THE HARD CORPS PODCAST

Romy

romy.adair@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

A dancer-focused ballet podcast built around candid, career-level conversations about the realities of full-time training—both the struggles and the rewards. It’s a strong pitch for PR teams with experts who can speak to dancer wellbeing, career transitions, industry economics, and the human side of performance.

Metrics

Episodes: 152

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

romy.adair@gmail.com

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Host

Romy - Host of THE HARD CORPS PODCAST. The description frames the show as a ballet-focused podcast featuring open conversations with dancers around the world about the struggles and rewards of full time b...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Primarily active or former ballet dancers, plus occasional industry advocates/experts with direct dance credibility (e.g., data/industry research founders). Guests should have experience that ties directly to dancer life: competition training, career transitions, wellbeing/body image, contracts/economics, or injury/health.
Required Achievements:  
Professional or competitive ballet background, Visible industry involvement (e.g., founding a dance data/advocacy project), Public sharing/platform presence (e.g., social media), Professional transition into a related health or career field

Recent Guest Discussions

Miko Fogarty - Ballet Competitions And Perfectionism; Body Image And Self-worth; Transitioning From Ballet To Medical Training And Practice; Resilience After Setbacks; Advice For Dancers Leaving The Profession.

Elizabeth 'Liza' Yntema - Economic Impact On Women In Dance; Role Of Data And AI In Understanding Industry Dynamics; Contracts And Fair Treatment; Unions; Funding Landscape; Guidance For Young Dancers.

Luna Montana - Embracing Imperfection; Self-discovery; Moving Past Judgement; The Art Of Ballet.

Recent Topics

Ballet, Dance, Career, Wellness, Body Image

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
THE HARD CORPS PODCAST
:

11. the unspoken challenges of moving abroad for ballet, creating a life beyond pointe shoes and more with Daniela Thorne

June 18, 2026

Hi everyone and welcome to the podcast! this week i'm joined by the incredible Daniela Thorne !Most ballet dancers experience a moment when they realise their career is more than just performing, it's about resilience, identity, and personal growth. Daniela Thorne shares how her journey through rigorous training, international companies, and the unpredictability of life outside the stage taught her to redefine success and find freedom beyond the barre.From fighting loneliness in forei...

fame, perfectionism & the reality of ballet competitions in conversation with Miko Fogarty

May 12, 2026

Finding Balance: From Ballet to Medicine with Miko FogartyIn this episode, we explore Miko Fogarty's inspiring journey from a competitive ballet dancer to a medical professional specializing in foot and ankle surgery. We discuss resilience, shifting identities, and balancing passions beyond the dance floor—offering valuable insights for dancers navigating career transitions and self-discovery.Main Topics:Miko's early dance training and competition experience, including YGP and interna...

10. Revolutionizing Dance: The Economic Impact on Women

February 18, 2026

In this episode of the Hard Corps Podcast, host Romy speaks with Elizabeth 'Liza' Yntema, founder of the Dance Data Project. https://dancedataproject.com/They discuss the economic implications of dance, particularly for women, and the importance of data in understanding the industry's dynamics. Liza shares her journey from dancer to advocate, the challenges faced by dancers in securing fair contracts, and the role of AI in gathering and analysing data. The conversation also touche...

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