RED LIPS AND HIGH KICKS
By Lydia Holt
At Red Lips and High Kicks we unpick the intricacies of becoming an artist and share the emotional weight it creates.
RED LIPS AND HIGH KICKSNov 25, 2020
#30 Alex Hipwell for our Fitness Special, “WE ARE ATHLETES SO ACT LIKE ONE”
Alex is so passionate to change this industry for the better and is so motivated to make sure qualified advice and guidance is on offer so dancers don't have to suffer because of these out dated opinions on our bodies. This is the episode to help you learn to love, respect and HONOUR your body, thank you so much Alex.
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#29 Haley Monaghan on being Femme, Fierce & Finding Your Power
I was so excited to chat to Haley Monaghan and our conversation was one of my favourites. From Katy Perry to Dua Lipa she has danced on stages all over the world and her insight runs so deep and wide! What I love most about Haley is her passion and love for her work at The She Project UK, she endeavours to spread female empowerment as far as she can through her workshops. I was so inspired after chatting to her and it was a real deep dive into what it means to be a female in this industry. Thank you Haley.
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#28 Rose Alice on Creating, Collaborating & Going Rogue
In episode 28 I talk to the enigmatic Rose Alice. Rose is a dancer, creator and Artist Director of London based dance company, International Arts Collective. Rose trained as a classical ballerina before quickly realising she wasn't fitting in and wasted no time in creating a path for herself. Her passion for dance is so evident in our conversation and her raw artistic soul is so inspiring to listen to. Rose tells us about the work she's done with Tech, in film and how she has learnt to keep herself grounded and motivated. It is one not to be missed and is packed full of love and soul, thank you Rose!
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#27 Jordan Samuel Pacitti; Our Dancer’s Skin Special
Thank you Jordan for al your wonderful wisdom and you can buy Jordan's products at jordansamuelskin.com or www.cultbeauty.co.uk/jordan-samuel-skin
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#26 Lizzie Gough on Learning, Assisting & Accepting
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#25 Claudia Dean on Passion, Energy & Authenticity
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#24 Elizabeth Harrod on Ballet, Babies & Balance
Today we talk to Elizabeth Harrod about her career and life with The Royal Ballet. Elizabeth has spent 27 years training and working with The Royal Ballet and gives us a raw and honest insight into her experiences. She talks about her school days and how she kept focused forward; about the physical and emotional sides of having children through her career and how she continues to work on her work-life balance. Thank you Elizabeth!
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#23 Robbie McMillan on Ballet, Cruise Ships & The West End
Robbie has passion and vigour pouring out of him and its just the episode to kick start you into 2021. Thank you Robbie for sharing such valuable insight and experience!
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SEE YOU IN 2021
#22 Christin Olesen on Choreography, Confidence & Finding Your Style
Christin is a commercial dancer, teacher & choreographer from Sweden; she is someone I have admired for years and was so excited to hear her story. Christin has worked and learnt from industry icons in New York, Los Angeles and now London and shares all her insight and experience with us. From choosing dancing over business school and learning to form her own style Christin has a wealth of knowledge and is far from done yet.
Thank you Christin for sharing!
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#21 Charlie Peters on Ballet, Burlesque and Believing in Yourself
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#20 Steven McRae on Recovery, Reflection & Acceptance
In this episode world renowned dancer and Principal with The Royal Ballet Steven McRae sits down with me and we dig deep into his ballet beginnings, how he found strength to ignore the critics and how he continues to work hard and keep going. Steven is very honest about his experience with injury and his initial reluctancy to embrace sport science compared to how essential it is for him today .Steven is also so candid about his relationship with his body, how he built his resilience and how he learnt to accept himself fully. From Cats to Nutcracker, school days to fatherhood we discuss it all. Thank you Steven for your generosity, honesty and being such an inspiration to so many!
This is the second episode sponsored by TIGHTANS and I am so grateful to be working with such a great brand! Red Lips and High Kicks listeners get 10% off their purchase as TIGHTANS by typing "REDLIPS" at checkout. Their unique design makes you feel your best so you can dance your best, so do yourself a favour and grab a pair now!
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#19 Claire Calvert on Technique, Conditioning & her Body Confidence
This episode is a special one and I am so excited to be sponsored by TIGHTANS.
In this episode First Soloist Claire Calvert dives deep into her career and origins, we talk body confidence, accepting yourself and learning to stop being distracted by perfection. Claire is honest and real and it's so refreshing to have a dancer of her success talk openly about her experiences and learnt lessons, thank you Claire.
Red Lips and High Kicks listeners get 10% off their purchase as TIGHTANS by typing "REDLIPS" at checkout. Their unique design makes you feel your best so you can dance your best, so do yourself a favour and grab a pair now!
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#18 Magnetic Studios on Product, Process & Creating Community
Episode 18 is jam packed of inspiration and motivation. Lindsay Atherton and Alex Christian created Magnetic Studios by accident during lockdown and now its a leading platform for dance training with industry pros from all over the world giving classes. In this episode they unpack their "Why", how Magnetic was formed and their goals for the future. They are generous, insightful and passionate and its the perfect episode to reignite your fire for performing.
