The 3RINGS Podcast

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Jordi Guitart. Jordi came to England from Barcelona in 1990 and trained as a dancer at Bodywork and The Urdang Academy. His professional career has taken him all over the World both as a dancer and choreographer. Jordi has also previously worked in the  West End in Saturday Night Fever (Jorge/Cesar), La Cava (Ensemble/Tariq), Fame European Tour (Ensemble/Joe Vegas) and UK Tours of West Side Story (Bernardo) and Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas) .   He has been involved, both as Director and Choreographer in many workshops for West End Musicals in the making such as Hell Sing, Stars Falling, The Golden Voice and Best of Friends. Choreographed the European premiere of Happy Ending at the Arcola Theatre and the World premier of Reeds Sway. He choreographed the opening gala of the 1st Middle East Youth Festival for the King of Bahrain at Bahrain. He has directed and choreographed new Pop Artists UK Tours such as Jessica Steel (X Factor) Lydia Lucy (The Voice) and the UK tour of United Vibe (X Factor) Jordi has directed and choreographed Shows at His Majesty's Theatre, Sadler Wells, O2 and Royal Albert Hall in London plus review shows in Paris.     Jordi has worked as a guest teacher and choreographer for many of the main dance and Performing Arts colleges in this Country and abroad, including EPA, where he is Head of Dance. He specializes in American Jazz.    Jordi loves to pass on a wealth of knowledge of dance and showbiz through his teaching and is extremely passionate and thorough in his methods.  Anyone who experiences a Jordi dance class is sure to be inspired pushed, nurtured and helped.  

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Christopher Tendai. Christopher is an up and coming theatre Choreographer, breathing a fresh new life into the imagery of how we see theatre and dance productions. With credits including Closer To Heaven Bare: A Pop Opera, RENT,, Children of Eden and Scroogelicous. Christopher is also the Artistic Director for the Award-Winning CTC Dance Company. known for their thought provoking works such as Wonderland In Alice, IDENTITY and ‘iNk’d. Chris is currently the resident choreographer for the 50th anniversary of Drew McOnie's Olivier award winning Jesus Christ Superstar…

Are you a passionate dancer dreaming of turning your talent into a professional career? Look no further! In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop & Bailey James Muir, seasoned dance agents, share their insider tips on how to get signed by a dance agency. Whether you're a hip-hop enthusiast, a contemporary dance lover, or a ballet devotee, these actionable tips will help you stand out and secure that coveted agency contract. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ What agencies look for in a dancer ✅ How to create a standout email ✅ The importance of professional headshots ✅ Effective ways to network and make connections ✅ Key mistakes to avoid Why watch? 👉 Get expert advice from agents who have been signing dancers for 20+ years 👉 Gain insights that can make the difference between being overlooked and being noticed. 👉 Learn practical steps to elevate your dance career. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get the edge in the competitive dance world. Hit play, take notes, and get ready to take your dance career to the next level!

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir discuss how to get paid more and the business behind increasing dancers' fees. The conversation covers topics such as alternate success routes, industry structures, entertainment economics, building value/leverage and more …

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir discuss whether pop stars have become the new movie stars following an interesting article by the BBC as linked below. The conversation covers topics such as what creates fandom, celebrity, entertainment vs art, intellectual property and more … Check out the BBC’s article this episode is based on: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gglv8y39vo

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir discuss whether artists who aren’t good enough should be allowed to graduate, covering over-saturation, quality of training, success statistics and marking criteria.

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Christina Andrea. Christina talks us through the evolution of her career from a dance college rebel to a successful performer and industry-leading choreographer, giving insight into her creative process, sexuality, philosophy and outlook on life. Christina is one of the most well-known and loved female choreographers in the Entertainment industry. As a dancer, Christina performed all over the world for artists like Jessie J, Adam Lambert, and Paloma Faith before going on to Choreograph and show direct tours for artists such as Dido and Anastacia. Recent credits include music videos for Sophie Ellis Bextor, Drag Race UK star Le Fil, and movement directing for Malory Towers on CBBC. Christina hosts her popular classes at the world-famous Pineapple Studios and Base Studios.

In this part, Dax takes us behind the scenes of what it really means to run a dance studio / performing arts college, his future plans and shares his invaluable insights into how the commercial dance industry could be improved.

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Dax O’Callaghan. Dax is a leading figure within the dance world who has enjoyed a diverse career in the entertainment industry. From being a child star on TV, Dax went on to create international success in the music industry both as a solo artist and band member. Upon returning to the UK, Dax went on to forge his path in dance, first as a performer before choreographing for JLS, The Overtones, multiple cruise lines, and more … While continuing his creative work, Dax owns Base, one of London’s leading dance studios, and he recently launched Base Performing Arts College. Part 1 of this conversation covers Dax's start in the industry through training and as a child star. His success within the music industry and experiences as a working choreographer. Look out for Part 2 next week, detailing the story behind Base Studios, the future of the Base brand, and Dax's take on the state of the dance industry.

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Ian Banham. Ian is an industry-leading choreographer and creative director with a multitude of success as a performer and creative. Coming from the glamorous world of Ballroom and Latin, Ian gained early career success by being cast in Dirty Dancing on the West End. He then went on to choreograph for Dancing with the Stars, artists such as Becky Hill, and, in 2022, even premiered his own box office sellout production, ‘The Blonde Bombshell’. Ian has recently launched Future Motion, an innovative dance production company with several works in development for stage & screen. This episode gives insight into Future Motion and one of its productions, 'The Blonde Bombshell,' and provides an interesting commentary on the status of Ballroom and Latin within modern-day entertainment.