Drinks at the Barre

Before Drinks at the Barre takes a little break, we have some further thoughts on some of the topics & issues discussed on this season. Mostly, we agree with ourselves and need all you listeners to listen again to how right we were!!

Join us as we continue to add to the every growing list of things that grind our gears!

Having danced all over the world as a principal dancer with English National Ballet, The Royal Danish Ballet and the Deutsche Opera Berlin. He has partnered ballerinas such as Natalia Makarova & Lyne Seymour, and is now joining us for a catch up on this week's episode. We are very happy to welcome Martin James.

Honestly, what did you expect from Damien & Paul but their honest opinions about honesty.

The wild and wonderful world of being a freelancer sometimes leads you to places you'd never expect. Today Denise & Poppy chat about some of the random jobs they have encountered whilst being a freelance dancers

From being a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet Company, to creating the iconic role of The Swan/Stranger in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, to starring and choreographing many musicals and theatre productions. We are very happy to welcome onto the podcast the incredible Adam Cooper.

Theatres, concert halls, your mums living room - There are many places where we put on performances, so let's discuss some the most interesting places we have experienced during our career.

This episode we discuss the no mans land of social media. Are dance companies and production house, are we sharing to much? Do we need to know everything that happens in performances to be able to buy a ticket? Or should some things be left to enjoy and experience when in the auditorium?

We are joined this episode by the funny and fabulous Jo Goodwin - Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Captain, Assistant Choreographer, name a job in this profession and she is sure to have done it! We hear all about Jo's career whilst herself and Paul have a good old catch up.

Damien and Paul are back; throwing out advice left, right & centre... whether you asked for it or not!

Be present in your life, let that be a present to yourself.

There are no keys in bowls here. We are here to discuss the trials and tribulations of the unsung heroes that are called Swings.

We're Back!!! We have had a break and are now back on the mic setting the worlds to rights!

We are here one final time this season for a quick natter before Xmas. And there is no better time to discuss how to keep in shape and when to rest whilst taking a break from work. So grab a glass of wine and your thera band & do some foot exercises whilst listening to this episode. You'll thank yourself later!

It’s a white wine week & we are joined a lady who has had an incredible career, the incomparable Dinna Bjørn. A Principal Ballerina with the Royal Danish Ballet and then became Director of the Finish National Ballet & The Norwegian National Ballet. As a Bournonville expert she has travelled the world teaching his repertoire & techniques. So grab yourself a glass of Chablis, Chardonnay...

We respect our listeners so much that we are doing an entire episode based on respect! How respectful!

We catch up with Denise after her amazing week performing with Osipova and hear stories about great dancers & legends

The word icon is thrown around far too often of late, however, this is my podcast and I throwing that word at this weeks guest. The 2000's & 2010's would be a very different place without this increible choreographer. He is the genius behind Britney Spears' 'Slave For you' & 'Toxic' Welcome, the incredible Brian Friedman

Damien & Paul are dealing out random pieces of advice - there have been some technical hiccups along the way, but we have an episode for our lovely loyal listeners.

Has cancelling 'Top of the Pops' doomed humanity?! Today we chat about Pop Culture and how it has inspired us and our careers. But where is dance in the 2020's? Bunheads can also love Britney!

At some point during this episode Damien & Paul do talk about the chosen subject, however it has been a while since their last chat, so a catch up & and natter ensued.

Pouring your Pinot whilst pointing his feet is the wonderful Christopher Hampson. Former soloist with English National Ballet, international choreographer and the CEO & Artistic Director of Scottish Ballet. Grab yourself a drink & enjoy this week's episode with the intelligent, artistic, down-to-earth, funny & friendly man that is Christopher Hampson

It's hard - to give constructive criticism in an age of people getting offended very easily. You listeners have nothing to worry about, Auntie Denise is here to let you know that all you need to do, is be honest...... in a tactful manner.

Diving deeper into the horror & trauma that is auditions. Never fear, Damien Lee Stirk is back to hold your hand through it all.

Our first barretender of the season joins us from the other side of the globe. Soloist dancer & choreographer in resident with the Royal New Zealand Ballet and old friend of mine, Shaun James Kelly.