THE HARD CORPS PODCAST

THE HARD CORPS PODCAST

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THE HARD CORPS PODCAST episodes

  • 18. Changing your outlook & overcoming the feeling of pressure with Jess Spinner
    Hi everyone, and welcome back to The Hard Corps Podcast, episode 18, season 3. In today’s episode I’m joined by Jess Spinner, also known as ‘The Whole Dancer’ (@thewholedancer), we have an open conversation about Jess’ training, her professional experience and the challenges that she faced during these years, particularly struggling (TW) with body Dysmorphia and disorders eating and how these experiences led her to want to create change in the industry, eventually leading to the creating of ‘The Whole Dancer’.
    54 min
  • 17. Training in Europe, managing stress and finding self belief w/ Isabella Wagar
    Hi everyone, and welcome back to another episode of The Hard Corps Podcast. In today’s episode I’m joined by Isabella Wagar, currently dancing with Bayerisches Staatsballett in Munich, we talk about her love from Australia to Germany, her challenges during training, the transition from student to professional and dealing with more responsibility as a dancer, and how she manages stress and doubt as a young dancer in a high stress environment.
    42 min
  • 16. Montana to NYC at 13, applying to companies during covid w/ Fiona Lee
    Hi everyone, in today’s episode I’m joined with Fiona Lee @fionaparkerlee on Instagram.In this episode we chat about her journey in ballet from a small town in Montana to NYC, she shares some super wholesome moments from her childhood as well as the struggles that came along from moving to New York at 13 and how she navigated her career going forward, as well as an open chat about our periods 🤷‍♀️ enjoy 😉 and be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast
    1 hr 43 min
  • 15. overcoming injuries and putting yourself first w/ James Stephens
    Hi everyone in today’s episode I’m joined by James Stephens, previously dancing with The Royal Danish Ballet before moving back to the U.K. to pursue other passions. In this episode we talk all about James’ training, his challenges during his career, his struggles with injuries and getting through surgery, managing his mental health and taking the step to move on from ballet, you can find James on Instagram @jamesstephens
    Be sure to follow us on apple podcast & Spotify to get our weekly episode! And follow us on Instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast
    I hope you enjoy the episode and have an amazing week!
    1 hr 4 min
  • 14. Overcoming depression, the stereotypes in ballet & starting Pointe Black w/ Ruth Essel
    Hi everyone in today’s episode I’m joined by Ruth Essel, founder and create of ‘Pointe Black’ a black owned ballet school in London. Tune in to today’s episode to hear more about Ruth’s story, why she started Pointe Black, and battling depression. Thank you Ruth for being so open in today’s episode!
    You can find Pointe Black on Instagram @pointe__black and https://www.pointeblack.co.uk for more info!
    Be sure to follow us on apple podcast & Spotify to get our weekly episode! And follow us on Instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast
    I hope you enjoy the episode and have an amazing week!
    1 hr 11 min
  • 13. changing your mindset & overcoming anorexia w/ Lucy Christodoulou
    Hi everyone in today’s episode I’m joined by Lucy Christodoulou , artist with Queensland Ballet. In this episode we talk about her journey with Anorexia (TW), her challenges with her ballet training, taking the decision to retire and her move into the fitness space and how mindset coaching has been a big saviour during her recovery. You can find Lucy on Instagram @holistic_ballerina_ or @christo_coaching as well as www.christocoaching.com
    for more information
    Be sure to follow us on apple podcast & Spotify to get our weekly episode! And follow us on Instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast
    I hope you enjoy the episode and have an amazing week!
    54 min
  • 12. Performing soloist roles at 18, balancing life & ballet and so much more w/ Natascha Mair
    Hi everyone in today’s episode I’m joined by Natascha Mair, principal dancer with English National Ballet. In this episode we talk about her training, her transition from student to professional, her experience dancing principal roles at 18, and her growth as a dancer from working with Weiner Staatsballett in Vienna to English National Ballet. You can find her on Instagram @nataschamair so be sure to check her out!
    Be sure to follow us on apple podcast & Spotify to get our weekly episode! And follow us on Instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast
    I hope you enjoy the episode and have an amazing week!
    45 min
  • 11. Dealing with rejection, does hard work pay off & more w/Jessica Templeton
    Hi everyone in today’s episode I’m joined by Jessica Templeton, dancer in training at The Royal Ballet School. We talk about her journey with ballet, her experience with rejection for school auditions, competition, work ethic and so much more in this episode. You can find her on Instagram @jesstempleton_
    Be sure to follow us on apple podcast & Spotify to get our weekly episode! And follow us on Instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast
    I hope you enjoy the episode and have an amazing week!
    56 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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