Open Barre

Open Barre

15 episodes

Welcome to Open Barre, hosted by Julia Dixon, founder of To The Pointe blog, and Brandon Lawrence, Principal Dancer at Birmingham Royal Ballet. Find out what goes on behind the scenes in ballet as we discuss and dive in to this magnificent world featuring many wonderful guests along the way.

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Podcasts

Bonus Ep: What does it feel like to announce a big move?

Published: April 25, 2023, 4:42 p.m.
Duration: 50 minutes 31 seconds

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S5 Bonus Episode! What's it like to dance both male and female roles in ballet?

Published: Dec. 30, 2022, 12:56 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes 59 seconds

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S506: What's it like to dance for two Royal Ballet companies?

Published: Dec. 16, 2022, 3:54 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes

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S505: What's it like to watch your spouse debut in a leading role?

Published: Dec. 2, 2022, 10:32 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes 45 seconds

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S504: How do you organise a company repertoire?

Published: Nov. 18, 2022, 10:48 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes 23 seconds

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S503: What is it like to be a Principal Ballerina's mum?

Published: Nov. 4, 2022, 9:50 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 40 seconds

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S502: How can the dance industry support its young dancers?

Published: Oct. 21, 2022, 12:01 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes 15 seconds

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S501: What does it feel like to guest with a ballet company?

Published: Oct. 7, 2022, 6:59 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 40 seconds

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S406: How do dancers know when to retire?

Published: Dec. 24, 2021, 11:21 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes 46 seconds

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S405: How are pointe shoes made?

Published: Dec. 10, 2021, 9:08 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes 43 seconds

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S404: Is flying a plane like leaping on stage?

Published: Nov. 26, 2021, 11:54 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 34 seconds

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S403: What does it feel like to dance with your spouse?

Published: Nov. 12, 2021, 11:58 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes 35 seconds

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S402: How are dancers told that they have been promoted?

Published: Oct. 29, 2021, 8:37 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 10 seconds

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S401: What makes a great ballet villain?

Published: Oct. 15, 2021, 10:29 a.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 46 seconds

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*Happy Birthday Open Barre!*

Published: July 2, 2021, 9:40 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes 23 seconds

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S306: What tools do dancers need to develop their technique?

Published: April 23, 2021, 10:42 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 6 seconds

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S305: Is it important to keep performing the legendary ballets?

Published: April 9, 2021, 10:22 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 48 seconds

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S304: What is it like to dance with The Royal Ballet?

Published: March 26, 2021, 10:22 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes 49 seconds

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S303: How do dancers balance parenthood and ballet?

Published: March 12, 2021, 3:30 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes 58 seconds

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S302: Who stands where at the ballet barre?

Published: Feb. 26, 2021, 12:48 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes 16 seconds

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S301: How do dancers convey love without words?

Published: Feb. 12, 2021, 9:58 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 20 seconds

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S206: Do dancers find it difficult to shake off a role?

Published: Dec. 25, 2020, 10:27 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes 18 seconds

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S205: What does it feel like to conduct a ballet?

Published: Dec. 11, 2020, 1:11 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 52 seconds

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S204: How do dancers stay in shape?

Published: Nov. 27, 2020, 3:44 p.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 40 seconds

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S203: What's the relationship like between dancers and choreographers?

Published: Nov. 13, 2020, 1:04 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 44 seconds

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S202: What do dancers get up to in their spare time?

Published: Oct. 30, 2020, 10:09 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 26 seconds

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S201: What do dancers wear when they rehearse in the studio?

Published: Oct. 16, 2020, 11:11 a.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 57 seconds

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S106: How do dancers remember all the steps?

Published: Sept. 11, 2020, 4:21 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 49 seconds

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S105: How do dancers build a successful partnership on stage?

Published: Aug. 28, 2020, 3:01 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes 36 seconds

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S104: Why aren't male dancers given flowers at the curtain call?

Published: Aug. 14, 2020, 3:01 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes 29 seconds

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S103: Is going on tour like a Mariah Carey music video?

Published: July 31, 2020, 3:01 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 56 seconds

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S102: Do dancers stay in character during the interval?

Published: July 17, 2020, 10:37 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 4 seconds

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S101: Do dancers ever get the giggles on stage?

Published: June 29, 2020, 12:02 p.m.
Duration: 55 minutes 4 seconds

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