https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/open-barre--4456363
Sponsored by DANSEZ dancewear]]>enPerforming ArtsCopyright Open Barrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d1f0cf3149fabf7cf543e7d76f032bf8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/open-barre--4456363Tue, 22 Oct 2024 01:17:00 +0000Open BarreOpen Barreopenbarrepodcast@gmail.comWelcome to Open Barre, hosted by Julia Dixon, founder of To The Pointe blog, and Brandon Lawrence, Principal Dancer at Birmingham Royal Ballet. Find out what goes on behind the scenes in ballet as we discuss and dive in to this magnificent world...
Sponsored by DANSEZ dancewear]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-ep-what-does-it-feel-like-to-announce-a-big-move--53643434Get the tissues out - this one's a bit emosh!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53643434Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:42:41 +0000Open BarreWe are back for another bonus episode! This time, Julia and Brandon discuss the recent announcement that Brandon will be leaving Birmingham Royal Ballet in the summer, to join Ballet Zurich. In his own words, Brandon describes his feelings about the...Get the tissues out - this one's a bit emosh!]]>3031falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s5-bonus-episode-what-s-it-like-to-dance-both-male-and-female-roles-in-ballet--52313692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52313692Fri, 30 Dec 2022 12:56:37 +0000Open BarreDid you really think we would end it there?! To round off season five, and the end of 2022, we have a special bonus episode for you all, because what says happy new year without a bit of open barre?! Today we are joined by the incredible Robert...4199false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s506-what-s-it-like-to-dance-for-two-royal-ballet-companies--52205360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52205360Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:54:10 +0000Open BarreIt's the season five series finale!!! We can't believe that we've come to the end of another season of Open Barre - but here we are! Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, guests, and of course our wonderful sponsors, Dansez. We have such a...4680false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s505-what-s-it-like-to-watch-your-spouse-debut-in-a-leading-role--52071077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52071077Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:32:33 +0000Open BarreIt's episode five and what an exciting ep do we have for you! We are joined by not one, but TWO guests from The Royal Ballet - First Soloist Claire Calvert and Principal Dancer Alexander Campbell! The recently married couple fill us in on their...4725false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s504-how-do-you-organise-a-company-repertoire--51937758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51937758Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:48:52 +0000Open BarreFor episode four of season five, we are joined by the one and only Laura Day! Laura has been dancing with Birmingham Royal Ballet for years, but joins us on Open Barre to discuss her new roles as a Principal Character Artist and an Assistant...4823false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s503-what-is-it-like-to-be-a-principal-ballerina-s-mum--51783281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51783281Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:50:57 +0000Open BarreWe 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...4780false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s502-how-can-the-dance-industry-support-its-young-dancers--51641946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51641946Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:01:04 +0000Open BarreThis week we are joined by Julie Bowers, CEO at BBO Dance and Creator and Executive Producer of Grad Pro. Julie gives us an insight into her amazing career since retiring from The Royal Ballet and she catches up with Brandon to discuss their quest to...4575false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s501-what-does-it-feel-like-to-guest-with-a-ballet-company--51492561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51492561Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:59:16 +0000Open BarreWelcome back to Open Barre! We know it's been a while since our last season, but what an exciting season five do we have for you! Before we get into it though, in this episode, Brandon and Julia catch up on the last few months. Brandon discusses what...2140false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s406-how-do-dancers-know-when-to-retire--48046624
We would like to thank all of our guests for joining us on season four and all of our listeners for tuning in. A special thank you also to our amazing sponsor Dansez!!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48046624Fri, 24 Dec 2021 11:21:44 +0000Open BarreIt's our season finale! And it's also Christmas! And we have the most exciting guest joining us! Today we welcome ballet legend, Leanne Benjamin AM OBE, to Open Barre. Leanne talks us through her wonderful career - from her favourite roles to when she...
