Best Georgia Dostal Podcasts (2024)

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124. Want a High Distinction in Your Ballet Exam? Here's How! 23:13

22h ago23:13

23:13

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 wit…

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123. Embracing your love of ballet amidst misconceptions and judgement! 14:30

16d ago14:30

14:30

Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina C…

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122. Benefits of pointe class WITHOUT pointe shoes! 22:07

1M ago22:07

22:07

Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina C…

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121. Managing menopause in dance training and teaching with Dr Andrea Robertson! 41:39

2M ago41:39

41:39

Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina C…

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120. Navigating a graceful comeback after injury! 20:45

2M ago20:45

20:45

Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina C…

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119. 'The Library Aesthetic' is going to change the game of dance media! 40:03

2M ago40:03

40:03

Check out The Library Aesthetic HERE: https://thelibraryaesthetic.com/ ______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balanc…

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118. Overcoming perfectionism with The Confident Dancer! 48:28

3M ago48:28

48:28

A huge thank you to Kirsten from The Confident Dancer for this weeks episode! Check Kirsten out here! www.kirstenkemp.com _______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet…

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117. Andy believes ballet makes her a better mother! 55:33

3M ago55:33

55:33

A beautiful conversation with one of my in-person students Andy Yanez! Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @…

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116. Turning your love of dance into a CAREER with Josephine Lancuba! 55:15

4M ago55:15

55:15

A topic I’ve wanted to cover for a very long time is how to make a career in the creative arts - specifically adult students who find dance later in life and decide they want it to be more than recreational. You can find today's guest on Instagram @josephinelancuba or https://www.josephinelancuba.com/ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challen…

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115. Memories & Moments from 2023! 46:42

4M ago46:42

46:42

With my special guest Virginia from @demipointe-dancewear Reflecting on the best of 2023! We dive into memories, cherished moments, personal favourites, valuable lessons, impactful people, and memorable quotes in this episode. 🌟 ____ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or be…

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114. Let's Catch Up! Birth, Maternity Leave, Motherhood, Studio Life and Identity! 30:05

5M ago30:05

30:05

The podcast is back and we’re discussing birth, maternity leave, motherhood, studio life and identity! ________ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet Book a Discovery …

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113. Boys & ballet with Nicholas Ade! 36:43

7M ago36:43

36:43

Today we discuss… 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 …

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112. Revisiting nutrition with Sally Sparidaans! 40:59

8M ago40:59

40:59

I thought it was about time we revisited the topic of nutrition with a trusted guest. Go follow Sally on Instagram @the.nourished.dancer And you can find all Sally's services here: https://sallysparidaans.com ______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet stud…

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111. Pelvic & continence health for dancers and athletes with Olympian and physiotherapist Cat McArthur! 1:11:30

8M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Are you the ballet student who’s given birth to two children and needs to run out of class to the bathroom after petit allegro? 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 ab…

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110. The importance of choosing the correct class level for YOU! 20:26

9M ago20:26

20:26

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... _______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner…

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109. PRACTICAL advice for navigating your period as a dancer! 29:19

9M ago29:19

29:19

So today, I thought we should revisit the topic as a reminder to be positive about our periods and I'm going to offer some very practical suggestions for any woman who needs to wear a leotard and tights during that time of the month... _________ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, h…

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108. The importance of pre-pointe assessments with physiotherapist Sarah Kiely! 56:14

9M ago56:14

56:14

It was an absolute delight to welcome back the wonderful Sarah Kiely for her second appearance on the #balancedballerinas podcast! _____ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butte…

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107. The pros and cons of ballet exams for adults with special guests Virginia and Miss Meg! 57:35

10M ago57:35

57:35

An episode you've all been requesting! ______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Facebo…

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106. Finding a ballet coach that's right for YOU with Lesly! 28:03

10M ago28:03

28:03

Enjoy listening to a conversation with one of my online academy students Lesly today! ______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina …

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105. Ask me anything: balancing pregnancy & ballet teacher life! 50:01

11M ago50:01

50:01

At the time of recording, I am currently 33 weeks pregnant but by the time this episode comes out I'll be 36 weeks! ________ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet My I…

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104. Throwing out perfectionism and falling in love with ballet as an adult with Ellen! 40:08

11M ago40:08

40:08

I'm delighted to welcome my in-person AND online academy student Ellen to the podcast this week! _____ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet My Instagram! @thebalanced…

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103. Some TOUGH LOVE on how to edit your life and achieve your ballet goals! 27:42

12M ago27:42

27:42

If ballet is your dream, then it's time to start editing your life and making the changes needed to make it reality! 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. ______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedba…

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102. When your partner isn't supportive of your ballet! 22:33

1y ago22:33

22:33

We're going to tackle a tricky one today! 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. ________ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challe…

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101. Three reasons why ballet is so difficult but so REWARDING! 37:46

1y ago37:46

37:46

This week we're breaking down the three reasons why ballet is so difficult but so rewarding! ______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Book a Discovery Call with me to see if you’re a good fit for the 12 Week Adult Ballet Course here: www.balancedballerinas.com/contact Instagram @thebalanced…

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100. A trip down memory lane, a huge thank you and an interview with ME for our 100th episode! 1:02:14

1y ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Wow! I can't believe The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast has reached this huge milestone... 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... https://www.simplystaceymorgan.com/ _____ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challen…

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99. What is BUTTER BALLET?! 15:30

1y ago15:30

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My new course BUTTER BALLET launches on Tuesday 28th March! Ensure you're signed up to the BB newsletter to be the first to know when it drops at www.balancedballerinas.com _______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Book a Discovery Call with me to see if you’re a good fit for the 12 Week Ad…

