The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast

The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast

Hosted by: Georgia Dostal

Welcome to The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast—where the art of ballet meets the journey to a balanced life. Whether you're a dancer, teacher, or simply someone seeking inspiration, this podcast dives into topics like...

Episodes

118. Overcoming perfectionism with The Confident Dancer!

Season #1

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...
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117. Andy believes ballet makes her a better mother!

Season #1

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

Season #1

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...
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115. Memories & Moments from 2023!

Season #1

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

Season #1

The podcast is back and we’re discussing birth, maternity leave, motherhood, studio life and identity!   ________   Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge...
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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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