Stage Chats by Claudia Dean World

Picking The Right Variation

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, In this week's episode we chat about picking the right variation! We chat about picking the right variation to stand out on stage b...

5 Things To Do Before A Ballet Comp

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers! In this week's episode we talk about our top 5 tips to do before a ballet competition!To win our MIA leotard: Listen to this podcast...

Do Not Do This In Your Audition Photos

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers!In todays episode we discuss all things AUDITION PHOTOS! Our tips on how to stand out in your audition photos & what you should be thi...

What Ballerinas Wear Inside Their Pointe Shoes

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, In this week's episode we chat about what ballerinas wear in their pointe shoes! We chat about all the different types of things yo...

Reacting To Your Weird Stage Rituals

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we react to your weird stage rituals! These rituals range from chewing gum on both sides and wearing the same ...

How We Started Ballet

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers!In today's episode we discuss when we started dance & why, plus how many times we moved studios. Tag us in your selfies to win a ...

Tips For Closing In 5th Position

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about our tips for 5th position! These tips range from pulling up your hips, engaging your deep rotato...

Jealous Ballet Friends

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about jealous ballet friends! We chat about how important it is to support your friends in the industr...

How To Motivate Yourself Before Performances

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we give our advice on how to motivate yourself before performances. These tips range from picking your variati...

Things Only Ballerinas Do

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers In this week's episode Claudia and Ailysh chat about all only things ballerinas do!To win a Darcey Berry Leotard: Listen to this pod...

Ballet ICKS!

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi dancers! In this week's episode we react to your Ballet ICKS!To win a Minty Pro Leotard: Listen to this podcast episode, take a selfie & ...

Ballerina Confidence

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers In this week's episode Claudia and our special guest Stella chat all about Ballerina confidence + overall confidence!To win a Grey H...

Ballet Unpopular Opinions

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we tell you our Ballet Unpopular Opinions. We expose ourselves and tell you how we enjoy the feeling of sore t...

Reacting To What A Dance Teacher Made A Student Do

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers In this week's episode we react to a crazy dance teacher story + MORE!To win a Winter Ballerina Leotard: Listen to this podcast epis...

What To Do When You Don't Get Selected In A Ballet Audition

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers In this week's episode we talk about what to do when you don’t get selected in a ballet audition + MORE!To win White CDW Crew Sock...

That One Time My Ballet Teacher Made Me....

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we react & give our advice to something a ballet teacher made a student do + MORE!To win a Noir Tote Bag: ...

Tips For Spotting & Turns In Ballet

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about our tips for spotting & turns in ballet. These tips range from your 4th position preparation...

Biggest Mistakes You've Made In Ballet

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we read out & react to your biggest mistakes you’ve made in your dance journey. These stories range from...

Ideal Weight For Dancers

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about ideal weight for dancers! We mention that there is NO ideal weight for a ballet dancer, we chat about ...

Reacting To Your Craziest Stage Stories

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey dances! In todays episode we react to your CRAZY stage stories (they are wild!). We can't wait for you to listen to win MINT HOODIE TRACKPANT...

How To Know If Your Pointe Shoes Are Right For You

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about how to know when your pointe shoes are right for you! These tips range from going to a store that sell...

Nervous For Turning On Stage? Listen!

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about tips for when you get nervous about turning on stage! We talk about spotting the exit signs, fee...

Do Ballet Companies Have Uniforms?

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about whether a ballet company has a uniform! We talk about how you can wear whatever you want, jewell...

Ballet Class Etiquette

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about Ballet Class Etiquette! These rules range from not being allowed to turn away from the barre, only all...

How To Calm Your Nerves Before Stage

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about how to calm your nerves before stage! We talk about finding something that means a lot to you, v...

How To Know When Your Pointe Shoes Are Dead

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about how to know when your pointe shoes are dead! We talk about how the box of the shoe becomes soft ...

Rankings In A Ballet Company

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about rankings in a ballet company! We talk about how long it takes to move up ranks whilst being a da...

How To Pick The Variation For You

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about how to pick the variation for you! We talk about listening to the music first, downloading varia...

The Real Process Of A Competition

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about the real process of a competition! We chat about solos, judges + MORE!To win our Power Roller: L...

The Most Underrated Things In Ballet

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we discuss the MOST UNDERRATED things in ballet! Make sure you listen for our tips that you can implement to your routine love yo...

How Much It Really Costs To Go To Ballet School

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about how much it really costs to go to a ballet school, our upcoming CD Scholarships + MORE!  To win...

