Sarah Blanc: Class Ceiling (Dancing Class)
From Beckett Talks by Leeds Beckett University
March 4, 2026 · 1h 22m · Season 3 · Episode 7
About this episode
Sarah Blanc discusses her journey from a council estate to becoming a freelance choreographer, reflecting on class and identity in the dance world.
In this episode of Dancing Class, dance artist Sarah Blanc vibrantly explores her journey from a council estate in Waterford, Ireland, to becoming a freelance choreographer and performer in the UK. Sarah shares candid reflections of navigating the challenges of class and access alongside themes of ambition, identity, imposter syndrome, and the freelance hustle. The discussion is wrapped in Sarah’s humour and warmth. Recorded in binaural sound, this immersive episode invites listeners to reflect on how dance and class identity can shape careers in the UK. Content Guidance: Bi-neural
People in this episode
Guest: Sarah Blanc
Topics covered
- dance
- class identity
- freelance career
- imposter syndrome
- ambition
- access
Keywords
- dance artist
- choreographer
- class challenges
- identity
- freelance hustle
- imposter syndrome
- binaural sound
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Waterford, Ireland, UK
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