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Rosie Martin, who works as a vegan nutritionist talks about her dance journey and the benefits she feels she gained and how it has shaped her adult life. Rosie is a believer in the power of plant based nutrition to benefit the body as well as the planet. Rosemary Nutrition & Dietetics provides expert, evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle advice and support. Rosemary specialises in working with the power of plants to support anyone looking to improve their health and wellness. Rosie can be contacted on [email protected] http://www.rosemarynutrition.co.uk/ @plantdietitianrosie

Sophia Martins is an international neuroscientist, dancer, performer, and dance teacher.She trained in dance therapy and somatic practices, has a double degree in Psychology and Forensic Psychology and worked as a mental health practitioner for 4 years. Sophia conducted research on the brain mechanisms in dance for her postgraduate studies in neuroscience Through her Neuroscience of Dance project and Dance Integrated Healing Method, she provides neurocognitive and dance healing tools. She has been helping dancers and dance teachers all over the world for the past two years with the following key aspects: coping with injuries, neurological recovery, improving class environments and teaching techniques, overcoming struggles (memory, equilibrium, learning difficulties), improving mental well-being, improving dance skills, and using dance for healing purposes.  She is an advocate for neurodiversity and inclusive dance environments.  

Molly Beebee was a member of CCDA for 16 years. During which time she developed a great passion for dance. She enjoyed it so much she started down the professional training route. Molly then decided to study Biology at Bristol university and combine her love of dance, with her degree studies and her big passion for travel. Molly tells us about how dance has interacted in her life making defining who she is and giving her the confidence to explore the world.

In Part Two bill discusses how his teaching has enriched his life and taught him so much about training others. We hear his thoughts on dance pedagogy and about his greatest compliment as a teacher.Bill can be found in New York teaching at Teacher at Molloy College/CAP21 Theatre Arts BFA Program Teacher at New York Film Academy Ballet Teacher at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts Teacher at Broadway Dance Center Dance Teacher at Joffrey Ballet School

Bill Waldinger is an inspiring and amazing man who didnt dance a step until his mid twenties, but then went onto have a professional dance career in New York city. Bill currently teaches in four schools in NYC including the prestigious Joffrey Ballet School. His transfer of skills from being an Orthodontist to dancer, and back again, has now lead to this teaching career.  Part two in which Bill be discussing adapting his training to teach the next generation will be out later this week.

In Part 2 Alex discusses being a professional performer, and the debunks some of the myths of the professional industry. He talks about his side hustle of running a graphic design business   and how his creativity and enjoyment of dance and performing has supported his career choices.  Alex has been working as an actor/musician since 2014, working on shows such as  Elf UK tour and west end ; “BIG The Musical” (Dominion Theatre, West End) and “The Buddy Holly Story” UK tour (playing Buddy Holly himself!) Once theatres reopen he will be touring with the actor-musician production of Footloose, which was postponed in March 2020 due to Covid.  Alex can be contacted via @alexfobbester

Alex Fobbester, who not only sings and dances whilst he acts, but also plays the instruments to accompany and enhance his performance. In musical theatre land, a quadruple threat. In part one of this interview, Alex discusses after finding dance, how his nurturing and supportive upbringing gave him the space to be creative and play, leading him into the creative arts industry to become the adult the child always promised.

Rosie was an active child with energy and a sense of fun, but when she found dance she became happy in her tribe and committed to improving all aspects. A graduate of LIPA,  Rosie has concentrated on developing her own choreographic style and has worked continually internationally  and now is artistic director for a Swiss contemporary company.  Rosie feels dance has given her many skills but especially creativity. Rosie has been developing her own floor based Pilates style- Studio Fluid, she can be contacted for in person and online session via [email protected] @rosietaz   @st.udiofluid 

After dancing from a very early age, Deborah trained professionally at Laine Theatre Arts, before fulfilling her ambition to be a dance teacher. Deborah ran her dance studios for over 27 years and as a direct result of her experience and success, she  created her new company Dance Business Lab. Now she is 100% committed to helping with all things dance business. She is a guest speaker and lecturer, industry business mentor as well as an ISTD examiner & tutor for trainee dance teachers. Dance Business Lab offers a monthly membership programme, which supports many studio owners worldwide. She also offers  masterclasses,  webinars, retreats and plenty of free goodies along the way.  The confidence and attributes that her dance life has provider her has in Deborah words 'empowered her to change the mindset in the dance industry 'and to inspire others. Deborah can be contacted : Website - www.dancebusinesslab.com Email - [email protected] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dancebusinesslab Instagram - www.instagram.com/dancebusinesslab

Anna danced from the age of three, and joined CCDA when she moved from London with her family to Gloucestershire. Throughout the 12 years she attended, she learnt several styles. Anna has found that the confidence & camaraderie that dance has given her has been integral in her development and  progress through her young life. Now studying Law at University, Anna is still using the many lessons and attributes she has acquired through growing up in dance to her advantage.

Jon Scott is passionate about football and as a teenager had ideas of being a professional. Dance came into his life as a way to improve his football skills and this led to a very successful musical theatre career, alongside films and television work. Jon Scott talks about his dance training, finding his soulmate through dance, his future goals and how dance has interacted in his life to give him strength of character, and an understanding of his physical body that has led to a further career as massage therapist dealing mainly with performers physical issues and maintenance .  Jon Scott can be contacted via   [email protected] @MasseurOnTour [email protected]

Clare started her dance life as a two year old, progressing to all the dance classes she could find, She studied all the theatrical genres before finding Latin and Ballroom. Always a high achiever, Clare managed a strong academic career as well as travelling the world in competitive Latin dance. Realizing she might need a back up career, Clare studied a pure mathematics degree and eventually found her way into primary school teaching.  Her love has always been dance so Clare has combined her mom-preneur activities to establish 'Dance Passion'  where she specialises in coaching Latin dance both in person and online. Clare truly lives for dance as well as dances for her living. Clare can be contacted on [email protected]