Podcasts about ballet school

Summary In this conversation, Ebonie Rio, a physiotherapist and researcher, discusses the complexities of patellar tendinopathy, including its causes, myths, and effective rehabilitation strategies. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the condition as an overload issue, the need for accurate diagnosis, and the role of strength training in prevention and recovery. Ebonie also highlights the significance of motor control and coordination in managing tendon pain, and the necessity of clear communication among athletes, coaches, and clinicians for optimal outcomes. Check out the Rehabilitendon App: http://rehabilitendon.com.au/ Guest Ebonie Rio is a physiotherapist and researcher from La Trobe University in Australia. She holds a PhD in tendon pain and has a background that includes a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy and two bachelor degrees. Her clinical work spans some of the top performance environments in the world. She has worked with the Australian Institute of Sport, the Australian Ballet Company and Ballet School, pro football with Melbourne Heart, the Victorian Institute of Sport, and several major events including the Commonwealth Games, the Vancouver Winter Olympics, the Singapore Youth Olympics and the London Paralympics. She also spent more than a year on tour with Disneys The Lion King. Ebonie has published widely on tendon pain, motor control, load, and rehab, with a special focus on patellar tendinopathy. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro: Ebonie Rio (background + welcome) 00:01:02 - Explaining patellar tendinopathy in simple terms (athlete-friendly) 00:02:47 - Biggest myths in patellar tendinopathy (imaging, diagnosis, puberty) 00:04:20 - Why "young jumping men" are most affected (risk factors + load profile) 00:06:06 - Misdiagnosis: patellar tendinopathy vs patellofemoral pain 00:07:15 - What changed most in tendon pain research (and clinical thinking) 00:08:27 - What clinicians still underrate in tendon rehab (getting strong enough) 00:10:16 - Sponsor: PhysioTutors Premium Membership 00:11:12 - Why weakness increases tendon overload (load distribution + performance) 00:12:06 - Where tendon research is heading (better diagnosis + better outcomes) 00:14:01 - Key assessment questions + progressive load testing approach 00:18:43 - Morning stiffness, night pain, and 24-hour response (diagnostic clues) 00:20:09 - Quad tendon vs patellar tendon: does it matter for rehab choices? 00:21:46 - Isometrics debate: what people misunderstand about pain relief 00:26:43 - What is "peritendin" and why it matters (especially in Achilles) 00:28:13 - How to diagnose peritendin vs tendinopathy (progressive load patterns) 00:31:53 - Peritendin treatment options (incl. Hirudoid + Voltaren discussion) 00:34:07 - Sponsor: Writeup (practice management software) 00:35:42 - Tendon rehab plan overview: in-season management vs full rehab 00:40:57 - Rehab strength targets + objective markers (leg press, calf, leg extension) 00:42:33 - Measuring the 24-hour response (decline squat vs hop testing) 00:43:02 - Spanish squat vs wall squat: why Spanish squat wins 00:44:19 - Heavy vs fast loading: why rate of loading matters 00:45:11 - Sponsor: PhysioTutors Courses 00:46:32 - Spring phase progression (energy storage + return-to-sport build-up) 00:50:15 - When is an athlete "cleared" to return to sport? 00:51:16 - Motor control + tendon pain: what changes and why it matters 00:53:47 - Metronome training: how to use it clinically (60 bpm setup) 00:55:17 - Managing flare-ups before major events (short-term strategies) 00:58:16 - Meds and injections: ibuprofen, pain relief, and why caution matters 00:59:30 - Key messages to coaches + athletes (performance mindset + heavy is safe) 01:01:08 - Final takeaways: diagnosis confidence + avoiding imaging traps 01:02:16 - Where to find Ebonie + her rehab app (Rehabilitendin) 01:03:18 - Outro: where to listen, app languages, transcript, and review request   Sponsors Thanks to our Sponsor WriteUpp. Get 3 Months free on their cutting-edge clinic management software when you sign-up through https://writeupp.com/physiotutors   Bonus Material Download the referenced transcript including PubMed Links and a high-resolution infographic on this episode as part of your Physiotutors membership on the Physiotutors App. Download the Free App now   Follow our Podcast on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts  

Ballet Etude is putting on “The Nutcracker” this weekend in the spirit of Christmas at the Romance Theater, and all are invited to attend.

Davit Karapetyan, Director of The School of Philadelphia Ballet, joins us to talk about how the school is structured and how dancers move through its levels, from the pre-professional program to PBII and beyond. He explains how auditions are evaluated, what adjudicators look for, and the common mistakes dancers should avoid. We also dig into how scholarships are awarded and renewed, the housing available to students, and what families should consider when deciding if it is time to move to a company-affiliated school. Karapetyan discusses the realities of career planning at the postgraduate level, how many dancers transition into PBII and the main company, and the skills students need both inside and outside the studio before leaving home for residential training. Finally, he shares his perspective on navigating the financial realities of ballet, managing expectations in a competitive field, and what he wishes young dancers and parents better understood about the path to a professional career. Read Reviews of The School of Philadelphia Ballet Links: Shop Our Back to Dance Guide Buy Corrections Journals Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok:  Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI  

MOSA Ballet School was founded by a mother who wanted to create the kind of school she would have wanted her daughter to attend -- a place where students are truly heard and respected. Combining classical ballet, contemporary dance, and holistic training, MOSA focuses on developing not just the performer, but the whole dancer. The school emphasizes self-evaluation, open communication, a supportive environment, and career preparation to nurture artistic and personal growth. Learn moe about Mosa on their website Links: Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk Ballet Help Desk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

Silas Farley walked away from his performing career while he was arguably at the top of his game. In this thoughtful and deeply personal conversation, Farley—former New York City Ballet dancer and current choreographer, educator, and leader—reflects on his journey through the ballet world. He shares how his cultural background shaped his experience, the pressures of representation, and what ultimately led him to step away from the stage at a young age. Silas opens up about the emotional challenges of transition, the role of faith and mentorship, and why he's committed to building a more inclusive and emotionally intelligent future for ballet. We also explore how training can evolve without losing its rigor, and what he'd say to a young boy considering dance today. This is a must-listen for anyone questioning what it means to succeed in ballet—and how to define that for yourself. Learn more about Silas Farley and his curent role as Armstrong Artist in Residence, Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University. More Links: Support Ballet Help Desk Summer Intensive Essentials Guide Buy Summer Corrections Journals Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk Ballet Help Desk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

