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Beyond The Barre with Lucy Christodoulou
Beyond The Barre is a space where Lucy, a former professional ballerina and now qualified Nutritionist, Strength Trainer, Counsellor and Psychology student discusses what goes on beyond the barre in dance. Lucy focuses on topics such as nutrition and diet, fitness and training, mindset, body image, confidence, rejection, auditions, mindfulness tools and the like, alongside interviewing professional dancers in the industry. Welcome!
Beyond The Barre with Lucy Christodoulou
Mastering the Gap: Thriving Through Audition Season & Between Contracts
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Audition season and in-between contracts can be some of the most emotionally and financially draining times in a dancer’s life. In this episode, we unpack how to navigate these challenging seasons with clarity, confidence, and strategy. You'll learn how to maintain your mental edge, stay prepared for opportunities, reframe rejection, and avoid burnout in a hyper-competitive field. Whether you're fresh out of school or years into your career, this episode offers grounded insight to help you stay focused and resilient — on and off the stage.