Mastering Pointe Shoe Fitting | Josephine Lee
Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee (The Pointe Shop) joins Dr. Caroline Simpkins to demystify pointe shoe fitting—from shoe anatomy (box, shank, vamp, wings, platform) to how fit impacts techniqu...
2 Nov 202535min
From Ballet Star to Foot Doctor | Miko Fogarty
Former ballet star Dr. Miko Fogarty joins the Ballet Science Podcast to share her journey from elite performer (“First Position,” YAGP, Birmingham Royal Ballet) to a foot & ankle surgery resident spec...
26 Okt 202546min
Why Turnout Is Different for Every Ballet Dancer | Science Says This
What muscles control turnout in ballet? Learn how the hip muscles, tendons, and ligaments work together to create turnout, stability, extension, and control... and why understanding them can help prev...
19 Okt 202512min
Hip Anatomy For Dancers: Bones Explained
Welcome to the Ballet Science Podcast, where dance meets science! In this episode, host Caroline Simpkins, a former ballerina turned researcher, breaks down the anatomy of the hip joint and explains h...
12 Okt 20258min
Ballet Science & Dance Medicine: IADMS 2025 Conference Highlights
In this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast, host Caroline Simpkins — former ballerina turned researcher — shares highlights from the 2025 International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IA...
5 Okt 202514min
Ballet & Your Bones: What the Research Found
Why do ballet dancers, who train for hours daily, often face weaker bones and stress fractures? In this episode, we explore new research on bone turnover, estrogen metabolism, and training demands in ...
28 Sep 20259min
Ballet Burnout & Dancer Mental Health: What the Research Says
Ballet is known for beauty, discipline, and control… but what’s happening behind the scenes? Today, we break down scientific research on mental health in professional ballet dancers. Discover the prev...
21 Sep 20259min
Knee Anatomy for Dancers: Menisci
Discover the vital role of the menisci in knee anatomy and why they matter for dancers. In this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast, former ballerina turned researcher Caroline Simpkins explains how...
14 Sep 20259min
