Project Dance: Dancing Diaries hosted by Annika Drennan
Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of dance with Project Dance’s official podcast: Dancing Diaries Join us for exclusive talk with the dance industry’s top stars, where you’ll hear their stories, their creative secrets, and their tips for success. Prepare to be ignited by their passion, enlightened by their expertise, and empowered to pursue your own dance dreams. So grab your headphones, get comfortable, and let Dancing Diaries inspire you to reach your full potential as a dancer or simply a lover of the art form.
Episodes

Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Macarena, Rottweilers & Miss Petite Africa: The Mira Coral Chronicles
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
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!

Sunday Sep 21, 2025
From Fake Tan to Full Chaos: Scotland Dance Chronicles
Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Sunday Sep 21, 2025
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!”

Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Stitch Happens – A Dancer’s Tale of Chaos, Confidence & Costume Malfunctions
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
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.

Sunday Aug 17, 2025
The Dance Mum Chronicles
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
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.

Sunday May 25, 2025
From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Dancer’s Reality Check
Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
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.

Tuesday May 13, 2025
Dance Dramas & Coffee-Fuelled Dreams
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, Courtney Quinn shares her journey of balancing dance, motherhood, and personal growth while navigating family legacy and new passions. Tune in for inspiring stories of resilience, community, and pursuing your passions with love and purpose.

Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Dancing Through Life: Overcoming Fear, One Spin at a Time
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
What if the secret to overcoming fear… was dancing right through it? 💃✨
In this joyful and inspiring episode, we sit down with the radiant Jamie Lee Meneely, who shares how dance became her personal power move through life’s biggest pivots. From moments of uncertainty to finding her rhythm again, Jamie Lee shows us that courage, confidence, and joy often begin with one bold spin.
Expect laughs, aha moments, and a whole lot of heart. Tune in—you just might find yourself dancing through fear, too. 💫

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Dancer. Comedian. Chaos. The Art of Doing It All Anyway.
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
From musical theatre to stand-up comedy, Rhys Devlin shares what it’s like to chase creative dreams through uncertainty, burnout, and reinvention. We talk about the hustle, the heartbreak, and the hilarious moments in between — and why sometimes, the best thing you can do is show up, embrace the chaos, and do it anyway.

Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Ballet, Shakira & The Gift of the Gab: Louise Dancer’s Tale
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Join Louise on a joyful ride through her dance journey—from ballet beginnings to full-on Shakira vibes—and get inspired to move your own way! 💃✨

Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Dream Like Anything is Possible with Kylee Vincent
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Join Kylee Vincent on a journey of motivation and movement! This episode is all about chasing dreams with unwavering focus and a whole lot of fun. Here, you'll discover how to tap into your inner dance power and achieve anything you set your mind to – just like Kylee! So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to be inspired!


