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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast138. Big Wins, Bold Lessons & Exciting Plans for the Podcast in 2025!Welcome to the final episode of The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast for 2024! Sharing highlights, lessons, and big dreams for the year ahead.
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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast137. The Blueprint to Building the Studio & Teaching Career You Deserve!The Blueprint to Building the Studio & Teaching Career You Deserve!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by branding, marketing and studio management? We’re excited to launch The Marketing Blueprint For Dance Teachers & Studio Owners just for you...
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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast136. The Peace & Pliés Checklist Will Change Your Life!The Peace & Pliés checklist will literally change your life!
Finish the remainder of the year strong with these simple daily habits that can enhance your physical and mental health...
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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast135. Self Worth & Embracing Your Body as an Adult Ballerina! Let's talk self worth & embracing your body as an adult ballerina!
We're going to cover, how to let go of frustration, rebuild self-worth, and practice with compassion in the body you have today.
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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast134. Managing Separation Anxiety in our Youngest Ballerinas!This week, we’re diving into a crucial topic: Managing Separation Anxiety in Our Youngest Dancers.
Here are some key tips for parents and teachers that we cover in this weeks episode:
Positive Self Talk Before You Get To The Studio
How We Enter The Studio Space
The Importance Of Greetings
Routine & Consistency
Confidence Creates CALM
If separation anxiety is a concern for your young dancer or you’re a dance teacher wanting to manage these big feelings, this episode is a must-listen!
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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast133. BONUS Ballet Exam Success Ritual (Meditation) For Your Best Mark Yet!I wanted to share a special ritual to help you centre yourself and be the best version of you in your upcoming ballet exam.
Follow THIS LINK to find the accompanying journaling guide...
Love, Georgia
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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast132. What To Look For In Your Tiny Tots Ballet Class!
Not sure what to look for when choosing your little ones ballet class? 🩰
Dive into our latest episode of The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast where we discuss:
Qualifications and enthusiasm of the instructors
Age-appropriate curriculum
Importance of a safe and supportive environment
Benefits of particular class sizes
Creative and imaginative teaching approaches
Parent involvement options
Trial classes and observation tips
Cultivating a positive atmosphere and philosophy
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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast131. Tackling Imposter Syndrome in Ballet & Owning Your Zone Of Genius!Ever feel like you're not good enough or afraid to show your true self?
This episode is for you! We dive into:
✨ Embracing your unique genius—don’t let fear hold you back. ✨ Being a contributor, not a guru—share your insights confidently. ✨ Breaking free from comparisons—focus on your own strengths. ✨ Evaluating friendships—true friends support your growth. ✨ Owning imperfections—authenticity makes you relatable. ✨ Finding your people—not everyone will get you, and that’s okay. ✨ Impacting others—your true self can inspire and uplift.
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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast130. Welcome Nikita & Balanced Ballerinas MINI + 3 Content Tips for Teachers!🎙️ New BB MINI Podcast Episode! 🩰
Balanced Ballerinas is entering a new era and I’m not doing it alone!
In this episode, we introduce the heart and soul of our tiny tots pilot program and social media expert, my sister in-law, the fabulous Nikita.
Nikita began her journey with us by starting adult classes and has since excelled in creating our early childhood dance programs and social media strategy.
She’s developed an amazing way of teaching little ones and has been a cornerstone in creating our new Balanced Ballerinas MINI program - so...2024-07-1727 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast129. Conquer Self-Doubt: Building Unshakable Confidence as a Ballet Student!Feeling self-doubt in your ballet journey? You’re not alone!
In our latest episode, "Conquer Self-Doubt: Building Unshakable Confidence in Adult Ballet," we dive into powerful strategies to help you overcome those nagging doubts and dance with confidence.
Tune in for personal stories, practical tips, and a boost of inspiration. Let's embrace our unique journeys and celebrate every step forward! 🌟
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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast128. Responding to a Ballet Teacher Troll on the Internet + The Importance of Kindness!In our latest episode, we dive into the importance of embracing growth and kindness in ballet.
As teachers, it's crucial to nurture each student's unique journey with understanding and compassion. Unfortunately, a small minority in our community demands perfection from the outset, creating a negative environment that discourages new students.
Join us as we discuss:
✨ The damaging effects of unkind criticism
✨ Celebrating achievements and positive attributes
✨ Fostering a supportive and encouraging ballet community
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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast127. Is It Okay to Show Up Late for Ballet Class?Is it okay? Is it disrespectful? Is it safe? Tune in now to listen to my very strong opinion on the topic!
