THE HARD CORPS PODCAST

THE HARD CORPS PODCAST

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  • 4. Taking years out of ballet and the creation of The Dancer’s List with Louis DeFelice
    Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this week I am joined by Louis DeFelice.
    We dive deep into Louis’ ballet journey, taking time out from ballet to pursue college, the challenges of getting back to peak condition, touring around Europe and his recent start at New Jersey Ballet, and the challenges that brings to be in a full-time company.
    We also talk about the creation of The Dancer’s List, co-founded alongside Lucas Labrador, you can find it here;
    https://www.thedancerslist.com/?fbclid=PAAaaZ03bxafjwPNyJfe4_J_47_haHTbTGtlodkeVCzR9XtSX23pSfYHp9F-M_aem_AZmXpveDjTPHIWB-f8K-1J3fnVT9tVl5Bdk5J9_VBadicA8bQba1pT2X0X047wnACME
    You can find Louis here;
    IG @loudefelice
    TikTok @ballet_felice
    Thank you to everyone that tuned into this week's episode!
    Love Romy x
    49 min
  • 3. The creation of Ballet Nights & the importance of career development with Jamiel Devernay - Laurence
    Hi everyone and welcome back to season 6, EPISODE 3! In conversation with Jamiel Devernay-Laurence, a multi-disciplinary artist.
    In this episode, I sit down with Jamiel in person at Lantern Studio Theatre in Canary Wharf to talk about his journey from growing up in east London to dancing with Scottish Ballet to creating ‘Ballet Nights’.
    Find Jamiel here ;
    @jamiellaurence
    @balletnights
    https://www.jamiellaurence.com/
    https://balletnights.com
    https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/balletnights/ballet-nights-002/e-ebboxl
    Thank you Jamiel for your time and energy for this week's episode!
    Wishing all of you a fantastic week,
    love Romy x
    49 min
  • 2. Is it really possible to come back to ballet after 3 years off? With Annabel Macdonald
    Hi everyone and welcome back to The Hard Corps Podcast, the dance podcast having open & honest conversations.
    This week I’m joined by Annabel Macdonald, freelance professional ballet dancer based in LA.
    In this episode Annabel and I dive deep into her break during her ballet training, her injury recovery and what brought her back into the studio.
    You can find Annabel here
    IG: @annabel.blu
    Tik tok: @ballerinabel
    I hope you enjoy the episode!
    Romy
    51 min
  • 1. the muse of John Neumeier, and creating an international pointe program '4pointe' with Lynne Charles
    Hi everyone and welcome back to The Hard Corps Podcast, the dance podcast having open & honest conversations.
    We are back for season 6, with a fresh line up of incredible guests! I can’t wait for you to listen!
    This week I am joined by Lynne Charles, dancer, teacher & business owner, Lynne has done it all.
    With a 35 year incredible dancing career, as a muse for choreographers such as John Neumeier, Maurice Bejart and Roland Petit. Since retiring from the stage, Lynne has been activly teaching and mentoring dancers all over the world.
    In this episode we chat about her career, the transition from dancing to teaching and her creation of 4pointe, and industry changing holistic pointe technique program. 
    You can find more information and Lynne and 4pointe here; 
    https://www.4-pointe.com/the-creator
    Become certified in 4pointe:
    After much success, 4Pointe is excited to announce a Level 1 Teacher Training Course this November 30-December 3, 2023, in Verona, Italy. 
    Submit your interest below;
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhIvN82G-fCeTUTNELz9sj3mGp7FnZyKmo1mxH7cZ3LxJYbA/viewform
    Follow 4pointe:
    IG: 4pointe
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/4Pointe
    Thank you so much to Lynne! And to everyone that tuned into todays episode.
    Love Romy
    59 min
  • 16. When is enough, ENOUGH! + finding balance, motivation and discipline

    hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this week I sat down and chatted about a couple things. focusing on challenging your brain and thought we have. How can we be consistent in our training outside of school/company life, allowing ourselves to rest and be present as well and finding your limits, and when is enough, ENOUGH?????


