Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of The Hard Corps Podcast! In this weeks episode I’m joined by Arianna Fleischman where we talk about injuries, burnout at a young age, prioritising your health and more! You can find Arianna on insta @Arianna_ballerina ! Thank you Arianna for being apart of the podcast and I hope you enjoy the episode!
This week on The HARD CORPS Podcast, I sit down with Camille Goldsborough — professional ballet dancer, founder of The Prima Club, and a true force in the dance world. In this open and honest conversation, Camille shares her journey through injury and recovery, the challenges that come with a career in ballet, and how she’s found balance and purpose beyond the studio. We talk about resilience, identity, and what it really takes to build a sustainable life as an artist. Whether you’re in the dance world or just navigating your own path, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and real talk you don’t want to miss.you can find Camille on instagram @camillegoldsboroughand the Prima Club!@theprimaclubhttps://theprimaclub.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac0_oLwZ6qm69QdXXvSmNsSYnaYIlZnNUHz1NXmOezjITjYc_kycaITMR_nNQ_aem_WUvVJwN_C5tnZ_XokOKWAAThank you so much to everyone that tuned in & a huge thank you to Camille !Have a lovely week!Romy
In this episode of The Hard Corps Podcast, I sit down with Steph Archer, professional dancer and co-creator of the Iris Clinic, an eating disorder clinic designed specifically for dancers. Steph shares her journey as a dancer, her personal struggles with body image, and the experiences that inspired her to create a safe and supportive space for dancers to seek professional help. Still actively dancing herself, Steph offers unique insights into balancing a demanding career with a commitment to mental health advocacy. This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about dance, wellness, and creating positive change in the arts. You can find the Iris Clinic on Instagram here @irisclinicuk https://www.instagram.com/irisclinicuk?igsh=MjR0eDhyZ2Q4aDht TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irisclinicuk?_t=8ruyr1ckJRw&_r=1 http://www.irisclinic.co.uk/ or email support@irisclinic.co.uk Thank you so much for tuning and be sure to leave a review in the episode 🙏 Have a great week Romy
This week on The Hard Corps Podcast, I sit down with Chloe Misseldine, a rising star and principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre at just 22 years old. We dive deep into her inspiring journey—from her early years in ballet to climbing the ranks within one of the world's most prestigious companies. Chloe shares her mindset, the challenges she's overcome, and what it takes to maintain focus and passion in such a demanding art form. Whether you're a dancer or just curious about the world of ballet, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!You can find Chloe on instagram @ChloemisseldineThank you so much for tuning and be sure to leave a review in the episode 🙏 Have a great week Romy
In this week's episode, we are thrilled to welcome Chloe Rowlatt (@dancephysiouk), a dedicated dance physiotherapist and Pilates instructor in London. Chloe shares her inspiring journey from attending a prestigious vocational ballet school to becoming a trusted dance physio and Pilates expert at @dpukpilates. We delve into her unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs along the way. Don't miss out on Chloe's invaluable insights and advice for dancers and fitness enthusiasts alike! Follow Chloe on Instagram @dancephysiouk and explore her services at Dance Physio UK https://www.dancephysiouk.com If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share your thoughts with us. Your interaction helps us bring more incredible stories and expert advice to the show! Have a great weekend! Romy xx
Welcome back to another episode of the Hard Corps Podcast! This week, I’m thrilled to have Aaron Thao join us. Aaron's inspiring journey into ballet started later than most, but his passion and determination led him to New York City, where he founded Hudson Ballet Theatre. Now a professional company, it's a testament to his hard work and vision. In this episode, Aaron shares his story and insights into the world of dance. Don't miss the chance to see his latest work, ‘IAGO V. OTHELLO,’ a contemporary reimagining of OTHELLO set in a corporate law firm in NYC. This powerful performance will be featured alongside two other narrative ballets in Warp & Weft at the Marylebone Theatre. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable experience! Tickets to Warp & Weft https://tickets.marylebonetheatre.com/tickets/series/WarpandWeft IG: @warpandweftballet Hudson Ballet Theatre [https://www.hudsonballet.org](https://www.hudsonballet.org/) IG: @hudsonballettheatre Thank you so much to everyone that tuned into this weeks episode! Have a great week! Romy
