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
When Should You Start Pointe? | Science Says This
When a dancer goes en pointe, the ankle experiences forces up to 12-13 times their body weight, significantly elevating the risk of injury. This video explains how proper ankle strength and ballet tra...
29 Jun 20259min
How Ballet Changes The Way You Fall | New Biomechanics Research
In this episode, we explore how recreational ballet helps older adults improve balance, reduce fall risk, and react faster to unexpected slips. Learn about the neurobiomechanical mechanisms behind bal...
22 Jun 202527min
Ballet & Fall Prevention: How Dancers Recover from Unexpected Slips
In this episode (Part 2 of 3), we dive into the pilot study I conducted on fall prevention in professional ballet dancers.We explore:How ballet dancers respond to unexpected standing slipsDifferences ...
15 Jun 202523min
Ballet & Fall Prevention: How Ballet Training Improves Balance
Welcome to the Ballet Science Podcast! I’m Caroline Simpkins, a former ballerina turned researcher. In this first episode of our three-part series on ballet and fall prevention, we explore how ballet ...
8 Jun 202511min
From Pointe Shoes to PhD: Caroline Simpkins | Podcast Trailer
Welcome to the Ballet Science Podcast! Learn about my journey from dancing in pointe shoes to earning a PhD in kinesiology and launching a podcast that bridges the worlds of ballet and science.I talk ...
1 Jun 20254min
