RED LIPS AND HIGH KICKS

RED LIPS AND HIGH KICKS

By Lydia HoltArtsPerforming Arts
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RED LIPS AND HIGH KICKS episodes

  • #10 "Dear the Parent of a Dancer" & Series 1 Round up

    We did it episode 10! In today's episode I take the lead; I talk the lessons I've learnt from my guests, give some summer recommendations and share a little bit of my own work. A piece titled "Dear the Parent of a Dancer" is my little love letter to my family that have supported me throughout my career and how grateful I am that they let me dream.

    I hope you have all enjoyed Series 1. I have loved creating this work and am excited to continue very soon, stay tuned....

    RECOMMENDATIONS 

    • "Cheer" available on Netflix
    • "First we make the beast beautiful" a book written by Sarah Wilson, https://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Make-Beast-Beautiful-conversation/dp/0552175021/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OMUTWNXP8Z47&dchild=1&keywords=first+we+make+the+beast+beautiful&qid=1596794593&sprefix=first+we+%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-1
    • Rachel Platten on The School of Greatness,   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-school-of-greatness/id596047499#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F365437187

      • INSTAGRAM @REDLIPS.HIGHKICKS


      30 min
    • #9 Jane McMurtrie on Sacrifice, Gratitude and the Greater Good
      Jane McMurtrie has done over 20 years on the Westend Stage as a musical theatre performer and is not finished yet, Jane talks with such passion about her art and is full of valuable insight on how to make it in this industry. We talk about the importance of ballet technique, the lack of female directors and how to make your differences work for you.  Jane talks candidly about the obstacles she has faced and how she manages the work life balance. 
      INSTAGRAM
      @janemcmurtrie
      @redlips.highkicks
      48 min
    • #8 Hannah Levitt-Collins on Instagram, Hustling and Investing in You
      Today I talk to dancer and model Hannah Levitt-Collins on her career as a commercial dancer in London and LA, we talk about starting out in this business, how to financially survive but keeping your dreams alive. Hannah is very insightful about how to make Instagram a tool and the importance of branding. 
      Hannah has created the platform So What Now Artist to provide a place where performers can share their struggles and acknowledge  the hardship of trying to make it in this world. Be sure to check it out on instagram!
      INSTAGRAMS
      @sowhatnowartist
      @hannahlevittcollins
      @redlips.highkicks
      48 min
    • #7 Ruth Brill on Lockdown, Resilience and Avoiding Regret
      I talk to choreographer and ex-ballet dancer Ruth Brill about the experiences she had at school, learning to find her strengths and the power of prospective. Ruth is an important voice to hear because she had an unconventional route to become a professional ballet dancer and she lets us in on how that made her the resilient dancer she is today. We discuss the pitfalls of a subjective art and how crucial it is to learn to be okay with not being everyones favourite. Enjoy!
      The Courage Makers Podcast with Andrea Owen
       https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/couragemakers-podcast-encouragement-inspiration-rebel/id1087159318?i=1000399369309
      INSTAGRAMS
      @ruth.brill
      @redlips.highkicks
      49 min
    • #6 Kane Silver on Loss, Success and "The show must go on"
      In todays episode I talk to commercial dancer Kane Silver. Kane has a wealth of experience in the dance world from TV shows to tours, and Bieber to Kylie. Kane highlights the importance of networking, the value of making friends and how he learnt to create his own path. Kane has an insight into the LA dance scene and how it contrasts to London, plus the impact of social media in the industry. He also goes into depth about the loss of his brother and the dangers of extreme professionalism. 
      Kane's industry podcast was a massive inspiration for me and he shares the same desire to unite dancers and create a caring helpful community. Check it out here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ins-and-outs/id1366963393
      INSTAGRAMS
      @mrballchange
      @theinsandoutspodcast
      @redlips.highkicks
      57 min
    • #5 Victoria Marr on Retirement, Business and Smelling the Roses

      Victoria Marr talk us through her ballet school days to working at Birmingham Royal Ballet for 17 years; She let's us into the promotion that meant the most to her and how she fought her imposter syndrome . Victoria opens up about the transition into retirement, becoming a mother and the trials and tribulations of starting her own business, Sleek Technique.

       This episode is perfect for students and aspiring dancers, Victoria emphasises the importance of believing in yourself, stopping to smell the roses and remembering to have fun!

      Instagrams to follow

      • @sleektechnique
      • @elmhurstballetschool
      • @redlips.highkicks
        • 52 min
      • #4 Ashley Shaw on Cruise Ships, Charisma and being quietly Confident
        In todays episode I chat to dancer Ashley Shaw about her career with Matthew Bourne's New Adventures and beyond. Ashley opens up about her experience of dancing on a cruise ship and how it made her the dancer she is today. She discuss the emotional strain of baring her soul on stage and how she embodies her characters time and time again. Ashley lets us in on the pressures of going from just a cover to first cast and what's it like to belong to her dream company. I hope you enjoy.
        Instagram
        @asharella14 
        @redlips.highkicks
        42 min
      • #3 Jess Bennett on Being Sexy, Fitting In and Accepting Yourself
        I talk to dancer Jess Bennett on her experience at dancing at Crazy Horse in Paris for over 9 years. Jess shares what sexy means to her and the power of accepting yourself. We discuss the importance of details, from Cambrés to polished shoe souls and the process of understanding yourself and knowing where you fit in.  Jess is such an advocate for the family dance brings and talks candidly about the dressing room girl gang and the strength that gives you. 
        Instagram 
        @redlips.highkicks 
        @jessbennettt
        49 min
      • #2 Joseph Sissens on Race, Fear and Fuel
        In today’s episode Joe talks candidly about his introduction into the ballet world, the structural racism that's affected him and how he is just now dropping his fears. We discuss the power of visualisation and learning how to drive your career, not just survive it. 
        Below are some links to pages that offer important resources for the Black Lives Matter movement.
        @fillintheblanksuk 
        @privtoporg 
        @galdemzine
        @blackmindsmatter.uk
        The BBC4 documentary that Joe features in https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jjjq
        Joe's instagram @joesph.sissens 
        Our instagram @redlips.highkicks
        54 min
      • #1 Red Lips and High Kicks
        It’s the first episode of my little passion project and I am so excited to have you.  In todays episode I sprinkle the reasoning seasoning behind Red Lips and High Kicks and share why I decided to start this podcast. 
        Please click subscribe and stay tuned because we have a whirlwind of goodness coming your way from dancers all over the world with wisdom, wit and wonder to impart. 
        Instagram: @redlips.highkicks
        11 min

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      The podcast for the movers and groovers and todays dancing dreamers.