Open Barre
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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- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 71 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
S301: How do dancers convey love without words?
It's Season Three!!!! We are back and can't wait for you all to hear what we have in store for this exciting new season. As we approach Valentine's Day, our Open Barre hosts discuss romance in ballet…
01:00:20 |
Fri 12 Feb 2021
S206: Do dancers find it difficult to shake off a role?
It's Christmas!!! And it's our season finale! Joining us today is the Drosselmeyer of all Drosselmeyers - the incredible Gary Avis MBE, Principal Character Artist with The Royal Ballet. Gary tells us…
01:12:18 |
Fri 25 Dec 2020
S205: What does it feel like to conduct a ballet?
We are so excited to welcome Jonathan Lo, Music Director of Northern Ballet, to Open Barre! Jonny has conducted orchestras all over the world and most recently hit our screens conducting for The Roya…
01:15:52 |
Fri 11 Dec 2020
S204: How do dancers stay in shape?
Joining us for episode four is Grace Blundell, former ballerina with The Royal Ballet, and Founder of GB Ballet and Fitness. Grace gives us the inside scoop on ways to stay fit and healthy and tells …
00:53:40 |
Fri 27 Nov 2020
S203: What's the relationship like between dancers and choreographers?
In this episode we hear from ex-Birmingham Royal Ballet dancer Ruth Brill and current Birmingham Royal Baller dancer Kit Holder about their inspiring journeys into the realm of choreography. Our gues…
01:30:44 |
Fri 13 Nov 2020
S202: What do dancers get up to in their spare time?
What an exciting episode we have for you with not one but two special guests! Aiden O'Brien, The Royal Ballet, and Tzu-Chao Chou, Birmingham Royal Ballet, join our hosts to talk about their hobbies a…
01:13:26 |
Fri 30 Oct 2020
S201: What do dancers wear when they rehearse in the studio?
Welcome back to Open Barre! We are so excited to welcome Dansez as our official sponsor for Season Two! In this episode we welcome Samantha Carney, Managing Director at Dansez, to tell us more about …
00:53:57 |
Fri 16 Oct 2020
S106: How do dancers remember all the steps?
It's the season finale for series one and what an episode we have for you! After looking back on the highs and lows of lockdown for a dancer, Brandon reveals which dancers inspire him and which onlin…
01:13:49 |
Fri 11 Sep 2020
S105: How do dancers build a successful partnership on stage?
It's episode 5 and we are so excited to welcome our first guest to Open Barre - Principal Dancer at Birmingham Royal Ballet, Celine Gittens! Celine tells all about her journey into ballet and explain…
01:24:36 |
Fri 28 Aug 2020
S104: Why aren't male dancers given flowers at the curtain call?
In our fourth episode, the hosts discuss the importance of fans and the audience. Brandon reveals the best gift he's ever received from a fan and Julia wonders what the stage door experience is like …
01:06:29 |
Fri 14 Aug 2020
S103: Is going on tour like a Mariah Carey music video?
In our third episode, Brandon tells all about life on the road with a touring ballet company. Julia wonders if there are ever any hot romances between the orchestra members and dancers and the hosts …
01:05:56 |
Fri 31 Jul 2020
S102: Do dancers stay in character during the interval?
In our second episode, Brandon discusses his typical routine during the interval, from what he eats to what he listens to. Meanwhile, Julia wonders whether dancers stay in character between acts...
00:48:04 |
Fri 17 Jul 2020
S101: Do dancers ever get the giggles on stage?
In our first episode, Julia asks Brandon if he ever gets the giggles on stage and how does he overcome it? Brandon gives the low down on what it's like to perform on stage and Julia wonders whether d…
00:55:04 |
Mon 29 Jun 2020
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