This week, Kevin talks to actor, dancer, and choreographer, Jess Khan-Lee, one of the most gifted performers working today, about what it means to be a performer, the intangible magic that happens when we connect with fellow performers and audiences, and how life has changed for the arts during lockdown.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Freedom of speech is a two-way street. We can't decry others for speaking out, by insisting that our freedom of speech is being threatened, or we are essentially cancelling out our own argument.
• Performers are drawn to their professions because of the magical allure of it - that intangible connection we make when we connect with an audience through artistic expression.
• Even without an audience present, the performing arts allow us to create an enchanted connection between ourselves and our fellow performers.
• Any investments we make in the development of our career is an investment into our unique, personal artistry.

BEST MOMENTS

'There is no-one more perfect to play Meghan, than Miss Jess Khan-Lee' - 3:15

'For as long as I can remember, I've always identified as a dancer' - 6:48

'There's something magical about being in the darkness of the wings' - 10:04

'It's an investment in the growth and expansion of your own art' - 31:40

 VALUABLE RESOURCES

Jess Khan-Lee Twitter - https://twitter.com/jesskhanlee?lang=en

Jess Khan-Lee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesskhanlee/?hl=en

ABOUT THE HOST

Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing & competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' & 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018. 

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