We are catching up with Damien and Paul and talking about auditions....when they keep on topic we are talking about auditions. What can you expect when you put to best friends together, we're lucky they kept talking about dance! Either way, Denise and Poppy are talking about the industry and occasionally mention auditions!

It's a school reunion behind the Barre this week! We are joined by Principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre - Thomas Forster. This episode is just an excuse for Tom and I to catch up. It has been over 20 years since we chatted, so sit down, grab and drink and take a trip down memory lane with us.

Damien Lee Stirk is back and we discuss freelancing. Not all dance jobs are in dance companies and not all jobs are year long contracts. Dance School doesn't always inform us about these other types of work, luckily we have Auntie Denise to teach us!

Grab your drinks and head out onto the street. This week we are joined by the phenomenal dancer and choreographer Tommy Franzén. From Theatre to TV to movies he has done it all and is joining us this week to talk about everything. A dancer in multiple theatre productions & films, a choreographer for Strictly Come Dancing - grab a drink and enjoy season 2's first guest.

As with every industry there are things you learn on the job, there are things that are expected of you that aren't spoken about. This week Damien and Paul discuss 'Unwritten Rules' - things that maybe aren't in your contract or are not taught by teachers, but are expected of you as a dancer.

We're back! Drinks at the Barre is back for a second season and we are so excited. Starting us off with the first episode of the season Damien and Paul are discussing 'Firsts' - first job, first mistake - onstage nothing is of limits!

Damien and Paul James are here spreading Juletid joy in the studio and sharing with you some great shows to see over the Xmas time. This episode may have been recorded after already having a 'Drink at the Barre' so look forward to some festive fun. Merry Christmas from us at Drinks at the Barre.

Our household makeup artist Damien Lee Stirk is back again and this time is giving you FREE advice on all things makeup. What you should have in your kit and where you should buy it!