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Christopher Alloways-Ramsey recently took the helm at Orlando Ballet School, and we sat down with him to discuss his vision, challenges, and what's next for the school. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the structure of the academy, including postgraduate levels, recruitment pathways, and how Orlando Ballet transitions dancers from student to professional. We also cover audience questions, including details on the school's new college credit collaboration, summer intensive plans, and support for pre-professional dancers navigating career decisions. As a bonus, be sure to listen to the end for an announcement about an exciting new program being launched by the school. You can learn more about Orlando Ballet School at these links: OBII and Trainee Programs Read Summer Reviews of Orlando Ballet School Read Year-Round Reviews of Orlando Ballet School More Links: Support Ballet Help Desk Buy Corrections Journals Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk Ballet Help Desk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

Grace Holmes, the head of San Francisco Ballet School, joins us to discuss her vision for the school, from training curriculum and performance opportunities to scholarships and student wellness. We also discussed the culture at SFBS, recent changes to the trainee program, and how the school prepares students for professional careers. Tune in for an in-depth look at one of the country's top ballet schools and what's ahead under her leadership. You can learn more about San Francisco Ballet School at these links: SFBS Summer Intensive Programs  School Year Programs Read Summer Reviews of SFBS Read Year-Round Reviews of SFBS More Links: Support Ballet Help Desk Buy Corrections Journals Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk Ballet Help Desk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

Marianela Núñez is a Principal dancer of the Royal Ballet and Opera. Born in Argentina in 1982, Marianela knew she wanted to be a ballet dancer from the age of five and joined the Teatro Colón Ballet School in Buenos Aires when she was eight.She dedicated herself to becoming a professional ballerina and had the full support of her parents despite having to leave home at fifteen to join the Royal Ballet in the UK. After spending a year at the Royal Ballet School and learning English from watching episodes of Friends, she joined the corps de ballet and worked her way up the company to become Principal Dancer. She has danced the lead roles in the ballet repertoire on the London stage and around the world as a guest artist. In 2018, she celebrated her 20th anniversary with the Royal Ballet with a performance of lead roles in Giselle, The Winter's Tale, Manon, Marguerite and Armand, and Swan Lake in her anniversary year. Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O'Hare called her “one of the greats of her generation”. Marianela has many awards for her dancing including the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance in 2013. She lives in London with her two cats.DISC ONE: Adíos Nonino (“Goodbye Grandad”) - Astor Piazzolla DISC TWO: Hoy Puede Ser Un Gran Dia (“Today Could Be a Great Day”) - Joan Manuel Serrat DISC THREE: Dancing Queen - ABBA DISC FOUR: Don't Stop Me Now - Queen DISC FIVE: Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, TH 13 / Act 1: 8a. Pas d'action: Introduction (Andante) - Adagio ("Rose Adagio") Performed by The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, conducted by Mark Ermler DISC SIX: Adam: Giselle / Act 2: Lever du soleil et arrivée de la cour. Performed by The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, conducted by Richard Bonynge DISC SEVEN: Count on Me - Bruno Mars DISC EIGHT: I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash BOOK CHOICE: The Collected Works of Jorge Luis Borges LUXURY ITEM: A cashmere blanket CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, TH 13 / Act 1: 8a. Pas d'action: Introduction (Andante) - Adagio ("Rose Adagio") Performed by The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, conducted by Mark Ermler Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Sarah Taylor

We're re-releasing one of our most popular episodes! Ballet Help Desk sat down with Francis Veyette, former principal dancer with Pennsylvania (now Philadelphia) Ballet, Co-Founder of the Veyette Virtual Ballet School and newly appointed Rehearsal Director & Outreach Manager for Indianapolis Ballet. In this episode, Fran breaks down loaded terms like potential, facility, and body type, offering a practical understanding of what they mean. He also shares insights into the qualities dancers need to thrive in the ballet world. For anyone who has ever scratched their head when they heard people refer to potential or facility, this interview is a must-listen! You can learn more about Fran on his website. Links: Ballet Help Desk Holiday Gift Guide Buy Corrections Journals Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

