Latest Dancersport Podcast Episodes
Does non-stop hustle work?
She's just a dancer - October 19, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutesToday we're joined by our fabulous friend Ruth Mair Howard-Jones and her ballerina daughter Agnes who is well on her way to achieve her goal of becoming a prima ballerina at one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world. At just 16 Agnes has already earned her ARAD and the mother- dau...
Jo&Tjaša: Best Advice Ever
She's just a dancer - October 05, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes"Be a nice person" is the advice our podcast guests have given most often during our chats. But what does it mean? Smiling all of the time? Accepting people walking all over you? How can you be "nice" all of the time and what does it have to do with being successful? We believe in the power of t...
Technique is not an opinion, our rant and a new way to reach us
She's just a dancer - September 28, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutesToday we're having a little rant. Apologies for a somewhat negative episode, but as dancers who were trained for decades based on fundamental notions of posture, efficiency of movement and biomechanics of the human movement we are very passionate about preserving the basics of our dancing. On a ...
Off-stage Swing and why everyone should do it
She's just a dancer - September 21, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutesIs it a new dance that is danced off stage we hear our non-actor listeners ask. No- the off-stage swing is an incredibly talented person who basically saves the day whenever an injury, illness or simply a day off stops the actors/dancers cast in shows to perform. In comes the off-stage swing- th...
Regrets & would we do things differently
She's just a dancer - September 14, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutesFor our 30th episode we're looking back on our careers and talking about things we maybe regret not doing, what if anything we would have done differently and what would be our message to our younger selves. They say there's power in hindsight but would changing things end up changing the outcom...
What's it like for the parents?
She's just a dancer - September 08, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutesAs dancers and performers we get so tied up in our training, successes and failures, that we often forget there are some very special people who are with us every step of the way and who make our career possible- our parents. Today you'll hear from two "dancing mums" who share what's it like to ...
Mildred is back! How do you find your superpower?
She's just a dancer - August 31, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutesOur favourite talent agent is back! Mildred Yuan gets serious and explains her framework of finding your superpower and how that can shape your career and help you find success. What is your superpower? What does it take to be great and does everyone have talent? Follow Mildred Mildred Yuan (@m...
Coach or Teacher?
She's just a dancer - August 25, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutesAlina Nowak is one of the world's leading ladies of Latin American dance and today she joins us on the podcast today. What's the difference between a coach and a teacher? Why should every dancer have a coach? What was her most horrifying experience on a dance lesson? Bad teachers, great coaches ...
The Ultimate Performer with Garry Lee
She's just a dancer - August 18, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutesGarry Lee is Mr. Ultimate Performer- we're still trying to find something this man can't do! As if singing, acting and dancing were not enough, he takes on roles of dance captain and assistant choreographer in huge productions such as Flashdance . Talk about multitasking! He tells us about the i...
A very special episode with Judy Clifton
She's just a dancer - August 10, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutesIt's Joanne's mum everyone! Judy Clifton joins us today for a very special chat- an ultra decorated champion dancer herself Judy talks about her dance career, how it brought her success AND love and what was it like bringing up not one, but two talented dancers. Role of parents in world of dance...
DANCE PSYCHOLOGY
She's just a dancer - July 27, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutesDancers and performers have to deal with a lot of stuff- pressures of performing, dealing with rejection, motivational issues, negative body image (we do spend a lot of time in front of the mirror). How can we deal with it all in the best possible way? How do we deal with trauma of injuries? Luc...
DANCE PSYCHOLOGY
She's just a dancer - July 27, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutesDancers and performers have to deal with a lot of stuff- pressures of performing, dealing with rejection, motivational issues, negative body image (we do spend a lot of time in front of the mirror). How can we deal with it all in the best possible way? How do we deal with trauma of injuries? Luc...
A dancer's life with Victoria Martin
She's just a dancer - July 20, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutesWhat is "normal life" like for a dancer? Find out today as we chat to Victoria Martin- from competitive ballroom world to Dancing With The Stars and Burn The Floor, Vicky talks about her many achievements. How do you end up with such a long career? What's life on tour really like? And how do you...
HE'S JUST A DANCER: Ed Watson MBE
She's just a dancer - July 13, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutesBallet powerhouse and Royal Ballet's longest serving principal dancer, Ed Watson is the man behind some of the company's most iconic performances. Talking about his career, the misconceptions of being a male ballet dancer and what comes next after he retires from his principal post- nothing is o...
Ballet Myths, Body Image & Success
She's just a dancer - July 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 hourWho better to talk to about the issues of body image amongst ballet dancers, busting myths and misconceptions about dance and success than Katie Deacon- a bona fide ballet superstar turned West End leading lady. From ultra strict ballet teachers to the importance of being a good person no matte...
Changing Lives
She's just a dancer - July 01, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutesWhen we think of a real-life inspirational woman to look up to, Ruth Mair Howard-Jones is the person we would like to be. Hear her story of how dance changes lives from UK to Nigeria, Brazil to North Korea and how she helps amazingly talented dancers from every corner of the world reach for the...
Body acceptance coach on positive body image
She's just a dancer - June 15, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutesTaylor Behringer is a dancer and a body acceptance coach working with dancers who suffer from negative body image due to pressures they face during their dance careers. From eating disorders to simply feeling good in your skin, Taylor focuses on acceptance that we're all different and special in...
Life of a principal dancer with Ashley Shaw
She's just a dancer - June 08, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutesThe Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Edward Scissorhands and Sleeping Beauty are just some of the masterpieces of Matthew Bourne's New Adventures where Ashley Shaw performed in leading roles, casting a spell over audiences with her unique storytelling and grace. She talks about the life of a principal dan...
Anabel Kutay: Storytelling & Creating
She's just a dancer - June 01, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutesFrom principal dancer at Mathew Bourne company to actress, writer, director and founder of Kutay Kollectiv production company- Anabel Kutay is the person to talk to when it comes to creativity and storytelling. So that's what we did! She shared her experience and thoughts about what makes a stor...
Goal Setting with Katya & Janette
She's just a dancer - May 26, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutesWhat's the difference between a dream and a goal? Is it ok for our goals to change and what do you do when someone sets an unrealistic goal for themselves? Do you tell them? Should you? And what does WHOOP have to do with it all? Joining us today are Janette Manrara and Katya Jones and believe u...
Individuality of a dancer with Tania Kehlet
She's just a dancer - May 18, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutesWhat 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 Emanu...
Dance Legends: Katarina Venturini
She's just a dancer - May 11, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutesToday 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 an...
Versatility with Janette Manrara
She's just a dancer - May 04, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutesStarring 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 Gl...
Life of a performer with Bonnie Langford
She's just a dancer - April 27, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourThe 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'...
Let's talk technique with Claudia Koehler
She's just a dancer - April 20, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutesWinner 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 he...
"He's just a dancer" with Kevin Clifton & Luca Bussoletti
She's just a dancer - April 13, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutesHere 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 ...
Showbiz legend Arlene Phillips CBE
She's just a dancer - April 06, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutesArlene 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, Saturd...
Burning the Floor with Peta Roby
She's just a dancer - March 30, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutesBurn 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 t...
Behind the scenes of musical theatre with Charlotte Gooch
She's just a dancer - March 23, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutesThis 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 ...
Behind the scenes of musical theatre with Charlotte Gootch
She's just a dancer - March 23, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutesThis 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 ...
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