Why Ballet Dancers Destroy Their Shoes
Why do ballerinas destroy brand new pointe shoes before dancing in them? In this episode, we explore the fascinating science, biomechanics, and artistry behind breaking in pointe shoes. From bending t...
1 Juni 11min
Joy Womack on Elite Ballet | Pressure, Performance, & Training
What is it really like to train at one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world? In this video, I sit down with Joy Womack (the first American woman to graduate from the Bolshoi Ballet Acad...
25 Maj 58min
How Ballet Dancers Pirouette | Science Says This
Have you ever watched a ballerina perform a flawless pirouette and wondered how it’s even possible? In this episode, we break down the fascinating physics behind ballet turns... from angular momentum ...
18 Maj 10min
How Ballet Dancers Get So Flexible | What Science Says
Why are ballet dancers so flexible? Is it genetics… or training? In this video, we break down the real science behind flexibility. Learn how dancers develop incredible range of motion, why the nervous...
11 Maj 11min
Mental Fatigue In Ballet Dancers | Science Says This
What if one of the biggest predictors of injury in ballet isn’t weak ankles or poor technique... but your brain?In this episode, we dive into the science of mental fatigue in ballet dancers and how it...
5 Maj 9min
Why Ballet Is Harder Than It Looks | Science Says This
Ballet looks effortless... but if you’ve ever tried it, you know that’s far from the truth. So why is ballet so hard… and why is it harder than it looks? In this video, we break down the science behin...
28 Apr 8min
How Ballet Dancers Stand On Their Toes | Physics Explained
How do ballet dancers balance on their toes in pointe shoes? Learn the science and anatomy of pointe work, including ballet biomechanics, pointe shoe mechanics, and how dancers safely balance their ce...
21 Apr 7min
Does Dance Help Autism? Here's What Studies Show
What if dance could do more than build technique… what if it could change how we connect with others? In this video, we break down scientific research examining how dance impacts individuals with auti...
14 Apr 8min