Things You Didn't Know About Ballet Companies & Schools

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about things you didn't know about ballet companies! They have custom pointe shoes, they can leav...

How To Come Back After Holidays

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about how to come back after holidays! These tips range from planning your 2024 goals to ensure you come bac...

How To Be The It Girl In Ballet

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about how to be the ‘it’ girl in ballet! The ‘it girl’ is the girl that seems to have it ‘all toge...

How To Get Into A Ballet Company

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today's episode we chat about how to get into a Ballet Company! Listen to hear all of our tips to get your foot into the door!To ...

Crazy Things Our Ballet Teacher Made Us Do

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about crazy things our ballet teachers used to make us do! These stories range from hanging from stairs (so ...

Quick Tips for Late Starters

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we give advice for late starters! We talk about how it can be beneficial to be a late starter, our tips for late sta...

Realistic Ballet Company Schedule

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about Realistic Ballet Company Schedules! We talk about what our schedules were like when we were dancing in...

Do Ballerinas Wear Undies?

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we tell you if ballerinas wear undies ! We discuss whether we do or don’t wear undies under our leotards and tight...

Dressing Room Tea!

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we spill about the dressing room tea! These stories range from your dressing room friends becoming your closest frie...

How Many Styles Of Dancing Should You Be Doing?

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about how many styles of dance you should be doing! Listen to hear our thoughts of dancing multiple genres a...

What To Pack As A Ballerina

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about what to pack as a ballerina! Extra leotard, tights, shoes, hair ties, pins, powerband, period bag + MO...

Audition Video Tips

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about Audition Video Tips! These tips range from camera angles, ensuring the choreography highlights your st...

Hair Removal Dancer Edition

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about hair removal dancer edition! We talk about our personal experiences with hair removal, when we started...

Fitting In At Dance

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about fitting in at Dance featuring Estella! We discuss our personal experiences with fitting in, why you do...

Things We Will Never Understand In Ballet

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers!!!! Here are some things we will never understand in the ballet world! Why do pointe shoes break so fast, why tutus?, batterie allegro.. L...

The Things You Need To Skip & Save On!

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we tell you what you can skip & save (in our opinion). We tell you when you should do international summer schoo...

Answering Popular Dance Mum Questions!

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we answer your popular dance mum questions. We answer our honest opinions about How many hours your child should be ...

Spilling The Advice We Wish We Knew

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we spill the advice we wish we knew sooner. Our advice includes…. casting doesn’t determine your worth, injuries...

Essential Exam Tips

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we give our essential exam tips. These tips include: trusting your preparation, it is important to enter your exam c...

Reacting To Your Crazy Studio Rules Pt 2

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we react to your crazy dance studio rules. These rules range from not allowed to eat in the change rooms, having to ...

Advice For When Your Teacher Ignores You

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we give our advice for when your teacher is ignoring you. These tips range from speaking with your teacher to discus...

Money & Dance

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about Money & Dance. We give tips on how you can help your parents with payments, how to save money as a...

Our Ballet Hair Tips!

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we give our ballet hair tips. These tips range from having your bun in line with your eyeline, how to make your bun ...

Advice On Your Sticky Situations

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we give our advice on your sticky situations! These stories range from dealing with exam marks/results & afraid ...

Advice For Moving Dance Schools

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we give our advice for moving dance schools! Listen to our own personal experiences, when we think it is a good time...

Distance Education & Ballet

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat all about Distance Education & Full Time Ballet! Listen to hear our personal experiences with balancing ...

Stage Makeup Tips

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat all about Stage Makeup! Listen to hear our makeup hacks, what we use to do when we were dancing & the pr...

One Time My Teacher Said....

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we react to ‘That one time my teacher said…’ Listen to hear the funny/rude comments that teachers have said to...

How To Stay In Shape During The Holidays

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about Staying in Shape for the holidays. These stories range from ensuring you have a break, importance of e...

Deep Sister Chats

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today's episode we interview Claudia's sister, Simona! We chat about grief, meditation, gym & what it's like to wor...

Being On The Pill As A Dancer

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about the birth control pill. These stories range from our personal experiences being on the pill, symptoms ...

Our Reactions: Things You Got In Trouble For At Ballet

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we react to things you got in trouble for in ballet class. These stories range from getting in trouble for sneezing,...

Boobs & Ballet

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about Boobs & Ballet!  We chat about the stigma of being flat chested, the feeling of when we first got...

Facility & Getting Better Ballet Feet

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about Facility & Getting Better Ballet Feet! We chat about what we did to improve our feet, tips & e...

BOY CHAT

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about boys! We chat about our first crushes, boyfriends & how it’s normal for dancers not to be intere...