Episode Summary:  Angelica Stiskin, a distinguished artistic director and choreographer, offers a deep dive into her multifaceted dance career and her educational initiatives at the Joffrey Ballet School. From her early beginnings in New Jersey to becoming a global force in dance, Angelica shares the trajectory of her career, including her mentorship under Billy Larson and her innovative work in choreographing for prestigious events like New York Fashion Week. As the artistic director of the Joffrey Ballet School, Angelica has played a pivotal role in broadening the curriculum to include both concert and commercial dance, emphasizing the importance of a diverse education in the arts.  Angelica discusses the challenges and rewards of her career, particularly in adapting to unexpected opportunities and the evolving landscape of dance genres. She stresses the importance of perseverance, believing in oneself, and the pursuit of passion, which she believes are key to thriving in the competitive dance industry. The podcast also touches on the balance between professional and personal life, a theme that resonates deeply with Angelica as she navigates her roles as an educator, choreographer, and director. Her insights into setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care are valuable for anyone looking to sustain a long-term career in dance. Show Notes: (0:03) Dance industry insights with an artistic director. (2:57) Early years of dancer Angelica Siskin, including training, mentors, and education. (6:36) Artistic director role at Joffrey Ballet School. (13:35) Balancing concert and commercial dance education. (19:47) Diversifying dance training and career paths. (22:31) The importance of believing in oneself and pursuing one's passions. (26:54) Work-life balance and prioritizing personal life. (31:11) Balancing personal and professional life. (36:17) Higher education, master's degrees, and relevancy in dance industry. (41:01) Revolutionizing the education system for dancers. (51:29) The importance of reputation and relationships in the dance industry. Biography: Angelica Stiskin is internationally recognized for her versatility as a choreographer, director, performer, and dance educator. She is honored to lead the next generation of artists as the Artistic Director of Joffrey Ballet School's Jazz & Contemporary Trainee Program and Flagship Jazz & Contemporary summer intensive, SPECTRUM. She began her trajectory at Joffrey Ballet School as choreographer and educator in 2008, appointed Artistic Director in 2017, and has directed the worldwide Audition Tour since 2021. She is seen touring the country on faculty for Heat Convention & Competition's National Tour, as well continuing her work as choreographer, director, and creative consultant designing high-level concepts for fashion, editorial, and live entertainment. Most recently, Bloomberg Philanthropies commissioned Angelica to choreograph by request of notable creative, Beth Crandall, for the grand opening of PAC/NYC, Perelman Performing Arts Center (next to the Freedom Tower). This major press event of the “ribbon connecting” ceremony highlighted the students and alumni of the Joffrey Ballet School. Angelica choreographed and consulted (using Joffrey Ballet School Trainees), the opening spectacle for the runway show of Brazilian brand, PatBO (featured on Beyoncé), at New York Fashion Week in February 2024. She continues to experiment with screen dance collaborating with NYC-based filmmakers to design dance for film and provide movement direction for the worlds of dance along with a vast array of artistic mediums. She is now pursuing her Master's in Education Leadership at Harvard University, a part-time program specifically designed for professionals in education carrying full-time careers.  Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/angelicastiskin https://www.facebook.com/AngelicaStiskin

Intimacy direction in dance. What the heck is it, why is it important and how can these practices be brought into ballet training? Our guests, Nicole Perry and Sarah Lozoff, respected intimacy coordinators who have consulted with RudduR Dance as well as American Ballet Theater, share their expertise on how effective communication between dancers can help to build trust, respect, and improve collaboration.  Perry and Lozoff explain how setting boundaries and having open conversations can prevent misunderstandings and hurt feelings, ultimately leading to more effective work in the studio. They also discuss real-world examples from their work, offering practical advice for implementing their strategies in various ballet settings, including why these practices need to be adopted by ballet schools. Learn more about Nicole and Sarah and the work they do: Intimacy Direction in Dance Nicole Perry Sarah Lozoff Nicole TikTok and IG: @intimacychorefl Sarah IG @sarahlozoff Links: Ballet Help Desk Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk    

The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and the Reclamation of Their Groundbreaking History   By:  Karen ValbyThe forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas, the first principals in the Dance Theatre of Harlem, who traveled the world as highly celebrated stars in their field and whose legacy was erased from history until now.At the height of the Civil Rights movement, Lydia Abarça was a Black prima ballerina with a major international dance company—the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She was the first Black ballerina on the cover of Dance magazine, an Essence cover star, cast in The Wiz  and on Broadway with Bob Fosse. She performed in some of ballet's most iconic works with her closest friends—founding members of the company, the Swans of Harlem, Gayle McKinney, Sheila Rohan, Marcia Sells, and Karlya Shelton—for the Queen of England and Mick Jagger, with Josephine Baker, at the White House, and beyond.Some forty years later, when Lydia's granddaughter wanted to show her own ballet class evidence of her grandmother's success, she found almost none, but for some yellowing photographs and programs in the family basement. Lydia had struggled for years to reckon with the erasure of her success, as all the Swans had. Still united as sisters in the present, they decided it was time to share their story themselves.Captivating, rich in vivid detail and character, and steeped in the glamor and grit of professional ballet, The Swans of Harlem  is a riveting account of five extraordinarily accomplished women, a celebration of their historic careers, and a window into the robust history of Black ballet, hidden for too long. During Covid, five ballerinas met weekly on Zoom and formed the 152nd Street Black Ballet Legacy Council. Karen Valby joined them and wrote their story “Karen Valby's The Swans of Harlem brings to life the stories of Black dancers whose contributions to the world of ballet were silenced, marginalized, and otherwise erased. Karen introduces readers to important figures of our past, while inspiring us to courageously chase our dreams.”Misty Copeland“These five original Dance Theatre of Harlem ballerinas fell in love with an art form that most of America believed was white and should remain so. Upon Arthur Mitchell's founding of an all-Black company in 1969, they eagerly took their places at the barre and challenged themselves to the utmost. They triumphed. They showed that Blacks could not only excel at classical ballet but could also shape the art in their own vibrant image. Karen Valby weaves their stories together as a choreographer would: the women form an ensemble, yet each gets her own riveting solo. It's thrilling to watch as they join forces at last and claim their unique place in American ballet's past, present and future.”—Margo Jefferson152nd Street Black Ballet Legacy FoundationThe 152nd St. Black Ballet Legacy is an independent non-profit organization created by five trailblazing Black ballerinas.  Their professional careers began at the founding of Dance Theatre of Harlem, where their sisterhood was born.  They have enjoyed and nurtured their sisterhood for over 50 years and continue to thrive for the sake of preserving our their rich history.Lydia Abarca Mitchell is a founding member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and their first prima ballerina. She danced leading roles in George Balanchine's Agon, Bugaku, Concerto Barocco, Allegro Brillante, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, and Swan Lake, Jerome Robbins' Afternoon of a Faun, Ruth Page's Carmen and Jose, William Dollar's Le Combat, and Arthur Mitchell's Ode to Otis, Holberg Suite, and Biosfera. She was featured on the cover of DanceMagazine, in the movie The Wiz, and on Broadway in Bob Fosse's Dancin'.  It was a stunning career on the world stage.Karen Valby Author of Welcome to Utopia, and contributor to The New York Times; O, The Oprah Magazine; Glamour; Fast Company; and Entertainment WeeklyDance Theater of HarlemThe Dance Theater of Harlem was founded in 1969, during the Civil Rights movement by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook.Harlem School of the ArtsElizabeth Howard, Producer and Host of the Short Fuse Podcast Elizabeth Howard is the producer and host of the Short Fuse Podcast, conversations with artists, writers, musicians, and others whose art reveals our communities through their lens and stirs us to seek change. Her articles related to communication and marketing have appeared in European Communications, Investor Relations, Law Firm Marketing & Profit Report, Communication World, The Strategist, and the New York Law Journal, among others.  Her books include Queen Anne's Lace and Wild Blackberry Pie, (Thornwillow Press, 2011), A Day with Bonefish Joe (David Godine, 2015) and Ned O'Gorman:  A Glance Back (Easton Studio Press, 2016). She leads reading groups at the Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, New York.  @elizh24 on Instagram     

