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13. Dr Michael Reese on why ballet dancers should be aware of what triggers scoliosis...
Did you know that dancers are 12.4 times more likely to develop scoliosis? And that ballet dancers are at a higher risk of developing scoliosis than the general population? I had no idea. A few weeks ago I...
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12. BONUS! 6 WEEK CHALLENGE BODY SCAN MEDITATION
Welcome to the #BalancedBallerinas 6 week challenge! Try and complete at least one (ideally all!) of these simple but effective habits that contribute towards a healthy, mindful and most importantly BALANCED...
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11. Dr. Andrea Robertson on Nutrition & Listening To Your Body!
I don’t know about you, but networking, making new friends in my industry and opening myself up to new opportunities really makes my day! I had one of THOSE days when I recently met the lovely Dr Andrea Robertson. ...
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10. Julie Gill from 'Broche Ballet' on Adult Ballet & Finding Patience...
Hey everyone, guess what?! The Balanced Ballerinas podcast went abroad! Well, not really… however I did interview fellow adult ballet teacher Julie Gill who runs an adult exclusive ballet studio in Denver, Colorado. ...
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9. 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...
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8. 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...
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7. 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...
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6. 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...
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5. From ballerina to Wonder Woman's stunt double with Christiaan Bettridge!
Christiaan Bettridge is one of my dearest friends who used to study at the same full-time dance studio as myself when we were younger. I was a total bunhed growing up, with Christiaan being the opposite. She actually...
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4. BONUS EPISODE! Guided Meditation for Dancers at an Audition or Competition
This is a special bonus episode which follows on from our discussion with meditation and yoga teacher Laura Trimble-Thompson in Episode 3. This guided meditation spoken by Laura herself has been specifically...
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3. 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...
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2. 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...
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