252: Arlene Phillips | Part 1

Homo Sapiens

Christopher Sweeney

Society & Culture, Sexuality, Arts, Relationships, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 19 October 2023

⏱️ 41 minutes

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What did Whitney Houston hate about her feet? What was it like to experience a Freddie Mercury party? Arlene Phillips has choreographed some of the most iconic music videos of all time, from Whitney’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody to Elton’s I’m Still Standing- and in her own words has worked with all of the biggest divas in history. Her formation of the dance group Hot Gossip revolutionised the dance landscape into what it is today- a celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and authentic expression. Arlene is a true trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community and it was a pleasure to sit down with her and discuss everything from how the aids crisis impacted the dance community in the late 1970’s, to the genesis of the first-ever Strictly Come Dancing pilot.

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0:00.0	This episode of Homo sapiens is brought to you by Virgin Atlantic.
0:03.6	Let's talk travel.
0:04.6	Whether it's for business or pleasure, I think it's fair to say,
0:07.6	us Homo sapiens, we like a bit of five-star treatment.
0:10.6	So whether you're setting off on some kind of business jaunt,
0:14.0	or if you're on your annual family holiday,
0:16.6	wouldn't it be great to know that you're in the best hands?
0:19.2	That's why Virgin Atlantic believe that everyone's holiday or trip should start
0:23.7	from the moment you check in.
0:25.4	Imagine this. You've dropped your bags.
0:27.2	You've perused duty free.
0:29.1	Where better to put your feet up than in Virgin Atlantic's
0:32.0	clawed house, which is available to upclass passengers?
0:35.4	It is a haven of luxury with delicious dining options at the
0:39.3	Brasery and my favourite, a QR code to order champagne
0:42.7	direct to your table.
0:44.0	And if you're feeling really fancy, what about high tea?
0:47.0	High up in the clouds, followed by an ice lolly to devour alongside a great
0:51.0	range of great movies.
0:52.3	It's the details. They just make it fun.
0:54.7	Honestly, I'm just getting started.
0:56.6	These are just a few of the many special touches
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