In this episode, we revisit one of our earliest topics: "What would you have done differently as dance parents?" Join us as we reflect on our journey, sharing the mistakes we made and the invaluable lessons we learned along the way. Tune in for honest insights and practical advice for every ballet parent. We'll also tackle other listener questions such as: At what age should dancers start full-time training? How to gracefully decline an acceptance to summer programs. Strategies for financing ballet training. Links: Ballet Help Desk Ballet Help Desk Summer Intensive Essentials Guide Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk   Music: #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

Hey Dancers,In this week's episode we chat about how much it really costs to go to a ballet school, our upcoming CD Scholarships + MORE!  To win our Kitri Teal Leo: Listen to this podcast episode, take a selfie & tag us on @stagechats on Instagram! CREDITS:This podcast is brought to you by: Claudia Dean WorldHosted by: Claudia Dean & Ailysh HealyExecutive Producers: Claudia Dean WorldShop our Collections: claudiadeanworld.comImprove your technique via our app: ‎Claudia Dean World

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast! This week I'm joined with Serina Faull ( @serinaballerina on IG ) to chat about her journey to where she is now, performing in Phantom of the Opera (we are recording at the THEATRE) From Elmhurst to the West End, we chat about her journey in touring ballet company and biting the bullet to branch into other genres after Covid. Thank you so much to Serina for such an enjoying conversation & to everyone that tuned into this weeks episode! Have a great week Love Romy

It was a criticism about her Afro-braided hair that led Ruth Essel to create what she calls a safe space for Black dancers. 正是对她的非洲辫子头发的批评促使露丝·埃塞尔为黑人舞者创造了她所谓的安全空间。The founder of Pointe Black Ballet School in London said when she was a child, teachers and others all but punished her for not following the traditional ballerina way. 伦敦黑角芭蕾舞学校的创始人表示，当她还是个孩子的时候，老师和其他人几乎都因为她不遵循传统芭蕾舞演员的方式而惩罚她。“I'll never forget my first time about to dance on a West End stage,” said Essel. That was the time the 10-year-old wore her hair braided at dance practice. Her mother had spent her last $120 to get her hair done. “我永远不会忘记我第一次在西区舞台上跳舞，”埃塞尔说。那时，10岁的女孩在练习舞蹈时把头发编成辫子。她的母亲花了最后 120 美元来做头发。 Her happiness disappeared when her teacher pointed at her in an almost all-white group of dancers. The teacher told her to take out her braids because it looked like “a mess.” 当她的老师在一群几乎全是白人的舞者中指着她时，她的快乐消失了。老师让她把辫子拔掉，因为它看起来“一团糟”。 That was just one of several times Essel was made to feel bad about being different. “These are all things that happened before I was 16 years old, and I didn't know any better,“ she said. 这只是埃塞尔数次因为与众不同而感到难过的事件之一。“这些都是我16岁之前发生的事情，我当时不知道更多，”她说。These difficulties led Essel to establish Pointe Black in 2020 at the age of 26. 这些困难促使 Essel 在 26 岁时于 2020 年创立了 Pointe Black。“I wanted there to be a Black environment. I wanted there to be people who looked like me. I wanted there to be a teacher that looked like me,” she said.“我希望有一个黑人环境。我希望有人看起来像我。我希望有一位像我一样的老师，”她说。 She said it felt like she was given power when she could finally wear black clothes and shoes rather than the traditional pink color for ballerinas, “because it was closer to my color.” 她说，当她终于可以穿黑色的衣服和鞋子而不是芭蕾舞鞋的传统粉色时，感觉就像被赋予了力量，“因为它更接近我的颜色。” Ballet has expanded across the world with famous ballet dancers from Asia, South America, and Cuba. But many still think of ballet dancers as light skinned. And classical ballet companies try to have a similar look for dancers in classical works like Swan Lake. That makes it harder for dancers of color. 芭蕾舞已扩展到世界各地，来自亚洲、南美和古巴的著名芭蕾舞演员也纷纷加入。但许多人仍然认为芭蕾舞演员肤色较浅。古典芭蕾舞团也试图在《天鹅湖》等古典作品中为舞者打造类似的造型。这让有色人种舞者变得更加困难。 Some 2.2 percent of dancers at the top four ballet companies in Britain are of Black ancestry. That percentage is in line with the country's Black population at 3 percent, said Sandie Bourn of Britain's Society for Dance Research in 2017. 英国四大芭蕾舞团的舞者中约有 2.2% 是黑人血统。英国舞蹈研究协会的桑迪·伯恩 (Sandie Bourn) 2017 年表示，这一比例与该国 3% 的黑人人口比例一致。 A spokesperson noted that keeping diversity is important to everyone at The Royal Academy of Dance, saying “Dance is for everybody.” 一位发言人指出，保持多样性对皇家舞蹈学院的每个人都很重要，并表示“舞蹈适合每个人。”But Essel wants to speed up change by introducing new ideas. She said her shows use African dances and music. And dancers wear different hairstyles, including twists, rolls and afros. She added, “… it's really just about celebrating the person no matter where they come from.” 但埃塞尔希望通过引入新想法来加速变革。 她说她的节目使用非洲舞蹈和音乐。 舞者有着不同的发型，包括麻花、卷发和爆炸式发型。 她补充道，“……这实际上只是为了庆祝这个人，无论他们来自哪里。” Maya Beale-Springe is a 10-year-old student at Pointe Black and another ballet school. She enjoys exploring different kinds, or types, of ballet. 玛雅·比尔-斯普林格 (Maya Beale-Springe) 是 Pointe Black 和另一所芭蕾舞学校的 10 岁学生。 她喜欢探索不同种类或类型的芭蕾舞。 “I get to experience different types of ballet, different music,” she said after a perfect practice for an upcoming show. “我可以体验不同类型的芭蕾舞、不同的音乐，”她在为即将到来的演出进行完美练习后说道。 Essel teaches all the classes in her school. She said, “Everything about my school is what my younger self would have wanted.” 埃塞尔教授学校的所有课程。 她说：“我学校的一切都是我年轻时想要的。”

Have a dancer who may want to get more serious about ballet? Wondering how to choose a local ballet school? We did too! Now that we've learned a few things, we've got all the questions you might want to ask when evaluating whether or not a local school is a good fit for your ballet dancer!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Ashley Pledger from Vitality Cryocare to discuss cryotherapy in detail! Ashley has been a CryoSpecialist now for quite some time, having conducted over thousands of cryotherapy sessions including whole body, localized, and variations of "Cold-Contouring-Cryolipolysis" like Cryoskin. She has witnessed countless individuals find relief and notice considerable change when they never thought possible, and that has given her so much love for this work. Her passion has allowed her to CHILL with professional athletes, NHL prospects and even ladies from The Real HouseWives of Potomac. Professional & local teams include, Baltimore Orioles, Delmarva Shorebirds, Baltimore Shuckers, DC United and Ballerinas from Ballet School of Maryland. In 2020, Ashley & and her father formed Vitality CryoCare-The 1st Cryotherapy Rejuvenation & Recovery Boutique on Delmarva and in May 2021 Vitality opened its doors. Whole Body Cryotherapy is cutting-edge modality and solution that involves exposing the body to sub-zero temperatures ranging from -200 to -280 degrees Fahrenheit for 1-3 minutes. Cryotherapy is a radical non-invasive option for people seeking exceptional results. For more on Vitality, be sure to check out https://www.vitalitycryocare.com/ and @vitalitycryocare on social media! Episode Sponsors: AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/support

We had the pleasure of speaking with Mark Carlson and Sandra Kerr, the Co-Owners of International Ballet School in Denver, CO. Tune in to hear the perspectives of what it's like to train pre-professional dancers at a small ballet studio, launch them off to the upper levels of company affiliated programs and how things have changed since they were dancing. Website: https://internationalballetschool.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/internationalballetschool/  

Pupils past and present came together to reminisce on the school reaching 25 years and of their many successes.  Julie Butler catches up with Yolande Parkin to find out how it all started.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Vocab is on-location with Danielle Campbell Steans, Director of the San Antonio Ballet School. Danielle shares how she began dancing at age four, and the career she has built through many years of performing and teaching. Underscoring all of her work is her commitment to making dance accessible through community outreach efforts and scholarships. Of note is her work with at-risk youth at Boys & Girls Clubs in San Antonio which earned her a full-tuition scholarship to attend American Ballet Theatre's National Curriculum Training. Danielle also guides us through a movement exercise and shares how you can get involved in her dance community. More about Danielle: http://www.sanantonioballetschool.com/

In this episode, Vocab is on-location with Danielle Campbell Steans, Director of the San Antonio Ballet School. Danielle shares how she began dancing at age four, and the career she has built through many years of performing and teaching. Underscoring all of her work is her commitment to making dance accessible through community outreach efforts and scholarships. Of note is her work with at-risk youth at Boys & Girls Clubs in San Antonio which earned her a full-tuition scholarship to attend American Ballet Theatre's National Curriculum Training. Danielle also guides us through a movement exercise and shares how you can get involved in her dance community. More about Danielle: http://www.sanantonioballetschool.com/

In this episode, Vocab is on-location with Danielle Campbell Steans, Director of the San Antonio Ballet School. Danielle shares how she began dancing at age four and the career she has built through many years of performing and teaching. Underscoring all of her work is her commitment to making dance accessible through community outreach efforts and scholarships. Of note is her work with at-risk youth at Boys & Girls Clubs in San Antonio which earned her a full-tuition scholarship to attend American Ballet Theatre's National Curriculum Training. Danielle also guides us through a movement exercise and shares how you can get involved in her dance community. More about Danielle: http://www.sanantonioballetschool.com/ http://www.sanantonioballetschool.com/san-antonio-youth-ballet/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

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hi everyone and welcome back to another episode, in this weeks episode I'm joined by Flynn Stelfox who has just recently graduated from The Australian Ballet School, and recently danced in the Australian tour of An American In Paris. in this ep Flynn and I chat about his WHOLE journey, his challenges, his ups and downs and everything inbetween, so get comfortable! you can find Flynn on instagram @flynnstelfox to follow his dancing journey! thank you Flynn for being so open and honest in this episode x TW there are mentions of eating disorders in this episode. have an amazing week Romy xx

Hosted by David Green of The Cultural Alliance Of Fairfield County. Fairfield County Dance Festival This month, we celebrate Dance in Fairfield County on the occasion of the Second Fairfield County Dance Festival, taking place in July 2022 across six towns in our region, from Tuesday July 12 in New Canaan and continuing in Fairfield, Bridgeport, Norwalk, Darien & Westport through July 28. Hear from the co-directors of the Dance Festival, Ted Thomas, with Thomas/Ortiz Dance, the New England Academy of Dance and the New England Dance Theater in New Canaan, and Claire Mazza, co-founder and artistic director of the East Coast Contemporary Ballet. Putting the Festival in the context of the history of dance and dance performance in our region of Fairfield County, hear Marti Etter, founder of the Ballet School of Stamford, which recently moved into its latest quarters in the Stamford Town Center Mall, in an exciting partnership with the internationally renowned, New York-based, Parsons Dance.