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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast126. Choosing Between Vaganova, RAD or Cecchetti: Why It’s Not as Important as You Think!Dive into the world of ballet and STYLE with our latest episode…
Are you stuck choosing between Vaganova, RAD or Cecchetti?
Today we discuss why it’s not as important as you think. Tune in now to discover why ballet is ballet, and your education comes down to the person teaching!
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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast125. Balancing Motherhood and Ballet Teacher Life: Finding Peace & Adjusting Your BalanceWe’re diving into the balancing act of motherhood and ballet teacher life with me on the latest episode of the podcast!
From navigating career changes to finding peace amidst the chaos, we cover it all - I truly feel like the podcast is where I’m most honest about my journey.
Tune in now to learn how I’m making peace & adjusting my sense of balance!
👉 Answering Listener Questions:
How has motherhood changed my lifestyle and career?
My recovery journey after birth: Physically and mentally.
Navigating the newborn phase and finding joy amids...2024-05-0928 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast124. Want a High Distinction in Your Ballet Exam? Here's How!In this week's episode of the Balanced Ballerinas podcast, we're diving into the secrets of achieving high distinctions in ballet exams.
From focus and peer support to consistent practice and self-reflection, I'll be sharing the KEY strategies that helped me excel in my own exams.
Here's what you'll learn:
The importance of surrounding yourself with supportive peers who motivate you to do your best.
How journaling corrections can accelerate your progress and performance.
The power of consistent attendance, preparation, and practice both in and out of the studio.
Tips for treating every class like...2024-05-0123 minThe Balanced Ballerinas Podcast123. Embracing your love of ballet amidst misconceptions and judgement!Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here:
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/ 2024-04-1714 minThe Balanced Ballerinas Podcast122. Benefits of pointe class WITHOUT pointe shoes!Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here:
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/ 2024-04-0322 minThe Balanced Ballerinas Podcast121. Managing menopause in dance training and teaching with Dr Andrea Robertson!Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here:
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/ 2024-03-2041 minThe Balanced Ballerinas Podcast120. Navigating a graceful comeback after injury!Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here:
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/ 2024-03-0720 minThe Balanced Ballerinas Podcast119. 'The Library Aesthetic' is going to change the game of dance media!Check out The Library Aesthetic HERE: https://thelibraryaesthetic.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/ 2024-02-2140 minThe Balanced Ballerinas Podcast118. Overcoming perfectionism with The Confident Dancer!A huge thank you to Kirsten from The Confident Dancer for this weeks episode!
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The Confident Dancer PodcastHow to Have a Healthy, Balanced Approach to Dance Training w/ Georgia Dostal of Balanced BallerinasHi Dancers! I hope you really enjoyed this conversation with Georgia Dostal from Balanced Ballerinas on how to have a healthy, balanced approach to dance training (yes, even if you have "serious" goals)! Head to her podcast, the Balanced Ballerinas Podcast to listen to our conversation on how to overcome perfectionism and self-criticism!
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To stay up...2024-02-0721 minThe Balanced Ballerinas Podcast117. Andy believes ballet makes her a better mother!A beautiful conversation with one of my in-person students Andy Yanez!
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You can find today's guest on Instagram @josephinelancuba or https://www.josephinelancuba.com/
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Reflecting on the best of 2023!
We dive into memories, cherished moments, personal favourites, valuable lessons, impactful people, and memorable quotes in this episode. 🌟
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Nicholas’ own ballet journey as a young male dancer!
The stigma that surrounds male ballet dancers and how CPYB are combatting it!
Why athletes and ‘manly sports’ are attracted to the benefits of ballet training?
And towards the end I air my own concerns about the concept of male students receiving a ‘free ride’ a lot of the time in the ballet world.
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Or perhaps you keep hearing about your ‘pelvic floor’ and you don’t quite understand what that is, let alone how to strengthen it!
Or you might be like me, who at the time of recording thought she wouldn’t need to worry about her pelvic floor health but left this conversation knowing she definitely should take control of this important area and not neglect it?
This conversation is for YOU...2023-09-061h 11The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast110. The importance of choosing the correct class level for YOU!The big question is, are you attending the correct class to meet your physical and psychological needs?
It's SO IMPORTANT to choose the correct class level for YOU and this is what we discuss on the podcast this week...
