After Class: The Adult Ballet Podcast
By The Busy Bunhead
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Episodes: 127
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If you've ever cried in the car after ballet class, questioned whether you started too late, or wondered why your pirouettes still aren't cooperating, this is your podcast. After Class is for adult ballet dancers — the ones balancing real life, careers, and ballet dreams. Each week, host and fellow dancer Hannah covers technique, artistry, mindset, and the honest conversations that don't always happen in the studio. Whether you're brand new to the barre or a seasoned bunhead, you belong here.
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Ep. 127 - 7 Strategies for Remembering Choreography as an Adult Ballet Dancer
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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Ep. 126 - Ballet Posture Explained: The Fundamentals, the Function & What Makes It Artistry, with Chelsea Weidmann
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Ep. 125 - Perfectionism Is Sabotaging Your Ballet Training — Here’s What to Do About It, with Kirsten Kemp (Archive Favorite)
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Ep. 124 - Ballet Hacks Every Adult Dancer Should Know (Archive Favorite)
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Ep. 123 - Creating a Pointe Plan You LOVE as an Adult Dancer, with Julie of Broche Ballet (pt 3)
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Ep 122 - The Adult Pointe Plateau: Why You Feel Stuck (And How to Get Unstuck) with Julie of Broche Ballet (pt 2)
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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Ep. 121 - Starting Pointe as an Adult? Here's What You Actually Need to Know, with Julie of Broche Ballet (pt 1)
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Ep 120 - Ballet on a Budget: Practical Ways to Save Money as an Adult Dancer
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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Ep. 119 - Acting in Ballet: How to Overcome Self-Consciousness & Embody a Character, with Chelsea Weidmann
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Ep. 118 - Making Time for Ballet When Your Life Is Already Full, with Rebecca Holden
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Ep. 117 - How to Prepare for an Adult Ballet Intensive: Everything You Need to Know
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Ep. 116 - Life-Changing Facts About YOUR Anatomy as an Adult Dancer, with Erica Centola
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Ep. 115 - Understanding Musicality in Ballet and How to Develop it, with Chelsea Weidmann
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May 27, 2026 |
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Ep. 114 - Ballet Hacks Every Adult Dancer Should Know
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May 20, 2026 |
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Ep. 113 - Hyperextended Legs in Ballet: What's Not Explained in Class... with Shane Wuerthner
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May 13, 2026 |
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Ep. 112 - Your Adult Ballet Photoshoot Guide with Professional Photographer Katie Ging 📷
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May 06, 2026 |
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Ep. 111 - Unlock Your Best Ballet LINES (At Any Level!) with Chelsea Weidmann
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Ep. 110 - Find the Best Ballet Slippers for YOUR Feet: What to Know & How to Choose
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Ep. 109 - No Studio, No Blueprint, No Problem: Bringing Ballet to Pakistan, with Lauren Woodbury
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Ep. 108 - Ballet Makeup for Class AND Stage: Everything Adult Dancers Need to Know, with Suzanne Jolie
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Ep. 107 - Somatic Awareness: How to Connect with Your Body and Dance with More Artistry, with Chelsea Weidmann
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Ep. 106 - Perfectionism Is Sabotaging Your Ballet Training — Here’s What to Do About It, with Kirsten Kemp
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Ep. 105 - Why Does Ballet Feel Harder Some Weeks? Supporting Your Cycle as a Female Dancer with Jess Spinner
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Ep. 104 - Why Are My Pirouettes STILL So Unstable? How to Get Strong & Stable Pirouettes with Allie Christensen
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Ep. 103 - Adult Ballet Training That’s Serious and Supportive: The Ballet Project with Lisa Garvey
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Ep. 102 - Hip Pain in Ballet: Why It Happens and What It Means, with Dr. Sebastian Gonzales, D.C.
