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#07 Kayla Mak & I, chat all about competitions like Youth American Grand Prix, Prix de Lausanne, World of Dance, and many more topics like cheesy quotes and having heart attacks pre-performance.
Hope you enjoyed, please follow our IG for updates, and let us know your feedback & what you want us to discuss next!
Guest: @KaylaMak10
Podcast: @SPORTIVEaf
Host: @AudstarFreeman
#06 If you're feeling down or just un-motivated in general. Take a break! This will help you re-focus your thoughts and get motivated!
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Podcast + Brand @Sportiveaf
Host: @Audstarfreeman
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#05 Talking with Matt about becoming principal at the young age of 24, taking over David Halberg's position for a show of Giselle last minute, setting goals, overcoming self doubt... the list goes on! It was such a pleasure speaking with Matt. So down to earth, full of experience and and so much advice that we can all take on.
Guest, Matthew Ball: @Matty_Ball
Host, Audrey Freeman: @AudstarFreeman
Podcast: @SportiveAF
Matthew Ball, Royal Ballet Principal by the age of 24yrs old, featured in many documentaries and short films as well as recent BBC Documentary “Men at the Barre”, it doesn’t stop here as Matt also stars in Matthew Bournes world renowned Swan Lake as the lead Swan.
#04 Being a ballerina is very hard, mentally and physically, dealing with all sorts of things... Today I discussed with Miko Fogarty about all things from self confidence to body image and what exciting things she is up to now!
She is a former ballerina with the Royal Birmingham Ballet, Award winning dancer from the age of 12, starred in a critically acclaimed and award winning documentary first position, recently performed a ted talk and it doesn’t stop here because not only is she extremely gifted in the arts sector, but she is now studying at UC Berkeley as an undergraduate student majoring in integrative biology and also researching therapies for brain cancer…
Miko's Instagram: @MikoFogarty
Host: @AudstarFreeman
Podcast: @Sportiveaf
#03 All you need to be mentally prepared and on your game for a successful audition, competition or performance... come along with me and hear my tips, plus some funny stories from my audition experiences!
CHOOSE EXCITEMENT OVER FEAR!!!
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Podcast + Brand @Sportiveaf
Host: @Audstarfreeman
#02 Katie Boren, professional dancer with American Ballet Theatre for over 5 years, danced some of the most iconic principle roles around the world, has over 150,000 followers on Instagram plus another Instagram page with 20,000 followers dedicated to her extremely successful personal training career where she offers personal training sessions to anyone aspiring to have a strong and healthy body as she is also a NASM certified personal trainer…
Had the best talk with this incredible woman, and she is certainly a huge inspiration of mine and many dancers out there. I hope you enjoyed this Podcast, please follow us for more!!
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Follow Kathryn Boren: @katieboren1
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Please send us a DM if you have any questions or want us to speak on something more specific!
#01: Super excited to be starting this podcast! Wanted to start off with this topic as it is so highly requested and feel it needs to be talked about more... I only touched on these topics but would love to hear what you all have to say and what you would like to hear more of! hope you enjoyed, Auds x
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to SPORTIVÉaf the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the world of ballet. Join us as Audrey Freeman sits down with current and past ballet stars to hear their untold stories,…
From their earliest days at the barre to the heights of their careers, we'll hear from some of the most accomplished dancers in the world about the triumphs and struggles that have shaped their lives. We'll explore the physical and mental demands of this art form, and the sacrifices that dancers make in order to pursue their passion.
Join us every week for fascinating interviews with dancers, choreographers, and other ballet professionals, as we dive deep into the world of ballet and reveal the secrets behind the tutu. Whether you're a lifelong fan of dance or a newcomer to the art form, SPORTIVÉaf has something for everyone.