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If you feel called to reap the benefits that ballet training can bring to your everyday life, then in my experience you will make the room and time for it.
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We all need supporters in life and we all need those closest to us to maybe not understand but at least support activities, dreams and goals we may have.
And while some are lucky enough to have a supportive partner at home, that’s a fantasy for others.
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A huge thank you to Miss Stacey for volunteering to interview ME for the 100th episode.
I highly recommend checking out her website for all things women in business here...
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A very special episode to celebrate International Women's Day with my business partner (aka Mum) as a special guest and my sister hosting...
Fun, chaotic and casual - you're going to love it!
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The Pre-Pointe PodEpisode 1 | Georgia Dostal | Balancing the Balanced BallerinaThis podcast is recorded on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbul People. We acknowledge their creative and cultural history and pay our respects to their leaders past and present.Georgia Dostal is the Balanced Ballerina! We discuss ballet podcasting, ballet for adults, ballet for health, the process of giving corrections and constructive feedback in class... and Lucinda Dunn's pointe shoes.Guests: Georgia Dostal https://www.gcdance.com.auhttps://www.balancedballerinas.comDirty nappy correction: Paul BoydIce cream metatarsals correction: Janette Mulligan2023-03-0144 minThe Balanced Ballerinas Podcast97. Rani Luther's amazing career with Netherlands Dance Theatre, Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company & Queensland Ballet!You're going to LOVE this interview with Rani Luther!
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Happy early Valentines Day! Today (and every day) self love and self care should be your priority.
When energy levels are low and motivation is lacking, taking a few steps towa...2023-02-0827 minThe Balanced Ballerinas Podcast95. A simple tip to overcome social anxiety & all things ballet with Lois!Suffer from social anxiety? This simple tip might help!
I also have a beautiful conversation with the gorgeous Lois about all things ballet - graduate of my 12 Week Adult Ballet Course!
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I believe there's only THREE things you need to improve your technique - so let's go!
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Marguerite is from Ireland and has a remarkable story. Sit back with a cup of tea and be inspired by her journey...
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2022-11-0919 minThe Balanced Ballerinas Podcast89. Spilling the Spring tea and my September goals!Hello Balanced Ballerinas! I know I've been a little absent this past month, but as you're about to hear it's been a BUSY one.
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Zara has a fascinating story, leaving the world of pre-professional ballet for life as a law student and lawyer, to eventually find her way back to ballet after experiencing some personal trauma.
I just love that she’s fallen back in love with ballet and sharing her passion for it with her own students now.
You can find further information about Zara on her instagram page @za...2022-07-0850 minThe Balanced Ballerinas Podcast87. Food as MEDICINE and how I CURED my debilitating eczema!Today we are going to talk about something a little different but something that’s actually really close to my heart.
I’ve been wanting to dedicate a whole episode to this topic for quite some time now in case it helps others in the Balanced Ballerinas community.
So let's talk about how I cured my eczema!
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Virginia was one of my very first adult ballet students and continues to take multiple classes with me every week.
But what's really special is that Virginia started her small business out of my business!
I always receive messages from people in the #BalancedBallerinas community about my students fashion and in particular everyones skirts….
They are almost always by Virginia who creates custom, bespoke designs to suit a variety of ballet bodies and tastes.
It's an ab...2022-05-181h 04The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast84. Five reasons why I don't regret NOT becoming a professional ballerina!When I recently did a Q&A on Instagram, someone from the BB community asked me, "Do you regret not having a career as a professional ballerina?"
What a fabulous question to explore! In this episode I break down the reasons why (with hindsight) it was not the right path for me.
I'm excited to share my answer because it honestly highlights how much I love the work that I do...
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Sophie lives in the UK and a couple of times a week I'll give her a call during my morning walk when the time difference works out perfectly.
It was surreal to have her by my side during my morning walk this morning and half way through we decided to record a podcast episode today!
Sophie and I learned ballet together whilst growing up, but as you'll hear we...2022-04-0746 minThe Balanced Ballerinas Podcast82. Ask Me Anything: tips for anxiety, cross training for ballerinas, how to remember combinations and my upcoming wedding!I've had a massive few weeks with lots of new projects on the horizon! So I thought a very casual 'Ask Me Anything' episode was in order...
Today I answer some of the Balanced Ballerinas Community questions, talk about upcoming projects and even share details of my wedding - which is in two weeks!
