The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast

The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast

Hosted by: Georgia Dostal

This podcast is for ballet students who want to take ownership of their ballet practise, optimise their health and live a life filled with grit and grace! Hosted by Georgia, a qualified ballet teacher with over a...

Episodes

113. Boys & ballet with Nicholas Ade!

Season #1

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...
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112. Revisiting nutrition with Sally Sparidaans!

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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...
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