How everyone and welcome back to this week’s episode, in conversation with Marika Brussel independent ballet choreographer based in London. I’m so grateful to be currently working with Marika in the production of Warp & Weft, particularly her piece ‘By a Thread’. This week we chat about her journey from America to the UK and building her world in London as a choreographer, finding inspiration and work outside the typical ballet company environment. Tickets to Warp & Weft: https://tickets.marylebonetheatre.com/tickets/series/WarpandWeft If you’re interested in checking out Laura Coffey’s book “Enchanted Islands” You can purchase here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Enchanted-Islands-Mediterranean-Odyssey-Mythology/dp/1837993130 I hope you enjoy the episode! Love Romy xx
Hi everyone and welcome back to the podcast! Welcome to SERIES 7! for this weeks episode, I am joined by Shane Wuerthner, probably better known as Athletistry on Instagram. We talk about his journey through professional ballet training, audition season and his experience of turning down a contract at the Royal Danish Ballet, and how this led him to go on to dancer soloist roles at Vienna State Opera, San Francisco Ballet, and Queensland Ballet, where he retired to settle down in Australia. During lockdown Shane started personal training, which led him to where he is today, the creator of ‘Athletistry’ and online service for dancers to improve their range and quality of movement. You can find Shane here; IG: @athletistry TikTok: @balletstrong YT: Ballet Strong I hope you enjoy the episode Romy xx
Hi everyone and welcome back to this week’s episode in conversation with Jessica Fyfe, @jessicafyfeofficial, currently a guest principal dancer with Scottish Ballet. We sat down and talked about Jessica’s journey from the beginning, the challenges that came along from having a serious injury during her first year of Australian Ballet, to the choreographic journey of the new production of ‘Cinders’ by Christopher Hampson at Scottish Ballet. You can find tickets to watch Jessica’s UK debut at Scottish Ballet here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/scottish-ballet-cinders/theatre-royal-glasgow/?&&&&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFrx-MkhWPrSk7Kxf9KqTyLfA0dMlaPY3GncTsGUTlwfrM4QqKaScaRoC1ysQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Find out about Cinders here: https://scottishballet.co.uk/whats-on/cinders/ Fuelling recs on IG @ausdancersoverseas @r_mcgregor Find more about Coda (not spon) @wearecoda.agency https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcodaclassical.com%2Fdancers%3Ffbclid%3DPAAaaN5eGe1OkcoS2bJH3IMzm9K6g7pSiUomiXBmrXCyczYAJsqYROfft7Dl4_aem_AVHgpIO93No9Jl208mKwQOcfVD9MPyN2SighhWOvITRXmHUXG56KdZJtxBshEpVgxTU&e=AT2IJE-pYmrLYDdMX1YOs62SwIe6j_dI1DkiW7oIoo1LEaTK9zNXZZ4f9SSoMKiC3qrOK0Ixo6Bo6ZBmZBrcUJ8fINXCINT3NONtN-nu3XOmyiFWI1RldLmV-PRUwfsMhBg Thank you so much to everyone that tuned into this week’s episode, Have a great week Romy
Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast! This week I’m joined with Serina Faull ( @serinaballerina on IG ) to chat about her journey to where she is now, performing in Phantom of the Opera (we are recording at the THEATRE) From Elmhurst to the West End, we chat about her journey in touring ballet company and biting the bullet to branch into other genres after Covid. Thank you so much to Serina for such an enjoying conversation & to everyone that tuned into this weeks episode! Have a great week Love Romy
Hi everyone and welcome back to the podcast, this week I’m joined by Skya Powney- an eleve member of Dutch National Ballet. We chat about Skya’s journey into ballet, growing up in a family with iconic dance figures and how she separated herself to navigate her own path. You can find Skya on instagram @skyapowney. Thank you so Skya and to everyone who tuned into this weeks episode! Have a great week, love Romy x
Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast! This week I'm joined by Amanda Beasley! Join us in this slightly chaotic episode of two hyper girlies talking about freelancing, managing burnout when your self employed. you can find Amanda here IG: @amanda.rene Tik tok: @amanda.rene Podcast: Ballet Diaries https://open.spotify.com/show/6Oep4I5uwioa1LqNf8SnT8?si=j_dPqqjeQ9WCfS-QxPNFUg Thank you to everyone that tuned into this weeks episode! have a great week love Romy
Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this week I’m joined by Eireen Evrard, the company dancer at English National Ballet. We chat about Eireen’s journey into dance, the challenges she experienced moving schools, through competitions and her first company experience. This episode is full of passion and grit and I hope you enjoy hearing how Eireen pulled through the highs and lows of her career so far. You can follow her on IG here @eireenevrard Thank you to everyone who has tuned in to this week's episode, Have a great week Romy
Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this week I am joined by Louis DeFelice. We dive deep into Louis’ ballet journey, taking time out from ballet to pursue college, the challenges of getting back to peak condition, touring around Europe and his recent start at New Jersey Ballet, and the challenges that brings to be in a full-time company. We also talk about the creation of The Dancer’s List, co-founded alongside Lucas Labrador, you can find it here; https://www.thedancerslist.com/?fbclid=PAAaaZ03bxafjwPNyJfe4_J_47_haHTbTGtlodkeVCzR9XtSX23pSfYHp9F-M_aem_AZmXpveDjTPHIWB-f8K-1J3fnVT9tVl5Bdk5J9_VBadicA8bQba1pT2X0X047wnACME You can find Louis here; IG @loudefelice TikTok @ballet_felice Thank you to everyone that tuned into this week's episode! Love Romy x
Hi everyone and welcome back to season 6, EPISODE 3! In conversation with Jamiel Devernay-Laurence, a multi-disciplinary artist. In this episode, I sit down with Jamiel in person at Lantern Studio Theatre in Canary Wharf to talk about his journey from growing up in east London to dancing with Scottish Ballet to creating ‘Ballet Nights’. Find Jamiel here ; @jamiellaurence @balletnights https://www.jamiellaurence.com/ https://balletnights.com https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/balletnights/ballet-nights-002/e-ebboxl Thank you Jamiel for your time and energy for this week's episode! Wishing all of you a fantastic week, love Romy x
Hi everyone and welcome back to The Hard Corps Podcast, the dance podcast having open & honest conversations. This week I’m joined by Annabel Macdonald, freelance professional ballet dancer based in LA. In this episode Annabel and I dive deep into her break during her ballet training, her injury recovery and what brought her back into the studio. You can find Annabel here IG: @annabel.blu Tik tok: @ballerinabel I hope you enjoy the episode! Romy
Hi everyone and welcome back to The Hard Corps Podcast, the dance podcast having open & honest conversations. We are back for season 6, with a fresh line up of incredible guests! I can’t wait for you to listen! This week I am joined by Lynne Charles, dancer, teacher & business owner, Lynne has done it all. With a 35 year incredible dancing career, as a muse for choreographers such as John Neumeier, Maurice Bejart and Roland Petit. Since retiring from the stage, Lynne has been activly teaching and mentoring dancers all over the world. In this episode we chat about her career, the transition from dancing to teaching and her creation of 4pointe, and industry changing holistic pointe technique program. You can find more information and Lynne and 4pointe here; https://www.4-pointe.com/the-creator Become certified in 4pointe: After much success, 4Pointe is excited to announce a Level 1 Teacher Training Course this November 30-December 3, 2023, in Verona, Italy. Submit your interest below; https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhIvN82G-fCeTUTNELz9sj3mGp7FnZyKmo1mxH7cZ3LxJYbA/viewform Follow 4pointe: IG: 4pointe Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/4Pointe Thank you so much to Lynne! And to everyone that tuned into todays episode. Love Romy
hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this week I sat down and chatted about a couple things. focusing on challenging your brain and thought we have. How can we be consistent in our training outside of school/company life, allowing ourselves to rest and be present as well and finding your limits, and when is enough, ENOUGH????? Be sure to follow the podcast on IG to stay up to date @the_hardcorps_podcast, and you can hear me same time next week, love Romy
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 yourself as a dancer/individual in a company, pacing yourself during heavy show periods to avoid burnout and balancing ballet and life as a professional! Thank you Liv for another great conversation! And thank you to everyone who has tuned in to this weeks episode! lots of love Romy
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 IG: https://instagram.com/evanysphotography?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evanysphotography?_t=8d5OU7CBzsB&_r=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Evanysphotography Thank you Eva for your open and honest conversation! And thank you to everyone that tuned into this weeks episode! See you next week Romy 🫶🏻