All Episodes

Ep. 113 - Hyperextended Legs in Ballet: What's Not Explained in Class... with Shane Wuerthner

Ep. 112 - Your Adult Ballet Photoshoot Guide with Professional Photographer Katie Ging 📷

Ep. 111 - Unlock Your Best Ballet LINES (At Any Level!) with Chelsea Weidmann

Ep. 110 - Find the Best Ballet Slippers for YOUR Feet: What to Know & How to Choose

Ep. 109 - No Studio, No Blueprint, No Problem: Bringing Ballet to Pakistan with Lauren Woodbury

Ep. 108 - Ballet Makeup for Class AND Stage: Everything Adult Dancers Need to Know, with Suzanne Jolie

Ep. 107 - Somatic Awareness: How to Connect with Your Body and Dance with More Artistry, with Chelsea Weidmann

Ep. 106 - Perfectionism Is Sabotaging Your Ballet Training — Here’s What to Do About It, with Kirsten Kemp

Ep. 105 - Why Does Ballet Feel Harder Some Weeks? Supporting Your Cycle as a Female Dancer with Jess Spinner

Ep. 104 - Why Are My Pirouettes STILL So Unstable? How to Get Strong & Stable Pirouettes with Allie Christensen

Ep. 103 - Adult Ballet Training That’s Serious and Supportive: The Ballet Project with Lisa Garvey

Ep. 102 - Hip Pain in Ballet: Why It Happens and What It Means, with Dr. Sebastian Gonzales, D.C.

Ep. 101 - Jealousy in Adult Ballet: Why It Happens (and How to Handle It)

Ep. 100 - Turning Used Pointe Shoes into Works of Art with Emily Thorpe of PointeReve

Ep. 99 - Breath as an Essential Element of Artistry in Ballet with Chelsea Weidmann

Ep. 98 - If January Didn’t Go as Planned: A Gentle Reset for Adult Ballet Dancers 🗓️

Ep. 97 - Pas de Deux for Adult Dancers: What to Know Before You Try It with Lester & Laurence Gonzalez

Ep. 96 - Jumping with Confidence & Stability in the Center as an Adult Dancer with Christina Krigolson (Part 2)

Ep. 95 - Building Jumps That Feel Strong, Stable & Light as an Adult Dancer with Christina Krigolson (Part 1)

Ep. 94 - 3 Ways to Instantly Transform Your Dancing, For Adult Ballet Dancers of Any Level! (Archive Favorite)

Ep. 93 - Ballet Studio Closed? 4 Ways to Maintain Momentum When Classes are Cancelled (Archive Favorite)

Ep. 92 - Ballet Books Every Dancer Should Read: 2025 Favorites from the Bunhead Book Club 📚

Ep. 91 - Reset Your Ballet Life: How to Declutter, Organize & Step Into 2026 Refreshed ✨

Ep. 90 - “If Only I’d Started Sooner..." Reframing Regret as an Adult Ballet Dancer, with Merry King

Ep. 89 - The Adult Ballet Dancer's Holiday Gift Guide! 🎁

Ep. 88 - Designing a Ballet Training Plan That Fits Your Life, with Katy Barton

Ep. 87 - Finding Creative Joy in Ballet, Business & Beyond, with Kelsey of Rose & Clay Jewelry

Ep. 86 - How to Be a GREAT Ballet Student, with Julie Leung of Broche Ballet 🩰

Ep. 85 - Defining Artistry in Ballet: 9 Elements Adult Dancers Can Actually Work On, with Chelsea Weidmann

Ep. 84 - Creating Spaces Where Adult Ballet Dancers Belong: Building a Studio & Ballet Company for Adults, with Erica Centola

Ep. 83 - Tips to End the Year Inspired (Not Exhausted) as an Adult Ballet Dancer

Ep. 82 - Making Sense of Ballet Corrections & Cues with Allie Christensen of Align Fitness

Ep. 81 - Barre Trash: Humor, Authenticity, and Changing Ballet Culture with Founders Lucas & Louis

Ep. 80 - I Cried in the Car After Ballet Today… Here’s What I Learned

Ep. 79 - A New Season for Our Adult Ballet Podcast: Yelena's Farewell & The Future of After Class

Ep. 78 - Stop Waiting to Be "Good Enough" and Enjoy Ballet Now: Here's How!

