Professional Ballet Dancer, a Day in the Life (updated)

In this "Time We Discuss" episode, Jenna Kosis explains the benefits of being a ballerina and teaching ballet, emphasizing how ballet is one of the best movements for an aging body because of the stretching and strengthening involved. This ballet dance discussion is perfect for those curious about the life of a dancer and the advantages of ballet for healthy aging.Jena's perspective is solid as she talks about what it's like being a professional ballerina. She talks about contracts, what happens between one show ending and another starting, and the daily routine. She also talks about what it's like teaching ballet to students that are young and old alike.If you have an interest in ballet as a career OR you want to pick it up as a hobby (even later in life), give this video a spin!**Subscribe for more episodes of Time We Discuss, where we dive into real stories and careers that matter.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:46 - How did you get started as a ballet dancer?2:05 - Joining a conservatory3:07 - How important for ballerina success is it to live in a large city?5:11 - What's the daily schedule like when a ballerina is preparing for a show?6:55 - One show to the next.8:52 - Ballerina contracts.9:50 - Ballerinas and injuries, getting sidelined.12:21 - Body image pressures.14:22 - Teaching ballet16:03 - Typical day as a ballet teacher17:45 - Adult ballet classes for beginners.20:12 - Finding a job as a ballet teacher23:5 - Talent has the floor.24:52 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Jena KocsisJena's Dance WebsiteOn-Demand MembershipAll-Inclusive MembershipMental Health work for Dancers and Dance TeachersAlso Mentioned in This Episode:The Incredible Story of Glenda Benevides, Grammy NomineeBecome a Stand-Up Comedian in LAMusician and Audio Engineer with ChromesthesiaIldiko SpinFisher - Business Burnout BusterBecome a Talent Manager or Agent=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads