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Ballet Help Desk

Jenny Huang and Brett Gardner

As parents, you play a crucial role in supporting your dancer"s ballet path and we know navigating the world of ballet training can be challenging. The Ballet Help Desk podcast is here to help! Tune in for expert insights on supporting your student"s ballet education. We cover key topics like summer intensives, ballet competitions, full-time and postgraduate training, health and wellness, boys in ballet and more. Hear valuable advice from leading professionals across the ballet world to help your

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01:34:23

Griff Braun, American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/11/06

In this episode Griff Braun, National Organizing Director of the American Guild of Musical Artists, discusses the role of unions in the ballet world. Griff shares insights into AGMA’s advocacy for dancer rights, safety, and equitable treatment, including their recent work supporting the dancers of Dallas Black Dance Theater. He illustrated the challenges and victories in labor relations and why union representation is key for today’s dancers. For anyone interested in how AGMA supports the arts, this

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01:03:05

Caitlin Sloan, On Building Your Ballet Career With...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/10/30

In this episode, we talk with Caitlin Sloan, the Brainy Ballerina, about her approach to audition coaching. Caitlin explains how she helps students develop personalized audition strategies that consider more than just ballet, setting them up for success in and beyond the studio. Learn more about Caitlin and The Brainy Ballerina on her website. And, don't forget to check out her Audition Hub for all her great resources to help your dancer! Links: Ballet Help Desk Buy Corrections Journals Support

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01:10:04

Jess Spinner, The Whole Dancer, on Preparing Dancers...

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2024/10/23

In this episode, Jess Spinner of The Whole Dancer shares her approach to helping ballet dancers navigate the audition circuit. She offers strategies for auditioning, advice on setting a personalized audition plan that aligns with the type of job they’re aiming for, and insights on the mental, physical, and emotional preparation needed to stay grounded and confident throughout the process. Learn more about Jess and The Whole Dancer on her website. Links: Ballet Help Desk Buy Corrections Journals

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01:24:01

Philip Neal, Ballet's Ultimate Cheerleader

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/10/16

In this episode, Philip Neal, former Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet and current Artistic Director of Next Generation Ballet, shares insights on shaping up and coming dancers, while championing the art of ballet. Neal discusses his transition from performing to directing, the importance of mentorship, and how he helps his dancers find placements in trainee and second company positions. He also highlights the balance between fostering excellence and keeping the passion for the art form

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57:31

Julie Bowers, Former Royal Ballet Dancer and Founder...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/10/09

In this episode, we sit down with Julie Bowers, former Royal Ballet dancer and founder of Grad Pro, an innovative program designed to help dancers bridge the gap between training and professional careers. Julie shares how her experiences and insights into the challenges dancers face in today's job market, especially post-Covid, led her to create the organization. We discuss the various programs offered, including postgraduate training, career mentoring, and international showcases, all aimed at

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37:24

Cecilia Iliesiu, PNB Principal Dancer: Career...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/10/02

In this episode, we chat with Cecilia Iliesiu, Principal Dancer at Pacific Northwest Ballet and a ballet career coach. As we're headed into audition season, Cecilia discusses the importance of networking in the industry and offers practical tips for aspiring artists on building meaningful connections, setting career goals, and making informed decisions. Her expertise provides essential guidance as dancers start to gather and send out their audition packages. Tune in for valuable advice that can

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01:34:42

Facebook Ballet Parent Groups: Moderators Unplugged...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/09/25

Sometimes you just need to talk to other ballet parents! In this episode, we chat with three moderators of large Facebook groups for parents and caregivers of dancers as they spill the tea on what really goes on behind the scenes (hint: it’s sometimes a delicate dance). In our wide-ranging conversation, they share their experiences navigating the challenges and rewards of moderating large communities of dance parents, along with some unexpected situations that left them saying, "Did that really just

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01:12:07

Shaping the Future of Ballet: Jaimie Tapper, Head of...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/09/18

In this episode we sit down with Jaimie Tapper, Head of Performance Coaching at The Royal Ballet, to explore the significant changes she’s witnessed in ballet schools since her own dancing days. Jaimie discusses key challenges today’s ballet students face and questions whether schools are being asked to take on responsibilities they may not be equipped for. She also underscores the importance of cultivating interests outside of ballet. While acknowledging that there’s still much

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51:14

Building Healthy Dancers: Inside Canada’s National...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/09/11

In this episode we talk with Rachel Bar, Director of Research and Health at Canada’s National Ballet School, about the comprehensive wellness program designed to support the physical and mental health of ballet students. Rachel shares how the school integrates science-based practices to promote long-term dancer health, foster resilience, and create a positive training environment. Learn more about Canada's National Ballet School on their website Links: Ballet Help Desk Buy Corrections Journals

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01:07:54

Mental Health Advocacy in Ballet: Kathleen Gaines,...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/09/04

