From training at the renowned Laine Theatre Arts to starring in some of the biggest West End productions, Charlotte Gooch joins us for an honest, funny, and deeply inspiring conversation about resilience, performance, and building a life in musical theatre.In this episode, Charlotte opens up about:• Training at Laine Theatre Arts and finding her place in the industry• Landing her first West End job in Dirty Dancing after 12 recalls• The emotional rollercoaster of graduating without a job lined up• Performing iconic roles in Top Hat, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Singin' in the Rain, Strictly Ballroom, Flashdance, Legally Blonde, and more• Why kindness and professionalism matter just as much as talent• The realities of auditioning, rejection, and surviving the theatre industry• Learning ballroom & Latin dance from scratch for Dirty Dancing• Working with legendary choreographers including Bill Deamer and Drew McOnie• The pressure of developing original theatre productions• Balancing relationships, family life, and the demands of eight shows a week• The physical and emotional challenges of performing at the highest level• Her dream role and the characters she most relates to• Advice for young performers trying to break into the industry todayThis is not just a theatre conversation, it’s an honest look at the sacrifices, discipline, resilience, and passion required to build a lasting career in the performing arts.Charlotte Gooch is one of the West End’s most respected leading ladies, and this is one of her most personal and revealing conversations yet.🔔 Subscribe for more long-form conversations with artists, creatives, and industry leaders👍 Like & comment if you enjoyed the episode, it really helps the channel grow

From training at the iconic Sylvia Young Theatre School to working behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in music, choreographer and creative Jared Hageman joins us for an insightful and inspiring conversation about building a career in the entertainment industry.In this episode, Jared opens up about:• Training at Sylvia Young and developing as a young performer• Navigating the transition from training into the professional industry• His journey through dance, performance, and choreography• Working behind the scenes on Harry Styles 'Treat People With Kindness' and being part of the choreographic team• Collaborating with major artists including Harry Styles, Take That, Robbie Williams, and The Saturdays• The realities of working in high-level commercial choreography• What it takes to sustain a long-term career in dance• His work as a teacher and mentor to the next generation• The importance of discipline, adaptability, and resilience• Advice for dancers and creatives trying to break into the industry• Understanding the business side of entertainment• Finding your identity as an artist in a competitive space• Why consistency and mindset are key to long-term successThis is not just a dance conversation, it’s a practical and honest look at how to build, sustain, and evolve a career in one of the most competitive industries in the world.Jared Hageman is a highly respected choreographer, performer, and educator working across music, television, and live performance, and this is one of his most open and valuable conversations yet.🔔 Subscribe for more long-form conversations with artists, creatives, and industry leaders👍 Like & comment if you enjoyed the episode, it really helps the channel grow🎧 Also available as a podcast wherever you listen

From winning Dancing with the Stars five times across three different countries to becoming one of the most respected choreographers in ballroom and television, Pasquale La Rocca joins us for a powerful and deeply insightful conversation about performance, storytelling, discipline, and what it really takes to win.In this episode, Pasquale opens up about:• Growing up in Italy and discovering dance through his family• Starting ballroom & Latin at a young age and falling in love with the art form• The role of family support in building a successful dance career• His competitive career and why he chose to step away• Transitioning from competition into TV, theatre, and choreography• Working on Strictly Come Dancing and collaborating with top creatives like Mandy Moore• The mindset behind winning Dancing with the Stars five times across Belgium, Ireland, and Italy• Building powerful partnerships with celebrity contestants• Why storytelling is more important than technique on TV• Creating emotional connection with audiences at home• Handling pressure, setbacks, and difficult rehearsal days• The importance of trust, discipline, and consistency• Navigating friendships and competition within the dance industry• His creative process and how he develops choreography• Why he avoids following trends and focuses on originality• What it truly means to inspire and transform others through danceThis is not just a dance conversation, it’s a masterclass in mindset, creativity, leadership, and how to consistently perform at the highest level.Pasquale La Rocca is one of the most successful and innovative ballroom dancers and choreographers working in television today, and this is one of his most honest and revealing interviews yet. Transcript🔔 Subscribe for more long-form conversations with artists, creatives, and industry leaders👍 Like & comment if you enjoyed the episode, it really helps the channel grow

