Episode 9: Life as a Pro with Katie Deacon

Science in Dance is delighted to welcome Nick Ruddock to the Podcast. Nick is an experienced Gymnastics Coach with over 15 years experience coaching at elite and recreational level as well as being involved in a the progression of Olympic Athletes. Nick has founds the Gymnastics Growth Academy which provides Coach development and education to individuals around the world. In this episode Nick discusses: Empowering Athletes, Long Term Athlete Development, Inspiring Coaching Methods, Self Awareness as a Coach and much more. You can contact Nick and Listen to his podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (Gymnastics Growth Show) You can also find him on social media: @NickRuddock.

Yos Clark is a Dancer, Model, Choreographer, Photographer and Artist from the Ivory Coast. He talks us through his journey of Dancing on the streets of Côte d'Ivoire to pursuing professional Dance Training with KS Dance in the UK. Yos shares his love for the art form and what inspired and motivated him to pursue a career in Dance having learned Ballet on Skype for the first time at the age of 17. He tells us about his passion for movement and that every movement in his choreography comes from a place within and has meaning. As well sharing how a shy young person overcame his fears of dancing in front of people to having performed at London Fashion Week and for Vogue. Instagram: @yosclark and @iamyaaasclark

Welcome back to a brand new series of The Science in Dance Podcast. The New Series welcomes a wide range of industry experts and minds to share their knowledge with the Dance and Performing Arts community. Rebecca Haw is a professional Ballerina from South Wales who is currently dancing with SemperOper Dresden. Amongst many other endeavours and businesses, launched "The Audition Educator" in the Summer of 2020. Aiding Dancers gain the wider skills needed to be successful in the world of Ballet. Becca tells us her story and what led to her being in such a fantastic position to offer a well-needed service. Becca and I also discuss networking and entrepreneurship for Dancers who are looking to expand their income streams as well WHAT NOT TO DO when writing to potential employers. Please give Becca a follow on Social Media Instagram: @missbeccahaw @auditioneducator @coda.apparel Twitter: @missbeccahaw www.theworldbybecca.com

Claire is a Lecturer in Dance Science and a freelance strength and conditioning coach. Alongside teaching, Claire also continues to train in dance and circus skills and is therefore very interested in applied practice; taking current the research and applying it to the training of dancers and circus artists. She is also particularly interested in researching upper body strength in dance and hopes to encourage more women to participate in strength training. Youtube: Claire Farmer Performance and Training Instagram: @cfperformanceandtraining

Nico is an accredited coach from the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and has over 15 years of experience in the athletic development of the adolescent in elite performance in a variety of sports (Judo, Netball, Basketball, Football, Taekwondo, Tennis).  He is also currently the strength and conditioning coach for professional martial artists in Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts. Based at Elmhurst Ballet School, U.K. he completed a PhD in injuries and the adolescent ballet dancer and also works as a consultant for Birmingham Royal Ballet. As part of his studies, he led randomised controlled trials in injury prevention in dance and has now developed an injury prevention intervention called “11+Dance”. Nico also specialises in the rehabilitation of overuse injuries in adolescents who are training at different sports, at pre-professional level. Since, 2014, Nico has been a visiting lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton, in Science in Coaching, Motor Learning & Control and in the MSc in Dance Science. Instagram: @strengthmotionmind

This Episode of Life as a Pro features Katie Deacon. Katie is a Musical Theatre Performer originally from Scotland. Having originally pursued a career in Professional Ballet, Katie transitioned to the world of MT and has since featured in productions such as An American in Paris, On the Town, Cats and Mary Poppins. If you would like to get in touch with Katie she is easy to find on Instagram... @KatieDeacon92 Katie Teaches a Ballet Class on Instagram Live each Tuesday at 11am. www.scienceindance.com

Welcome to our first Episode in the series of Life as a Pro. Amidst the global Pandemic in 2020 Science in Dance is aiming to bring you unique content that will enrich and enhance each day with motivation, insight and stories from the World of Dance and Performing Arts. If you would like to follow Gina on Instagram here is her handle @gine_the_ballerina www.scienceindance.com

Flying Solo this week answering some questions sent in to Instagram. If you are isolated due to Coronavirus, get in touch and we can chat about keeping fit and healthy whilst taking a break from Dancing. In the mean time check out scienceindance.com and instagram @theballetstrengthpro for private coaching and programming.

Sy and I discuss Stress in all its forms and the two way street between Emotions and Performance. Instagram: @sywiggall [email protected]

A great chance to hear from other members of the Science in Dance Team! As we answer some of your questions.