{"podcast":{"title":"The Shapes in Motion Podcast","slug":"the-shapes-in-motion-podcast-7102635","podcast_index_feed_id":7102635,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6706861fed8ff5205e38bac3","website_url":"https://www.shapesinmotion.com/podcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6706861fed8ff5205e38bac3/1730279060753-a34cdfff-b628-4f9d-8dc8-8184bfe64f47.jpeg","author":"Sarah Perry","episode_count":44,"summary":"Are you an actor, mover, maker or creative, who has a passion for movement and performance? Are you in need of some creative inspiration and insights from the industry? If you tell a story through movement, whatever the shape or form then you are in the right place. We are ready to share with you a range of inspiring and insightful conversations from some of the best loved movers and makers in our field. We will chat with actors, movers, dancers, choreographers, directors, and many other like minded creatives all sharing their expertise, inspirations, creative processes, creative challenges, insights, career highs, and lows and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T16:19:17.579833+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-shapes-in-motion-podcast-7102635"},"episode":{"title":"044: 'What Makes a Great Performer? With Tom English'","slug":"044-what-makes-a-great-performer-with-tom-english","published_at":"2026-06-17T06:38:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-shapes-in-motion-podcast-7102635/044-what-makes-a-great-performer-with-tom-english","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-shapes-in-motion-podcast-7102635","url":"https://www.shapesinmotion.com/episodes/044/what-makes-a-great-performer-with-tom-english","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6706861fed8ff5205e38bac3/e/6a2ff0c56cf76d77455144dc/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Shapes in Motion Podcast, Stephen Moynihan is joined by Tom English, Artistic Director, lecturer, and specialist in performance psychology and training methodologies. Tom reflects on his journey from dance training and performance into research and teaching, drawing on experiences with immersive theatre company Punchdrunk, choreographer Wim Vandekeybus, and his own company, Ferus Animi//Terra Nova. Together they explore the question: what makes a great performer? The conversation spans dance science, neuroscience, mindfulness, storytelling, and performance psychology, examining how these disciplines can help performers develop presence, authenticity, and adaptability. Tom shares insights into collaboration, creative practice, and the importance of understanding both the science and artistry behind exceptional performance. This episode is packed with practical insights for performers, movement practitioners, educators, and anyone curious about the art and psychology of performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode of the Shapes in Motion Podcast, Stephen Moynihan is joined by Tom English, Artistic Director, lecturer, and specialist in performance psy…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2815,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-shapes-in-motion-podcast-7102635/episodes/044-what-makes-a-great-performer-with-tom-english/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-shapes-in-motion-podcast-7102635/044-what-makes-a-great-performer-with-tom-english.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}