THE HARD CORPS PODCAST

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...

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...

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 motherh...

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 th...

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, T...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, in this weeks episode, I am joined by Eka Perunicic, we chat bout her journey in ballet, her journey dancing overseas, experiencing an injury and taking 4 years years out to heal, plus her experience returning to the the industry with a new mindset on training, self care and herself. In this episode we talk about mindset, injury recov...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the pod, in this weeks episode I'm joined by Eloise Shepherd-Taylor where we chat about her dance journey, her challenges during professional training, looking back with hindsight and overcoming mental challenges around menstruation and perfectionism. We also talk about improving vocational training and what we look forward to seeing in the future...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this weeks episode is super special, as it is my first conversation with an artistic director, hopefully the first of many. I'm joined with Claire Bayliss Nagar AD at Israel Ballet, a force and inspiration to the generation of dancers wanting to move into leadership positions. I chat to Calire about her journey, transitioning from dan...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode, this week I'm joined by Shelby Williams, dancer at Royal Ballet of Flanders. I chat to Shelby about her whole journey, from feeling behind during her training, audition horror stories as well as the struggles of not having your contract's renewed. There is so much great advice in this episode so I hope you stick around! And if you didn't...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode, this week we have a solo episode diving deep into my relationship with exercise, my struggles and overcoming mindset challenges I had, from primary school to lock down to now. I also answer some of your thoughts and struggles surrounding exercise, thank you to those who sent in those thoughts and shared them! Wishing you all a fantastic week, Romy x...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, in this weeks episode I'm joined by Leisel Rose, company Artist at Queensland Ballet. We chat about her journey dancing in Australia, training at ABS, overcoming challenges at school, navigating lockdown and persevering through the harder periods. Thank you Leisel fo coming on and sharing your journey and thank you to everyone who tun...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast!! In today's episode I am joined by Rachele Laro, currently in her first year at Rambert School in London. In this ep we dive deep in to Rachele's dance journey, from Italy to Hamburg, navigating covid lockdowns as a student, overcoming her eating disorder and how her mindset has changed around how she views her body, food and...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast! This week I'm joined by Patricia Zhou, dancer, movement director  and overall inspiring human. It's a full circle moment chatting to Patricia as I've followed her for years on IG so was so so lovely to have her on the podcast. In this episode we chat about Patrica's early career, the challenges that came with her first contract, what...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the Hard Corps podcast. This weeks episode is a little solo episode chatting about my experience on tour this past January, the challenges and highlights of dancing on stage again as a freelance ballet dancer. Be sure to follow us on instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast to stay up to date with all poddy related content! Hope you all have the best week...

Hi everyone and welcome back to SEASON 5!!! In this weeks episode I’m joined by Audrey Malek, currently dancing with Pacific Northwest Ballet. You can find Audrey on Instagram @audreymalekofficial You can find us on Instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast! This will be the last episode of season 4! This week I’m joined with Constance Devernay-Laurence, principal dancer at Scottish Ballet, where she has been for 14 years. We chat about her journey in the south of France, transitioning to London where she studied at ENBS, to her journey to Scottish Ballet, her challenges with injury and s...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast! In this weeks episode I’m joined by Naira Agvanean, soloist with The Dutch National Ballet. We dive deep into her journey from Armenia, to Germany and then securing a contact at Dutch national after over 50 auditions, she shares her advice and guidance for auditioning and maintaining hope and perseverance during this challenging time...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another ep of The Hard Corps Podcast! In this weeks episode I’m joined by professional dancer at Northern Ballet, Gavin McCaig @gavmcc15 . Gavin shares his insight into his journey, his challanges, highlights and more, what it’s like having a change over of director and exploring other avenues outside of ballet. I hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to tune in sa...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, in this weeks episode I'm joined with Katia Battaggia company dancer with Dortmund Ballet Junior Company. Together we chat about her journey from a small school in Italy to John Cranko and the challenges that came with an intensified schedule, her experience with injuries, pressure and learning how to separate yourself from ballet. Yo...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the pod! A super exciting episode this week, as I am joined by 3 dancers at ENB, and the whole convo is live from the ENB studios!!  I'm joined with Angela Wood (@Angela_Rachelle), Eric Snyder (@erishnikov) & welcoming back Ashley Coupal (@ashleycoupal) we chat about their journeys, their lessons learnt while being in the company and what advice t...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode, this one’s a little different as I’m on the other side of the mic today. Thank you to Suzan for chatting to me in this episode and running the show! You can also watch this interview over on Suzan’s Instagram @not.a.bunhead Wishing everyone an amazing week! Love Romy xx

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, in this weeks episode I'm joined by Dr Merritt Moore, also known as @physicsonpointe on insta. Today we dive deep into how Merritt started ballet, her journey through training and college, gaining a degree while dancing professionally and how she went back to Harvard after her first season as a professional, we discuss the challenges...

Hi everyone and welcome;come back to another episode of the pod! in this weeks episode I'm joined by Katherine Sonnekus, dancer with the Australian Ballet. we delve deep into her journey from South Africa, to eventually training at Tanya Pearson Academy in Sydney. The challenges that came along with competing for scholarships and accolades to fund high level training, her journey to the Prix de La...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of The Hard Corps Podcast! In this weeks episode, its just me, myself & I answering your questions and dilemmas. I get pretty deep in this episode so will preface there many be some triggering points. I talk about financing as a freelance dancer in London, different income streams, being unemployed after graduating, my injury journey and some of the...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of The Hard Corps Podcast! In this weeks episode I’m joined with Pauline, Blanka & Camille the dancers behind Alasecond dance wear, an online platform where dancers can sell their preloved dance wear on an international platform. you can find it here: https://alasecond.com my code: HARDCORPS10 for 10% off be sure to follow them on instagram @alasecon...