Unscripted and Unchoreographed

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Laurie Schneider as she takes us on a journey from disco dancing to becoming an Associate Artist with Echo Echo Dance! Laurie shares how the housing crisis has impacted her artistic life and how becoming a mother gave her the confidence to step into choreography. She also talks about her amazing work with Stage Beyond and Lilliput, two incredible groups that support dancers with disabilities.Beyond performance, Laurie is the co-founder of Expand Dance and has recently set up Embodied Pilates Studio in Derry, bringing movement and well-being to the community.

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In this weeks episode, we chat with the amazing Helen McGrath about her journey from studying auctioneering to performing in her brand-new show IVY, coming to The New Theatre from March 25-29, 2025! 🎭

Helen is a powerhouse actor & writer, with credits in A Christmas Visit, SUCKIN DIESEL, The War Wounded, and more. She’s trained in physical theatre, storytelling, and even holds a black belt in Shotokan Karate! 🥋🔥

Tune in as we dive into her creative process, career switch, and what to expect from IVY! You won’t want to miss this one! 🎙️

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In this week's episode, we chat with Polina Shapkina, a Russian-born, Irish-reared artist, aerialist, fire performer, and emerging director.

She shares how she discovered her love for aerial arts, her creative process behind the show MAKOSH, and the profound impact the Basic Income for Artists pilot program has had on her career.

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In this week's episode, we are joined by Ruaidhrí Maguire, an Irish choreographer and ballet dancer.

We chat to Ruaidhrí about his brand-new show,The View from Mars, premiering at The Lir Theatre in Belfast from February 20th to February 22nd, 2025.

We also dive into why he founded Six Dance Collective and how his love of ballet has taken him to stages all over the world.

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In this weeks episode we chat with Siun O'Kane, a talented dancer, singer, and actor, about her journey through the musical theatre industry. She shares insights into her creative process for White Knuckled, a powerful piece set to be performed at the Scene and Heard Festival in February 2025.We also discuss her new arts collective, Hidden and Forbidden, and their monthly meetups for Pastries, Plays, and Pints—a creative space for artists to connect and collaborate. Plus, we explore the importance of funding for artists and ways to improve financial support for the arts in the future.

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In this episode, we chat to Tobi Omoteso, a Street Dancer and multidisciplinary artist.

We discuss Tobi's introduction to dancing, differences between the Arts in Ireland and Nigeria and how growing up in Ireland influenced his love of Street Dance.

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In a captivating conversation with Michelle Cahill, we delve into her artistic journey, from her early years in East Galway to her evolution as a professional artist.

We explore the defining moments that led her to pursue her passion for the arts and the challenges she faced along the way.

Now a program administrator for Ireland’s newly established national dance company, Luail, Michelle reflects on how her diverse experiences have shaped her current role.

Her insights offer a unique perspective on the intersection of creative expression and organisational leadership within the dance community.

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In our first episode, we tell you a little about us, the hosts, Sarah (Dancer) and Niamh (Actor).

We discuss how we met, how we got started in the arts, and what we hope to achieve with this podcast.

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