THE HARD CORPS PODCAST

hi everyone! in today episode in so excited to announce I am joined with the CEO and founder of Imperfect Pointes Future friendly Ballet Wear, Helen Banks. we chat about her background in fashion, the issue with fast fashion, trend cycles and the never ending cycle of consuming clothes and how that led her to start Imperfect Pointes to try and create change among Dancewear, by providing a sustaina...

Hi everyone and welcome back to The Hard Corps Podcast, in todays episode I'm joined by professional ballet dancer, & content creator Tristan Simpson, we chat about his journey in ballet, his challenges, managing social media alongside ballet and so much more! You can find him on insta @tristansimpson28 and on YouTube as Tristan Simpson! This podcast is proudly sponsored by Imperfect Pointes Futur...

Hi everyone and welcome back to The Hard Corps Podcast, in todays episode I'm joined by professional ballet dancer Alexandra Farber, currently a dancer with Texas Ballet Theatre, today we chat about her journey, lockdown in the states, challenges and her passion for other art forms. you can find her on insta @farbie & @alexandrafarber.art. you can also support choreography via a virtual event buy...

Hi everyone and welcome back to 'The Hard Corps Podcast', in todays episode I'm joined with professional dancer Bailey Madill, where we have an open chat about what her experiences where working in smaller ballet companies, her training, the work environment as well as her struggle with Body Dysmorphia. You can find Bailey on Instagram @bailey_madill. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Imperfect...

Hi everyone and welcome back to 'The Hard Corps Podcast', in todays episode I'm joined with professional dancer Isabella Gasparini, current soloist with the Royal Ballet company. In this episode we chat about her journey as a professional dancer, moving countries, settling into new environments, injuries, auditions and so much more. You can find Isabella on insta @gasparini.isabella as well as her...

Hi everyone and welcome back to 'The Hard Corps Podcast', in todays episode I'm joined with Emily Read, where we have an open and honest ramble chatting all things, body image and does it changes when you leave a ballet environment, can we hold people in power accountable for their actions? and being emotionally attached to praise. you can find Emily on instagram @_emilyread_ This podcast is proud...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of The Hard Corps Podcast, in today’s episode I’m joined by Suvi Honkanen, author of the Pointe Magazine Article: https://www.pointemagazine.com/ballet-and-emotional-demands-2650701933.html and previously a dancer with Finnish National Ballet. You can find Suvi on Instagram, @susuvie so be sure to give her a follow! I hope you enjoy the episode! This...

Hi everyone, welcome back to another episode of The Hard Corps Podcast! in todays episode I'm joined with Clara Strassel current student at The Dutch National Ballet Academy in Amsterdam, she is also the host of her own podcast 'Swans & Co' so be sure to check that out, you can find her on instagram @claraonpointe as well as @swansandcopod so be sure to checker her out! link to article mention...

Hi everyone! in this episode I'm joined by Yaman Kelemet, currently dancing with Slovenian National Ballet Ljubljana. we get into the nitty gritty about her journey, her move to Slovenia and the pressure and responsibility that comes from having soloist obligations. You can check out Yaman on instagram @yamansballetblog & on YouTube: Yaman Kelemet. I hope you enjoy the episode! This podcast is...

Hi everyone, in todays episode I'm joined by Sarah McEvoy, where we have an open and honest conversation about our experiences at vocational ballet school, favouritism, bullying and so much more! this was such an interesting episode to record so I hope you enjoy it. You can check out Sarah on instagram @sarahh_mcevoy, I hope you enjoy the episode! This podcast is proudly sponsored by Imperfect Poi...

Hi everyone! in this episode I'm joined by Madison Keesler, current Soloist with San Francisco Ballet. we get into the nitty gritty about her journey, the reasons behind her moves, her experience with depression, and seeking help for her mental health. This is such an insightful episode and fits in perfectly with Mental Health Week. you can check out Madison on instagram @madisonkeesler. I hope yo...

Hi everyone! Welcome to today’s episode which is a conversation between me and Karen where we have an open chat about ballet and rhythmic gymnastics, the similarities and differences, and how she overcame her struggles in the sport. You can check our Karen on insta @karensalazz. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Imperfect Pointes Future Friendly Ballet Wear available now on https://imperfectpoi...

