Foot In The Door
Host: John Graham
Guests: Joy Duckrell
Next up in our @base_pod series on how dancers got their foot in the door @mrjgraham speaks with @joy_duckrell. As we said we're trying to show that there are many different ways people find their way in and Joy's is particularly unique as she managed to break into the top bracket of the industry before even graduating! Her fast-track to success was really interesting to hear about.
From a point in her training where she felt too nervous to take class at the popular studios in central London to her first job being dancing at the MTV EMA's for the iconic Janet Jackson! From feeling like she couldn't pick up choreography quick enough to being part of the prep team for the Netflix smash Jingle Jangle. From having to choose between her course at college or going on tour with Little Mix, Joy talks us through her journey - her early training, choosing dance over cheerleading, joining TNG and why her foundation year at Urdang was her favourite year of college. She cites certain teachers and mentors who have played a big part in her success. We chat about the human aspect of being a dancer and how having a good attitude and relationship with her college helped her find the balance between becoming an in-demand dancer while still at college and her determination to finish her studies. She also talks about the importance of learning from the veterans of the industry and soaking up the info they would share.
Breaking into the top level of the industry is impressive at any point in a dancer's career but particularly at such an early stage. There is a lot to be learned from Joy's example and how she has managed to build her career so quickly.
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