We Are 6th Position

If we could pick two words to describe Angela? Pocket Rocket.  For episode 20 of We are 6th Position, we sit down with Angela, a talented triple threat whom we are lucky enough to have on the 6P teaching team. Angela joined the team and our community, as our very first tap teacher, at the ripe age of 19.  From that first class of four people (in a church hall, above an Indian eatery on Northbourne Avenue), she single-handedly grew the tap community at 6P - its a testament to her teaching that some of those first tappers continue to tap with us, today.  Along the way, Angela has broadened her dance and performance experience through performing in a number of local musical theatre productions, and competing in Channel 7's Dance Boss - all while maintaining a successful career in the Australia Public Service!  Click play or download to hear Angela's story. Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on Apple and Google Podcasts. You can help others find us by clicking subscribe, and giving us

Start dance as a child. Stop dancing when you become an adult / complete high school. The reasons for stopping dance upon becoming an adult tend to vary, but its an all-too-common story (Sally from episode seven is a prime example). For Jenny, the appeal of 6th Position was our adult-exclusive environment. She found a dance home that was just for adults, shared by other like-minded adults. And despite her long history with dance, she is still learning more about herself through dance - its a continuous learning journey and one she hopes to incorporate into her budding teaching career. Click play or download to hear Jenny's story. Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on?Apple?and?Google Podcasts. You can help others find us by clicking subscribe, and giving us a rating and review.

Last episode, we chatted to Mariette about beginning dance as a middle-aged adult. Today, on the other side of the spectrum, we talk to Belinda about being a life long dancer. As a new member of the 5-0 club, she has no plans to stop dancing any time soon! Alongside her life-long love of ballet, Belinda also tells us about other adventures life has thrown her way: starting a small business, moving house(s) and soccer. In short, she shows us you can have your cake and eat it, too; mixing the relentless pace of normal life and an all-consuming passion for dance is very much possible. Click play or download to hear Belinda's story. And while we've got your attention... Have you heard Aimee Whittaker from Phly Crew is visiting 6th Position to teach two jazz masterclasses on Sunday, 2 February?!  Read all about it, and then head to our online timetable to sign up!   Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on Apple and Google Podcasts. Click subscribe, and give us a rating and review.     The

Welcome to 2020 and and a new season of We are 6th Position! And a special welcome to those who are turning in for the first time; when you're finished with this episode, there are 16 episodes from season one for your binge-listening pleasure (also available on Apple and Google Podcasts). We are kicking off this new podcast year with Mariette, a true blue 6P original gansta. And when we say OG, we mean OG; Mariette was there at our very first class, on the first night we opened in 2017. And she's still with us three years later. For Mariette, the opportunities that 6P presents has been 50 years in the waiting. She is moving mountains to pursue and achieve her dancing dreams, from learning the very basics of classical dance to earning her first pair of pointe shoes. Click play or download to hear Mariette's story of turning up, even when its hard. Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on?Apple and Google Podcasts. Click subscribe, and give us a rating and review.     Show Notes Julia F

Here it is... episode 16 of the We are 6th Position podcast, and the final one for the 2019 season. Today, we are sharing Amrita's story. At a time where our Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has decided the arts is not worthy of federal representation; the release of our season finale has been serendipitous. The arts - dance at a community level - has changed the course of Amrita's life, and we have no doubt, there are many others for whom dance and the arts has held a pivotal role in their lives. This episode holds a special story of hope; it you are on a path of recovery (physical, mental, emotional or otherwise), then this episode is dedicated to you. We are 6th Position podcast will return in 2020. In the meantime, you can listen back over all 16 episodes and check out our We are 6th Position Facebook album so see where it all started! We wish a safe and happy festive break - catch you on the flip side!     Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on?Apple and Google Podcas

Starting ballet - or anything new, for that matter - is daunting enough, as it is. For starters, you have to start at the very beginning, a place most of us haven't seen since childhood; there is this thing called 'coordination' you have to grapple with while attempting to do so with 'grace'; and on […]

Welcome to Episode 14 of We are 6th Position! For this episode, we talk to Julia (you may recognise her voice from Episode 13: Making Friends), a senior secondary school teacher who realised she needed to practice the things she was teaching and preaching to her students and team. One day, Julia realised for all the times she would tell her students to 'take chances' or encourage her team to 'refill your tanks', she had yet to do it for herself. Click play or download to hear Julia's story and how in taking a chance with ballet, she found her mental and emotional fuel.   Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on Apple Podcasts. Click subscribe, and give us a rating and review.       Theme song credit: Two Pianos by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/57454 Ft: Admiral Bob (admiralbob77) 

Let's be frank: making friends as an adult can be an excruciating social experience. By the time we reach adulthood, most of us have established social circles or are quite comfortable with our own company, thank you very much. Sometimes though, new friendships can be found in unexpected places with the most unexpected people. For Julia and Rebecca - two individuals with very different histories - this is exactly what happened. Both women embarked on their separate dance journeys with every expectation of dancing and no expectation of finding this special friendship they now share. So, ladies, please tell us all your secrets! Click play or download to hear the story of Julia and Rebecca's friendship.   Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on Apple Podcasts. Click subscribe, and give us a rating and review.       Theme song credit: Two Pianos by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/5

In episode 12 of We are 6th Position, we flip the tables: the interviewer get interviewed by the interviewees! 6th Position's Founder and Director, Genevieve (known as Gen, amongst our community), takes a spin in the interviewee chair, where she talks to Ami and Casey about where 6P started, where it is going, and everything in between. Click play or download to hear Gen's story.   Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on Apple Podcasts. Click subscribe, and give us a rating and review.     Theme song credit: Two Pianos by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/57454 Ft: Admiral Bob (admiralbob77)?