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98. Ballet & business with my business partner (aka. Mum) and hosted by my sister! 1:01:35

1y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

After many requests, here's an episode that touches on ballet and business! 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! ______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballeri…

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97. Rani Luther's amazing career with Netherlands Dance Theatre, Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company & Queensland Ballet! 1:15:04

1y ago1:15:04

1:15:04

You're going to LOVE this interview with Rani Luther! ___ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Book a Discovery Call with me to see if you’re a good fit for the 12 Week Adult Ballet Course here: www.balancedballerinas.com/contact Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast @balancedballerinas Face…

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96. Show yourself some love with a REALISTIC self care routine! 27:31

1y ago27:31

27:31

A huge thank you to MooGoo for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! Use GEORGIA15 for 15% off any of their products at www.gcdance.com.au DISCLAIMER: Discount code ends on the1/6/2023 . And please make sure to complete a patch test when using products for the first time. Thank you so much to MooGoo for making this episode possible! _________ Hap…

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95. A simple tip to overcome social anxiety & all things ballet with Lois! 35:14

1+ y ago35:14

35:14

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! __________ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Book a Discovery Call with me to see if you’re a good fit fo…

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94. How to get out of your own way & improve your ballet technique! 14:35

1+ y ago14:35

14:35

Whenever I ask the Balanced Ballerinas community for topic suggestions I always receive, 'How do I improve my technique?' I believe there's only THREE things you need to improve your technique - so let's go! ________ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Book a Discovery Call with me to see if …

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93. The ONE journal question that will help YOU reflect and move into the new year with INTENTION! 25:57

1+ y ago25:57

25:57

Let's connect before the new year arrives! Reflecting and moving forward with intention is high on my priority list... _______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Book a Discovery Call with me to see if you’re a good for for the 12 Week Adult Ballet Course here: www.balancedballerinas.com/con…

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92. Concerts, honeymoons, dance floors and a beautiful conversation with adult ballerina Jennifer! 35:42

1+ y ago35:42

35:42

Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Book a Discovery Call with me to see if you’re a good for for the 12 Week Adult Ballet Course here: www.balancedballerinas.com/contact Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas And join the *SECRET* Facebook …

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91. Healing and finding body confidence at the barre during cancer treatment with Marguerite from Ireland! 37:00

1+ y ago37:00

37:00

This week I invite one of the 12 Week Adult Ballet Course graduates on the podcast! Marguerite is from Ireland and has a remarkable story. Sit back with a cup of tea and be inspired by her journey... ____ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Book a Discovery Call with me to see if you’re a goo…

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90. Thoughts on corrections in class! 19:08

1+ y ago19:08

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Let's talk about the giving and receiving of corrections in class today! _________ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Book a Discovery Call with me to see if you’re a good for for the 12 Week Adult Ballet Course here: www.balancedballerinas.com/contact Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast…

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89. Spilling the Spring tea and my September goals! 46:36

1+ y ago46:36

46:36

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. __________ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Book a Discovery Call with me to see if you’re a good for for the 12 Week Adult Ballet Course here: www.balancedballeri…

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88. Follow your heart with lawyer turned ballet teacher Zara Lim! 50:18

2y ago50:18

50:18

Zara and I studied at The Australian Ballet School together and have reconnected in the last couple of years as she enters the world of teaching ballet. 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…

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87. Food as MEDICINE and how I CURED my debilitating eczema! 39:13

2y ago39:13

39:13

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! Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Cha…

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86. Let's overcome our fears and create beauty from pain and desire! 14:44

2y ago14:44

14:44

Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Book a Discovery Call with me to see if you’re a good fir for the 12 Week Adult Ballet Course here: www.balancedballerinas.com/contact Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas And join the *SECRET* Facebook …

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85. Inclusive ballet skirts and the adult ballet journey with Virginia aka. Demi Pointe Dancewear! 1:04:47

2y ago1:04:47

1:04:47

It's about time I invited Virginia (aka. Demi Pointe Dancewear!) on the podcast! 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…

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84. Five reasons why I don't regret NOT becoming a professional ballerina! 28:15

2y ago28:15

28:15

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…

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83. Talking to my SISTER about learning ballet during our childhood and more recently serenading me down the aisle! 46:05

2y ago46:05

46:05

Whilst I'm sure you'll enjoy todays episode, it's really a selfish one as I want to capture this moment in time with my sister! 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 ha…

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82. Ask Me Anything: tips for anxiety, cross training for ballerinas, how to remember combinations and my upcoming wedding! 45:58

2y ago45:58

45:58

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! You can find more resources at www.balancedballerin…

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81. Focus on the VALUE and JOY with your ballet practise! 14:36

2y ago14:36

14:36

Welcome to another week of the Balanced Ballerinas Podcast! 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! _______________ You can find more resources at www.balancedballerinas.com Instagram @thebalancedballerina P…

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80. Optimising health for the HYPERMOBILE dancer with Dr Linda Bluestein! 47:24

2y ago47:24

47:24

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 du…

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79. Super ballerina (human) habits! 11:05

2+ y ago11:05

11:05

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 hu…

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78. Warming up our mind as well as our body with Caitlin Thamm from Dance Care Australia! 43:26

2+ y ago43:26

43:26

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 …

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77. Behind the scenes of planning and producing a DANCE CONCERT! 37:21

2+ y ago37:21

37:21

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 …

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76. Morning routines, entrepreneurial spirit and diversity with Jonathan Batista! 53:18

2+ y ago53:18

53:18

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 s…

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75. Some thoughts on LEGACY and explaining why you feel AMAZING after ballet class! 30:41

2+ y ago30:41

30:41

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 t…

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