Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode and the final episode of the season before Christmas and a little holiday break. *TRIGGER WARNING - BODY IMAGE* This week I'm joined by Maeve Nolan (@maevenolan), a good friend of mine here in London. We talk about her training in Australia at Tanya Pearson, her move to Europe to study at The English National Ballet School and her transition into company life. We talk a lot about body image, body dysmorphia, finding where you fit in the...

Hi everyone and welcome back to the podcast, This week I’m joined by Brook Ogle.  In this episode we chat about her journey into ballet, the challenges that came with transitioning into professional ballet training. Brook is now a teacher in London at a range of pre vocational and vocational ballet schools, we chat about her experience into teaching and what she hopes to bring to her students. You can find Brook on IG @brookeogle Thank you to everyone that tuned in to this weeks episode,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode! This week I’m joined by Melissa Hough, principal dancer with Norwegian National Ballet. Today we deep dive into Melissa’s early career, her motivation and hunger to reach new levels in her career, and her more recent experiences having a child and dancing. We talk about the changes she’s experienced since dancing and giving birth, navigating motherhood and also her choreographic journey. You can find Melissa here @melissakhough I hope you...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode, this week I am joined with Gaia Ponzio, where we dive deep into her journey through professional ballet training, some events that led to her eating disorder and the challenging experiences she had during her company life. This episode has a TRIGGER WARNING, as we touch quite deeply into the topic of eating disorders and numbers so please skip if this isn't helpful to you and your journey. We also go onto to talk about Gapo Creations- Gaia's...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this weeks episode is a very special guest, and currently a great inspiration & teacher of mine, Anna Du Boisson. We chat about Anna’s early years as a student, and a young professional, her challenges working as a single mother and what inspired her to move into teaching. Anna co-founded YDA, started up West London School of Dance, The Du Boisson Foundation and is now heavily involved with Ballet Futures. We talk about...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, in this weeks episode, I am joined by Eka Perunicic, we chat bout her journey in ballet, her journey dancing overseas, experiencing an injury and taking 4 years years out to heal, plus her experience returning to the the industry with a new mindset on training, self care and herself. In this episode we talk about mindset, injury recovering, healing and auditions. You can find Eka on Tik Tok @lifewitheka I hope you enjoy this...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the pod, in this weeks episode I'm joined by Eloise Shepherd-Taylor where we chat about her dance journey, her challenges during professional training, looking back with hindsight and overcoming mental challenges around menstruation and perfectionism. We also talk about improving vocational training and what we look forward to seeing in the future. you can find Eloise here: @eloise_shepherdtaylor on instagram...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this weeks episode is super special, as it is my first conversation with an artistic director, hopefully the first of many. I'm joined with Claire Bayliss Nagar AD at Israel Ballet, a force and inspiration to the generation of dancers wanting to move into leadership positions. I chat to Calire about her journey, transitioning from dancer into leadership the challenges during her career and what she hopes to bring to the...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode, this week I'm joined by Shelby Williams, dancer at Royal Ballet of Flanders. I chat to Shelby about her whole journey, from feeling behind during her training, audition horror stories as well as the struggles of not having your contract's renewed. There is so much great advice in this episode so I hope you stick around! And if you didn't already know, Shelby started Biscuit Ballerina, and we chat about why she started it and what it has been...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode, this week we have a solo episode diving deep into my relationship with exercise, my struggles and overcoming mindset challenges I had, from primary school to lock down to now. I also answer some of your thoughts and struggles surrounding exercise, thank you to those who sent in those thoughts and shared them! Wishing you all a fantastic week, Romy xx

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, in this weeks episode I'm joined by Leisel Rose, company Artist at Queensland Ballet. We chat about her journey dancing in Australia, training at ABS, overcoming challenges at school, navigating lockdown and persevering through the harder periods. Thank you Leisel fo coming on and sharing your journey and thank you to everyone who tuned into todays episode, You can find Leisel on insta here; @Leiselrose_ Don't forget to follow...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast!! In today's episode I am joined by Rachele Laro, currently in her first year at Rambert School in London. In this ep we dive deep in to Rachele's dance journey, from Italy to Hamburg, navigating covid lockdowns as a student, overcoming her eating disorder and how her mindset has changed around how she views her body, food and her love for dance. you can find Rachele here @rachelelaro @racheledancing Hope you all have an...