ToThePointe Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Hi Odyssey, thanks for asking and for your support! Season Five will actually begin next week, Friday 7th, so please tune in. I'll also post on here to remind everyone. We've both been very busy since the last season but I'll leave you to listen in next week to find out more... 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, ToThePointe said: Hi Odyssey, thanks for asking and for your support! Season Five will actually begin next week, Friday 7th, so please tune in. I'll also post on here to remind everyone. We've both been very busy since the last season but I'll leave you to listen in next week to find out more... Great news that this is starting again. I see on Instagram that you are posting reminders about your previous seasons, and I am therefore going to be listening to a few eps (getting down with the kids there!! 😄 ) before the 7th. Can't wait to see what the new season holds! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToThePointe Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 The first episode of Season Five is now live! You can listen via Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts by typing in Open Barre in their search boxes. Alternatively, you can listen by clicking the links below. Enjoy! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/open-barre/id1521293558 https://www.spreaker.com/user/openbarre/open-barre-s5-episode-1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Welcome back Open Barre. I've missed you! What a lovely chat between Julia and Brandon, as always. So interesting to hear about Brandon's two guest stints this year with Capetown Ballet. And congratulations Julia on your recent wedding! Really looking forward to the new season....I am sure you will have wonderful guests! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToThePointe Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 In the second episode of our fifth season, which went out today on Apple / Spotify / Spreaker, we were joined by Julie Bowers, former dancer with The Royal Ballet, CEO of BBO dance and co-creator of Grad Pro. I'm sure you will find Julie's CV as impressive as we did...! https://www.spreaker.com/user/openbarre/open-barre-s5-episode-2-18-10-2022-20-55 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToThePointe Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 In the third episode of our fifth season of Open Barre, we were joined by Sabine Naghdi. Sabine is the author of 'Tears of a Ballet Mum' and is also mother to Yasmine Naghdi. In light of Yasmine's incredible performance last night, it's been really interesting to hear Sabine's experience as a parent of a ballerina and to understand in more depth the journey it takes to become a Principal ballerina. You can access via Apple / Spotify / Spreaker or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.spreaker.com/user/openbarre/open-barre-s5-episode-3-31-10-2022-18-46 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 A fascinating episode. So much honesty from Mrs Naghdi about the ups and downs! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Essex Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Love your podcast Julia & Brandon. I’m quite new to baller and am having a wonderful time working my way through the past episodes. It’s made my commute to work something I look forward to. The episode with Mrs Nagdhi was fascinating, she is clearly a very wise and grounded lady - having a mum like that must’ve been absolute gold whilst going through ballet training and rising through the ranks. Love the episode with Leanne Benjamin too - especially the part where she said her fantasy ballet would be her and David Beckham in a private studio doing very intimate choreography that would involve her having to wrap her legs around him a lot 🤣🔥. Anna Rose O’Sullivan was a delight to listen to as well. Can’t wait to discover what other gems are in the back episodes as well as looking forward to new ones. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToThePointe Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) Thanks so much @Angela Essex for your kind words and we're both so happy that you've been enjoying the podcast! We have another exciting episode - this time with Laura Day who is a Principal Character Artist and Assistant Répétiteur at Birmingham Royal Ballet. It was great to hear how ballet is scheduled and organised in a company rep and to hear Laura's experience being *we think* the first ever woman to dance Sancho Panza in Don Q! Episode below.. https://www.spreaker.com/user/openbarre/open-barre-s5-episode-4-14-11-2022-17-45 Edited November 24, 2022 by ToThePointe 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Another fabulous episode! Ms Day sounds lovely! Thanks so much to you and Brandon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Really enjoying the podcast. I caught up on the first few seasons on my 2 commuting days- they get me nicely from my house to the office, but now completely up to date, have run out and eagerly anticipating the next episode! Thanks so much @ToThePointe and Brandon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToThePointe Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Thank you so much @Blossom glad we can help ease your commute a little! Next episode this Friday… it’s a goodun! