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.
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Bonus Ep: What does it feel like to announce a big move?
We are back for another bonus episode! This time, Julia and Brandon discuss the recent announcement that Brandon will be leaving Birmingham Royal Ballet in the summer, to join Ballet Zurich. In his own words, Brandon describes his feelings about the decision, from what he's looking forward to dancing in Zurich, through to what he will miss most about BRB. Julia wonders which costumes make the best leaving photos...
Get the tissues out - this one's a bit emosh!
30 Dec 2022
S5 Bonus Episode! What's it like to dance both male and female roles in ballet?
Did you really think we would end it there?! To round off season five, and the end of 2022, we have a special bonus episode for you all, because what says happy new year without a bit of open barre?! Today we are joined by the incredible 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. Brandon reminisces on his own memories of seeing 'the trocks' and Julia wonders what the secret is to making ballet funny...
16 Dec 2022
S506: What's it like to dance for two Royal Ballet companies?
It's the season five series finale!!! We can't believe that we've come to the end of another season of Open Barre - but here we are! Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, guests, and of course our wonderful sponsors, Dansez. We have such a special guest joining us for the finale - none other than the Nutcracker Prince himself - William Bracewell. As Principal dancer with The Royal Ballet, William is one of the few Principal male dancers to star at both Birmingham Royal Ballet and The Royal Ballet. We find out what this journey has been like and Brandon reminisces on his memories of Billy during their time at BRB together. Julia wonders if seeming real on stage comes naturally to a dancer...
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