Scottish Ballet's Half Hour Call
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Creative casting: What's gender got to do with it?
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking with tradition in theatre is a tradition in itself.In this episode, we explore the creative potential in adapting traditionally gendered role...
Dance: Your doctor's best friend
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can activities like dance support healthcare?In this episode we explore social prescribing with Scottish Ballet's Senior Dance Health Manager...
The cycle: Just say period
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode two of our two-part special, we discuss attitudes and misconceptions around periods, as Olympic swimmer Hannah Miley joins Scottish Ballet ...
The cycle: Periods and their purpose
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode one of our two-part special, we learn about the menstrual cycle and the impact of missing periods. Scottish Ballet Soloist Melissa Polson j...
Ballet and body image: What needs to change
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that ballet has its fair share of issues with body image. How do we bring about meaningful change in the industry?In this episode, Sc...
Recovering from injury head first
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does injury impact a dancers mental health? And vice versa? In this episode we discuss the importance of taking care of your mind as well as your ...
How can visually impaired audiences enjoy ballet?
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How best can the industry support our visually impaired audience members? Scottish Ballet’s Engagement Producer Lorna Murray is joined by Audio Desc...
Social Media: Thirst traps & biscuits
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does ballet have a perfectionism problem? In this episode we explore all things social media, as Scottish Ballet’s Senior Producer, Tony Currie spea...
Final Bow for Yellow Face
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The dance industry has a problematic track record with its depictions of marginalised groups and communities. In this episode, Scottish Ballet’s CEO...
Parenting: A balancing act
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do dancers and creatives navigate parenting whilst working for a touring company? Scottish Ballet’s Head of Performance Medicine Martin Lanfear...
Pilot Episode 3 - Facing our History
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scottish Ballet’s Director of Brand, Audience & Digital, Kate Carter, is joined by Jane Pritchard, Curator of Dance, Theatre an...
Pilot Episode 2 - Masculinity in Ballet
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scottish Ballet’s Head of Performance Medicine Martin Lanfear is joined by Myles Thatcher, choreographer and dancer at San Francisco Ballet, Bruno M...
Pilot Episode 1 - Diversity in Ballet
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scottish Ballet’s CEO & Artistic Director Christopher Hampson is joined by Cassa Pancho MBE, Artistic Director & Founder of Ballet Black and...
Trailer
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Escape the backstage commotion and find a quiet moment in the dressing room with Scottish Ballet. Join staff and dancers from Scotland’s national da...