Show Notes: Tickets to 8 COUNTS: The Words That Movie Screening Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/329106194487 Learn more about Dorrance Dance Find Michelle on Instagram Learn about the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble  Learn about the Ballet School of Chapel Hill  Learn about Roots, Rhythm, Race & Dance...

Nico Kolokythas explains the development of the 11+ Dance at Elmhurst Ballet School. In a previous episode, we discussed the development of this injury prevention intervention at Elmhurst, and this follow up episode explores how the research has evolved and how it can be beneficial. We look at what is happening now at the school, the importance of keeping play and fun, and using the 11+ as a framework as opposed to a protocol. Nico addresses the attention, criticisms, and debate following the release of the publication, as well as shedding further light with anecdotal data from the school. This episode also considers the role of coaching, communication channels, environment, and future studies in the works. Thank you to Ballet Rosa for sponsoring today's episode. Ballet Rosa inspires dancers from all over the world with apparel and accessories for male and female dancers designed using the highest quality materials and engineered for a high level of comfort, mobility, and performance. Ballet Rosa is renowned in the world of dance for their harmonious mastery of technical materials, combined with artistically-inspired design. Check them out and find out more at https://www.balletrosa.com/ Find Nico here - Twitter: @nkolokythas Instagram: @strengthmotionmind Website: www.strengthmotionmind.com Email: info@strengthmotionmind.com Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Instagram: @scidancepodcast Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.

Artistic Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet and director of PNB's Ballet School, Peter Boal was raised in Bedford, New York. He began studying at the School of American Ballet at the age of 9 and became a principal dancer in the New York City Ballet in 1989. Serving the company for 22 years, Mr. Boal was featured in many ballets, including George Balanchine's Apollo and A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as works by Jerome Robbins, Christopher Wheeldon, William Forsythe, and many others.· https://www.pnb.org
· https://www.pnb.org/aboutpnb/staff/
· www.creativeprocess.info

“Dance is for everyone. That's the mission. We see people that might not be able to encounter dance in so many ways because it's not something that their school offers. I had a family that subscribed to the New York City Ballet, most families don't do that, so for us to be able to offer that level of exposure…and I think traditionally ballet has felt like it can be an elitist art form. Only certain people are invited. You have to have a certain type of foot. You have to have a long neck. You may have to have finances to be able to study ballet. We would like to eliminate that and make sure that it's available for everybody to sort of dip their toe in and get a sense of it and have an experience of dance.”Artistic Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet and director of PNB's Ballet School, Peter Boal was raised in Bedford, New York. He began studying at the School of American Ballet at the age of 9 and became a principal dancer in the New York City Ballet in 1989. Serving the company for 22 years, Mr. Boal was featured in many ballets, including George Balanchine's Apollo and A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as works by Jerome Robbins, Christopher Wheeldon, William Forsythe, and many others.· https://www.pnb.org
· https://www.pnb.org/aboutpnb/staff/
· www.creativeprocess.info

Artistic Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet and director of PNB's Ballet School, Peter Boal was raised in Bedford, New York. He began studying at the School of American Ballet at the age of 9 and became a principal dancer in the New York City Ballet in 1989. Serving the company for 22 years, Mr. Boal was featured in many ballets, including George Balanchine's Apollo and A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as works by Jerome Robbins, Christopher Wheeldon, William Forsythe, and many others.· https://www.pnb.org
· https://www.pnb.org/aboutpnb/staff/
· www.creativeprocess.info

“Dance is for everyone. That's the mission. We see people that might not be able to encounter dance in so many ways because it's not something that their school offers. I had a family that subscribed to the New York City Ballet, most families don't do that, so for us to be able to offer that level of exposure…and I think traditionally ballet has felt like it can be an elitist art form. Only certain people are invited. You have to have a certain type of foot. You have to have a long neck. You may have to have finances to be able to study ballet. We would like to eliminate that and make sure that it's available for everybody to sort of dip their toe in and get a sense of it and have an experience of dance.”Artistic Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet and director of PNB's Ballet School, Peter Boal was raised in Bedford, New York. He began studying at the School of American Ballet at the age of 9 and became a principal dancer in the New York City Ballet in 1989. Serving the company for 22 years, Mr. Boal was featured in many ballets, including George Balanchine's Apollo and A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as works by Jerome Robbins, Christopher Wheeldon, William Forsythe, and many others.· https://www.pnb.org
· https://www.pnb.org/aboutpnb/staff/
· www.creativeprocess.info

Episode 11 shares the stories of four dedicated and innovative teachers who founded schools of their own in Coney Island and adjacent neighborhoods in Southern Brooklyn. April Leong in the award-winning founder and principal of Liberation Diploma Plus High School, a small alternative high school in Coney Island. Dr. Tim Law established a program of free Chinese language classes for children at I.S. 96 Seth Low School in Bensonhurst. Irina Roizin realized her childhood dream of founding a ballet school, Brighton Ballet Theater School of Russian Ballet, located at Kingsborough Community College in Manhattan Beach.  Misha Mokretsov is head coach and owner of Coney Island's New York Fencing Academy, located just down the block from the History Project.This episode was produced by Charles Denson, Ali Lemer and Tricia Vita. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Chinese translation by Keenan Yutai Chen. Voice overs by River Kanoff and Ali Lemer. The oral histories were conducted by Mark Markov, Samira Tazari, and Yolanda Zhang between 2015 and 2019. You can listen to the full interviews featured in this podcast in our oral history archive at coneyislandhistory.org. Listen to previous episodes about Coney Island's legendary roller coasters, beach, bathhouses, and restaurants and other businesses on Mermaid Avenue and in the amusement area via your fave podcast app or the podcast page on the Coney Island History Project's website.©2021 The Coney Island History Project. All Rights Reserved. This program is supported, in part, by funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and New York City Councilman Mark Treyger.