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Today we're talking about the value in simply practising ballet and not getting caught up in the 'all or nothing' mentality...
I think you're going to find this one really resonates!
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The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast80. Optimising health for the HYPERMOBILE dancer with Dr Linda Bluestein! Dr. Linda Bluestein has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and has helped countless people restore function and improve their quality of life. Her special interest in treating performing artists (who are at increased risk of hypermobility disorders) stems from her many years as a ballet dancer and shattered dreams of turning professional due to her own hypermobility disorder. An integrative medicine physician with certification in Performing Arts Medicine, Dr. Bluestein takes a unique approach to the evaluation and treatment of this highly specialised population. Dr. Bluestein is an international speaker on the forefront of research on pain...2022-02-0947 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast79. Super ballerina (human) habits! Hello Balanced Ballerinas! Are you having a moment uncharacteristic of yourself? Not following your own advice? Not checking every box in your to-do list? Going back to unhealthy situations? Repeating unhealthy patterns? Or perhaps you're doing things that aren't in line with your values? Well this episode is for you! And me. And everyone who is human! _______________ 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 Fa...2022-01-2611 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast78. Warming up our mind as well as our body with Caitlin Thamm from Dance Care Australia! I hope you're having a lovely January! And thank you for all your feedback on last fortnights episode. I'm so glad you enjoyed and it's always lovely to hear from the wonderful women (and men!) in the Balanced Ballerinas Community. Today's guest is Caitlin Thamm who is the founder of Dance Care Australia. A space which has been created for dancers of all ages to be heard and understood in whichever capacity they need by someone who knows what it can be like to be a dancer. Caitlin spent 15 years of her life studying to be a dancer. Sh...2022-01-1243 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast77. Behind the scenes of planning and producing a DANCE CONCERT! I'm sure being the new year that you are bombarded with goal setting, habit trackers and all sorts of specifically new year new me topics, so I thought this would be a breath of fresh air to kick start the topics of conversation in the Balanced Ballerinas community... Speaking of conversation within this wonderful community, please don't forget to join the 'Secret Balanced Ballerinas Facebook Group' asap! If you are not in this group, you are missing out! It brings me so much joy to see conversation between ballet teachers, studio owners, parents of ballerinas and adult ballerinas...2022-01-0537 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast76. Morning routines, entrepreneurial spirit and diversity with Jonathan Batista! Today’s guest is Pacific Northwest Ballet Soloist, Jonathan Batista! Jonathan started his training at a social project in Rio de Janeiro’s City of God slums. His talent was then spotted by his teacher which took him to a pre-professional dance division at Alice Arja Ballet School where he started his journey in Classical Ballet. I won’t spoil the story about how Batista went from this humble beginning to performing all over the world – he shares this wonderful story in our conversation – but I will tell you that during 2017-2021 he has performed with Oklahoma City Ballet as...2021-12-1553 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast75. Some thoughts on LEGACY and explaining why you feel AMAZING after ballet class! Happy Thursday! In this weeks SOLO episode I go on a tangent about my thoughts on LEGACY. This is something I often think about at this time of year... Are you thinking of changing dance schools? Quitting ballet? Or do you want to make a difference in this world and not sure how to go about it? I think this might be the episode you need to listen to... As always, feel free to connect with me on Instagram and if you want to find the blog post about today's topic 'Why do I feel amazing after ballet...2021-12-0230 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast74. Holistic and non-threatening exams with Penny Lancaster from Australian Dance Vision! Penny is the Honorary Founding Director of Australian Dance Vision and registered training organisation Australian Dance Institute. Penny's vision was to create a holistic education dance program via a creative and unique assessment process, while building both excellence and self-esteem for students and teachers. Penny truly believes her syllabus gives students preparation for a professional career in dance (if they choose that path) with life skills that set students up for greater employment opportunities. Penny trained at the Scully Borovansky School, Sydney before becoming a professional dancer in theatre, film, modelling and television in Australia and the USA. 2021-11-1740 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast73. Psychotherapist and counsellor for dancers Terry Hyde! I had the most delightful conversation with a gentleman by the name of Terry Hyde. I say gentleman because Terry came to the interview via Zoom in what looked like a very organised study in a wonderfully dapper suit jacket. I on the other hand was