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Ep. 101 - Jealousy in Adult Ballet: Why It Happens (and How to Handle It)
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Ep. 100 - Turning Used Pointe Shoes into Works of Art with Emily Thorpe of PointeReve
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Ep. 99 - Breath as an Essential Element of Artistry in Ballet with Chelsea Weidmann
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Ep. 98 - If January Didn’t Go as Planned: A Gentle Reset for Adult Ballet Dancers 🗓️
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Ep. 97 - Pas de Deux for Adult Dancers: What to Know Before You Try It with Lester & Laurence Gonzalez
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Ep. 96 - Jumping with Confidence & Stability in the Center as an Adult Dancer with Christina Krigolson (Part 2)
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Ep. 95 - Building Jumps That Feel Strong, Stable & Light as an Adult Dancer with Christina Krigolson (Part 1)
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Ep. 94 - 3 Ways to Instantly Transform Your Dancing, For Adult Ballet Dancers of Any Level! (Archive Favorite)
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Ep. 93 - Ballet Studio Closed? 4 Ways to Maintain Momentum When Classes are Cancelled (Archive Favorite)
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Ep. 92 - Ballet Books Every Dancer Should Read: 2025 Favorites from the Bunhead Book Club 📚
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Ep. 91 - Reset Your Ballet Life: How to Declutter, Organize & Step Into 2026 Refreshed ✨
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Ep. 90 - “If Only I’d Started Sooner..." Reframing Regret as an Adult Ballet Dancer, with Merry King
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Ep. 89 - The Adult Ballet Dancer's Holiday Gift Guide! 🎁
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Ep. 88 - Designing a Ballet Training Plan That Fits Your Life, with Katy Barton
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Ep. 87 - Finding Creative Joy in Ballet, Business & Beyond, with Kelsey of Rose & Clay Jewelry
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Ep. 86 - How to Be a GREAT Ballet Student, with Julie Leung of Broche Ballet 🩰
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Ep. 85 - Defining Artistry in Ballet: 9 Elements Adult Dancers Can Actually Work On, with Chelsea Weidmann
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Ep. 84 - Creating Spaces Where Adult Ballet Dancers Belong: Building a Studio & Ballet Company for Adults, with Erica Centola
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Ep. 83 - Tips to End the Year Inspired (Not Exhausted) as an Adult Ballet Dancer
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Ep. 82 - Making Sense of Ballet Corrections & Cues with Allie Christensen of Align Fitness
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Ep. 81 - Barre Trash: Humor, Authenticity, and Changing Ballet Culture with Founders Lucas & Louis
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Ep. 80 - I Cried in the Car After Ballet Today… Here’s What I Learned
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Ep. 79 - A New Season for Our Adult Ballet Podcast: Yelena's Farewell & The Future of After Class
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Ep. 78 - Stop Waiting to Be "Good Enough" and Enjoy Ballet Now: Here's How!
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Ep. 77 - Zero-Effort Recovery Methods: Easy Ways to Support Your Ballet Training 😅
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Ep. 76 - Overcome Pointe Anxiety (Or Any Steps that Scare You): Effective Techniques for Adult Ballet Dancers 🩰
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Ep. 75 - Ballet Studio Closed? 4 Ways to Maintain Momentum When Classes are Cancelled
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Ep. 74 - How to Wash & Care for Your Ballet Clothes: Laundering Tricky Fabrics & Making Your Dancewear Last!🫧
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Ep. 73 - KM & Friends Adult Ballet Intensive Recap, with Candis MacKinnon
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Ep. 72 - 3 Ways to Instantly Transform Your Dancing, For Adult Ballet Dancers of Any Level! ✨
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Ep. 71 - Ballet Hygiene 101: How to Stay Fresh, Clean & Confident in Class!
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Ep. 70 - From Couch to Class: How Watching Ballet Can Transform Your Training (It's Backed by Science!) 😄
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Ep. 69 - Ballet Faux Pas to Avoid: Common Mistakes Adult Dancers Make (We've All Been There!)
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Ep. 68 - Honest Thoughts on Getting Ready for an Adult Ballet Intensive
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Ep. 67 - Pregnancy & Postpartum as an Adult Ballet Dancer: Real Talk with Yelena (She's Back!)
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Ep. 66 - Debunking the Turnout Myth in Adult Ballet: History, Reality & How to Improve, with Chelsea Weidmann
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Ep. 65 - Finding Purpose in Ballet While Living With a Rare Brain Tumor - Interview with Adult Ballet Dancer, Natalie Walsh da Silva
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Ep. 64 - Real Talk on Navigating Discouragement in Your Adult Ballet Journey, with Stacy Santos
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May 19, 2025 |
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Ep. 63 - From Studio to Startup: How One Adult Dancer Created the Ballet Skirts She Couldn’t Find, with Chelsea of Dianne Dancewear
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May 12, 2025 |
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Ep. 62 - Adult Ballet Intensives: Preparing Your Body to Thrive, Before, During & After, with Allie Christensen
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May 05, 2025 |
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Ep. 61 - Size-Inclusive Style Tips for Adult Dancers: Create a Ballet Wardrobe You Love at Any Size, with Maggie Watson
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Ep. 60 - Essential Ballet Terminology to Level Up Your Game!
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Ep. 59 - Ballet's "Linking" Steps: What They Are and How to Conquer Them!
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Ep. 58 - The Weirdest Things in Our Ballet Bags: Don't Judge Us! 🫣
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Ep. 57 - Making Ballet Work for Your Schedule: Time Management Tips for Adult Dancers!
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Ep. 56 - The Key to Beautiful Dancing at Any Age or Level: Artistry in Adult Ballet
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Ep. 55 - Ready for Pointe? How to Know & What to Do Next! (Part 2)
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Ep. 54 - Ready for Pointe? Here's How to Know! (Part 1)
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Ep. 53 - Social Media in Adult Ballet: Our Hot Takes and Tips
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Ep. 52 - Ballet Tights: Everything You Need to Know & How to Find Your Perfect Pair!