Do what you love and don't delay. We sat down with Judith for Episode 11 of We are 6th Position, where she shares her experience of embracing the now. Rather than waiting for the next life, Judith decided to embark on her dance journey in this life - a journey that has lodged itself firmly in her heart. Click play or download to hear Judith's story.   Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on Apple Podcasts. Click subscribe, and give us a rating and review.     Theme song credit: Two Pianos by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/57454 Ft: Admiral Bob (admiralbob77)?

We mark episode 10 by talking to Gino, our regular 6P anomaly. Usually the only male in class, its hard for him to go unnoticed and it was difficult for us to not talk about men and ballet, and his own experiences. He also sheds some light on the similarities between ballet and mathematics... Click play or download to hear his story.   Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on Apple Podcasts. Click subscribe, and give us a rating and review.   Theme song credit: Two Pianos by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/57454 Ft: Admiral Bob (admiralbob77) 

We are 6th Position podcast is back for the new financial year! We return with episode nine and talk to Sharn about juggling a successful career, two kids aged under five and twice weekly regular class attendance - plus she is now partaking in our inaugural Choreographic Mentor Program! Over coffee and some indulgent child-free time, Sharn tells us about where dance fits in her life prioritisation and how it holds her together.   Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on Apple Podcasts. Click subscribe, and give us a rating and review.   Theme song credit: Two Pianos by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/57454 Ft: Admiral Bob (admiralbob77)?

When can I go on pointe? Its a common question all ballet teachers around the world hear, from students of all ages... The answer is the same for everyone who asks this question: That's the wrong question. The question you should be asking is, "Am I ready for pointe?" Pointe is an enormous, and often underestimated, commitment. We chat to four of our beginner pointe students to learn what this commitment has meant for them and to get an insight into their very different journeys on the pink satin road. PLUS, we make a very special masterclass announcement! Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on Apple Podcasts. Click subscribe, and give us a rating and review.   Here is the link to the article about theraband foot exercises mentioned in our conversation: https://www.theballetblog.com/portfolio/pointing-a-theraband/.   Theme song credit: Two Pianos by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpe

For the seventh episode of We are 6th Position, we took a trip down memory lane with our very first lyrical teacher, Sally. From a young age, Sally was dancing on national and international stages, performing on cruise ships, and appearing on television. She knew no other life, but the dance life. So what happens when this life comes to a sudden halt? Like many others before her, dance 'stopped' for Sally at the completion of high school... Click play or download to hear how she story. Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on Apple Podcasts. Click subscribe, and give us a rating and review.       Theme song credit: Two Pianos by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/57454 Ft: Admiral Bob (admiralbob77)?

We talk to Casey this fortnight, in episode six of We are 6th Position. Casey's return to dance was a timely coincidence, taking place at a point in her life when she was also returning to study. If ever you have wondered whether 'doing it over' is worthwhile, you need to listen to Casey's story. Click play or download to hear about her journey of rediscovery. Love our community's stories? We are 6th Position is available on iTunes. Click subscribe, and give us a rating and review.     Theme song credit: Two Pianos by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/57454 Ft: Admiral Bob (admiralbob77) 

Her children, close family, friends, footy and ballet. Ami talks passionately about her top five life priorities as she takes a turn in the interview chair for the fifth episode of We are 6th Position podcast. We are 6th Position is available on iTunes. We would love to hear your thoughts on our podcast; click subscribe and give us a rating and review.   Theme song credit: Two Pianos by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/57454 Ft: Admiral Bob (admiralbob77) 

We chat to Emily in Episode 4 of We are 6th Position. Like many others, Emily rediscovered her love of tap dance at 6P, and fell in love with other dance styles along the way. Hailing from big family in a small town, we talk about how Emily navigated coming of age as a young adult in Canberra whilst continuing to nurture her close family relationships. Click Play or Download to hear Emily?s story. We are 6th Position is available on iTunes. We would love to hear your thoughts on our podcast; click subscribe and give us a rating and review.   Theme song credit: Two Pianos by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/57454 Ft: Admiral Bob (admiralbob77) 

In Episode 3 of We are 6th Position, we chat to Amanda. If time spent in the studio has a direct correlation to love of dance, then Amanda leaves us with no doubt about her feelings! Get to know the person behind the dancer and find out what makes this young woman tick. Click Play or Downlad to hear Amanda's story. We are 6th Position podcast is now available on?iTunes. If our podcast is warming your heart, please click subscribe and give us a rating and review.   Theme song credit: Two Pianos by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/57454 Ft: Admiral Bob (admiralbob77)?

We talk to Chantal for Episode 2 of We are 6th Position. From singing to drones, and battling depression (referred to by its euphemism, 'the black dog') to baring her soul in dance competitions; Chantal embodies strength in every sense of the word. We are honoured she has chosen to so generously share her story […]

We are 6th Position podcast is here! Following on the tail of our We are 6th Position - #weare6P -  social media project, we have the privilege of presenting to you the extraordinary stories of the ordinary adults who make up the 6th Position community. In our very first episode, we talk to Angie about ballet, hip hop, latin dance and violin. Click play or download to hear her story. Theme song credit: Two Pianos by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/57454 Ft: Admiral Bob (admiralbob77)