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Ballet Science — 56 episodes

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Title
1

Mental Fatigue In Ballet Dancers | Science Says This

2

Why Ballet Is Harder Than It Looks | Science Says This

3

How Ballet Dancers Stand On Their Toes | Physics Explained

4

Does Dance Help Autism? Here's What Studies Show

5

Can Dance Reduce Falls in Parkinson’s? (My Research Explained)

6

Can Dance Slow Brain Aging? Here's What Research Found

7

What Happens to Your Feet After Ballet… and How to Fix It | Ance Recovery Sneakers

8

Why People Should Care About Ballet

9

Why Your Brain Loves Ballet | The Neuroscience Of Dance

10

Backstage: Why Dance Science Exists

11

Why Your Heart Loves Ballet | The Cardiovascular Science

12

Airline Pilot Learns Ballet as an Adult | Christopher Marici

13

How Ballet Changes the Way You Walk | New Biomechanics Research

14

Reinventing Ballet Slippers | Seth & Sarah Orza

15

Pilates For Ballet Dancers | Kerry Shea, School of American Ballet

16

Backstage: Adult Beginner Ballet Tips | 5 Common Mistakes

17

Bunions in Ballet Dancers | Causes & How To Manage Them

18

Backstage: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a PhD After Ballet

19

Starting Ballet As An Adult | Beginner Tips Backed by Science

20

Backstage: What Being a Professional Ballerina Taught Me That Helped Me Earn a PhD

21

Blisters in Ballet | Why They Happen & How to Prevent Them

22

Backstage: 5 Things I Learned From Getting a PhD

23

2025 Year in Review

24

Backstage: Balancing College While Dancing Professionally

25

Spine Anatomy For Dancers | Herniated Discs

26

Spine Anatomy For Dancers | Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments

27

Spine Anatomy For Dancers | Bones

28

Does Ballet Help Older Adults Reduce Fall Risk?

29

Building Strong Male Ballet Dancers | Shane Wuerthner

30

Strength Training Benefits For Ballet Dancers | Kendall Baab

31

Pointe Shoes: The Athletic Shoes of Ballet | Dr. Jessica Aquino

32

Sports Psychology for Dancers | Lauren Ostrander McArdle on Confidence, Mindset & Performance

33

Mastering Pointe Shoe Fitting | Josephine Lee (The Pointe Shop)

34

Miko Fogarty’s Journey from Ballet Dancer to Podiatry Doctor

35

Dancers: Are Your Hip Muscles Strong Enough for Turnout?

36

Hip Anatomy For Dancers | Bones Explained

37

Ballet Science & Dance Medicine: IADMS 2025 Conference Highlights

38

Why Ballet Dancers Can Have WEAKER Bones (Science Explained)

39

34% of Ballet Dancers Have Anxiety | Here's Why

40

Knee Anatomy for Dancers: Menisci Explained

41

Knee Anatomy for Dancers | Muscles, Tendons, & Ligaments Explained

42

Knee Anatomy for Dancers | Bones Explained

43

Foot & Ankle Anatomy for Dancers | Muscles, Tendons, & Ligaments Explained

44

Foot & Ankle Anatomy for Dancers | Bones Explained

45

Dancing Through Thyroid Cancer

46

Gillian Murphy's Final Swan Lake at American Ballet Theatre

47

Why Dancers Struggle With Food & Body Image (New Research)

48

New vs Dead Pointe Shoes: Injury & Performance Effects

49

Ballet & Multiple Sclerosis: What Research Says

50

Your Walking Pattern Exposes Your Ballet Training | Here's Why

51

When Is a Dancer Ready for Pointe? Ballet Teacher & Science Insights

52

When Are Dancers Ready for Pointe? Science-Backed Insights

53

How Ballet Changes The Way You Fall | New Biomechanics Research

54

Ballet & Fall Prevention: How Dancers Recover from Unexpected Slips

55

Ballet & Fall Prevention: How Ballet Training Improves Balance

56

From Pointe Shoes to PhD: Caroline Simpkins | Podcast Trailer