S404: Is flying a plane like leaping on stage?

Update: 2021-11-26

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What an exciting episode we have for our Open Barre listeners today! We are joined by ballet legend, Robert Parker, previous Principal dancer with Birmingham Royal Ballet and current Artistic Director of Elmhurst Ballet School. Robert delves into his career to date, giving us an insight into his highlights at BRB and what it's like to be AD of Elmhurst. He also reveals his other passion - flying planes! Brandon fills us in on his performance following the opening night of The Nutcracker and Julia wonders what it's like to judge ballet auditions...

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