Foot & Ankle Anatomy for Dancers | Bones Explained
Explore the incredible structure of the human foot with Ballet Science! In this episode, we break down the 26 bones of the foot, including the hindfoot (talus and calcaneus), midfoot (navicular, cuboi...
17 Aug 202511min
Dancing Through Thyroid Cancer
In this episode, I share my journey with papillary thyroid cancer, which began while I was still dancing professionally and preparing to dance the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker. Now, as a researc...
10 Aug 202514min
Gillian Murphy's Final Swan Lake at American Ballet Theatre
In today's special episode, we reflect on a major moment in the dance world. After nearly thirty years of unforgettable performances, the great ballerina Gillian Murphy has taken her final bow with A...
3 Aug 202513min
Why Dancers Struggle With Food & Body Image (New Research)
Dance is a world of strength, artistry, and discipline… but behind the scenes, there are real challenges that don’t get talked about enough. Today I break down new research on body image, nutrition kn...
27 Jul 20259min
New vs Dead Pointe Shoes: Injury & Performance Effects
Discover how new vs. worn (dead) pointe shoes impact a dancer’s balance, muscle activity, and injury risk in this Ballet Science Podcast episode. Former professional ballerina and researcher Caroline ...
20 Jul 202511min
Ballet & Multiple Sclerosis: What Research Says
Can ballet help improve balance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS)? This video explores a fascinating research study investigating how a targeted ballet training program may help reduce ataxia and...
13 Jul 202512min
Your Walking Pattern Exposes Your Ballet Training | Here's Why
How do ballet dancers walk compared to non-dancers? In this episode, we break down the biomechanics of gait, balance, and stability using real research. Explore findings from my own study comparing pr...
13 Jul 202511min
When Is a Dancer Ready for Pointe? Ballet Teacher & Science Insights
Join the Ballet Science Podcast with Caroline Simpkins, former ballerina and researcher, as we wrap up our two-part series on pointe readiness. In this episode, Caroline shares her personal perspectiv...
6 Jul 202519min
