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S503: What is it like to be a Principal Ballerina's mum?

S503: What is it like to be a Principal Ballerina's mum?

Update: 2022-11-04

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We have another exciting episode for you all! We are joined by Sabine Naghdi, author of 'Tears Of A Ballet Mum' and mother to Yasmine Naghdi, Principal ballerina at The Royal Ballet and friend of the show! If you haven't read Sabine's book, it's an absolute must read which delves into the detail of what it's like to parent a ballerina on her journey to the top. Elsewhere in the episode, Brandon reflects on some of his favourite memories from White Lodge and Julia admits to not being the biggest fan of Swanilda...

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S503: What is it like to be a Principal Ballerina's mum?

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