in my pyjamas. Although my bed top is black, so it didn't quite look like pyjamas. But it was 5am in the morning for me, so my apologies if I take a moment to warm up in this interview. I really loved this conversation and found Terry to be so warm and inviting...2021-11-0356 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast72. You are ABSOLUTELY allowed to call yourself a ballerina! This one is near and dear to my heart ballerinas! You can view an entire transcript of this in blog form here: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/2021/10/28/you-are-absolutely-allowed-to-call-yourself-a-ballerina/ ____________ You can find more resources at www.balancedballerinas.com Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas (ensure you join the *SECRET* Facebook group too!) 2021-10-2829 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast71. Adult ballet, wild swims and pole dancing with Annabelle Brittle! I have followed Annabelle's adult ballet journey since she started regular classes in 2019 - Annabelle became a regular listener of the podcast and through her support, comments and sharing across social media we began chatting back and forth in our DM's... In fact, if I go back through them now we've had wonderful conversations about the positives and negatives of taking photos in class, the realities of taking class at home on Zoom, the importance of period positivity (especially amongst young dancers), what to call my 'Seniors' adult ballet class, which I eventually just called 'Beginners' for so many reasons...2021-09-2554 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast70. Five important questions to ask yourself before beginning your pointe journey! Every year I re-write a blog post dedicated to the pointe work. This year I thought I'd break it down into five important questions to ask yourself before beginning your pointe journey! I'd like to thank Sarah Kiely from the Living Well Studio who conducts the majority of my students pre-pointe assessments. Sarah is a constant source of inspiration and wealth of knowledge and I have pulled information from her teachings for this episode. Sarah was actually one of my early guests on the #BalancedBallerinas podcast and if you haven't listened to episode #22 I recommend diving back into...2021-09-1218 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast69. Louise Drysdale and her unique journey to becoming the pre-pointe physiotherapist! Louise grew up in country Lismore before heading to Brisbane’s Queensland Dance School of Excellence (QDSE) to finish school in full-time dance training. What I love most about Louise’s story is that although she started ballet late (12 years old is considered late in the world of ballet!) she was smart enough to realise that this disadvantage in the professional world of ballet didn’t rule her out completely in having a career within the industry… After her first pre-pointe assessment, Louise always gravitated towards a fascination with physiotherapy and knew if she entered that space she wanted to remai...2021-08-141h 05
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast68. Tips for taking class and setting goals in line with your menstrual cycle! Ever wondered why some weeks feel like you have boundless energy resources whilst others are completely flat? Well your menstrual cycle might have something to do with that! Firstly, whilst I am an expert in ballet I am in no way an expert on health. However I have always been incredibly interested in how nutrition can impact my students and optimise their technique and training. One of the reasons why I started the Balanced Ballerinas Podcast is because it gives me the opportunity to pick the brains of experts in relation to dance science and nutrition and expand my...2021-07-3117 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast67. Your fairy godmother Jojo from Adult Ballet Collective! Today's guest is the gorgeous Jojo from Adult Ballet Collective, Adult Ballet Club and Ballet With Jojo. I'm sure you've heard of at least one of those, but they're so much more than just the instagram handle! Jojo started ballet at the age of 23 and is the poster girl for adult ballerinas everywhere, proving it's never too late to begin your ballet journey. Jojo and I share some very similar beliefs; first of all that ballet is for EVERYONE and secondly that adult ballerinas come with the most incredible life experience which shapes their bodies and minds in a...2021-07-171h 06
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast66. My very first #AskMeAnything with some very honest answers to your questions! When a listener of the @balancedballerinas pod asked me to do an #AMA I must admit that I had to google what that meant. Apparently it means #AskMeAnything and it's supposed to be spontaneous, off the cuff and very honest. Sounds like fun! My first honest admission? I missed last weeks podcast deadline because I have too many tabs open on my brain. There are so many topics I want to cover and big issues I want to tackle. So feeling paralysed, I didn't release an episode. To get back on schedule I needed something a little self...2021-07-041h 06
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast65. My conversation with Dr Stephanie @ausdancersoverseas & Dr Nicky is a MUST LISTEN! I feel like todays episode will be as impactful as my one with Ally. Both Dr Nicola Keay and Dr Stefanie Potreck are pioneers and huge advocates of dancers mental and physical health around the world. And whilst Ally's episode comes with lots of personal stories and heartfelt messages, Nicky and Stephanie have brought all the facts to further strengthen that message. The dance world typically views 'getting your period' as a sign of unwanted weight gain or the end of the 'ideal pubescent body type' that especially the ballet world seem to be obsessed with. But these two amazing...2021-06-051h 16
