Breast Cancer After Ballet: Finding Her Way Back to the Stage | Abigail Simon
What happens when a cancer diagnosis changes the body you've spent your entire life training?In this episode, I sit down with former professional ballet dancer Abigail Simon to talk about her experien...
29 Sep 36min
The Future of Pointe Training | Lynne Charles
Pointe training is one of the most demanding aspects of ballet... but are we teaching it in the most effective way?In this episode, I’m joined by Lynne Charles, former principal ballerina (Hamburg Bal...
22 Sep 30min
Life After Ballet | Megan Fairchild on Retiring, Motherhood, and What Comes Next
What does it take to build a long, sustainable career in professional ballet... and what happens when that career comes to an end? In this episode, I’m joined by Megan Fairchild, former principal danc...
15 Sep 49min
ENCORE: If You Can Do Ballet, You Can Do Anything | Dr. Miko Fogarty
What happens when an accomplished ballet dancer decides to leave the stage... and pursue medicine instead? In this Ballet Science Encore episode, I'm revisiting one of the most valuable conversations ...
8 Sep 30min
The Truth About Ballet Training: What Every Parent Needs To Know | Ballet Help Desk
Ballet training can be an exciting (but often complicated) journey for dancers and their families. In this episode, I’m joined by Brett and Jenny from Ballet Help Desk, who share insights from their e...
1 Sep 1h 25min
Why Ballet Foundations Matter: Building a Better Dancer | Darla Hoover
What does great ballet training look like... and how should dancers develop from their earliest classes through pre-professional training?In this episode, I’m joined by legendary ballet educator Darla...
25 Aug 56min
How Dancers Should Fuel: Nutrition Tips for Ballet | Rachel Fine, RDN
What should dancers eat before ballet class? How much should they be eating? What about carbohydrates, hydration, recovery, and snacks during long rehearsals?In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Fine...
18 Aug 51min
Can Ballet Help After Breast Cancer? | What the Science Says
Can ballet support recovery after breast cancer? A new qualitative research study explored the experiences of women who participated in a 16-week classical ballet program after breast cancer treatment...
11 Aug 12min
