Confessions of a dancer podcast

When I resented dance

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

In today's episode, I'm sharing all about how I ended up resenting the one thing I was put on this earth to do, my passion, my purpose, one of the loves of my life...dance.

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Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Today's episode is all about my time in NYC! Real talk, reflections and some wow moments that I hope inspire you to go after your own dreams too.

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Those college days, I used to know

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Today's episode was a tough one to talk about-I'm revisiting some of my hardest times during my college years and emphasising the importance of good mental health, especially in dance.

Disclaimer: Please note, I do talk about sensitive subjects around mental health in this episode which may be upsetting for some listeners.

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Maybe things happen for a reason?

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

In today's episode, I'm talking about how one of my most embarrassing and upsetting moments in dance, actually maybe happened for a reason and led to something quite amazing. Let me know if you've ever experienced something like this before and your thoughts too!

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When Mr Mistoffelees was watching

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I'm reflecting on one of my most embarrassing moments in dance and how our minds truly are, stronger than we think.

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The man, the icon, the legend

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Today's episode is all about the man who has inspired me for decades...Michael Jackson!

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Then...and now

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the differences I've noticed in dance, from when I was in full time training and auditioning to what I am seeing today.

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Come to The Edge they said...so I did and I flew

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Today I talk about my time at The Edge dance studio In Los Angeles and how very different my experience was there than in London...

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That time I accidentally started a dance school

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Today I'm talking about that time I accidentally started a dance school and how I never intended to even teach, let alone run a school and how letting go of outcomes and expectations helped get me there.

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Seasons of change

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I'm talking about all things change and how dance can mean different things to you at different seasons of your life.

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The Ballet teacher that brought me back to life again

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:37:52 GMT

In episode 2, I reminisce about a pivotal moment in dance, where a special guest Ballet teacher brought me back to life and cemented my love of dance again and how letting go enables you to get into the best kind of flow.

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My story

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:18:10 GMT

Welcome to the very first episode in the Confessions of a dancer podcast. In this episode, I am opening up about my story and how I came to find dance, what it means to me and how things have changed throughout the years, how I almost walked away for good and how I'm ready to step into my next season.

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