Stage Chats by Claudia Dean World

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we talk about moving your life overseas & our tips! We chat about home sickness, routine & embracing your new life. To win our pastel Odette Leotard: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh Healy Executive Producers: Clau...

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we interview Mackenzie Davis! We chat about company life, pointe shoes & advice for aspiring professional ballerinas. To win an Odette Leotard: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh Healy Executive Producers: Claudia Dean W...

In this episode we chat tips for auditions, where to stand, what directors look for and what to expect at auditions. It’s a MUST LISTEN! WIN $100 Gift card to claudiadeanworld.com when you: 1. Listen to this episode 2. Take a selfie 3. Share to your stories & tag @stagechats on Instagram  CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh Healy...

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we talk about confidence. We discuss our tips to help boost your confidence, reasons why you may struggle with confidence & our personal experiences with confidence. To win our Pink Oversized T-shirt: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World Hosted by: Claudia De...

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we discuss the hardest aspects of ballet that you may not know about yet. These range from Casting, Pointe shoe dramas, crazy fan stories & sacrifices that you need to make. To win our Cupid Pinkbelle X Fuschia: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World Hosted by:...

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we give our advice on topics you asked. We give our advice on: Injuries, Moving Dance Schools, Confidence & Mindset. To win our Pinkbelle Key Crop & Bike Shots: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh Healy Executive Prod...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode we talk all about motivation. We tell our best tips with motivation, what to do when you are struggling to feel motivated & how important it is to be motivated. To win an OVERSIZED T-SHIRT: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailys...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode we interview the beautiful Alina Cojocaru. Alina was our inspiration growing up, so it was amazing to sit down and talk with her. She tells us how she prepares for shows, principal roles & an insight of how she got to where she is now. To win a MINI BAG: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram Ensure you listen to this episode...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode we react to your crazy ballet stories. These stories range from body shaming from teachers, having shoes hidden by your fellow dancers in performances & costume malfunctions. Every story that we have read out, each person will win a free pair of CDW crew socks! Ensure you listen to this episode, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This p...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode we interview the amazing Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Frankie Hayward. We discuss her journey at the Royal Ballet School, how she has progressed to a Principal Dancer with the Royal Ballet, featured in magazines & become a movie star.  To win a TOWELLING SET: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is br...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode is all about Dealing with Favouritism . We discuss what might make someone a favourite, how to embrace favourites in the classroom & our personal experiences with favourites. To win our X3 pairs of our CDW Crew Socks: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World Hosted...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode is all about 'Why we quit ballet'. We discuss what age we quit ballet, what made us quit ballet & the changes that come after.  To win our 'Water lily' leotard from our brand new 'Under the Sea Collection': listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode is all about 'When to go full time training'. We chat about our concerns on dancing full time too early, our personal experiences with full time & situations we have seen with other dancers. To win a Long Sleeve Crop: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean Wor...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode we interview the amazing Kathryn Morgan. We discuss her journey as a dancer, her body image struggles, health and highs & lows as a professional dancer.  To win a MINI BAG: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh Healy Executive...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode is all about Life in a Ballet Company. We talk about company schedules, how much dancers get paid, opportunities we received & the struggles of casting.  To win an OVERSIZED T-SHIRT: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh Healy...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode is all about going through puberty as a dancer. We chat about when we went through puberty, getting our period, experiencing body changes & everything in between!  To win an Odette Leotard: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailys...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode is all about Eating Disorders in the Dance World. We talk about our personal experiences, situations that we have seen from fellow dancers & give our advice along the way to help dancers who are struggling. To win an UNRELEASED TRACKSUIT: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claud...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode is a CRAZY story time! Claudia stayed in a haunted hotel while she was on tour with the Royal Ballet. She experienced 'Ghost' encounters, hidden messages & so much more! Listen to find out the full details.  To win a $100 Claudia Dean Collections Gift Card: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcas...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode is all about PERIODS IN BALLET. We normalise having periods as dancers & provide our tips to help you get through your time of the month. Our stories range from period dramas on stage, our first ever period stories & the symptoms we get when we know our period is approaching.  To win Claudia Dean Collections & Chocolate: listen to this podcast, take a selfi...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode is all about TOXIC TEACHERS. We discuss our own personal experiences with having toxic teachers in our ballet training & careers. These stories range from being dragged off stage by the ear, being called a 'Stupid Stupid Girl' & teachers saying  belittling comments to us. We also give advice to help with toxic teacher situations & the answers too...

Hey dancers, in today's episode we discuss the knock-backs & negativity we've experienced in the dance world. From directors yelling at auditions, Claudia having to dye her hair brown for performances to 'fit in' and being tapped on the shoulder & asked to leave an audition. We also include tips & advice on how to cope with knock backs! To win our Cozy activewear se...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode is all about BODY IMAGE in the dance world. We discuss our own personal struggles, negative comments that we have received & experiences from fellow dancers. These stories range from being told you have 'Nuggety Muscles', 'Water Thighs' & are only allowed to eat 9 Almonds for Breakfast.  To win our latest activewear set: listen to this podca...

Hey Dancers, today’s episode is STAGE FAILS. Get ready to hear crazy stories of performances that haven’t gone to plan. These range for period dramas, falling on stage, people missing entrances & peeing your pants! To win an unreleased leotard: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram CREDITS: This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World Hosted by...