Step behind the curtain with Dan Shipton, the visionary creative director whose spectacular work has dazzled millions worldwide. As co-founder of Black Skull Creative, Dan has crafted some of entertainment's most unforgettable moments—from Sam Ryder's Eurovision triumph to Jade Thirlwall's groundbreaking Brits performance, and the awe-inspiring spectacles of London 2012. What makes Dan's approach unique is his unwavering commitment to storytelling. "Every performance we create has a story at...
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Step behind the curtain with Dan Shipton, the visionary creative director whose spectacular work has dazzled millions worldwide. As co-founder of Black Skull Creative, Dan has crafted some of entertainment's most unforgettable moments—from Sam Ryder's Eurovision triumph to Jade Thirlwall's groundbreaking Brits performance, and the awe-inspiring spectacles of London 2012. What makes Dan's approach unique is his unwavering commitment to storytelling. "Every performance we create has a story at...
From Wishbone to World Stage: A Life in Performance, Purpose, and Passing It On with Helen Thom
Before the Applause Podcast
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4 months ago
From Wishbone to World Stage: A Life in Performance, Purpose, and Passing It On with Helen Thom
What happens when your childhood wish on a chicken wishbone shapes your entire life? For Helen Thom, that wish for ballet lessons at age six sparked a journey from passionate young dancer to transformative educator who has touched hundreds, if not thousands, of lives. Helen's story unfolds with warmth and authenticity as she shares pivotal moments that shaped her path – from her mother noticing technical issues in her early training to her formative years at Bird College. "It was a real shoc...
Before the Applause Podcast
Step behind the curtain with Dan Shipton, the visionary creative director whose spectacular work has dazzled millions worldwide. As co-founder of Black Skull Creative, Dan has crafted some of entertainment's most unforgettable moments—from Sam Ryder's Eurovision triumph to Jade Thirlwall's groundbreaking Brits performance, and the awe-inspiring spectacles of London 2012. What makes Dan's approach unique is his unwavering commitment to storytelling. "Every performance we create has a story at...
