105 episodes

Stage Chats is the place where we discuss what really happens on and off stage. Claudia & Ailysh take you behind the scenes of a dancer and share advice on toxic teachers, body image, motivation, full time training & life of a professional dancer. We’re here to chat about topics that need awareness in the dance world. Welcome to Stage Chats!

Stage Chats by Claudia Dean World Claudia

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 57 Ratings

Stage Chats is the place where we discuss what really happens on and off stage. Claudia & Ailysh take you behind the scenes of a dancer and share advice on toxic teachers, body image, motivation, full time training & life of a professional dancer. We’re here to chat about topics that need awareness in the dance world. Welcome to Stage Chats!

    Ideal Weight For Dancers

    Ideal Weight For Dancers

    Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about ideal weight for dancers! We mention that there is NO ideal weight for a ballet dancer, we chat about body image and how it is so important to look after your body for a sustainable ballet career/journey. 
    To win our Harlequin Cindy Crop: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram
    CREDITS:
    This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World
    Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh Healy
    Executive Producers: Claudia Dean World
    Shop our Collections: claudiadeanworld.com
    Improve your technique via our app: ‎Claudia Dean World

    • 17 min
    Reacting To Your Craziest Stage Stories

    Reacting To Your Craziest Stage Stories

    Hey dances! In todays episode we react to your CRAZY stage stories (they are wild!). We can't wait for you to listen to win MINT HOODIE TRACKPANTS! Love CD & A

    To win our Mint Hoodie Trackpants: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram
     
    CREDITS:
    This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World
    Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh Healy
    Executive Producers: Claudia Dean World
    Shop our Collections: claudiadeanworld.com
    Improve your technique via our app: ‎Claudia Dean World

    • 20 min
    How To Know If Your Pointe Shoes Are Right For You

    How To Know If Your Pointe Shoes Are Right For You

    Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about how to know when your pointe shoes are right for you! These tips range from going to a store that sells different brands of shoes, your feet and body will tell you if the shoe isn't right (you'll get signs with corns, bruised toenails) & trying different pointe shoe brands, styles, strengths to find the perfect fit.
    To win our Fairyfloss Zip Hoodie: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram
    CREDITS:
    This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World
    Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh Healy
    Executive Producers: Claudia Dean World
    Shop our Collections: claudiadeanworld.com
    Improve your technique via our app: ‎Claudia Dean World

    • 16 min
    Nervous For Turning On Stage? Listen!

    Nervous For Turning On Stage? Listen!

    Hey Dancers,
    In this week's episode we chat about tips for when you get nervous about turning on stage! We talk about spotting the exit signs, feeling the stage floor, practice balancing + MORE!
     To win an Ice Blue London Tank: Listen to this podcast episode, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram!
    CREDITS:
    This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World
    Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh Healy
    Executive Producers: Claudia Dean World
    Shop our Collections: claudiadeanworld.com
    Improve your technique via our app: ‎Claudia Dean World

    • 11 min
    Do Ballet Companies Have Uniforms?

    Do Ballet Companies Have Uniforms?

    Hey Dancers,
    In this week's episode we chat about whether a ballet company has a uniform! We talk about how you can wear whatever you want, jewellry, fake-tan costumes + MORE! 
    To win a Marl Grey Hoodie: Listen to this podcast episode, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram!
    CREDITS:
    This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World
    Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh Healy
    Executive Producers: Claudia Dean World
    Shop our Collections: claudiadeanworld.com
    Improve your technique via our app: ‎Claudia Dean World

    • 14 min
    Ballet Class Etiquette

    Ballet Class Etiquette

    Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about Ballet Class Etiquette! These rules range from not being allowed to turn away from the barre, only allowed to drink water in the small breaks + MORE!  
    To win our Blush Mini Bag: listen to this podcast, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram
    CREDITS:
    This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean World
    Hosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh Healy
    Executive Producers: Claudia Dean World
    Shop our Collections: claudiadeanworld.com
    Improve your technique via our app: ‎Claudia Dean World

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
57 Ratings

57 Ratings

gloriafinke ,

Best podcast

This is by far my most favorite dance podcast ever! I love that it is targeted for all ages, and covers so many different topics. I am a ballerina myself and I found this super helpful! Thankyou for all your hard work!❤️😍🥰

avengerdeath12 ,

Dancers need this!

I am a dancer myself and love this podcast. It gives young dancers that are new to pointe or dance in general great advice and knowledge from barre etiquette to pointe shoe tips, I love this podcast and highly recommend it to young dancers especially for great advice!

teerexrocks ,

Best ballet podcast

This is by far my favorite podcast to listen to. I look forward to it coming out every week. I absolutely love Claudia and Ailysh, they have the best energy!!😊

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