Thank you Alex and Lindsay!
https://www.magnetic-studios.co.uk
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#17 Dr Lucie Clements; a deep dive into The Mental Health of Dancers
This is a very special episode and one I take such pride in sharing with you all. Dr Lucie Clements is a Chartered Psychologist with expertise in supporting the well-being of people working within the performing arts industry. She shares practical tips, tricks and advice on how we mange and improve our mental health today. With Lucie's qualified insight we discuss big issues that effect dancers like anxiety, injury, body image, identity and many more. Hearing Lucie's words helped me tackle my day and I am so pleased to have created this episode where many more can hear her message and be able to access her help on demand.
Mental health in dancers is just as important as physical health and with more people like Lucie around we can really start to change the climate of the dance world to create a safer and more kind environment for everyone. Thank you Lucie, below is a link to her page with more information and opportunity to contact her directly.
https://www.thedancepsychologist.com/home
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#16 Abby Bryant on Honesty, Anger & Freelancing in Covid 19
Episode 16 is a real one, I sit down with dancer Abby Bryant and really ask her how she's doing. From refusing to retrain to accepting being rejected by Aldi we talk all things 2020 and how dancers are coping during this crisis. Abby lets us in on how she keeps inspired, what got her through Lockdown 1.0 and what tactics she will use in Lockdown 2.0. This episode is jam packed with encouragement and enthusiasm and is a real example of the resilience and tenacity of dancers, thank you Abby.
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#15 Charlotte Edmonds on Age, Obstacles and Dyslexia
Sink or Swim youtu.be/M4u_gLSp3AM
Catch Charlotte's podcast "Move Beyond Words" podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/move-beyond-words/id1524081490
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#14 Candy Tong on Content, College & Being a Bunhead
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#13 Isabella McQuire Mayes on Courage, Control & The Vaganova
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#12 Leanne Cope on Ballet, Broadway & Beating your Fears
Leanne's honesty is touching and its so refreshing to be reminded that even our idols cry, get scared and have their body hang ups. Leanne's outlook on how she wants to teach is encouraging and exciting and gives me hope of positive change in the dance world.
@leannemcope
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#11 Ashleigh Wilson-Clarke on Acceptance, Excuses and how we take care of Dancers
Welcome back! its Series 2 and we are opening with a bang. Ashleigh Wilson is a South African dancer who has worked with Semperoper Ballet to Gucci, her work has taken her all over the world and she has the wisdom to prove it. From Visa issues to being very tall Ashleigh has had to really fight her battles and she shares the lessons she has learnt with us. Ashleigh opens up about her American life now, how she found her place and learnt to be a creative asset.
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#10 "Dear the Parent of a Dancer" & Series 1 Round up
We did it episode 10! In today's episode I take the lead; I talk the lessons I've learnt from my guests, give some summer recommendations and share a little bit of my own work. A piece titled "Dear the Parent of a Dancer" is my little love letter to my family that have supported me throughout my career and how grateful I am that they let me dream.
I hope you have all enjoyed Series 1. I have loved creating this work and am excited to continue very soon, stay tuned....
RECOMMENDATIONS
- "Cheer" available on Netflix
- "First we make the beast beautiful" a book written by Sarah Wilson, https://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Make-Beast-Beautiful-conversation/dp/0552175021/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OMUTWNXP8Z47&dchild=1&keywords=first+we+make+the+beast+beautiful&qid=1596794593&sprefix=first+we+%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-1
- Rachel Platten on The School of Greatness, https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-school-of-greatness/id596047499#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F365437187
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#9 Jane McMurtrie on Sacrifice, Gratitude and the Greater Good
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#8 Hannah Levitt-Collins on Instagram, Hustling and Investing in You
Hannah has created the platform So What Now Artist to provide a place where performers can share their struggles and acknowledge the hardship of trying to make it in this world. Be sure to check it out on instagram!
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#7 Ruth Brill on Lockdown, Resilience and Avoiding Regret
The Courage Makers Podcast with Andrea Owen
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/couragemakers-podcast-encouragement-inspiration-rebel/id1087159318?i=1000399369309
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#6 Kane Silver on Loss, Success and "The show must go on"
Kane's industry podcast was a massive inspiration for me and he shares the same desire to unite dancers and create a caring helpful community. Check it out here podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ins-and-outs/id1366963393
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#5 Victoria Marr on Retirement, Business and Smelling the Roses
Victoria Marr talk us through her ballet school days to working at Birmingham Royal Ballet for 17 years; She let's us into the promotion that meant the most to her and how she fought her imposter syndrome . Victoria opens up about the transition into retirement, becoming a mother and the trials and tribulations of starting her own business, Sleek Technique.
This episode is perfect for students and aspiring dancers, Victoria emphasises the importance of believing in yourself, stopping to smell the roses and remembering to have fun!
Instagrams to follow
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- @elmhurstballetschool
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#4 Ashley Shaw on Cruise Ships, Charisma and being quietly Confident
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#3 Jess Bennett on Being Sexy, Fitting In and Accepting Yourself
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#2 Joseph Sissens on Race, Fear and Fuel
Below are some links to pages that offer important resources for the Black Lives Matter movement.
@fillintheblanksuk
@privtoporg
@galdemzine
@blackmindsmatter.uk
The BBC4 documentary that Joe features in www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jjjq
Joe's instagram @joesph.sissens
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