What To Pack For An Audition

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we discuss our top things to pack for an audition! We discuss what to wear & our top essential items to bring!To...

Pointe Shoe Chat!

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat all about Pointe Shoes! We talk about what we used to put in our pointe shoes, how we would prep them & ...

Advice For You!

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we give advice to your questions! We chat about moving dance schools, body image & confidence!To win our Navy Lo...

We Interview @worldwideballet

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in todays episode we interview @worldwideballet! We chat about how she started her Instagram page, how she gained a following & the o...

Life After Ballet

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episodes we talk about life after ballet! We discuss the feelings we got when we decided to stop, our lives now after our ca...

How To Improve Your Pirouettes

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we give our best tips & advice for improving your pirouettes! These tips range from: focusing on your placement ...

Traveling Tips For Young Dancers

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episodes we give our Traveling Tips for Young Dancers! These tips include: how to settle in to your new living situation, ho...

How To Build A Following

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we give our best tips & advice for building a following! These tips range from: being authentic to yourself, fin...

1 Year Chit Chat!

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been ONE YEAR since we launched STAGE CHATS! We thought we'd celebrate by giving you all the most HONEST, RANDOM Chit-Chat! Grab some p...

How To Improve Your Feet

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episodes we give our best tips & advice for improving your feet! These tips range from: practicing consistently, picking...

Stage Fails Part 2

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episodes we read out your Stage Fails Part 2! These stories range from: Costume malfunctions, stubbing toes & missing pe...

How To Pick A Repertoire Variation

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episodes we tell you tips to help you pick your repertoire variation! These tips range from: researching all the variations ...

How We REALLY Create A Collection

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we tell you how we REALLY create a collection! These steps include: picking a theme, designing the garments, orderin...

How To Strengthen Your 'Bad Side'

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episodes we give our tips on how to improve your bad side. These tips range from starting with your weaker side first, break...

We React To Dancer Stereotypes

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we react to dancers’ stereotypes. These range from: that we are all skinny, don’t eat & naturally flexible!T...

We Interviewed Dancing With Daisy

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we interview the beautiful Daisy Sexton @_dancingwithdaisy_. We chat about her journey so far, what keeps her inspir...

Tips For Improving Fast

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about How to Improve Fast. These tips range from: practicing outside the studio, gaining experience via audi...

Being Motivated For The Right Reasons

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about being motivated for the right reasons. These tips range from: not relying on praise from teachers or a...

Audition Advice

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we give our best audition advice. Whether you are an audition pro or never have auditioned before, listen to this ep...

Juggling School Dance & Other Hobbies

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about juggling dancing, schoolwork & other hobbies. These tips range from: prioritising your schedule, i...

Arabesque Tips

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we provide our best Arabesque Tips. These range from giving our best flexibility & strength exercises, we talk a...

We Get Interviewed... OMG

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we get interviewed by special guest Sander Blommaert who is a former Royal Ballet First Artist & owns his own sc...

Foot Care Tips

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we give our Foot Care Tips. These include: advice for blisters, corns, what toe pads to use, toe spacers & point...

Nutrition Advice For Dancers

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we interview Alanah who is a specialised nutritionist/dietician from @tothepointe.nutritiondietetics on Instagram. W...

Injury Tips

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about Injury tips. We chat about our personal experiences with injuries, how to stay motivated & inspire...

Tips For Remembering Corrections

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we give our tips to help you remember your corrections. These include: writing down your corrections, videoing yours...

Burnout in Ballet

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we chat about Burnout in ballet. We chat about our personal experiences with burnout, out tips & how taking a br...

Reacting To Your Weird Dance Studio Rules

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, today’s episode we react to your weird dance studio rules. These stories range from going to the bathroom in the dark, wearing red lips...

Weird Things Dancers Put Up With

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we talked about weird things dancers put up with. We chat about how we weren’t allowed to take lunch breaks, given...

Dealing with ACNE!

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we talked about our experience with dealing with Acne. We chat about when we got acne, what we did to help our acne ...

Finding The Best Leotard For You

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Queens!!! In this episode we discuss the best leotards for your body type, when you're on your period & for your skin tone! Remember if y...

Our Experience At Royal Ballet School!

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we talked about our experience when visiting the Royal Ballet School. We talk about the standard of the dancers, how...

Stage Fails Part 2

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we reacted your Stage Fails. These stories range from pants splitting on stage, falling off the stage & period d...

Tierney Heap Interview

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Dancers, in today’s episode we interviewed Tierney who was a First Soloist of the Royal Ballet. We chat about her journey & career with the ...