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Stage Chats by Claudia Dean World
Stage Chats is the place where we discuss what really happens on and off stage. Claudia & Ailysh take you behind the scenes of a dancer and share advice on toxic teachers, body image, motivation, full time training & life of a professional dancer. We’re here to chat about topics that need awareness in the dance world. Welcome to Stage Chats!
Episodes
123 episodes
Picking The Right Variation
Hey Dancers, In this week's episode we chat about picking the right variation! We chat about picking the right variation to stand out on stage by picking a unique variation & more. To win our French Rose Star Tank: L...
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9:34
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5 Things To Do Before A Ballet Comp
Hey Dancers! In this week's episode we talk about our top 5 tips to do before a ballet competition!To win our MIA leotard: Listen to this podcast episode, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram! CREDITS:
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19:57
Do Not Do This In Your Audition Photos
Hey Dancers!In todays episode we discuss all things AUDITION PHOTOS! Our tips on how to stand out in your audition photos & what you should be thinking about as you take them. Even if you do/don't have an audition coming up, you shou...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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23:44
What Ballerinas Wear Inside Their Pointe Shoes
Hey Dancers, In this week's episode we chat about what ballerinas wear in their pointe shoes! We chat about all the different types of things you can put in your pointe shoes to help relieve the pain & the repercussions of weari...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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16:39
Reacting To Your Weird Stage Rituals
Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we react to your weird stage rituals! These rituals range from chewing gum on both sides and wearing the same leotard for 8 years etc. To win our Noir Ana Tank: Listen to this podcast episod...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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16:23
How We Started Ballet
Hey Dancers!In today's episode we discuss when we started dance & why, plus how many times we moved studios. Tag us in your selfies to win a crop from our latest collection too! <3 CD & A CREDITS:This podcast...
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20:17
Tips For Closing In 5th Position
Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about our tips for 5th position! These tips range from pulling up your hips, engaging your deep rotator muscles especially when closing in 5th position & MORE! To win a Hot Pink...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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10:49
Jealous Ballet Friends
Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about jealous ballet friends! We chat about how important it is to support your friends in the industry, use the feeling of 'jealousy' to motivate yourself to improve & remember that a win i...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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8:50
How To Motivate Yourself Before Performances
Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we give our advice on how to motivate yourself before performances. These tips range from picking your variation 6-8 months prior to the competition, break down & practice every section of the varia...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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17:55
Things Only Ballerinas Do
Hey Dancers In this week's episode Claudia and Ailysh chat about all only things ballerinas do!To win a Darcey Berry Leotard: Listen to this podcast episode, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram!CREDI...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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17:01
Ballet ICKS!
Hi dancers! In this week's episode we react to your Ballet ICKS!To win a Minty Pro Leotard: Listen to this podcast episode, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram! CREDITS:This podcast is brou...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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14:10
Ballerina Confidence
Hey Dancers In this week's episode Claudia and our special guest Stella chat all about Ballerina confidence + overall confidence!To win a Grey Hoodie: Listen to this podcast episode, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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16:30
Ballet Unpopular Opinions
Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we tell you our Ballet Unpopular Opinions. We expose ourselves and tell you how we enjoy the feeling of sore toes from pointe, how we love warming up for hours & many other interesting things... lis...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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17:00
Reacting To What A Dance Teacher Made A Student Do
Hey Dancers In this week's episode we react to a crazy dance teacher story + MORE!To win a Winter Ballerina Leotard: Listen to this podcast episode, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram!CREDITS:Th...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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12:38
What To Do When You Don't Get Selected In A Ballet Audition
Hey Dancers In this week's episode we talk about what to do when you don’t get selected in a ballet audition + MORE!To win White CDW Crew Socks: Listen to this podcast episode, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Ins...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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15:48
That One Time My Ballet Teacher Made Me....
Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we react & give our advice to something a ballet teacher made a student do + MORE!To win a Noir Tote Bag: Listen to this podcast episode, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagra...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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12:16
Tips For Spotting & Turns In Ballet
Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about our tips for spotting & turns in ballet. These tips range from your 4th position preparation placement, how to turn more & placement of your eyes & head for your turns.
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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17:29
Biggest Mistakes You've Made In Ballet
Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we read out & react to your biggest mistakes you’ve made in your dance journey. These stories range from missing stage entrances, not working on your flexibility during holidays & we also share ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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19:28
Ideal Weight For Dancers
Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about ideal weight for dancers! We mention that there is NO ideal weight for a ballet dancer, we chat about body image and how it is so important to look after your body for a sustainable ballet career/jo...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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17:58
Reacting To Your Craziest Stage Stories
Hey dances! In todays episode we react to your CRAZY stage stories (they are wild!). We can't wait for you to listen to win MINT HOODIE TRACKPANTS! Love CD & ATo win our Mint Hoodie Trackpants: listen to this podcast, take a selfie ...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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20:30
How To Know If Your Pointe Shoes Are Right For You
Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about how to know when your pointe shoes are right for you! These tips range from going to a store that sells different brands of shoes, your feet and body will tell you if the shoe isn't right (you'll ge...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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16:41
Nervous For Turning On Stage? Listen!
Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about tips for when you get nervous about turning on stage! We talk about spotting the exit signs, feeling the stage floor, practice balancing + MORE! To win an Ice Blue London Tank:...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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11:44
Do Ballet Companies Have Uniforms?
Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about whether a ballet company has a uniform! We talk about how you can wear whatever you want, jewellry, fake-tan costumes + MORE! To win a Marl Grey Hoodie: Listen to this podcast ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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14:46