Episodes

  • Barretender of the Week - Charlotte Broom
    Jun 26 2024
    Serving our drinks this week is Charlotte Broom - Principal dancer with Northern Ballet, Culberg Ballet and in productions by Will Tuckett, Cathy Marston and co-founded HeadSpaceDance. She is now rehearsal director for Ballet Black and joins us this week to talk about her illustrious career.
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    52 mins
  • Life on Tour
    Jun 19 2024

    This week Paul James is joined by best friends and guest host Damien to chat and reminisce about touring and share some of their own stories & experiences from travelling and touring.

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    39 mins
  • Body Image
    Jun 12 2024

    Damien and Paul James tackle and discuss body image in the dance industry and talk about their experiences both at dance school and more.


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    37 mins
  • Barretender of the Week - James Leece
    Jun 5 2024

    This week we are joined by guest Barretender, James Leece - dancer, musical theatre artist, dance captain & choreographer. We hear all about his career and receive some good advice on audition etiquette.

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    48 mins
  • Questions
    May 29 2024

    In this episode Damien and Paul answer some questions that have been sent in by listeners... and hopefully give some helpful advice.

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    33 mins
  • What Happens Next?
    May 22 2024

    This week Paul James and Damien dive into life after graduation. What happens as soon as you step out of theatre school, open classes, auditions, networking and more.

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    32 mins
  • Training - part 2
    May 15 2024

    Continuing our conversation on training we hear all about Paul's training - his early life in dance and being in show biz from the age of 8. Joined again by Damien Lee Stirk we discuss schools and the importance of finding the right place for you.

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    32 mins
  • Training - part 1
    May 9 2024

    Welcome to Drinks at the Barre - Here in our first episode we introduce ourselves & learn how host Paul James and regular guest host Damien got to know each other. We also delve into training & get to learn all about Damien Lee Stirks training and early life in dance.

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    35 mins