We would like to thank all of our guests for joining us on season four and all of our listeners for tuning in. A special thank you also to our amazing sponsor Dansez!!]]>4606false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s405-how-are-pointe-shoes-made--47864037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47864037Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:08:20 +0000Open BarreWhat a special episode we have for you today! Brandon and Julia are joined by Sophie Simpson, Senior Manager at Freed of London. Sophie tells all about what it's like to work at Freed and gives an in depth insight into all things pointe shoes - from...5563false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s404-is-flying-a-plane-like-leaping-on-stage--47665820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47665820Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:54:17 +0000Open BarreWhat 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...4774false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s403-what-does-it-feel-like-to-dance-with-your-spouse--47441110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47441110Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:58:32 +0000Open BarreIn the latest episode of Open Barre we are joined by our first international guests! Lauretta Summerscales and Yonah Acosta, Principal dancers with Munich Ballet, join us to discuss what it feels like to dance and rehearse together whilst being in a...4355false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s402-how-are-dancers-told-that-they-have-been-promoted--47213054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47213054Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:37:36 +0000Open BarreWhat an exciting episode we have for you all today! We are joined by The Royal Ballet's recently promoted Principal - Anna Rose O'Sullivan!!! We find out how Anna Rose first heard the news that she would be promoted and she gives us an insight into...4630false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s401-what-makes-a-great-ballet-villain--46987721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46987721Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:29:05 +0000Open BarreIt's Season Four! We're back with a bang this season with some amazing guests but in our first episode of the season, Brandon and Julia chat about the darker side of ballet as we approach Halloween. Brandon let's us in on his favourite ballet villain...3586false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-birthday-open-barre--45542999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45542999Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:40:40 +0000Open BarreIt's our first birthday!! We can't believe that it's already a year ago that we first launched Open Barre. In this special episode, our hosts look back on the past year and talk about performance in a post-Covid world. Brandon reveals what's coming up...4043false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s306-what-tools-do-dancers-need-to-develop-their-technique--44452060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44452060Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:42:37 +0000Open BarreIt's the Season 3 Finale!!! In the last episode of the season, Brandon and Julia are joined by the one and only Yasmine Naghdi, Principal ballerina with The Royal Ballet. Yasmine explains what it takes to pour your heart into a role and talks us...5226false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s305-is-it-important-to-keep-performing-the-legendary-ballets--44269171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44269171Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:22:16 +0000Open BarreToday, our hosts are back chatting together, just the two of them! Many topics are covered in today's episode, from questioning certain moments in ballet, to discussing works that are rarely revived. Brandon explains how scheduling decisions are made...3768false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s304-what-is-it-like-to-dance-with-the-royal-ballet--44060050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44060050Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:22:13 +0000Open BarreWhat an episode we have for you today! Romany Pajdak, Soloist with The Royal Ballet, joins our hosts to discuss her career and reveals what it's like to dance with the corps de ballet. Romany discusses what it felt like to be promoted to Soloist, and...4849false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s303-how-do-dancers-balance-parenthood-and-ballet--43858402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43858402Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:30:46 +0000Open BarreTo celebrate Mother's Day weekend we have not one, but two exciting guests joining us at Open Barre! Nathalie Harrison, former ballerina with The Royal Ballet, discusses her experiences balancing motherhood with a busy dance schedule, whilst Mathias...5578false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s302-who-stands-where-at-the-ballet-barre--43649707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43649707Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:48:05 +0000Open BarreWe are so excited to be joined by former Royal Ballet Senior Soloist and teacher extraordinaire, Mr David Peden! Mr P gives us some insight into what it’s like to teach a ballet class, whilst Brandon reminisces about his time spent at The Royal Ballet...4816false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s301-how-do-dancers-convey-love-without-words--43415874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43415874Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:58:54 +0000Open BarreIt's Season Three!!!! We are back and can't wait for you all to hear what we have in store for this exciting new season. As we approach Valentine's Day, our Open Barre hosts discuss romance in ballet and take a look at some