    Be sure to follow the podcast on IG to stay up to date @the_hardcorps_podcast, and you can hear me same time next week,

    love Romy

    32 min
  • 15. One year on with Olivia Jacobus- company life, challenges as an apprentice and everything in between
    Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this week I have a very special guest..... Olivia Jacobus !!!
    @livonpointe on instagram & @livjacobus on Tik Tok
    Tune into this week's episode, as I catch up with Olivia to talk about the last 12 months at Kansas City Ballet, her first professional job and the challenges and highlights she faced during this year.
    We talk about finding yourself as a dancer/individual in a company, pacing yourself during heavy show periods to avoid burnout and balancing ballet and life as a professional!
    Thank you Liv for another great conversation!
    And thank you to everyone who has tuned in to this weeks episode!
    lots of love
    Romy
    49 min
  • 14. Navigating social media, and the problems with the dance photography industry with Eva Nys
    Hi everyone and welcome back to this weeks ep! Today I’m joined with Eva Nys, a 26 year old female photographer in a male dominated industry. This week we chat about her experience breaking into the professional photography space as a Dance photographer, going viral and monetising it, as well as her tips and tricks for getting the most out of a professional shoot! You can find Eva here; Eva’s link
    IG: https://instagram.com/evanysphotography?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evanysphotography?_t=8d5OU7CBzsB&_r=1
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Evanysphotography
    Thank you Eva for your open and honest conversation!
    And thank you to everyone that tuned into this weeks episode!
    See you next week
    Romy 🫶🏻
    55 min
  • 13. Determination, moving companies as a principal, motherhood & more with Melissa Hough
    Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode! This week I’m joined by Melissa Hough, principal dancer with Norwegian National Ballet. Today we deep dive into Melissa’s early career, her motivation and hunger to reach new levels in her career, and her more recent experiences having a child and dancing. We talk about the changes she’s experienced since dancing and giving birth, navigating motherhood and also her choreographic journey.
    You can find Melissa here
    @melissakhough
    I hope you all enjoy the episode and you can hear me same time next week!
    1 hr 9 min
  • 12. Overcoming an eating disorder, finding peace with your body and starting a brand alongside dancing with Gaia Ponzio

    Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode, this week I am joined with Gaia Ponzio, where we dive deep into her journey through professional ballet training, some events that led to her eating disorder and the challenging experiences she had during her company life. This episode has a TRIGGER WARNING, as we touch quite deeply into the topic of eating disorders and numbers so please skip if this isn't helpful to you and your journey. We also go onto to talk about Gapo Creations- Gaia's brand that started off as dancewear with a different way of sizing. You can find it here @gapo_creations


    You can find Gaia here @gaiaponzio


    I hope you enjoyed this episode, have an incredible

    week, Romy

    1 hr 11 min
  • 11. The life & career of Anna Du Boisson
    Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this weeks episode is a very special guest, and currently a great inspiration & teacher of mine, Anna Du Boisson.
    We chat about Anna’s early years as a student, and a young professional, her challenges working as a single mother and what inspired her to move into teaching. Anna co-founded YDA, started up West London School of Dance, The Du Boisson Foundation and is now heavily involved with Ballet Futures.
    We talk about how she is able to do it all and teacher Monday-Friday at Pineapple Dance Studios.
    You can find Anna here:
    West London School of Dance:
    https://www.westlondonschoolofdance.co.uk
    Young Dancer Academy:
    https://www.youngdancersacademy.com/post/anna-du-boisson-to-step-down-as-artistic-director-of-yda
    Anna Du Boisson Foundation:
    http://duboissondance.org
    Support the Du Boisson Foundation: http://duboissondance.org/Support%20Us/
    Take her class at Pineapple:
    https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/fitness/instructors/anna-du-boisson
    54 min

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The ballet podcast where we get in ‘Hard Corps’ with dancers around the world, having open and honest conversations about the struggles and rewards of full time ballet training.

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