THE HARD CORPS PODCAST

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 industry among the standards we still see today.

Thank you Maeve for such an open and honest conversation.

Have a lovely holiday,

love Romy

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 Scottish Ballet here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/scottish-ballet-cinders/theatre-royal-glasgow/?&&&&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFrx-MkhWPrSk7Kxf9KqTyLfA0dMlaPY3GncTsGUTlwfrM4QqKaScaRoC1ysQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Find out about Cinders here: https://scottishballet.co.uk/whats-on/cinders/ Fuelling recs on IG @ausdancersoverseas @r_mcgregor Find more about Coda (not spon) @wearecoda.agency https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcodaclassical.com%2Fdancers%3Ffbclid%3DPAAaaN5eGe1OkcoS2bJH3IMzm9K6g7pSiUomiXBmrXCyczYAJsqYROfft7Dl4_aem_AVHgpIO93No9Jl208mKwQOcfVD9MPyN2SighhWOvITRXmHUXG56KdZJtxBshEpVgxTU&e=AT2IJE-pYmrLYDdMX1YOs62SwIe6j_dI1DkiW7oIoo1LEaTK9zNXZZ4f9SSoMKiC3qrOK0Ixo6Bo6ZBmZBrcUJ8fINXCINT3NONtN-nu3XOmyiFWI1RldLmV-PRUwfsMhBg Thank you so much to everyone that tuned into this week’s episode, Have a great week Romy

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 weeks episode! Have a great week Love Romy

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 activly teaching and mentoring dancers all over the world. In this episode we chat about her career, the transition from dancing to teaching and her creation of 4pointe, and industry changing holistic pointe technique program.  You can find more information and Lynne and 4pointe here;  https://www.4-pointe.com/the-creator Become certified in 4pointe: After much success, 4Pointe is excited to announce a Level 1 Teacher Training Course this November 30-December 3, 2023, in Verona, Italy.  Submit your interest below; https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhIvN82G-fCeTUTNELz9sj3mGp7FnZyKmo1mxH7cZ3LxJYbA/viewform Follow 4pointe: IG: 4pointe Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/4Pointe Thank you so much to Lynne! And to everyone that tuned into todays episode. Love Romy

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 avoid burnout and balancing ballet and life as a professional! Thank you Liv for another great conversation! And thank you to everyone who has tuned in to this weeks episode! lots of love Romy

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 link IG: https://instagram.com/evanysphotography?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evanysphotography?_t=8d5OU7CBzsB&_r=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Evanysphotography Thank you Eva for your open and honest conversation! And thank you to everyone that tuned into this weeks episode! See you next week Romy 🫶🏻

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 brand that started off as dancewear with a different way of sizing. You can find it here @gapo_creations

You can find Gaia here @gaiaponzio

I hope you enjoyed this episode, have an incredible

week, Romy

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 how she is able to do it all and teacher Monday-Friday at Pineapple Dance Studios. You can find Anna here: West London School of Dance: https://www.westlondonschoolofdance.co.uk Young Dancer Academy: https://www.youngdancersacademy.com/post/anna-du-boisson-to-step-down-as-artistic-director-of-yda Anna Du Boisson Foundation: http://duboissondance.org Support the Du Boisson Foundation: http://duboissondance.org/Support%20Us/ Take her class at Pineapple: https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/fitness/instructors/anna-du-boisson

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 job. You can find Israel ballet on instagram @Israel_ballet to find out more about upcoming and performances and job opportunities follow the link below: https://www.israel-opera.co.il/eng/?CategoryID=511&ArticleID=1565 hope you enjoy the epsisode and have great week, love Romy xx

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 like running it alongside her dance career, as well as expanding to work with brands such as Imperfect Pointes.

I've managed to get you a *cheeky* discount code to Imperfect Pointes to help make your switch to sustainable dancewear a little easier,

but you will have to listen to find out!

You can find Shelby here:

@shelbygrooves

@biscuitballerina

Have an amazing week, wherever you are

Romy xx

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 amazing week,

Love Romy xx

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast! This week I'm joined by Patricia Zhou, dancer, movement director  and overall inspiring human. It's a full circle moment chatting to Patricia as I've followed her for years on IG so was so so lovely to have her on the podcast. In this episode we chat about Patrica's early career, the challenges that came with her first contract, what it is like being in a company during a leadership transition, leaving a company and making the decision to move into the freelance world. You can find Patricia here: IG: @patrcia_zhou website: https://patriciazhou.com and if you are interested in seeing Patricia dance !! & supporting Anna Du Boisson foundation you can buy tickets to the gala here: https://tickets.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsburytheatre/website/ChooseSeats.aspx?EventInstanceId=344114&resize=true Thank you to everyone that tuned into this weeks episode! You can hear me same time next week!! Romy

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the Hard Corps podcast. This weeks episode is a little solo episode chatting about my experience on tour this past January, the challenges and highlights of dancing on stage again as a freelance ballet dancer.

