Drinks at the Barre

Listening Back

Before Drinks at the Barre takes a little break, we have some further thoughts on some of the topics & issues discussed on this season. Mostly, we agree with ourselves and need all you listeners to listen again to how right we were!!

And another thing!

Join us as we continue to add to the every growing list of things that grind our gears!

Barretender of the Week -Martin James

Having danced all over the world as a principal dancer with English National Ballet, The Royal Danish Ballet and the Deutsche Opera Berlin. He has partnered ballerinas such as Natalia Makarova & Lyne Seymour, and is now joining us for a catch up on this week's episode. We are very happy to welcome Martin James.

I'm Just Being Honest

Honestly, what did you expect from Damien & Paul but their honest opinions about honesty.

Odd Jobs

The wild and wonderful world of being a freelancer sometimes leads you to places you'd never expect. Today Denise & Poppy chat about some of the random jobs they have encountered whilst being a freelance dancers

Barretender of the Week - Adam Cooper

From being a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet Company, to creating the iconic role of The Swan/Stranger in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, to starring and choreographing many musicals and theatre productions. We are very happy to welcome onto the podcast the incredible Adam Cooper.

It's Just a Building

Theatres, concert halls, your mums living room - There are many places where we put on performances, so let's discuss some the most interesting places we have experienced during our career.

How the sausage is made

This episode we discuss the no mans land of social media. Are dance companies and production house, are we sharing to much? Do we need to know everything that happens in performances to be able to buy a ticket? Or should some things be left to enjoy and experience when in the auditorium?

Barretender of the Week - Jo Goodwin

We are joined this episode by the funny and fabulous Jo Goodwin - Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Captain, Assistant Choreographer, name a job in this profession and she is sure to have done it! We hear all about Jo's career whilst herself and Paul have a good old catch up.

Be yourself...sometimes

Damien and Paul are back; throwing out advice left, right & centre... whether you asked for it or not!

I've made it!

Be present in your life, let that be a present to yourself.

Swingers

There are no keys in bowls here. We are here to discuss the trials and tribulations of the unsung heroes that are called Swings.

Welcome Back!!

We're Back!!! We have had a break and are now back on the mic setting the worlds to rights!

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In Shape , On Holiday

We are here one final time this season for a quick natter before Xmas. And there is no better time to discuss how to keep in shape and when to rest whilst taking a break from work. So grab a glass of wine and your thera band & do some foot exercises whilst listening to this episode. You'll thank yourself later!

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Barretender of the Week - Dinna Bjørn

It’s a white wine week & we are joined a lady who has had an incredible career, the incomparable Dinna Bjørn. A Principal Ballerina with the Royal Danish Ballet and then became Director of the Finish National Ballet & The Norwegian National Ballet. As a Bournonville expert she has travelled the world teaching his repertoire & techniques. So grab yourself a glass of Chablis, Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio & enjoy our long conversation all about Dinna and her fantastic life and career.

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

We respect our listeners so much that we are doing an entire episode based on respect! How respectful!

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Can I have your autograph?

We catch up with Denise after her amazing week performing with Osipova and hear stories about great dancers & legends

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Barretender of the Week - Brian Friedman

The word icon is thrown around far too often of late, however, this is my podcast and I throwing that word at this weeks guest. The 2000's & 2010's would be a very different place without this increible choreographer. He is the genius behind Britney Spears' 'Slave For you' & 'Toxic' Welcome, the incredible Brian Friedman

Are You Watching?

Damien & Paul are dealing out random pieces of advice - there have been some technical hiccups along the way, but we have an episode for our lovely loyal listeners.

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Pop Culture

Has cancelling 'Top of the Pops' doomed humanity?! Today we chat about Pop Culture and how it has inspired us and our careers. But where is dance in the 2020's? Bunheads can also love Britney!

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