The Shapes in Motion Podcast
Episodes
037: 'The Art of Transition: Building a Career Beyond Performance'
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan delve into the complexities of transitioning from performer roles to...
036: 'Finding Flow: The Evolving Practice of Dancer and Choreographer Liam Francis'
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion Podcast, Stephen Moynihan speaks with choreographer and international dance artist Liam Francis, who shares hi...
035: 'What Shapes Us: Looking Back to Move Forward'
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion Podcast, Stephen Moynihan and Sarah Perry explore the connection between aging, creativity, and personal growt...
034: 'Intimacy On Set: A Conversation with Ita O’Brien'
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, host Sarah Perry speaks with Ita O’Brien, one of the world’s leading intimacy coordinators and th...
033: 'The Juggle is Real: Navigating Side Hustles as a Creative'
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, hosts Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan discuss the realities of juggling side hustles alongside your ...
032: 'Another Year in Motion: Creativity, Community & Behind the Scenes of the Podcast'
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shapes in Motion Podcast, Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan reflect on their podcast journey over the past year; discussing memo...
031: 'Emma Farnell-Watson: Shifting Between Dance, Acting & Choreography'
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, host Stephen Moynihan interviews Emma Farnell-Watson, a multifaceted artist navigating the worlds of ...
030: 'Beyond the Steps: Shelley Maxwell on the Distinct Worlds of Movement Direction & Choreography'
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shapes in Motion Podcast, Stephen Moynihan is joined by award-winning Choreographer, Movement Director and Intimacy Director Sh...
029: 'How Do You Do It All? The Art of Building a Creative Portfolio Career'
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to build a meaningful creative portfolio career with clarity and confidence. In this episode of The Shapes in Motion Podcast, Sarah Perry...
028: ‘The Art of Being Found: Websites and Online Presence for Creatives’
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, Stephen Moynihan and Sarah Perry discuss the significance of having a personal website for creatives....
027: 'The Art of Being Visible: Social Media, Networking and Agents'
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan discuss the complexities of using social media for professional visi...
026: 'Finding Voice and Movement: Brandon Lee Sears on Authenticity in Musical Theatre'
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shapes in Motion Podcast, Sarah Perry speaks with performer Brandon Lee Sears about his artistic journey, from early opera trai...
025: 'Kate Flatt OBE: Choreographing Stories from Les Mis to Opera, Theatre & Dance'
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion Podcast, Stephen speaks with renowned choreographer and movement director Kate Flatt OBE. Kate reflects on her...
024: 'The Rejection Episode: What Creatives Really Go Through'
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion Podcast, Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan chat about something every freelance artist knows all too well - rej...
023: 'Exploring Movement Direction with Ayse Tashkiran'
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion Podcast, Stephen is joined by movement director, teacher, and researcher Ayse Tashkiran. They trace Ayse’s j...
022: 'Russell Maliphant on Dance, Anatomy and the Art of Movement'
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah Perry is joined by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Russell Maliphant to explore his remarkable journey through the world of ...
021: 'Alexandra Baybutt: Illuminating Bartenieff, Somatics, Presence & Performance'
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, Stephen Moynihan interviews Alexandra Baybutt; movement coach, artist, researcher, dramaturg, and edu...
020: 'Feldenkrais and Performance with Victoria Worsley: Doing Less, Discovering More;
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, Sarah Perry speaks with Victoria Worsley, Feldenkrais teacher, former actor, and author of ‘Feldenk...
019: 'Downtime as Creative Uptime: The In-Between Is the Work (Not Out of Work)'
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan open up a vital conversation around ‘downtime’ in the creative world. They unpack the stigma beh...
018: 'Theo Clinkard on Dance and Identity through play and performance'
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Shapes in Motion Podcast, Stephen Moynihan speaks with acclaimed choreographer and performer Theo Clinkard about his journey fr...
017: 'Ingrid Mackinnon on Dance, Direction and Diverse Voices'
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, host Stephen Moynihan speaks with Ingrid MacKinnon about her journey from growing up in Canada to bec...
016: 'From Page to Performance: Literature’s Role in Movement and Acting'
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan explore the rich relationship between literature and movement. They ...
015: 'Movement and Writing; A Poet's Journey with Susan Richardson'
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, Sarah Perry speaks with writer and poet Susan Richardson about the profound relationship between writ...
014: 'Movement Specialists and Casting: Building Teams for Screen Success'
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, Stephen Moynihan and Sarah Perry delve into the intricate relationship between movement directors, ch...
013: 'Embodied Expression: Marie-Gabrielle Rotie on Butoh, Choreography & Creativity'
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, host Stephen Moynihan speaks with choreographer and artist Marie-Gabrielle Rotie about her artistic j...
012: 'Empowering Choreographers and Movement Directors: A New Era with Toby James TV and Film Organiser at Equity'
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Toby James is the Film and TV Organiser at Equity, the trade union for performers and creative professionals in the performing arts. Equity members ar...
011: 'Unveiling the Creative Process in Movement Direction and Choreography'
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan delve into the intricacies of creative processes in movement directi...
010: ‘Thriving as a Creative: Business, Balance & Worth with Elizabeth Cairns’
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah Perry chats with the amazing Elizabeth Cairns. Elizabeth is a coach, facilitator, trainer, writer and holistic therapist and ha...
009: 'Lead & Create: Redefining Leadership in the Arts with Neus Gil Cortes'
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Neus Gil Cortes discusses her journey in the arts, the importance of leadership training, and the creation of her initiative, Le...
008: ‘In Motion: Cheryl Burniston’s Journey into the World of Motion Capture’
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sarah Perry chats with actor and motion capture performer Cheryl Burniston, discussing Cheryl's journey into the world of performance ...
007: 'Mastering Motion Capture: Performance, Preparation and Imagination'
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, Stephen Moynihan and Sarah Perry delve into the world of motion capture, exploring its evolution, the...
006: 'Be well, create well - wellbeing for actors and creatives'
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan discuss the critical importance of wellbeing for actors, creatives, and freelancers in the arts. The...
005: 'Character Animation: Stuart Messinger on Performance, Storytelling, and Believability'
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah Perry chats with animator, animation educator and former VFX production manager Stuart Messinger discussing the animator's jour...
004: ‘Finding your unique style and niche as a movement director’
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan discuss how to get into the movement direction industry. They share their personal journeys and offe...
003: ‘The origin and evolution of Shapes in Motion’
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this final introductory episode Stephen Moynihan speaks to Sarah Perry, founder and creative director of Shapes in Moton, about the company’s ori...
002: 'Meet your host Sarah Perry'
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Perry shares her journey in the arts, from being a shy child to finding her confidence through acting and performing. She discusses how she tran...
001: 'Meet your host Stephen Moynihan'
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Sarah Perry interviews Stephen Moynihan to introduce him to the listeners. They discuss Stephen's background in movement directi...