In 2017, Kathleen Gaines shared her experience with depression in a Dance Magazine article titled “Why Are We Still So Bad at Addressing Dancers’ Mental Health?” The article quickly went viral, becoming one of the most-read in the magazine’s history, and inspired the creation of her organization, We Are Minding the Gap. In this episode, we sit down with Kathleen to discuss the challenges dancers face in the ballet world, from the pressures of perfectionism to the stigma surrounding

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01:19:24

Social Media's Impact on Ballet: A Double Edged Sword

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/08/28

In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Deiss and Michelle Loucadoux, Founders of Danscend, to explore the good, the bad and the in-between of social media in the ballet world. While platforms like Instagram and TikTok offer dancers unprecedented opportunities to showcase their artistry, build communities, and gain visibility, they also bring challenges like unrealistic beauty standards, comparison culture, and mental health pressures. Join us as we discuss the positive and negative impacts of

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59:07

Lauren Richter's Path to Recovery: Overcoming An...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/08/21

This week's special guest is Lauren Richter, a former professional dancer and current Principal of the Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education. Lauren reached out to us because she thought it was important to let dancers hear her story. Join us as she recounts her journey through a years-long eating disorder, now in long-term recovery, as both a warning and a message of hope for aspiring dancers. Links: Ballet Help Desk Discounts On Your Favorite Ballet Brands! Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram:

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01:12:09

Nourishing the Dancer: Insights on Nutrition and...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/08/14

We sit down with Monika Saigal, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and former professional dancer, who works with professional ballet dancers and ballet students. Monika shares her expertise on the important role of nutrition in a dancer's life and offers valuable insights into the nuances of language surrounding food and how it impacts dancers' perceptions and behaviors. Monika discusses the myth of perfect eating and the importance of embracing a balanced

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01:14:43

Ballet Wellness Programs and the Role Trust and Shame...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/08/07

In this episode, we sit down with Dawn Smith-Theodore, a licensed therapist and author of the book Tutu Thin: A Guide To Dancing Without An Eating Disorder. In our conversation about ballet wellness programs, Dawn talks about the crucial role that teachers play in ensuring the success of these programs in ballet schools. During our conversation we explore the importance of trust and open communication in fostering a healthy environment where ballet students can truly thrive. Dawn

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02:10:59

Jennifer Frazier, PhD. On What Bullying Does to the...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/07/31

Why do we claim to have zero tolerance for bullying when it remains pervasive in society? In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Fraser to discuss the profound impact of bullying on the human brain. Jennifer uses scientific evidence to illustrate how bullying hurts not just youths' self-esteem and emotions, it has a physical impact on their growing brains. We also discuss the notion of how tough love, old school and other terms continue to be used to excuse toxic behavior, along with how ballet

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01:04:47

Chloe Angyal On Why She's Cautiously Optimistic That...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/07/24

We're joined this week by Chloe Angyal, author of the widely regarded ballet book, Turning Pointe. Chloe addresses such issues as the "ballet brain" and how if affects dancers' willingness to accept problematic practices in the ballet world. We also discuss why she thinks ballet is in crisis, including how we tend to gloss over the authoritarian parts of the art, why claiming traditionalism is actually antithetical to the history of ballet and why she's cautiously optimistic about ballet's future.

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01:30:53

Shane Wuerthner On What It Will Take For Ballet...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/07/17

Join us for a candid conversation with Shane Wuerthner, former professional ballet dancer and current master trainer and teacher to hear him talk about how wellness programs in ballet schools have evolved since he was in training. Shane also weighs in on what he thinks of coded language, the power imbalance that exists in ballet as well as how improving diversity in ballet really needs to start with increasing diversity in ballet schools. Tune in to hear all of this and much more! Learn more about

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01:16:51

Ballet Boundaries: Nicole Perry and Sarah Lozoff on...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/07/10

Intimacy direction in dance. What the heck is it, why is it important and how can these practices be brought into ballet training? Our guests, Nicole Perry and Sarah Lozoff, respected intimacy coordinators who have consulted with RudduR Dance as well as American Ballet Theater, share their expertise on how effective communication between dancers can help to build trust, respect, and improve collaboration. Perry and Lozoff explain how setting boundaries and having open conversations can prevent

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What We Would Have Done Differently as Dance Parents

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/06/26

In this episode, we revisit one of our earliest topics: "What would you have done differently as dance parents?" Join us as we reflect on our journey, sharing the mistakes we made and the invaluable lessons we learned along the way. Tune in for honest insights and practical advice for every ballet parent. We'll also tackle other listener questions such as: At what age should dancers start full-time training? How to gracefully decline an acceptance to summer programs. Strategies for financing ballet

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Dancer Stories: Abigail Huang, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/06/19

In our first episode of Dancer Stories, Jenny and her daughter Abbey share how Abbey got her first ballet contract. Tune in to hear how a meeting about dorm policy violations at a summer intensive turned into an apprenticeship offer with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. After a last-minute decision to attend the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Company Experience, Abbey's unexpected journey underscores the importance of seizing opportunities—you never know where they might lead! Learn more about Pittsburgh

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