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Author: Rachel and Juliana

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Two professional ballet dancers talk as friends about their lives and experiences in and out of the dance industry in a candid and fun way.
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An interview with Ally Helman, previously a dancer with New York City Ballet. Now a director and dancer of her own company Ballet Project OC. For more information on Ballet Project OC: www.balletprojectoc.orgInstagram: @balletprojectocAlly's Insta: @allyhelman
Jet glue mishaps, Baller years vs normal years, and seeing your face in direct sunlight…
An interview with one of our good friends, a true renaissance man. Instagram: @play.a
Up and not crying

Up and not crying

2024-02-0754:20

Sports, Work Out Personalities, and Summer Plans
The Audition Survival Guide

The Audition Survival Guide

2024-01-2401:12:03

In this episode we bring you an audition survival guide! Also hear an update on our trend predictions as well as a bravo recap on our favorite reality shows.
New year same us! Although a lot has changed in Rachel's life... Hear a life update from us both as well as all the new trend predictions for 2024, the water bottle personality theory, and of course our ins and outs for the year.
Through the Ups and Downs

Through the Ups and Downs

2023-12-2001:00:52

We're back from our hiatus! We talk winter depression, the ups and downs of not being content where you're at, and the struggles of your 20s. Plus travel horror stories and a holiday gift guide! Ride this rollercoaster of an episode just like the rollercoaster that is our lives ( lol).
In today's episode we talk halloween parties, buts whats really scaring us this halloween is imposter syndrome. We all have it at some point, hear how we struggle and cope. Also listen for Rachel's addiction, and find out the routines we have for breaking in our toe coffins (or formally known as pointe shoes).
This week we talk about cloud couches, new job nerves, and our love for New England fall. Additionally, Juliana reveals one of her running theories about ballet dancers and we discuss possible ballet dancer Roman Empires. PSA: WE WANNA HEAR FROM YOU! DM us voice memos of your thoughts on this week's episodes as well as questions you want us to answer, to be featured in our next recording! Find us on Insta @callitwhatitispodcast :)
In this episode we interview the AMAZING Kristen Kemp. Kristen a former professional dancer is is known for her Instagram and You Tube "The Confident Dancer". On her pages she shares information on how to manage your mental health as dancers. She also has a coaching program where she does one on sessions and has group sessions for mindset coaching. This girl shares GOLD with the podcast and this can help anyone with being their best self. Instagram: Kristen_theconfidentdancer...
This week we cover our "back to studio" essentials, stinky sweaty girlie needs, the potential return of the dreaded side-part, and the various personalities of our local adult open ballet classes. We giggled quite a bit this week and may or may not officially be fashion trend forecasters at this point.
We have a special guest on this episode Miss Elizabeth Labovitz! Liz is one of our fellow dancers here and is known for her spunky and unapologetic personality. Hear her unique perspective on a variety of topics including open concept cabinets and company class pet peeves. She is truly a girl who knows how to Call it what it is! Instagram: ejlabovitz
The plague episode

The plague episode

2023-03-0148:34

Cozy up with a cup of tea and hear our story of the great plague that knocked out the company... Updates on the audition season and hear us trying to talk sports, of course comparing it to ballet because everything goes back to ballet.
Boyfriends of Ballet

Boyfriends of Ballet

2023-02-2254:38

We have two special guests on this week... our boyfriends! We quiz these non dancers on their ballet knowledge, give them their pointe shoe girly identities, and dig deep on how they really feel about dating dancers. This episode will have you laughing for sure!
We asked and you answered! We read through some rough audition horror stories from the listeners and also share our own. Then we talk about how we destress and ways you can improve your self care routine. Lastly stick around for 4 for nothing to hear us, talk about eggs (of course) and list off the audition looks that make us cringe.Yoga influencer referenced in podcast instagram: yogini_on_the_rox
College Girlies!

College Girlies!

2023-02-0101:07:43

This is the college girlies episode! We have three friends on who went to different universities for their ballet programs but are all dancing professionally now. We talk about why they chose that path, who influenced them while being there, and some fun rapid fire questions about their time in college. This episode is for you whether or not you went to college, especially if you are curious about the college experience!
In this episode we catch you up on our week, and how this audition season is treating us so far. We also laugh and chat about white lotus and reality tv, specifically bravo shows ( where my bravo girlies at!!) Of course we don't miss out on getting deep... Talking about discorded eating and stressing about already hitting your peak.
We interview the creator of the instagram account that everyone has been fawning over... Balanchines.Juuls! Their hilarious content has been plastered across dancers instagrams since it's always being reposted and praised for being "insanely relatable". This is the first time this anonymous creator has ever been interviewed! They not only spill tea but also get deep with us. This is an episode you don't wanna miss!
Hear the wealth of knowledge Kobe shares in this episode! From stepping outside of the boxes and labels that are placed on you as a young dancer to owning your individuality. In this inspiring episode we cover a lot, including the issue of over sexualizing dancers trigger warning this specific content happens at 52 mins- 55.53.
Are you the reliable dancer? The one who gets thrown in when someone goes down, and is it a blessing or a curse? Also we get real about injuries. The emotional and physical struggles behind them. When do you know when to really stop dancing?
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