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast64. Tales with Meryl Tankard about sexism, creativity and respecting dancers! Born in Darwin, Meryl began ballet classes at a young age before heading to The Australian Ballet School. Shortly after being accepted into the company, Meryl took a leave of absence to work as a Principal dancer with the infamous Pina Bausch in Germany. Eventually craving to be artistically challenged even more, Meryl then spent time between Germany and Australia appearing in television series for ABC television before finally returning to Australia to continue her love for choreographing as the Director of the Meryl Tankard Company in Canberra before moving onto the Director of Australian Dance Theatre in Adelaide. 2021-05-2253 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast63. It's not about choosing ballet over boys, it's about choosing yourself... In today's episode I share the most valuable lesson my mother taught me (in celebration of mothers day!) and I also read a very popular blog post that I wrote recently; It's not about choosing ballet over boys, it's about choosing yourself... This original blog post which was adapted for this episode can be found here: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/2021/04/30/its-not-about-choosing-ballet-overs-boys-its-about-choosing-the-right-boy/ _______________ 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...2021-05-0818 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast62. Thinking BIG (Ballet International Gala) with Joel Burke! Joel is a beautiful ballet dancer that has trained extensively with The Australian Ballet School and Queensland Ballet Academy. In fact, we both share a deep love and respect for Paul Boyd who listeners of the pod are well acquainted with having both been taught by him for many years. During our conversation we dive into Joel's experience as a Prix de Lausanne finalist and how he has decided to move away from the traditional route of becoming a professional ballet dancer to explore feature film opportunities, event management and anything else that tickles his fancy when it comes...2021-04-2446 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast61. The woman behind the famous @pointebrush account Margot Hallac! This week I have a beautiful conversation with an even more beautiful soul, Margot Hallac! This is the identity behind the famous @pointebrush account on Instagram. And yes, Margot was named after Margot Fonteyn. With a name like that you just have to dive into the world of ballet, but as you'll find out during our conversation ballet wasn't always on Margot's radar and whilst she danced as a child she has developed an even deeper passion for ballet as an adult. Besides being the face behind Pointe Brush, Margot is a designer and a dancer living in...2021-04-1058 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast60. Are ballet uniforms problematic? I often find myself arguing in circles WITH MYSELF whilst pondering the topic of ballet uniforms. As an owner of a predominantly ‘ballet’ studio I find it difficult to comprehend a class full of mismatched or ‘baggy’ uniforms. But then I think, just because I’m conditioned to be intolerant of such a sight doesn’t necessarily mean it’s right. Perhaps I should do more to be inclusive. Perhaps I should be less lazy about coming up with more inclusive practices. Listen while I argue for an against ballet uniforms and let's explore how we can do better together... 2021-03-2828 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast59. Diversity, style and art with American Ballet Theatre Soloist Gabe Stone Shayer! Hello beautiful Balanced Ballerinas! I hope you've had an amazing week, kicking goals, taking class and taking care of your physical and mental health. Remember, a ballet class usually fixes both these things simultaneously... so keep doing what you love! As you'll hear, my voice is still a little under the weather. I'll be honest, don't actually know what it is at the moment, having some tests (not covid related, don't worry!) but todays guest did say that he liked the husky tone and I tend to agree with him. Unfortunately though it's not my real voice and something...2021-03-1447 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast58. Playing for class with Matt, Akiko and Chris from Ballet Piano Podcast! Today you don't get just one podcast host. You don't even get two. Instead you have four podcast hosts all chatting about their love of ballet and MUSIC! Yes that's right, the team from The Ballet Piano Podcast have crossed over (from London to Australia!) to be guests on the Balanced Ballerinas podcast today. I came across their podcast towards the end of last year and completely fell in love with its content, vibe and wealth of information. It's truly an amazing educational resource for anyone interested in ballet, but especially as a ballet teacher I found myself nodding...2021-02-271h 02