The hosts chat with child actor and ‘Little Ricky' on I Love Lucy, Keith Thibodeaux. Keith was beloved as the son of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo on the much loved program and later, went on to play Johnny Paul Jason on The Andy Griffith Show. Keith started his career at a very young age playing drums professionally at only 3 years old traveling and eventually getting the role that changed his life. He discusses his time on the show, his relationships with Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz and their children. Most importantly, Keith discusses the huge role God plays in his life since becoming a born again Christian, meeting his wife, playing with his band (David and the Giants), forgiving his father and mending that relationship and opening up a ballet school dedicated to dancing for Christ. Truly an inspiring story from a man who went through a lost patch and came out the other side with grace. Keith's Ballet School: https://www.balletmagnificat.com/ Keith's Band: https://davidhuff.com/david-giants/ ••• Connect with all things 'Having A Ball' ••• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXuCxbfhUNJzJ_8wMfMD_w/featured Having A Ball Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Having-a-Ball-Podcast-103319291812682 Having A Ball Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havingaballpod/ Erika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikamurrietta/ Erika on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erika.murrietta.3 Erika on Twitter: https://twitter.com/erikamurrietta Ziva on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luciana.ehrlinger Ziva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ziva_e/ Email: havingaballpod@gmail.com ••• Producer: Aron Bender Audio source: CBS Music provided by: Feather Duster via SilvermanSound https://www.silvermansound.com/free-music/feather-duster

This week we are joined by Jessica Tong, Associate Artistic Director of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Jessica received her formal training at The Ballet School in Salt Lake City and University of Utah. Tong danced with BalletMet in Columbus, Ohio, Eliot Feld's Ballet Tech in New York, and Hubbard Street 2 before dancing with Hubbard Street Dance […] The post (229) Jessica Tong, Associate Artistic Director, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

Artistic Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet and director of PNB's Ballet School, Peter Boal was raised in Bedford, New York. He began studying at the School of American Ballet at the age of 9 and became a principal dancer in the New York City Ballet in 1989. Serving the company for 22 years, Mr. Boal was featured in many ballets, including George Balanchine's Apollo and A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as works by Jerome Robbins, Christopher Wheeldon, William Forsythe, and many others.· https://www.pnb.org
· https://www.pnb.org/aboutpnb/staff/
· www.creativeprocess.info

“Dance is for everyone. That's the mission. We see people that might not be able to encounter dance in so many ways because it's not something that their school offers. I had a family that subscribed to the New York City Ballet, most families don't do that, so for us to be able to offer that level of exposure…and I think traditionally ballet has felt like it can be an elitist art form. Only certain people are invited. You have to have a certain type of foot. You have to have a long neck. You may have to have finances to be able to study ballet. We would like to eliminate that and make sure that it's available for everybody to sort of dip their toe in and get a sense of it and have an experience of dance.”Artistic Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet and director of PNB's Ballet School, Peter Boal was raised in Bedford, New York. He began studying at the School of American Ballet at the age of 9 and became a principal dancer in the New York City Ballet in 1989. Serving the company for 22 years, Mr. Boal was featured in many ballets, including George Balanchine's Apollo and A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as works by Jerome Robbins, Christopher Wheeldon, William Forsythe, and many others.· https://www.pnb.org
· https://www.pnb.org/aboutpnb/staff/
· www.creativeprocess.info

Dr Nico Kolokythas has over 15 years experience in the athletic development of the adolescent in elite performance in a variety of sports (Judo, Netball, Basketball, Football, Taekwondo, Tennis). He is also currently the strength and conditioning coach for professional martial artists in Mixed Martial Arts. Based at Elmhurst Ballet School, U.K. he completed a PhD in injuries and the adolescent ballet dancer and also works as a consultant for Birmingham Royal Ballet. As part of his studies, he led randomised controlled trials in injury prevention in dance and has now developed an injury prevention intervention called “11+Dance”. He is regular presenter at the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science conference and a regular writer/contributor for One Dance UK's magazine. Since, 2014, Nico has been a visiting lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton, and recently became a visiting lecturer at Bern University. His focus in teaching is on coaching and training methods as well as Motor Learning & Control. In this episode Nico discusses: His interesting journey into coaching via a business degree and psychology degree. His initial perspective seeing weak bodies and injuries mount up in the ballet environment. The excessive workloads experienced in ballet from a young age. His initial mistake and overestimating the training capacity of young ballet dancers. How his first pilot study was a dramatic failure and let to him adapting his approach. The results of his research and the development of the 11+ Dance protocol. How mistakes have guided him to better decisions and better understanding. You can learn more about Niko's work by visiting www.strengthmotionmind.com or by following him on Instagram: @strengthmotionmind . As always you can keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our website, Instagram and Twitter.

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Hey everyone in today's episode I am joined by Tabitha Moorse, we chat about our experience of dealing with mental health, the problem with the pressure to be thin in the ballet world, and what it was like for her to move from vocational ballet school to university to study Dance Science. If you want to go follow Tabitha check her out on Instagram @tabithaindia_ , Please like and subscribe on whatever platform you are listening on and share on your socials. Have a lovely day ❤️

