She's just a dancer

Dancers 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? Lucie Clements has a PhD in psychology and focuses all her attention on helping dancers navigate their careers and dealing with it all in the best possible way. 
Today she talks most common issues dancers come to her with and how she turned her traumatic experience into something truly inspiring.

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What 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 come back after a health scare that would stop many in their tracks? Find out today!

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Ballet 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 off limits. Tune in to hear us chat to one of the loveliest, most talented people out there. Enjoy!

Who 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 matter what you do, nothing is off limits during our relaxed chat.

When 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 their dream. Her short film Sono Con Te is a touching tale of dancers from all over the world giving their hearts to their art during this pandemic and brings the message that no matter where you are and what you're going through, dance will always be there to guide you through the darkest of times.

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Taylor 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 our unique ways and learning to love the bodies we've been given. 

The 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 dancer, what makes her get up and dance even on the hardest of days and what is the ultimate end goal of any performer.
From her role as Vicky Page in Red Shoes to her practice routine, we chat about it all on the podcast today.

From 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 story great, what was it like for creatives to live through an entire year of lockdowns and her plans for the future. Take a look at her haunting short film The Final Bow  The Final Bow - YouTube

What'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 us when we say that you're up for a treat. Enjoy!

What 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.