Ep. 77 - Zero-Effort Recovery Methods: Easy Ways to Support Your Ballet Training 😅

Ep. 76 - Overcome Pointe Anxiety (Or Any Steps that Scare You): Effective Techniques for Adult Ballet Dancers 🩰

Ep. 75 - Ballet Studio Closed? 4 Ways to Maintain Momentum When Classes are Cancelled

Ep. 74 - How to Wash & Care for Your Ballet Clothes: Laundering Tricky Fabrics & Making Your Dancewear Last!🫧

Ep. 73 - KM & Friends Adult Ballet Intensive Recap, with Candis MacKinnon

Ep. 72 - 3 Ways to Instantly Transform Your Dancing, For Adult Ballet Dancers of Any Level! ✨

Ep. 71 - Ballet Hygiene 101: How to Stay Fresh, Clean & Confident in Class!

Ep. 70 - From Couch to Class: How Watching Ballet Can Transform Your Training (It's Backed by Science!) 😄

Ep. 69 - Ballet Faux Pas to Avoid: Common Mistakes Adult Dancers Make (We've All Been There!)

Ep. 68 - Honest Thoughts on Getting Ready for an Adult Ballet Intensive

Ep. 67 - Pregnancy & Postpartum as an Adult Ballet Dancer: Real Talk with Yelena (She's Back!)

Ep. 66 - Debunking the Turnout Myth in Adult Ballet: History, Reality & How to Improve, with Chelsea Weidmann

Ep. 65 - Finding Purpose in Ballet While Living With a Rare Brain Tumor - Interview with Adult Ballet Dancer, Natalie Walsh da Silva

Ep. 64 - Real Talk on Navigating Discouragement in Your Adult Ballet Journey, with Stacy Santos

Ep. 63 - From Studio to Startup: How One Adult Dancer Created the Ballet Skirts She Couldn’t Find, with Chelsea of Dianne Dancewear

Ep. 62 - Adult Ballet Intensives: Preparing Your Body to Thrive, Before, During & After, with Allie Christensen

Ep. 61 - Size-Inclusive Style Tips for Adult Dancers: Create a Ballet Wardrobe You Love at Any Size, with Maggie Watson

Ep. 60 - Essential Ballet Terminology to Level Up Your Game!

Ep. 59 - Ballet's "Linking" Steps: What They Are and How to Conquer Them!

Ep. 58 - The Weirdest Things in Our Ballet Bags: Don't Judge Us! 🫣

Ep. 57 - Making Ballet Work for Your Schedule: Time Management Tips for Adult Dancers!

Ep. 56 - The Key to Beautiful Dancing at Any Age or Level: Artistry in Adult Ballet

Ep. 55 - Ready for Pointe? How to Know & What to Do Next! (Part 2)

Ep. 54 - Ready for Pointe? Here's How to Know! (Part 1)

Ep. 53 - Social Media in Adult Ballet: Our Hot Takes and Tips

Ep. 52 - Ballet Tights: Everything You Need to Know & How to Find Your Perfect Pair!

Ep. 51 - Celebrating Our One Year Anniversary!

Ep. 50 - Empower Your Ballet Body! How to Train for Strength & Longevity as an Adult Dancer, with Allie Christensen

Ep. 49 - Learning Other Styles of Dance: From Salsa to Cabaret - What We've Tried & Loved!

Ep. 48 - Navigating the Center Portion of Ballet Class: Tips to Feel Confident at Any Level!

Ep. 47 - Step Into Our Pointe Shoes! How We Prepare Them & What We Put Inside!

