Candi presents - the Backstage pass podcast

Dance teachers, especially ballet, are known for being tough on students. But why?! I talk through this and many gripping topics with incredible dance teacher and creator, Anna Morgan. A truly captivating chat!

Discover more about Anna Morgan

https://www.annamorgandanceonline.com/

https://www.instagram.com/annamorgandance/

Thank you so much for listening! x

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This goddess has created a storm in the Burlesque industry. Cleo is fearless, dynamic and incredibly insightful. We talk about what life is like for a star performer, including her recent discovery of being ADHD and how to manage it.

Cleo is so funny, the perfect podcast to lift your spirits!

Check out Cleopantha

https://www.instagram.com/cleopantha/

https://www.cleopantha.com/

Candi https://www.instagram.com/backstagepass.podcast/

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An incredible chat with INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHER AND LEGND IN THE BALLET WORLD, SIR DAVID BINTLEY CBE.

Since I left the Birmingham Royal Ballet company rather abruptly, I have at times felt sad, unsure if I would ever find my peace of giving up my dream. 

But the journey I'm on now gave me the courage to reach out to this magnificent man.

Sir David Bintley (CBE) has created famous ballets such as still life at the penguin cafe, Hobsons choice, Beauty and the beast, Gallentries, and Carmina Burana. We talked about David's journey, which had so many incredible stories I'd never heard. 

It was wonderful to see that passion and drive really do give you that bit extra when it comes to being a successful artist.

https://www.davidbintley.co.uk/

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Love the music industry? This show is not to be missed! The legendary Luc delves deep into what really goes on for a DJ. Some things will come as a shock!

Please check out Luc, he is fantastic!

https://linktr.ee/ELARPA

https://linktr.ee/LUCASOLISMUSIC

https://www.entertainersworldwide.com/luc-sinclair-profile-65360

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https://www.instagram.com/backstagepass.podcast/

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Drag artist Meghan is versatile and a visionary. They specialise in Fashion, design, makeup, sideshow and burlesque in drag. An absolute show stopper and definitely one to watch!

In this show we talk about the complexities of being in the drag community, why they wanted to be a drag performer and why they chose the Cabaret scene. We also discuss what it's like to live in such a creative mind. A very honest and educational chat!

Socials for Meghan https://www.instagram.com/meghanreign/?hl=en-gb

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When you're on stage in a performance with a live orchestra, you don't think much beyond the steps and the timing of the choreography. Which is why I chose this remarkable guest, Paul Murphy, to talk through what happens the other side of the curtain.

An incredible chat!

Paul Murphy https://www.brb.org.uk/profile/paul-murphy

Sleeping Beauty https://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/birmingham-royal-ballet-sleeping-beauty/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwte-vBhBFEiwAQSv_xbqG8QZg_dAyNK1nOz67oHp3gxAjN2nkL-4YoN_vF8OP1GCceGVF_hoC_UsQAvD_BwE

Birmingham Royal Ballet https://www.brb.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwte-vBhBFEiwAQSv_xX-1R4H7UEGvdYGmzyR6Uz95WhJBK9KqZIT2eVGiC9p_np76rYG7yxoCBU4QAvD_BwE

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Being a mum is challenging and beautiful, most of the time in the same day! This guest talks about all the emotions you experience with a young child, whilst being a mum in the performing arts world. Incredible advice and a simply wonderful and heartfelt chat. Introducing Skin Performer for shows such as the Teletubbies, In the Night Garden, tribute bands and the lead in many Pantos, Vicky Stoakley. Mothers Day Special

Vicky socials https://www.instagram.com/victoria_jane_stoakley/?hl=en

ACT https://actorschildren.org/

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A fan of Cabaret, Aerial or Pole dance? You are going to love this one!

Jools Trained at Central school of Ballet then went on to musicals in the West End such as the Lion King. He then got into Pole dance, very quickly competing and becoming a champion. 

Wanting to combine Pole with dance, he entered the world of cabaret as an Aerialist. And my god, he's amazing!!

Jools performs at venues such as Bunga Bunga and the Phoenix Arts Club where I had the pleasure of watching Jools perform. We talk about the incredible performing arts industry from ballet to cabaret, how important it is to strip back when entering a new industry, and how to keep things fresh. We also discuss how important it is to go and watch a show and the benefits of human interaction. Jools also talks about his experience in relationships when a career such as this really does take priority. 

He's remarkable, versatile and very inspirational for fellow pro performers and dancers in training of most genres. 

Brace yourself, it's a good one! 

Follow Jools on socials https://www.instagram.com/julienmarcroussel/?hl=en

Interested in Pole? https://polepeople.co.uk/

Contact me, Candi, if you would like to share your views on the shows so far or if you'd like to share your story in the performing arts.

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It's becoming widely known that expressing your feelings through the written word can help you to heal and grow. But it's not just for when times are hard. Documenting the good as well as the bad is a great way to truly understand yourself from moment to moment; to capture your emotions like a photograph, so they don't get repressed or forgotten. 

Introducing my friend of over 10 years, John Iredale. And I recorded this show remotely, as he lives in all the way in Brazil!

John has an incredible way with words. And although he has never kept a journal, he’s been writing deeply and powerfully about the landmark moments in his life since he was 14 years old. 

Now 48, he says that much of his writing has love as its theme and can be categorized as a yearning for love from others and a need to earn love from himself.

We talk about the crippling effects of body dysmorphic disorder and how we might always look for the beauty in the world – no matter how imperfect it may be – and John takes us on a mini journey through his life of love so far, with poetry as his vehicle.

Along the way, we discuss the power of self-belief, the things that can be achieved if you have the courage to go your own way, and the one book that everybody should write – even if they don’t see themselves as a “writer.”

A relationship coach as well as a wordsmith, John also tells us about the addictive qualities of love, what you should always consider before you bring somebody into your life, and what you should never do when you find somebody you’re attracted to.

Finally, he leaves us with some light-hearted lines of poetry that we can send our Valentine this February 14th – though he does advise us to use them at our peril – and a wonderful piece of writing that emphasizes the themes of love that run through this podcast, and will resonate with all you creatives out there.

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Body image in dance, specifically Ballet, is and has always been in issue. I know that changes are being made... but you can't rewrite history, and it has affected many dancers over the years. I had the absolute pleasure of talking about this and many different issues with former principal Dancer with the Birmingham Royal Ballet, Dorcas Walters!

Dorcas was one of my absolute favourites before getting into the Royal Ballet. I would watch her repeatedly and copy her on the TV all the time! 

She Trained with Elmhurst school, Royal Ballet school and Merle Park. 

Her career came to an abrupt and somewhat traumatic end. It was both interesting and very upsetting to hear. An 18 year career just over like that. 

Dorcas has however bounced back and is now a fully qualified * Gyrotonic method instructor and talks about the benefits for dancers as well as non-dancers. She was also a Dance Fellow on The Clore Leadership Programme, * which is an arts leadership development programme, funded by the arts council and other members of the arts world. Dorcas also discusses the difficulties in finding a job in industry during the recession. An amazing chat! 

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To find out more about Gyrotonics - https://www.theartofmovement.co.uk/

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