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Drinks at the Barre

Paul James Rooney

Break down the 4th Wall with Paul James Rooney - Discussing everything in the world of dance and theatre. Together with regular guest host Damien Lee Stirk or an esteemed guest, we aim to dust off theatre and chat about everything from training, life on tour, body issues, performance mishaps and much more.

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00:49:19

Pop Culture

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2025/11/06

Has cancelling 'Top of the Pops' doomed humanity?!Today we chat about Pop Culture and how it has inspired us and our careers. But where is dance in the 2020's? Bunheads can also love Britney!

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00:48:41

Superstitions, History & more

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2025/10/30

At some point during this episode Damien & Paul do talk about the chosen subject, however it has been a while since their last chat, so a catch up & and natter ensued.

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01:14:17

Barretender of the Week - Christopher Hampson

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2025/10/22

Pouring your Pinot whilst pointing his feet is the wonderful Christopher Hampson.Former soloist with English National Ballet, international choreographer and the CEO & Artistic Director of Scottish Ballet. Grab yourself a drink & enjoy this week's episode with the intelligent, artistic, down-to-earth, funny & friendly man that is Christopher Hampson

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00:52:55

Honesty is the Best Policy

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2025/10/15

It's hard - to give constructive criticism in an age of people getting offended very easily. You listeners have nothing to worry about, Auntie Denise is here to let you know that all you need to do, is be honest...... in a tactful manner.

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01:01:32

Auditions.... oh yes, we have more to say!

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2025/10/08

Diving deeper into the horror & trauma that is auditions.Never fear, Damien Lee Stirk is back to hold your hand through it all.

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00:53:59

Barretender of the Week - Shaun James Kelly

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2025/10/01

Our first barretender of the season joins us from the other side of the globe. Soloist dancer & choreographer in resident with the Royal New Zealand Ballet and old friend of mine, Shaun James Kelly.

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00:56:22

Talking Teaching & Training

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2025/09/24

Just when you thought it was safe to invite Paul to your open class.

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01:02:59

Three

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2025/09/17

Welcome back everyone & welcome to season 3!! We hope you all had a great summer. Here is a nice episode to kick off the season and give you all the opportunity to get to know us a little bit better.

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01:07:24

The End of Another Era

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2025/06/04

Time flies when you're having fun, and season 2 has flown by! Denise and Poppy are here for a final time this season, discussing and dissecting as only they can. Don't miss this final episode before a well deserved summer break!

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01:23:32

Barretender of the Week - Gary Avis

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2025/05/28

Our final guest of the season has won the National Dance Award for Outstanding Male Performance twice and in 2018 he was made an MBE for his services in Dance and Charity. He is here to share is story and his passion for theatre. It is none other than Senior Repetiteur and Principal Character Artist with The Royal Ballet the incomparable Gary Avis.

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00:57:59

Gold Doesn't Mean You've Won

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2025/05/21

This week the competition is on - Denise is going for gold and Paul is happy with a participation medal! Discussing everything about dance competitions - are they healthy? Are they helpful? We'll tell you...well, we will give you our opinion on them!

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01:11:15

Barretender of the Week - James Leece, back for a...

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2025/05/14

Back again for one week only is our first ever guest Barretender James Leece. He comes to us straight off the back of choreographing his first musical. Join us in catching up with a dear friend of the pod - come for the drinks and stay for all the gossip!!

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00:53:53

Aches, Pains and Injuries

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2025/05/07

Dancing for a living & being physical for a job is going to lead to aches and pains. So here is Doctor Denise and Podiatrist Poppy are here to help and advise! WARNING - Denise & Poppy do not have medical licenses

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01:18:38

Barretender of the Week - Troels Oxholm Thomsen

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2025/04/30

Everyone on your best behaviour please - Here comes the stage manager!!! We have mixed it all up this week and we are shining the spotlight on someone who is usually hiding backstage. A show is far more than just the people onstage - it is not a competition but the stage manager is probably the most important person of them all. So everyone be quiet in the wings and be ready on time for this weeks guest Troels Oxholm Thomsen.

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00:46:58

Listen Up Kids

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2025/04/23

Our school days are only so long, and teachers can only throw a certain amount of knowledge at their students. Luckily, all you listeners have Denise and Poppy to teach you and pass on all the advice that you didn't ask for or want! In this school session however, you are all allowed to bring drinks!

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01:40:08

Barretender of the Week - Kathleen Videira

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2025/04/16

Pouring you all a lovely glass of South African Syrah is my wonderful friend Kathleen. Due to injury she was forced to retire at a very young age, and has gone on to have a great career outside the dance world. We wanted Kath to join us on the pod as we believe her story is very important to tell. Injury affects a lot of dancers and sadly does force quite a few people into an early retirement from dance, so it is a very important topic to disucss.

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00:48:27

It's Just a Job, and That's Ok

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2025/04/09

Sometimes we just need to talk. Luckily Poppy and Denise have a podcast to do it on! This week's episode shifts into a slightly more serious tone as we discuss some subjects that are not openly spoken about, but we feel are important to share.

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00:53:09

Oops! Whoops! & Sorry!

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2025/04/02

It happens to the best of us, EVEN to Damien and Paul. Whether it be a costume mishap or a forgotten entrance, it is live theatre and things can and do sometimes go wrong!

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01:34:50

Barretender of the Week - Leanne Cope

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2025/03/20

Serving you all drinks this week is the beautiful, talented and funny Leanne Cope. From being a dancer with The Royal Ballet to originating the lead role in 'An American in Paris' - as soon as the interview started Leanne prinkled her magic and we were chatting and giggling. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.

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00:53:02

Dance in the Media

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2025/03/12

It's time we spoke about models in pointe shoes, and dance movies. We cannot sit here silent anymore, our voices and opinions are being voiced... whether you wanted to hear them of not, and of course who else would we trust to gossip and complain with but our fantastic Damien Lee Stirk

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