Episode 7 - Harper Watters

Harper Watters is a highly accomplished dancer with Houston Ballet – but that’s not what got him noticed on social media. The combination of a quick-running treadmill in the gym and a pair of towering pink heels made Harper something of a sensation. His subsequent eye-catching films have won him a serious following on social media and given him a platform to discuss race, sexuality and dance. Harper tells us how he combines a busy life on social media with dancing in one of America’s most prestigious companies, and what it means to be a proud role model to many who might not feel they fit the mould of classical dance. About Harper WattersHarper Watters has a passion for being bold and unapologetically himself, as evidenced not only in his onstage dancing as a Soloist for the Houston Ballet but in his viral heel treadmill videos. He has over 244,000 followers on Instagram and created the YouTube series The Pre Show, which documents the behind-the-scenes stage life of professional dancers. Harper's videos have featured on Elle Magazine, Marie Clare, and Urban Outfitters, and he has worked with prominent photographers and magazines. He’s worked with leading choreographers and has performed on international stages and in numerous US cities.Find out more about the work of the RAD: https://bit.ly/3KcB5UBSimilarly to Harper, the RAD has an engaged following on social media. Join the RAD's online communities here:Instagram @royalacademyofdanceFacebook @RoyalAcademyofDanceTwitter @RADheadquartersTikTok: @RoyalAcademyOfDanceYouTube / royalacademydanceJoin the conversation with host, David Jays @mrdavidjaysSign up to our mailing list: https://bit.ly/3frWPh9RAD is an independent educational charity and does not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do. You can support us by either naming a seat as part of our Name A Seat Campaign: https://bit.ly/3fnxEwm or make a donation: https://bit.ly/3bxA6z5 Follow Harper Watters on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ubOLKnFollow Harper Watters on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3u8FdiXLearn more about Houston Ballet: https://bit.ly/2S397iS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.