Ep. 46 - Are You Ready to Move Up? Ask Yourself These Questions!

Ep. 45 - Choosing an Online Ballet Program: How to Find the Best Fit for You!

Ep. 44 - How to Thrive in 2025: Take Your Dancing to the Next Level with These Tips!

Ep. 43 - Ballet Training Over the Holidays: How to Make It Work for You!

Ep. 42 - The Ultimate Ballerina Christmas List: Gifts Any Dancer Will Love!

Ep. 41 - Tutulist.com: A Better Way to Buy & Sell Your Dancewear, with Founder Sara Judd

Ep. 40 - Ballet Warm Up's: What They Are & Why We Love Them!

Ep. 39 - The Nutcracker Chronicles - Interview with Ballerina & Author Janine Kovac

Ep. 38 - Achieve a Beautiful Arabesque at ANY Level!

Ep. 37 - Private Ballet Lessons: How to Get the MOST Out of Them!

Ep. 36 - Using the Ballet Barre Correctly: How to Do It and Why It Matters!

Ep. 35 - The Scientific Secret to Staying MOTIVATED in Your Ballet Training

Ep. 34 - Save Money on Your Ballet Training with These Tips!

Ep. 33 - Everything I Packed for an Adult Ballet Intensive: What You Need & What You Don't

Ep. 32 - Attending an Adult Ballet Intensive: What It's Really Like!

Ep. 31 - Pointe Training for Adults: Level Up Your Mental Game!

Ep. 30 - Dancing After Time Off: Tips for Coming Back Strong!

Ep. 29 - The ONE Thing Adult Dancers Need to Succeed

Ep. 28 - Life Lessons from Ballet

Ep. 27 - Our Favorite & LEAST Favorite Ballet Steps

Ep. 26 - Starting Pointe as an Adult: Answering YOUR Questions!

Ep. 25 - Eating for Recovery After Ballet Class - Q&A with Registered Dietitian, Tveen Verano (Part 2)

Ep. 24 - How to Properly Fuel for Ballet - Q&A with Registered Dietitian, Tveen Verano (Part 1)

Ep. 23 - What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Ballet

Ep. 22 - The Cuban National Ballet School: What's It Really Like?

Ep. 21 - Online Ballet Classes: Are They Worth It?

Ep. 20 - The Fundamentals of Ballet Turns

Ep. 19 - What to Pack for Your Adult Ballet Intensive!

Ep. 18 - Adult Ballet Intensives: Answering Your Questions!

Ep. 17 - Showing Up for Yourself - Interview with Adult Ballerina Maggie Watson

Ep. 16 - Our Current Ballet Favorites!

Ep. 15 - How to Create an Effective Warm Up Routine

Ep. 14 - The BEST Goals for Beginner Ballerinas

Ep. 13 - How to Receive & Apply Your Corrections in Ballet Class

Ep. 12 - How to Get the MOST out of YouTube Ballet Classes

Ep. 11 - Recovery Tips to Help Your Body Feel It's Best!

Ep. 10 - Training & Performing in New York City - Interview with Adult Ballerina Stacy Santos (Part 2)

Ep. 9 - "It's Never Too Late" - Interview with Adult Ballerina Stacy Santos (Part 1)

Ep. 8 - What To Do When You're Struggling in Ballet Class

Ep. 7 - Ballet Slippers 101

Ep. 6 - 7 More "Rules" of Ballet Etiquette You NEED to Know (Part 2)

Ep. 5 - 8 "Rules" of Ballet Etiquette You NEED to Know (Part 1)

Ep. 4 - What to Wear to Ballet (And Why It Matters!)

Ep. 3 - Online Ballet Classes: Set Up for Success!

Ep. 2 - Rediscovering Ballet as an Adult - Interview with Hannah Jennings

Ep. 1 - A Cuban Ballerina's Journey - Interview with Yelena Franceda