Aug 19, 2026 · 37 min · 9 segments
Honestly, what did you expect from Damien & Paul but their honest opinions about honesty.
Paul James RooneyHost
Damien Lee StirkHostHello and welcome to Drinks at the Bar, the podcast where we break through the fourth wall and discuss everything about dance and the theatre industry.
My name is Paul James Rooney, a dancer, choreographer and dance teacher based in Copenhagen, and I am your host of Drinks at the Bar.
This week's guest has worked as a ballerina, a model for Esquire magazine, a makeup artist for London Fashion Week.

I'm Damien Lee Sturck, director of the Dancer Studio London, classical ballet teacher and actor with the Royal Ballet.
Here we will discuss everything from hearing backstage stories, touring shenanigans to deeper issues like body image, training, the reality of being a freelance dancer and much more.

With guest professionals, we are here to share our knowledge, experience and help you with any questions or problems you may have about dance and navigating the dance world.
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Hello and welcome to Drinks at the Bar, the podcast where we break through the fourth wall and discuss everything about dance and the theatre industry.
My name is Paul James Rooney, a dancer, choreographer and dance teacher based in Copenhagen, and I am your host of Drinks at the Bar.
This week's guest has worked as a ballerina, a model for Esquire magazine, a makeup artist for London Fashion Week.

I'm Damien Lee Sturck, director of the Dancer Studio London, classical ballet teacher and actor with the Royal Ballet.
Here we will discuss everything from hearing backstage stories, touring shenanigans to deeper issues like body image, training, the reality of being a freelance dancer and much more.

With guest professionals, we are here to share our knowledge, experience and help you with any questions or problems you may have about dance and navigating the dance world.