talk about discrimination, eating disorders and psychological pressures of a professional dancer's career and make the listener realise just what it takes to be successful in our world. Musical theatre, ballet, acting, singing and dancing are what we're passionate about- welcome to our world!
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Individuality of a dancer with Tania Kehlet
May 18, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBWhat makes you unique as a dancer and how do you develop your individuality? Is copying a good place to start or is it a huge no no? Today we're talking to one of the most successful Danish dancers and multiple times World Championship winner Tania Kehlet who shares how she and her partner Emanuel became one of the most innovative couples of the ballroom world.
Dance Legends: Katarina Venturini
May 11, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBToday we chat to Katarina Venturini, one of the most successful ballroom dancers of all times! She told us all about her career, what it was like to win it all and how did she decide to leave the competitive world behind to embark on a slightly surprising journey of focusing on social dancing and steering clear of teaching competitors. From first steps to her becoming a judge on Slovenian version of Dancing With The Stars, tune in to find out all about this amazingly inspiring woman.
Versatility with Janette Manrara
May 04, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBStarring in Burn The Floor and nailing Strictly without ever being a professional ballroom dancer? No problem! Not is you're the energy force that is Janette Manrara- this amazing woman is definitely one of the most versatile dancers out there and is not afraid to take on new challenges. From Glee to So You Think You Can Dance and Strictly, you can't miss her amazing talent and bubbly personality. How did she make it to where she is today and how did she go from an office job to an internati...
Life of a performer with Bonnie Langford
April 27, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBThe star of stage, TV and movie screen Bonnie Langford talks about her life as a performer and shares her experience of life in the spotlight. From a child star to leading roles in some of the most popular TV shows and leads in world's most famous musicals, Bonnie Langford has done it all! What's it like to be on Broadway by the age of 9 and how did it feel to come back to 42nd Street twenty years after starring in the production for the very first time? Find out in today's episode.
Let's talk technique with Claudia Koehler
April 20, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBWinner of more titles than she can remember, multiple-times World Champion Claudia Koehler joins us today to talk how great technique can be the road to individuality. We shared years and years of training in Italy so there's a good measure of reminiscence going on in this episode- tune in to hear what our training schedules were like and if being a team made a difference when it came to those 7am performance trainings.
"He's just a dancer" with Kevin Clifton & Luca Bussoletti
April 13, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBHere come the boys! Every now and again it's good to hear the other side of the story- what is it like to grow up as a dancer for little boys all over the world? What are the difficulties they encounter and what's the best thing about doing something different to most of your friends? This week we chat to Strictly winner and star of theatre stage Kevin Clifton and the double World Champion Luca Bussoletti about all things dancing and their view on some of the issues we discussed in previous ...
Showbiz legend Arlene Phillips CBE
April 06, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBArlene Phillips truly is showbusiness royalty-she's a multiple Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award nominee for her work in theatre and is responsible for the routines of many hit West End and Broadway musicals. Grease, Starlight Express, We Will Rock You, The Wizard of Oz, Sound of Music, Saturday Night Fever and Flashdance are just some of her masterpieces. Arlene has also collaborated with film directors and producers to create choreography for successes such as the 1982 version of Annie ...
Burning the Floor with Peta Roby
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBBurn the Floor is an international dance sensation- performed in over 130 countries and running for over 20 years! Peta Roby is the show's choreographer and was part of the original cast that performed on Broadway and West End, a former World Champion and a real superstar. She talks all things that make a great show, her love of dance and her creative process. What does Sir Elton John have to do with all of this? Tune in to find out!
Behind the scenes of musical theatre with Charlotte Gooch
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBThis week it's all about musical theatre and who better to chat to than Charlotte Gootch- a bona fide leading lady, an amazing dancer, singer, actor and choreographer. We peek behind the scenes and find out what it's like to be the star of the show and find out how she deals with times when her dream role goes to someone else; what it's like to do twelve shows a week and why every show is as special as the premiere.
Behind the scenes of musical theatre with Charlotte Gootch
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBThis week it's all about musical theatre and who better to chat to than Charlotte Gootch- a bona fide leading lady, an amazing dancer, singer, actor and choreographer. We peek behind the scenes and find out what it's like to be the star of the show and find out how she deals with times when her dream role goes to someone else; what it's like to do twelve shows a week and why every show is as special as the premiere.
What it takes to be a champion with Silvia Pitton
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBSix times World Ballroom dancing champion, international coach and our great friend Silvia Pitton joins us on the podcast today. We chat all things becoming a champion- the sacrifice, the work and the amazing experiences life of a professional dancer offers. Tune in to hear the best advice for young dancers and why we are nothing like our on-stage personas!
Mildred Yuan
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBA talent agent at United Agents with background as strategy consultant to FTSE150 companies, a Harvard and Cambridge grad AND a ballet and ballroom dancer who represented the UK at seven World and European championships- Mildred Yuan is the ultimate Boss Lady! Listen to her talk about her dancing background, her work representing talent and why you need to find your superpower.
S1 Ep 4: Katya Jones
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBOur fellow world champion dancer, Strictly Come Dancing winner and math lover Katya Jones joins us for a chat about starting on her dance path as a little girl in Russia, the importance of continuous learning and why dancers are tougher than boxers. Enjoy the episode and remember to get in touch by sending us an email at [email protected] for your chance to be chosen as one of our guests for one of the upcoming episodes!
S1 Ep 3: Childhood on a dance floor
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week Jo & Tjaša discuss the early years of their dancing careers. Starting at the age of 3, the first competitions, the first lessons and travelling abroad- find out what it's like to live your childhood on the dancefloor. We would like to hear from young dancers! Write us a message on our Instagram accounts @tjasa_vulic or @realjoanneclifton or get in touch via email at [email protected] - we'll give you a chance to come to our podcast and share your dancing story!
S1 Ep 2: Oti Mabuse
February 16, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this weeks episode Joanne & Tjaša chat to Oti Mabuse- a truly inspirational discussion about how a young girl from South Africa had a big dream and decided to follow it. From 8-times SA national champion to success on the international dancesport scene and super star status thanks to her double win on Strictly come Dancing, she has moved on to become a presenter and TV personality who girls and women can look up to. From light-hearted chatter about dancing to serious discussions about ra...
Hello Hello from Tjaša & Jo!
February 09, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBHi! We're Joanne Clifton & Tjaša Vulič, two World Champion dancers who love chatting about our love of everything dancing. In this episode get to know us and the story behind our podcast- welcome to our world!
Welcome to She's just a Dancer!
February 04, 2021 23:00 - 2 minutes - 1.59 MBHello World and welcome to our new podcast where we talk everything dancing! We are two World Champion dancers, Joanne Clifton & Tjaša Vulič, and we're here to discuss the glitz, glamour, sweat and tears and everything in between that makes up our world of dance. What does it take to become a successful dancers and is there a career beyond the stage? Find out while we discuss our stories and chat to some of the most inspirational women and girls of the dancing scene.