She's just a dancer

How do you balance your professional and private life? Is it more or less difficult for those of us who are in the entertainment & arts industry? There are many books, lectures, and experts out there who can give you professional advice on the subject but today we're here to tell you as it is- we're horrible at it! 
Take the first baby steps towards a somewhat balanced life in this episode and feel free to have a laugh at how utterly awful we are at juggling our busy professional schedules while trying to find time to walk the dog, have a relationship and actually sleep.

You can drop us a comment on our Instagram @shesjustadancer or send us a message with tips on how to get better at work/life balance.

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Joanne & Tjaša

In this bonus episode (yes, we have another one coming up this Thursday!) we look back on what has probably been one of the most exciting summers ever for us. From bringing dance events back to life in Italy to dancing on a reunion tour- we've been up to all sorts of things. What's it like when you perform a show that you know will probably be one of the last of your career? How does it feel to be standing on the floor judging one of the biggest dance events in the world- one you have danced at since childhood? Find out today!

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Queen Elizabeth II is dead but her memory will live on forever. This memorable time has made us look back on those special female dancers and performers who have inspired us during our careers- our very own queens of dance and performing arts.
Our way of paying tribute to the late Queen is to talk about the remarkable women we looked up to and still do so every day.

You can see the video of Bobby Irvine MBE lecturing here.

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Having a hobby, a sport, art, or any other activity you love is fundamental for every child and teenager out there. You've heard what it was like growing up on the dancefloor for us both and what it took to become world champion dancers and performing arts professionals. But what's it like growing up in the world of dance today? The pros and cons? Does it make you see the world differently and does it guide your priorities?
Find out today as we're joined by a young dancer named Elin who shares her experience and dreams for the future.

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Valda Aviks is like everyone's favourite grandmother...if the said grandmother would be a singing and acting legend that is bursting with energy and humor. From Germany to the USA, Canada to Austria, Moscow to London- Valda has lived her life on the biggest stages of the world.
Talking about her decade-spanning career,  what's it like performing Cats in German, and what it takes to be a part of a long-running show.
This episode was impossible to wrap up and hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as we have.

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Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints gradually deteriorates. It's more common in older people, but through wear and tear due to high workload, it can appear at any age. What happens when a dancer gets diagnosed with early-onset osteoarthritis? Your career, your whole life depends on your body working as it should- what happens when it doesn't?
Joanne has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in 2015 and she's here today to share her experience. Being the amazingly strong person she is, my fabulous friend has not let the fact that her knees refuse to work stop her. How does she do it? And what can you do if you're suffering from the same predicament? Listen to the show and come back to us with any comments and questions.

Our podcast is ad-free, so any products or services we recommend are mentioned purely because we believe in them. If you're suffering from arthritis have a look at ARTHR and their products that can make your everyday life a bit easier.

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We're joined by our fave dance psychologist Lucie Clements to talk some more about performance anxiety, where it comes from and how to start dealing with it. A super important episode for every performer, do join us and enjoy the show!

Matt Cole is an Olivier Award-nominated Choreographer and the founder of LONDON THEATRE RUNWAY,  a musical theatre training and connectivity programme for industry professionals.
Today he sits down with us to talk about his work and what is THAT special something he looks for when choosing his dancers. What makes you stand out and does technique win over performing skills? Find out today.
Also guys, our MasterClass is back in London at Pineapple Studios on 1st May! We're soooo looking forward to seeing you all again for a day of dancing!

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In today's episode: Why we've been missing in action, how to deal with times when it all gets too much to handle, and an exciting announcement!  We all have times when our schedules seem to require 8-day weeks and 36-hour days and today we're talking about what's our way of dealing with (or trying to) with over-filled schedules and stress.
We're back to our weekly episodes now, so thank you for your love and patience :)

Our 2nd MasterClass is back at Pineapple Dance Studios London and live online on 1st May!!!! All info and entries here :)

Apologies everyone but due to an absolutely crazy month of March we've been missing in action. Today we're back with a long-overdue episode that we recorded on 8th  March, right after our London Masterclass took place. Joining us is the amazing Ruth Mair Howard Jones of the Jones Ballet- enjoy!