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast57. Top 10 ballet class enquiries I receive at the start of the year! Yes it’s true, the POD IS BACK! Personally I couldn’t think of anything worse than kicking off the year with a ‘new year, new me’ type of episode. After the year we all had last year, that’s the last thing you need from me! Instead I’m sharing a fun solo episode about the top 10 ballet class enquiries I receive at the start of every year. Whilst some of these enquiries will surprise you, others certainly won’t and I hope that my answers will either inspire, inform or make you laugh. I also share some rec...2021-02-1443 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast56. A very special conversation with my childhood coach Mr Paul Boyd! I've been meaning to have today's conversation for a while now. I just had to find the time to pin down one of my favourite humans in the whole wide world - Mr Paul Boyd. Mr Boyd (as you'll hear me refer to him because I am absolutely incapable of calling him 'Paul') was my coach growing up from about ten to fourteen years old. At the time Mr Boyd was still performing with Queensland Ballet and continued to take me for private coaching as he entered retirement. Mr Boyd entered my life during those pivotal years as...2020-12-0254 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast55. Mary Li and her last dance for love and family! It's my absolute pleasure to bring the Balanced Ballerinas community a beautiful story rich in Australian culture and ballet royalty today! Mary Li was raised in Rockhampton, Queensland amongst the chaos of seven other siblings. Her parents sounded phenomenal, loving and down-to-earth. The perfect recipe for supportive parents of a budding young ballerina. From the humble beginnings of a little ballet studio run by Ms Hansen in Rocky to the Royal Ballet School in London and Christmas's spent at Covent Garden, Mary went on to tour all around the world world with London Festival Ballet before taking a...2020-11-1844 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast54. Kathryn Morgan and her very good reason for leaving Miami City Ballet! I'm beyond excited to share this weeks guest with you all. As you would have seen from the title, today I bring you a conversation with the Kathryn Morgan. Affectionately also known as Katie and the YouTube star who brought ballet to peoples living rooms before covid made it cool. Kathryn is an American ballet dancer who started her career as a soloist at New York City Ballet. I'm going to let Kathryn share her story in her own words, but I will share that after being diagnosed with a thyroid condition she had no choice but to leave...2020-11-041h 15
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast52. Healing at the barre with world renowned adult ballet teacher Karis Scarlette! Today's guest couldn't be more on brand if I tried! As you'll hear in this interview, Karis began ballet classes at age 2 before she joined The Royal Ballet at age 6 after they held a workshop at her primary school and picked her out of a line up of students. She continued through the school before graduating at 19 - but as you'll hear it wasn't all peachy. After a serious spinal injury, the development of an eating disorder and severe depression Karis stepped away from the ballet world for a few years to work extensively on her wellbeing, physical...2020-09-301h 16
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast50. Dearest Cathy... Today's episode is a little different to my usual. But it's also my 50th episode (I'm quietly super proud!) Whilst this episode is not how I thought I'd be celebrating '50' it's an important one that's close to my heart. If you are a first time listener of the podcast I highly recommend you pick another episode before listening to this one because this touches on a very personal event that's happened in my life and dance community recently. This episode is a tribute to my dear friend Cathy who recently passed away after her battle...2020-08-3017 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast42. Finis Jhung and his truly INCREDIBLE story! Finis Jhung! Where do I even begin?! It’s been an absolute dream of mine to speak with Finis for over a year now and I always thought I’d contact him when I had plans to travel to New York so we could meet and perhaps do this interview in person... However with the current pandemic, isolation blah blah blah (everyone’s sick of hearing about it!) I thought there’s no better time than the present. So I sent him a little message and was so delighted when he was not only quick but eager in his resp...2020-04-1354 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast41. Staying active, positive and SAFE whilst dancing at home with Debra Crookshanks! Hello beautiful Balanced Ballerinas! How are you all feeling this week? I’ll be honest, I’m feeling better that last week. If you ever feel like sharing your thoughts, feelings, questions or maybe even a photo of your current ‘home studio’ you can do so in the Private Balanced Ballerinas Facebook group… simply search, click ‘join’ and I’ll be sure to add you. Now onto today’s guest… Debra is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Dance Physiotherapist with 30 years experience in the assessment and treatment of dancers & performing artists. Debra is also the Director of The Dancers Clinic i...2020-04-0643 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast40. Navigating the heartbreak of being considered a 'non-essential' business. I think todays conversation is all about settling into this new norm as best as we can. I hope this conversation helps you feel less alone. I hope you're treating yourself with kindness. Our goal? To try put ourselves in other peoples shoes before judging them and try to not judge ourselves. If you want to do daily live classes from dancers all around the world, then go for it. But if you feel like crawling