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 The new episode, out today, features Alexander Campbell and Claire Calvert as Brandon and Julia’s guests. A fun and wide-ranging chat. I hope @ToThePointe will be posting a link soon. Otherwise, it’s on all the usual platforms. Enjoy…I sure did! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oncnp Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 9 minutes ago, Sim said: The new episode, out today, features Alexander Campbell and Claire Calvert as Brandon and Julia’s guests. A fun and wide-ranging chat. I hope @ToThePointe will be posting a link soon. Otherwise, it’s on all the usual platforms. Enjoy…I sure did! There is a link in both of their IG stories (Mr & Ms Campbell) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, oncnp said: There is a link in both of their IG stories (Mr & Ms Campbell) Ah yes, so there is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 I’ve just enjoyed listening to the latest episode. Very entertaining hearing Mr & Mrs Campbell discuss everything from home improvements through to their latest project- Prima Dance Academy. Loved their fantasy ballet choices- so typical of Claire to be loyal to her original Siegfried and Alex’ s evident ‘man crush’ for Vadim It’s also fun having regular updates with each podcast on what Brandon is doing and the activities at BRB. Thank you Julia. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophoife Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 On 18/12/2020 at 01:36, ToThePointe said: Our latest episode features such an interesting conversation with Jonathan Lo, conductor and Music Director at Northern Ballet. (This is an old episode) ...and now Music Director of Australian Ballet (if he can find the time hem hem). I just want to say, @ToThePointe, how much I have enjoyed the podcast so far (Tzu-Chao and his garden, Ruth Brill whose Arcadia I liked so much when in England in 2017, Miss Benjamin the amazing, Mr Avis the fabulous, Miss Gittens and her interesting path to BRB, Alex Campbell and Claire Calvert...). Whoever came up with the idea of the fantasy ballet question is a genius. I'd certainly watch Alex and Mr Muntagirov as the Odd Couple! As others have said, Julia and Brandon work very well together, and whether it's "just them" or they speak with a guest (or two, or more) it's always an entertaining and informative listen. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToThePointe Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 Thanks so much for your lovely comment @Sophoife and so happy that you're enjoying the podcast! We had the sublime William Bracewell join us for our season finale! It's definitely worth a listen... https://www.spreaker.com/user/openbarre/open-barre-s5-episode-6-14-12-2022-20-32_1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 @Linnzi5 and @Silke H as two fellow super fans of Will Bracewell I can highly recommend this podcast. Fun, informative and jaunty! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnzi5 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 On 17/12/2022 at 16:57, Sim said: @Linnzi5 and @Silke H as two fellow super fans of Will Bracewell I can highly recommend this podcast. Fun, informative and jaunty! Thanks, Sim. I did listen and really enjoyed it! He comes across as a modest and interesting young man! I love interviews/articles/behind the scenes information, so this really interested me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnzi5 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 On 17/12/2022 at 16:57, Sim said: @Linnzi5 and @Silke H as two fellow super fans of Will Bracewell I can highly recommend this podcast. Fun, informative and jaunty! I am a super fan, I think! I have booked to see Will and Fumi in Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella! 😮 I will try and get to see other performers too though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToThePointe Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 Last week we posted an exciting bonus episode for all of our lovely listeners to say thanks for their support and downloads during Season 5! We were joined by the wonderful Robert Carter, AKA Olga Supphozova AKA Yuri Smirnov, legendary dancer with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Robert has been trailblazing through the dance world for decades and there's still no stopping him. We discussed what it's like to dance in such an iconic ballet company and to tour all over the world... You can listen via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Spreaker or wherever you get your podcasts. Or you can click the link below! https://www.spreaker.com/user/openbarre/open-barre-s5-episode-bonus 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 A very interesting episode...having loved the Trocks for 20 years it was great to hear Bobby Carter being interviewed and giving his history, etc. Thanks for the bonus podcast, and thanks for series 5, which I enjoyed immensely. Bring on series 6! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkgal Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Love these podcasts, they are interesting and amusing and just buoyant. I loved the WB one, he is a very engaging mix of insight, wit, ambition and humility. Lord I've had some fun at the Trocks in my time! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToThePointe Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 Thanks so much @Suffolkgal for your lovely note! We are very happy that you've been enjoying Open Barre xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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