Hi guys! So this is the first episode in which will hopefully become a string of episodes in conversation with professional dancers working in companies! The first episode I chat to Suzan Sittig aka @not.a.bunhead. We chat about her journey, her struggles with moving country, school and the changeover to company life as well as injuries and the ‘bunhead mentality’. I hope you enjoy the episode!

Hi everyone, in this episode I’m answering your questions you sent in, spill my thoughts and having a good all chit chat with you all. If you enjoy these types of episodes I might start doing them once a month. If you ever have questions be sure to dm me on Instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast or email in @thehardcorpspodcast@gmail.com, I hope you enjoy the episode!

Hi everyone! In this episode i am joined by Joshua Green (@Joshua_green_), we chat about his experience starting ballet late, feeling like he was constantly playing catch up, moving countries and so much more! I hope you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share and give us a review!

Hi everyone in today’s episode I’m joined by Keita Bellali, we chat all about his journey from a small school in Canada to joining the Corps de Ballet at Paris Opera, the ins and outs of his training as a male dancer, we chat about comparison, competition & trusting the process. I hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to check out Keita on Instagram @Keitabellali. Have a great day! And be sure to...

Hi everyone In today’s episode I’m joined with Siobhan Nickell, where we get into the nitty gritty about dancing with a chronic illness, Crohn’s Disease in her experience and how it has affected her and how she has been able to overcome the challenges that came along with it. Be sure to check Siobhan out on Instagram @ballerinasiobhan and her blog; ‘Confessions of A Ballerina’. I hope you enjoy th...

Hi everyone! In this episode I’m joined by Alice O’Brien, we chat about her journey at Trina Park, overcoming anxiety, managing and getting through a difficult injury and so much more! Make sure to check her out on Instagram @Alice.obrienn and her mums dance account @obkdancewear on insta and Etsy! I hope you enjoy the episode.

Hi everyone, in this episode I’m joined by Phoebe Hart, dancer & yoga instructor, where we chat about her journey as a dancer l, through contemporary & working on the West End. Her journey with manifesting, networking and following her gut. You can find Phoebe on Instagram @phoebehartyoga and at https://phoebehart.com/yoga/ for more information. Enjoy

Hi everyone! In today’s episode it’s actually a bit different, I’m going to be answering your questions about me, and being interviewed by past guest Heidi! Thank you to everyone who has been apart of this journey so far! Don’t forget to follow me on insta to stay up to date with my life and the podcast ! > @the_hardcorps_podcast, @trxqicalr0m, @kaleandtutus

Hi everyone! Today I’m joined by Nadyne Bispo, where we talk about her journey to getting a job in the USA, the struggles of getting a work Visa, and discrimination in ballet particularly in relation to YAGP. You can find Nadyne on Instagram @nadyne_bispo & on YouTube ‘Ballerina’. I hope you enjoy the episode!

Hi everyone, in this episode win joined by Felicia Andersson (@felcialandersson on insta). We chat about that in between stage of student and professional, being an apprentice during covid and doing things for yourself. Be sure to check out the survey for Felicia’s final year project; https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_EiZmRnYkyDM-wLmdJS9Ewk9HtOqcknYiLq_WEwm_UadMZg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&f...

Hi everyone in this episode I am joined by Hollie Kate /@Holliekate1717 on Instagram. We talk about her journey through different vocational schools, managing and overcoming stress and anxiety around being a perfectionist, as well as her own personal journey to where she is today.

Hi everyone, in this episode I’m joined by one of my good friends Amy Becke, we chat about our training together at Ballet West, Ballet Cymru, what she’s is up to now, as well as managing injuries and motivation. I hope you enjoy the episode and you can find Amy on Instagram @amybecke_dancer. Enjoy!

Hi everyone and welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Grace, in this episode delve deep into talking about the Russian ballet physique, how Grace has dealt with it, as well as learning how to listen to your body, and knowing when it needs help. You can find Grace on Instagram @Gracedanoush and her podcast @agoodnatter. Be sure to check her out!