From The X Factor to the Wicked movies, West End musicals, and directing high-impact dance pieces, choreographer and director Ryan-Lee Seager joins us for an honest, inspiring conversation about creativity, resilience, identity, and building a career in the performing arts.In this episode, Ryan opens up about:• Growing up in North Wales and hiding his love for dance• Questioning his identity and finding safety through creativity• Training at London Studio Centre and discovering choreography• Being in a boy band on The X Factor at the show’s peak• Breaking into the West End and working on major musicals• Collaborating with top directors and creatives• Working on the Wicked films and stepping into movie choreography• His viral dance films and creating raw, cinematic movement• Becoming sober and how it transformed his creativity• Battling self-doubt and learning to trust his instincts• Advice for dancers entering the industry today• Dealing with toxic environments in show business• The importance of kindness, collaboration, and supporting artists• Why personality matters as much as technique• His dream of choreographing major films and world toursThis is not just a dance conversation, it’s a story about reinvention, courage, and using art to heal, express, and connect.Ryan-Lee Seager is one of the most exciting choreographic voices working across theatre, film, and commercial dance today, and this is one of his most open and personal interviews yet.🔔 Subscribe for more long-form conversations with artists, creatives, and industry leaders👍 Like & comment if you enjoyed the episode, it really helps the channel grow

From Strictly Come Dancing choreographer to Argentine tango specialist, creative director, and educator, Maria Tsiatsiani joins us for a powerful and deeply reflective conversation about movement, connection, creativity, and trusting the process.In this episode, Maria opens up about:• Growing up as a shy but highly physical child and discovering movement through gymnastics• Training across ballroom, Argentine tango, and performance• Moving from New York to Greece, then London to study and build a career• What “trust the process” really means in a competitive dance industry• The emotional power of Argentine tango, from performance to social dance• Breaking into Strictly Come Dancing as an Argentine tango choreographer• Creating the iconic Tower Ballroom pro number and the story behind it• Choreographing for Strictly professionals and theatre tours• Working behind the scenes vs performing in front of the camera• Presenting fitness on BBC Morning Live and connecting with audiences at home• Teaching dance as a tool for joy, healing, and human connection• Opening and running a leading Argentine tango academy in London• Designing her own Argentine tango shoe line with Bloch• Why dance is for everyone at any ageThis is not just a dance story, it’s a conversation about patience, resilience, artistry, and the power of movement to bring people together.Maria Tsiatsiani is one of the most respected Argentine tango artists and choreographers working in television, theatre, and education today, and this is one of her most open and personal interviews yet.🔔 Subscribe for more long-form conversations with artists, creatives, and industry leaders.👍 Like & comment if you enjoyed the episode, it really helps the channel grow.🎧 Also available as a podcast wherever you listen.

From world Latin champion to Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Kai Widdrington sits down for a deeply honest conversation about dance, fame, setbacks, and finding purpose.In this episode, Kai opens up about:• Growing up as a competitive ballroom and Latin dancer• Choosing dance over football at just 12 years old• Winning the World Junior Latin Championship• The hidden realities and politics of competitive ballroom• Britain’s Got Talent - what really happens behind the scenes• Learning to choreograph for television on Dancing with the Stars• Becoming a Strictly Come Dancing professional• That iconic Angela Rippon leg lift moment• Performing with RAYE on Strictly• His upcoming tour Evolution and telling his story through dance• Why dance should be in schools and his work with Angela Rippon to make it happenThis is not just a dance story, it’s a conversation about resilience, creativity, identity, and staying true to what you were born to do.Kai Widdrington is one of the most respected dancers and choreographers to come out of Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing with the Stars, and the competitive ballroom world and this is his most personal interview yet.