Episode 19

Kath and Jan welcome the powerful dancer Daisy Kate Jacobson to the podcast as we parse the meanings of lissome, lithe and willowy as it relates to dancers. Like a true dancer, however, Daisy prefers to concentrate on strength, rather than patriarchal labels.  We talk about Daisy's evolution from being a tiny child chorus member in The Nutcracker to playing the lead, Clara.  After attending Juilliard, she worked with LA Dance Project and now is a protégé of Twyla Tharp, after working on Twyla’s reboot of “Nine Sinatra Songs.”  Kath and Jan realize they are old enough to remember the original version of that piece in back in the day.  We discuss Daisy’s Franco-American roots, her commitment to being mostly vegan, and how to maintain balanced eating with the torching of calories that comes with dance.  We talk about Daisy and her boyfriend sharing cooking duties and eating disorders within the dance community. Daisy reveals how she needs to supplement her diet with animal products to help with a hip injury.  Finally, Daisy almost convinces Kath & Jan to take an adult ballet class, currently the subject of a documentary she is working on.  As long as we can wear sweats, we are in.  A fascinating and illuminating conversation.  Listen in!