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Ep. 51 - Celebrating Our One Year Anniversary!
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Ep. 50 - How to Train for Strength & Longevity as an Adult Dancer, with Allie Christensen
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Ep. 49 - Learning Other Styles of Dance: From Salsa to Cabaret - What We've Tried & Loved!
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Ep. 48 - Navigating the Center Portion of Ballet Class: Tips to Feel Confident at Any Level!
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Ep. 47 - Step Into Our Pointe Shoes! How We Prepare Them & What We Put Inside!
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Ep. 46 - Are You Ready to Move Up? Ask Yourself These Questions!
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Ep. 45 - Choosing an Online Ballet Program: How to Find the Best Fit for You!
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Ep. 44 - How to Thrive in 2025: Take Your Dancing to the Next Level with These Tips!
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Ep. 43 - Ballet Training Over the Holidays: How to Make It Work for You!
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Ep. 42 - The Ultimate Ballerina Christmas List: Gifts Any Dancer Will Love!
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Ep. 41 - Tutulist.com: A Better Way to Buy & Sell Your Dancewear, with Founder Sara Judd
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Ep. 40 - Ballet Warm Up's: What They Are & Why We Love Them!
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Ep. 39 - The Nutcracker Chronicles - Interview with Ballerina & Author Janine Kovac
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Ep. 38 - Achieve a Beautiful Arabesque at ANY Level!
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Ep. 37 - Private Ballet Lessons: How to Get the MOST Out of Them!
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Ep. 36 - Using the Ballet Barre Correctly: How to Do It and Why It Matters!
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Ep. 35 - The Scientific Secret to Staying MOTIVATED in Your Ballet Training
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Ep. 34 - Save Money on Your Ballet Training with These Tips!
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Ep. 33 - Everything I Packed for an Adult Ballet Intensive: What You Need & What You Don't
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Ep. 32 - Attending an Adult Ballet Intensive: What It's Really Like!
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Ep. 31 - Pointe Training for Adults: Level Up Your Mental Game!
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Ep. 30 - Dancing After Time Off: Tips for Coming Back Strong!
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Ep. 29 - The ONE Thing Adult Dancers Need to Succeed
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Ep. 28 - Life Lessons from Ballet
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Ep. 27 - Our Favorite & LEAST Favorite Ballet Steps
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Ep. 26 - Starting Pointe as an Adult: Answering YOUR Questions!
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Ep. 25 - Eating for Recovery After Ballet Class - Q&A with Registered Dietitian, Tveen Verano (Part 2)
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Ep. 24 - How to Properly Fuel for Ballet - Q&A with Registered Dietitian, Tveen Verano (Part 1)
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Ep. 23 - What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Ballet
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Ep. 22 - The Cuban National Ballet School: What's It Really Like?
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Ep. 21 - Online Ballet Classes: Are They Worth It?
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Ep. 20 - The Fundamentals of Ballet Turns
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Ep. 19 - What to Pack for Your Adult Ballet Intensive!
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Ep. 18 - Adult Ballet Intensives: Answering Your Questions!
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Ep. 17 - Showing Up for Yourself - Interview with Adult Ballerina Maggie Watson
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Ep. 16 - Our Current Ballet Favorites!
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Ep. 15 - How to Create an Effective Warm Up Routine
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May 27, 2024 |
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Ep. 14 - The BEST Goals for Beginner Ballerinas
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May 20, 2024 |
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Ep. 13 - How to Receive & Apply Your Corrections in Ballet Class
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May 13, 2024 |
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Ep. 12 - How to Get the MOST out of YouTube Ballet Classes
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May 06, 2024 |
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Ep. 11 - Recovery Tips to Help Your Body Feel It's Best!
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Ep. 10 - Training & Performing in New York City - Interview with Adult Ballerina Stacy Santos (Part 2)
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Ep. 9 - "It's Never Too Late" - Interview with Adult Ballerina Stacy Santos (Part 1)
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Ep. 8 - What To Do When You're Struggling in Ballet Class
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Ep. 7 - Ballet Slippers 101
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Ep. 6 - 7 More "Rules" of Ballet Etiquette You NEED to Know (Part 2)
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Ep. 5 - 8 "Rules" of Ballet Etiquette You NEED to Know (Part 1)
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Ep. 4 - What to Wear to Ballet (And Why It Matters!)
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Ep. 3 - Online Ballet Classes: Set Up for Success!
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Ep. 2 - Rediscovering Ballet as an Adult - Interview with Hannah Jennings
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Ep. 1 - A Cuban Ballerina's Journey - Interview with Yelena Franceda
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Feb 19, 2024 |