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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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01:19:24

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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26:33

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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16:05

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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RAs Spill The Tea On Ballet Summer Intensives

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/06/12

We're talking with Robert Fulton and Camille Kellems, both professional dancers and also RAs at ballet summer intensives. Get ready for a mix of insider info that's helpful for parents as well as hilarious anecdotes as Robert and Camille let us in on what really goes on behind the scenes. From dorm antics to practice mishaps, they’ve seen it all—and they're here to spill the tea. Whether your dancer is gearing up for their first intensive or they've been around the block a few times, you won't want

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01:02:19

Adam McKinney, Artistic Director Pittsburgh Ballet...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/06/05

Tune in as we chat with Adam McKinney who has just finished his first year as artistic director of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Hear about McKinney's own background to learn how it impacted his career as a male ballet dancer and how it informs his leadership at PBT. We also got a sneak peek at McKinney's plans for the coming years, both in terms of programming as well as policies he's putting in place to help improve the lives of company dancers. You can learn more about Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre on

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58:53

Alicia Graf Mack, Dean & Director, Dance Division at...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/05/29

Join us as we talk with Alicia Graf Mack, the first person of color and the youngest ever to head the Dance Department at Juilliard. Our conversation covered not only how the program is structured, but also the current state of the job market, what Juilliard dancers do once they graduate as well as the school's cross-over academic program that allows students to take some academic classes at Columbia University. Ms Graf Mack also talked about one of their newer programs tailored for dancers ages

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01:01:41

Melonie Buchanan Murray, Director, University of Utah...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/05/22

We're joined by Melonie Buchanan Murray, the Director of the School of Dance at the University of Utah. Our conversation covered a variety of areas, including the repertoire the dancers typically perform, admissions standards, the emphasis Ms. Murray puts on mental health awareness, how injuries affect grading and how students can get a BFA in Ballet that includes a teaching emphasis. She also let us in on the joint training program that the University of Utah has with Ballet West! Learn more about

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54:30

Susan Stowe, Chair of the Dept. of Dance at Point...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/05/15

We're joined by Susan Stowe, Chair of the Department of Dance at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. Ms. Stowe discusses the various tracks students can follow in the dance department, including degrees in ballet, jazz or modern dance and gives us a sneak peek at their latest initiative. Beginning Fall 2024, Point Park University's dance program in partnership with the School of Education will offer a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education Certification Pre-K through 12 program. She also discusses

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01:12:49

Larry Attaway Chats With Us About Butler University's...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/05/08

Join us as we explore Butler University's Department of Dance, with Larry Attaway, who serves as Chair and Executive Artistic Director. Consistently ranked as one of the top five collegiate ballet programs in the U.S., Mr. Attaway fills us in on its diverse study options—including a dedicated teaching track—as well as the exciting performance opportunities that shape aspiring dancers into professionals. We also discussed the audition process, reviewing what prospective students need to do for

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51:22

Phil Chan, Co-Founder Final Bow For Yellowface

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/05/01

Tune in to our latest episode featuring Phil Chan, co-founder of Final Bow for Yellowface, as we discuss the issue of Orientalism in ballet. Phil talks us through how his organization is actively combating stereotypes and Orientalist tropes within the art form. We also hear how major ballet companies are joining the movement, signing the Final Bow For Yellowface pledge to promote diversity and inclusion on stage. Final Bow For Yellowface Gold Standard Arts Foundation Ballet Help Desk Submit

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Tim O'Keefe, Artistic Director, Texas Ballet Theater

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/04/24

In this episode, we sit down with Tim O'Keefe, Artistic Director of Texas Ballet Theater, for an insightful discussion on the company's repertoire and his approach to artistic direction. We also explore the Texas Ballet Theater Studio Training Company, which offers aspiring dancers a platform to hone their skills. Join us for a candid conversation on the artistry and dedication shaping the Texas Ballet Theater's next generation of dancers. LINKS: Texas Ballet Theater Ballet Help Desk Submit

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01:02:35

Mavis Staines & Keith Morino Discuss The Company Life...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/04/17

Mavis Staines has been described as a visionary dance educator who has revolutionized the way dance is taught, performed, witnessed and shared across Canada and around the world. Over her 30-year tenure as Artistic Director of Canada’s National Ballet School, she has cemented the School’s reputation as the leading champion of programming excellence, access, and inclusion in dance. Join us as we chat with her along with NBS faculty member, Keith Morino, about the school's post-graduate training known

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57:00

Christopher Hird Takes Us Inside Sarasota Ballet's...

Ballet Help Desk ·

2024/04/10

Christopher Hird, Director of Education for Sarasota Ballet joins us to discuss post-graduate training programs. Hird brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation, having dedicated his career to shaping the next generation of ballet artists. From fostering technical proficiency to encouraging artistic expression, Hird shares the secrets behind cultivating well-rounded dancers who can comfortably move from the studio to the stage. LINKS: Sarasota Ballet School Ballet Help Desk

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