of the most romantic works...3620false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s206-do-dancers-find-it-difficult-to-shake-off-a-role--42655763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42655763Fri, 25 Dec 2020 10:27:16 +0000Open BarreIt's Christmas!!! And it's our season finale! Joining us today is the Drosselmeyer of all Drosselmeyers - the incredible Gary Avis MBE, Principal Character Artist with The Royal Ballet. Gary tells us all about the roles that have shaped his career and...4338false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s205-what-does-it-feel-like-to-conduct-a-ballet--42432628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42432628Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:11:00 +0000Open BarreWe are so excited to welcome Jonathan Lo, Music Director of Northern Ballet, to Open Barre! Jonny has conducted orchestras all over the world and most recently hit our screens conducting for The Royal Ballet: Back on Stage live stream. He gives us all...4552false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s204-how-do-dancers-stay-in-shape--42199515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42199515Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:44:59 +0000Open BarreJoining us for episode four is Grace Blundell, former ballerina with The Royal Ballet, and Founder of GB Ballet and Fitness. Grace gives us the inside scoop on ways to stay fit and healthy and tells us what life after The Royal Ballet looks like....3220false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s203-what-s-the-relationship-like-between-dancers-and-choreographers--41957514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41957514Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:04:29 +0000Open BarreIn this episode we hear from ex-Birmingham Royal Ballet dancer Ruth Brill and current Birmingham Royal Baller dancer Kit Holder about their inspiring journeys into the realm of choreography. Our guests talk about what inspires them and what it's like...5444false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s202-what-do-dancers-get-up-to-in-their-spare-time--41702996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41702996Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:09:15 +0000Open BarreWhat an exciting episode we have for you with not one but two special guests! Aiden O'Brien, The Royal Ballet, and Tzu-Chao Chou, Birmingham Royal Ballet, join our hosts to talk about their hobbies and passions outside of dance. Brandon tells us...4406false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s201-what-do-dancers-wear-when-they-rehearse-in-the-studio--41491244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41491244Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:11:52 +0000Open BarreWelcome back to Open Barre! We are so excited to welcome Dansez as our official sponsor for Season Two! In this episode we welcome Samantha Carney, Managing Director at Dansez, to tell us more about the brand and the Dansez story. Brandon discusses...3237false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s106-how-do-dancers-remember-all-the-steps--40840453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40840453Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:21:20 +0000Open BarreIt's the season finale for series one and what an episode we have for you! After looking back on the highs and lows of lockdown for a dancer, Brandon reveals which dancers inspire him and which online dance content got his attention through this...4429false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s105-how-do-dancers-build-a-successful-partnership-on-stage--40541614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40541614Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:01:36 +0000Open BarreIt's episode 5 and we are so excited to welcome our first guest to Open Barre - Principal Dancer at Birmingham Royal Ballet, Celine Gittens! Celine tells all about her journey into ballet and explains why she loves dancing with Brandon. Julia wonders...5076false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s104-why-aren-t-male-dancers-given-flowers-at-the-curtain-call--40321311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40321311Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:01:45 +0000Open BarreIn our fourth episode, the hosts discuss the importance of fans and the audience. Brandon reveals the best gift he's ever received from a fan and Julia wonders what the stage door experience is like for a dancer. The hosts also get in touch with some...3989false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s103-is-going-on-tour-like-a-mariah-carey-music-video--40071779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40071779Fri, 31 Jul 2020 15:01:56 +0000Open BarreIn our third episode, Brandon tells all about life on the road with a touring ballet company. Julia wonders if there are ever any hot romances between the orchestra members and dancers and the hosts receive their first question from an Open Barre fan...3956false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s102-do-dancers-stay-in-character-during-the-interval--39810397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39810397Fri, 17 Jul 2020 10:37:26 +0000Open BarreIn our second episode, Brandon discusses his typical routine during the interval, from what he eats to what he listens to. Meanwhile, Julia wonders whether dancers stay in character between acts...2884false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s101-do-dancers-ever-get-the-giggles-on-stage--34456266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34456266Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:02:26 +0000Open BarreIn our first episode, Julia asks Brandon if he ever gets the giggles on stage and how does he overcome it? Brandon gives the low down on what it's like to perform on stage and Julia wonders whether dancers chew gum before a kissing scene...!3304false1full