Be sure to follow us on instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast to stay up to date with all poddy related content!

Hope you all have the best week!

Love Romy

xxx

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast! This will be the last episode of season 4! This week I’m joined with Constance Devernay-Laurence, principal dancer at Scottish Ballet, where she has been for 14 years. We chat about her journey in the south of France, transitioning to London where she studied at ENBS, to her journey to Scottish Ballet, her challenges with injury and so much more! You can find Constance on Instagram @instacoco16 , @yoga.mademoiselle & @balletgrandprix_scotland YouTube: https://youtube.com/@yogamademoiselle9605 Scottish Ballet Half Hour Call Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/309RePa0FiL3IImg7GdZ5k?si=QC7KhZjkRP-svGR9_kk4Bw Ballet Grand Prix Scotland https://www.balletgrandprix.co.uk Use the code: HCP15 for 15% off Imperfect Pointes https://imperfectpointes.com Thanks to for tuning into this weeks episode and you will hear me again soon, Romy xx

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, in this weeks episode I'm joined with Katia Battaggia company dancer with Dortmund Ballet Junior Company. Together we chat about her journey from a small school in Italy to John Cranko and the challenges that came with an intensified schedule, her experience with injuries, pressure and learning how to separate yourself from ballet. You can find Katia on instagram @katiabattaggia to follow her journey!

thank you for tuning into this weeks episode and I'll see you next week,

lots of love

Romy

xx

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the pod! A super exciting episode this week, as I am joined by 3 dancers at ENB, and the whole convo is live from the ENB studios!!  I'm joined with Angela Wood (@Angela_Rachelle), Eric Snyder (@erishnikov) & welcoming back Ashley Coupal (@ashleycoupal) we chat about their journeys, their lessons learnt while being in the company and what advice they would give to their younger self, plus lots fo good laughs and chats. I hope you enjoy the episode! love Romy xx

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, in this weeks episode I'm joined by Dr Merritt Moore, also known as @physicsonpointe on insta. Today we dive deep into how Merritt started ballet, her journey through training and college, gaining a degree while dancing professionally and how she went back to Harvard after her first season as a professional, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of her journey, a real open conversation.

thanks for tuning into this weeks episode and you can hear me next week!

love Romy xx

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of The Hard Corps Podcast! In this weeks episode, its just me, myself & I answering your questions and dilemmas.I get pretty deep in this episode so will preface there many be some triggering points. I talk about financing as a freelance dancer in London, different income streams, being unemployed after graduating, my injury journey and some of the mental challenges I expected along the way, and how my mindset has changed since. Be sure to follow us over on insta @the_hardcorps_podcast to stay up to date on all podcast stuff! have the best week love  Romy xx

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of The Hard Corps Podcast! In this weeks episode I’m joined with Pauline, Blanka & Camille the dancers behind Alasecond dance wear, an online platform where dancers can sell their preloved dance wear on an international platform. you can find it here: https://alasecond.com my code: HARDCORPS10 for 10% off be sure to follow them on instagram @alasecondofficial  I hope you enjoy the episode! love Romy xx

hi everyone and welcome back to another episode, in this weeks episode I'm joined by Flynn Stelfox who has just recently graduated from The Australian Ballet School, and recently danced in the Australian tour of An American In Paris. in this ep Flynn and I chat about his WHOLE journey, his challenges, his ups and downs and everything inbetween, so get comfortable! you can find Flynn on instagram @flynnstelfox to follow his dancing journey!

thank you Flynn for being so open and honest in this episode x

TW there are mentions of eating disorders in this episode.

have an amazing week

Romy xx 

Hi everyone and welcome back to this weeks episode which is a q&a ep! I answered your questions about finances, training full time, pre pro programmes, anxiety before class and so much more! thank you so much for tuning in and be sure too follow us on insta @the_hardcorps_podcast! have the best week! sending you guys lots of hugs & stay strong xxx Romy 

Hi everyone and welcome back to the podcast, in this weeks episode I am joined by Abby Fletcher, pre professional dancer currently based in London. we chat about her experience with moving to multiple different countries to train, how she handled the changes, and how that changed the way she took class as well as chatting about auditions and choreography. you can follow Abby on instagram @abigailmfletch to ask any questions & be sure to follow us on instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast to stay up to date with guests, episodes and all the inspirational quotes. enjoy  Romy xx