33 Episodes

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

    Published: 4/25/2023
  2. S5 Bonus Episode! What's it like to dance both male and female roles in ballet?

    Published: 12/30/2022
  3. S506: What's it like to dance for two Royal Ballet companies?

    Published: 12/16/2022
  4. S505: What's it like to watch your spouse debut in a leading role?

    Published: 12/2/2022
  5. S504: How do you organise a company repertoire?

    Published: 11/18/2022
  6. S503: What is it like to be a Principal Ballerina's mum?

    Published: 11/4/2022
  7. S502: How can the dance industry support its young dancers?

    Published: 10/21/2022
  8. S501: What does it feel like to guest with a ballet company?

    Published: 10/7/2022
  9. S406: How do dancers know when to retire?

    Published: 12/24/2021
  10. S405: How are pointe shoes made?

    Published: 12/10/2021
  11. S404: Is flying a plane like leaping on stage?

    Published: 11/26/2021
  12. S403: What does it feel like to dance with your spouse?

    Published: 11/12/2021
  13. S402: How are dancers told that they have been promoted?

    Published: 10/29/2021
  14. S401: What makes a great ballet villain?

    Published: 10/15/2021
  15. *Happy Birthday Open Barre!*

    Published: 7/2/2021
  16. S306: What tools do dancers need to develop their technique?

    Published: 4/23/2021
  17. S305: Is it important to keep performing the legendary ballets?

    Published: 4/9/2021
  18. S304: What is it like to dance with The Royal Ballet?

    Published: 3/26/2021
  19. S303: How do dancers balance parenthood and ballet?

    Published: 3/12/2021
  20. S302: Who stands where at the ballet barre?

    Published: 2/26/2021

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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.Sponsored by DANSEZ dancewear