Now I'm really excited to bring you today's guest because he's one of those rare master teachers who can actually relate to dancers that begin their training as a young adult. I always have so much respect for those that find dance a little later in life and had to persevere and persist amongst other dancers who had been training their whole life. I can't relate to my clients who start ballet later in life as I began ballet classes from the age of three. I honestly don't know what it's like to not know what a plié is! Sometimes I find it hard to relate to an adult ballerina who begins their journey at the age of 25, 35 or 85 years old and sometimes I need to be reminded what it must feel like in order to teach with empathy and sensitivity. Today's guest has this in spades. I had the absolute honour of speaking with William Waldinger (who prefers to be called Bill) who teaches both Ballet and the Luigi Jazz Technique at the Joffrey Ballet School in the Ballet Trainee Program, the Adult Program and the Jazz and Contemporary Program. Bill is also on faculty at the New York Film Academy and has served as the Director of Jazz at the Manhattan Ballet School and the Director of Ballet at the Contemporary company Cora Dance. As a performer, Bill has appeared in musical theatre, commercials, music videos and television. Highlights include many regional and off broadway productions. His flare for Musical Theatre makes him an excellent practitioner when it comes to developing and laying down the fundamentals of classical ballet for his clients who may have a beautiful voice and stunning acting skills but are turned away at auditions because of their lack of dance technique. I can't tell you how many times I've had a parent or student call me in a similar situation and I have to explain that there are no shortcuts when gaining a ballet education. In fact, Bill has written an amazing blog post all about this and I highly recommend checking it out on his blog (wait, how good is this title!) – classicalballetandallthatjazz.com I also recommend checking Bill out on Facebook or Instagram. As a ballet teacher I find his musings and way with words so eloquent, inspiring and relatable. Usually when I'm thinking something (like magic!) he tends to post about it the next day or following week, summarising my thoughts exactly. From my apartment on the Gold Coast in Australia, I spoke to Bill in his New York City apartment about his rather unconventional start in the dance world to his incredible journey into the world of teaching. We touch on his transition to online teaching during this time, but mostly we focus on his story, his passion for keeping it real and his thoughts around teaching both Ballet and traditional Jazz technique. Now, sometimes you might need a pen and paper to jot down notes from a podcast episode, but this is more the kind that goes well with a cup of tea. So sit back and enjoy Bill's fascinating story and passion for teaching. ________________ Get your FREE Balanced Ballerinas 'Intention Setting' worksheet HERE and start kicking GOALS: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/product/balanced-ballerinas-intention-setting-worksheet/ You can find more resources at www.balancedballerinas.com Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas (ensure you join the *SECRET* Facebook group too!)

In light of the impact that the Coronavirus is having on the arts community, not to mention the world, we are shining some light on one of the ways that you can stay in shape during these times of social distancing. Today we are talking with friends of the pod, Francis Veyette and Lauren Fadeley […] The post (176) Veyette Virtual Ballet School is exactly what you need right now appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

I am so excited to share this interview with the Balanced Ballerinas community because I know there are a lot of adult ballerinas out there who listen to the podcast! Dianne Harrison is the principal of Elancé Adult Ballet School in Melbourne, Victoria. And as you'll hear, she is an astonishing woman. When I arrived at the Mitcham location (Elancé has two studio locations in Melbourne) Dianne took me for a tour of the premise. And it was what adult ballet dreams are made of! After being greeted in the foyer, clients walk through to a designated stretching area with a change room to the left, studio to the centre and a beautiful kitchen and boardroom to the right! Yes, that's correct Dianne has an adult ballet boardroom. After sitting down for our interview, Dianne was making me a cup of tea and I was packing up my podcast equipment. Now, I must have had my thinking face on because Dianne said, 'You look deep in thought, are you okay?' To which I replied, 'I think so... I'm just in awe of what you've built... and a little jealous!' To which she replied, 'My darling, this has taken me 17 years!' And whilst the facilities are amazing, it's also the vibe of Elancé that I find so special. Creating a space exclusively for adult ballerinas is a beautiful thing and as someone who also teaches adults I know the amount of work that goes into creating a space where adult ballerinas are not only seen and heard, but respected. But seriously, what Dianne has built is nothing short of amazing and after our short time together I can say that without a doubt, Dianne is one of the most eloquent, classy, organised and inspiring ladies I've ever met. I truly hope we are friends for years to come. Dianne and I cover a lot of topics in this conversation; starting with her own personal ballet journey, which I'll let her share. We also touched on why adult ballet is having a real moment in the dance world and offer some advice to those embarking on their own adult ballet journey. Personally I thoroughly enjoyed Dianne sharing why she loves teaching adults and she even shared some of the funnier teaching stories, so make sure you listen right to the end for those… I think you're really going to enjoy this one - especially if you're an adult ballerina - but even if you're not, Dianne's tenacity and drive will inspire anyone to follow their heart and foster a life of fulfilment. Sit back with a cup of tea and enjoy Dianne Harrison! www.balancedballerinas.com Instagram / @balancedballerinas & @thebalancedballerina

A conversation with Dancer, Actor and stuntman Darren Tait. Darren tells us his journey from living in Swindon and working in Iceland to living in Las Vegas as a soloist in Cirque De Soleil. Darren also tells us about his drug addiction and how he has overcome it by starting a new fitness journey and competing in Ironman competitions. We also discuss how he can make a impact in the Ironman community through his vlogs. A podcast bringing you inside the minds of the industry professionals and showing you the ins and outs of entertainment. Hosted by Kane Silver Looking to book your dream holiday and make it stress free? Book with Just Travel Tracey and mention you come from the ins and outs podcast and get VIP treatment. www.notjusttravel.com/tracey-silver Instgram @theinsandouts_ @mrballchange @darrentaitofficial Facebook @theinsandoutspodcast @kanesilver @darrentait Twitter @theinsandouts @kanesilver18

Today Kathryn gives you here tips if you are looking to stay year round at a ballet school. It is important to be proactive about it from the beginning of your summer course! The Kathryn Morgan show is a podcast for anyone who loves dance! Inspired by her blog at Kathryn Morgan Online Kathryn share tips with her listeners on how to apply dance-based principles to their own lives and takes you behind the scenes of the ballet world. Whether you are a professional dancer, student, adult who dances recreationally, or just someone who loves ballet, you can learn to live a lifestyle of elegance, grace, and beauty.  The Premier Dance Network website   Kathryn Morgan Online Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Instagram Kathryn on YouTube Life with Katie on YouTube

Today Kathryn gives you her tips on finding the right company and ballet school for you. You not only have to be a good dancer but a smart business person! The Kathryn Morgan show is a podcast for anyone who loves dance! Inspired by her blog at Kathryn Morgan Online Kathryn share tips with her listeners on how to apply dance-based principles to their own lives and takes you behind the scenes of the ballet world. Whether you are a professional dancer, student, adult who dances recreationally, or just someone who loves ballet, you can learn to live a lifestyle of elegance, grace, and beauty.    The Premier Dance Network website   Kathryn Morgan Online Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Instagram Kathryn on YouTube Life with Katie on YouTu