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

61. The woman behind the famous @pointebrush account Margot Hallac!

Season #1 Episode #61

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....
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60. Are ballet uniforms problematic?

Season #1 Episode #60

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’...
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59. Diversity, style and art with American Ballet Theatre Soloist Gabe Stone Shayer!

Season #1 Episode #59

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...
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58. Playing for class with Matt, Akiko and Chris from Ballet Piano Podcast!

Season #1 Episode #58

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...
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57. Top 10 ballet class enquiries I receive at the start of the year!

Season #1 Episode #57

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...
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56. A very special conversation with my childhood coach Mr Paul Boyd!

Season #1 Episode #56

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...
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55. Mary Li and her last dance for love and family!

Season #1 Episode #55

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...
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54. Kathryn Morgan and her very good reason for leaving Miami City Ballet!

Season #1 Episode #54

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...
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53. From ballerina to recording artist with Chelsea Pribble!

Season #1 Episode #53

Today's guest is the alluring recording artist Chelsea Pribble! Imagine being able to sing and dance so beautifully? Chelsea's album is titled Second Movement with tracks aptly named 'Pas de Deux' and 'Prelude'....
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52. Healing at the barre with world renowned adult ballet teacher Karis Scarlette!

Season #1 Episode #52

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...
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51. Are you an 'exercising' or 'training' ballerina?

Season #1 Episode #51

Are you an 'exercising' or 'training' ballerina? You'll have to listen to find out... _______________ Get your FREE Balanced Ballerinas 'Intention Setting' worksheet HERE and start kicking GOALS:...
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50. Dearest Cathy...

Season #1 Episode #50

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...
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