Project Dance: Dancing Diaries hosted by Annika Drennan

Macarena, Rottweilers & Miss Petite Africa: The Mira Coral Chronicles

From pageants to pirouettes, Mira Coral’s story is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Mira shares how winning Miss Petite Africa at age 10, surviving a run-in with three Rottweilers, and chasing dance dreams across continents shaped her wild and wonderful journey. Expect laughter, chaos, and inspiration in equal measure!

From Fake Tan to Full Chaos: Scotland Dance Chronicles

What’s it really like growing up in the Scottish dance scene? LJ Halliday shares the wins, fails, and chaotic moments that shaped his journey, rom fake tans and Facebook tags to birthday cake disasters and early “retirements” at 16. Whether you’re a dancer, a parent, or just love a good backstage disaster story, this episode will have you nodding, laughing, and saying, “Oh yep… been there!”

Stitch Happens – A Dancer’s Tale of Chaos, Confidence & Costume Malfunctions

Behind every flawless performance is… a dancer holding her costume together with duct tape, a teacher running on caffeine, and a mum praying the zip doesn’t break mid-routine. In this episode, Courtney Quinn shares the chaos, comedy, and confidence lessons that come with being a dancer, teacher, and mum all rolled into one. From last-minute costume malfunctions to raising resilient kids, it’s the side of dance you don’t see on stage.

The Dance Mum Chronicles

Behind every great dancer is… a mum with a laptop that won’t load, a shipping container in the garden, and a never-ending list of surprises for the family. In this episode, Gillian Dugan shares about the real behind-the-scenes life of a dance mum—equal parts chaos, laughter, and love. Tune in for laughs, relatability, and a reminder that sometimes the biggest stage is the one at home.

From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Dancer’s Reality Check

From pressure to passion — in this episode, Anna McErlane shares her inspiring journey of returning to dance after burnout. She opens up about the emotional toll of the industry, the challenges of stepping away, and the powerful moment she found her way back. It’s a raw, honest, and uplifting conversation about resilience, creative recovery, and rediscovering joy in movement.