up on the couch to watch Disney movies that’s okay too. We are all going through an intense mo...2020-03-3039 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast16. Special Mothers Day Episode with Georgia's (dance) Mum! The word ‘dance Mum’ has been hijacked by awful shows like Dance Moms and poor behaviour from Mums at competitions with ‘dance Mum’ encrusted in rhinestones on their back… but its undeniable that a dance Mum is so much more than this stereotype. It’s mothers day today and I want to celebrate the Mums who just want what’s best for their child, who know when to push and when to step back. The Mums who learn to sew ribbons on ballet shoes and the Mums who YouTube how to do the perfect ballet bun. Today I want to celebr...2019-05-1245 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast9. Mike Lang x Georgia talk about teaching ballet in Africa and climbing Kilimanjaro! If you’ve listened to my 2017 TEDx Talk, you would have heard me talking about my impending trip to Africa. A couple of weeks after that talk, I packed up all the amazing leotards and ballet shoes that my dance community had donated and jumped on a plane to Nairobi to teach ballet classes for Annos Africa - a children’s arts charity running educational arts projects for children living in the slums of Kenya. It was an experience I’ll never forget that completely blew me away. It solidified my ‘why’ - why I teach ballet, why I’m such an ad...2019-02-171h 02
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast8. Happy Valentines Day! Why Georgia loves ballet so much... Happy Valentines Day everyone! In this solo episode Georgia sits down to talk about the three main reasons why she loves ballet so much - health, performance and community! As always, it would mean the world if you could rate and subscribe if you enjoyed this episode. We also love hearing and seeing where and when people are listening and what you thought of the episode. So take a screenshot and tag @balancedballerinas or @thebalancedballerina - thanks for listening. 2019-02-1311 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast7. The highs & lows of a travelling dancer with Hannah Rigby! Not only is Hannah Rigby my gorgeous friend, but she is a beautiful classically trained dancer who works for the biggest touring circus in Australasia, Circus Rio! This multi talented dancer, singer and actress is also a beautiful human being, always bringing positivity and light to young performers through her social media. But the life of a performer can sometimes be really lonely and when Hannah posted a reminder on her social media a few weeks ago, I thought I need to get her on to talk about it. When you’re a young adult, it might seem ex...2019-02-0136 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast6. Why your pirouettes don't look like mine (or your ballet teachers)! As everyone starts heading back into classes for the year, this is the perfect episode to remind everyone to be nice to themselves in class and stop comparing! Especially if you're an adult ballerina this can be a hard task. But making sure your goals are realistic and aligned with your attitude is super important. This episode is an audio version of Georgia's most popular blog post 'Why your pirouettes don't look like mine...' which can be found at www.balancedballerinas.com As always, it would mean the world if you could rate and subscribe if...2019-01-2409 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast3. Active movement and meditation with yoga goddess Laura Trimble-Thompson! Todays guest is a fitting person to begin the new year as her zest for life and inspiring productivity will surely get you off your seat and ready to tackle the new year. Laura Trimble-Thompson (also known as Laura TT or Miss TT by her younger students, is a school teacher and yoga teacher, on a mission to help young people reach high performance targets with less effort and stress… amazing! I have worked with Laura several times on workshops and classes that bring a sense of balance, flexibility and mindfulness to our ballet community. In this episode we...2019-01-0656 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast2. Sonia York-Pryce and her studies on Ageism & The Mature Dancer! As a child, Sonia York-Pryce studied at the Elmhurst Ballet School before attending the Royal Ballet School in London. These days Sonia works on her PHD research, titled “Ageism and the Mature Dancer” - which investigates the role of the dancers who extend beyond the industry expectations of acceptable age and analyses the contribution that they are making to the current dialogue relating to ageism in the dance world. So she’s basically a doctor of adult ballet and contemporary dance! We discuss what it’s like to have ballet in your life, the body, taking class, the most important part of...2018-12-2650 min
The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast1. Georgia Canning: The Introduction The podcast for ballerinas, adult ballerinas, parents of ballerinas and everyone in between. Enjoy discussions with industry leaders and interesting individuals that help you live a more balanced life with grace and grit. For our first episode, we hear podcast host Georgia Canning talk about why the podcast was launched and why she's aiming to break down the elitist barriers often associated with ballet. Find Balanced Ballerinas on instagram at @balancedballerinas and Georgia at @thebalancedballerina You can find more resources and Balanced Ballerinas products at www.balancedballerinas.com Non Copyright Intro Music // Last Summer by Ikson 2018-12-2319 min