Dance and Menopause: What the Research Says
Can dance improve mental and physical health during menopause? In this episode, we explore a 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis examining the effects of dance interventions on perimenopausal, me...
9 Kesä 12min
Why Ballet Dancers Customize Their Pointe Shoes
Why do ballerinas destroy brand new pointe shoes before dancing in them? In this episode, we explore the fascinating science, biomechanics, and artistry behind breaking in pointe shoes. From bending t...
1 Kesä 11min
Pressure, Performance, & Training in Elite Ballet | Joy Womack
What is it really like to train at one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world? In this video, I sit down with Joy Womack (the first American woman to graduate from the Bolshoi Ballet Acad...
25 Touko 58min
The Science of Pirouettes
Have you ever watched a ballerina perform a flawless pirouette and wondered how it’s even possible? In this episode, we break down the fascinating physics behind ballet turns... from angular momentum ...
18 Touko 10min
The Science of Ballet Flexibility
Why are ballet dancers so flexible? Is it genetics… or training? In this video, we break down the real science behind flexibility. Learn how dancers develop incredible range of motion, why the nervous...
11 Touko 11min
Mental Fatigue in Ballet: What New Research Shows
What if one of the biggest predictors of injury in ballet isn’t weak ankles or poor technique... but your brain?In this episode, we dive into the science of mental fatigue in ballet dancers and how it...
5 Touko 9min
Why Ballet Is So Difficult: The Science Behind It
Ballet looks effortless... but if you’ve ever tried it, you know that’s far from the truth. So why is ballet so hard… and why is it harder than it looks? In this video, we break down the science behin...
28 Huhti 8min
The Physics of Pointe Work
How do ballet dancers balance on their toes in pointe shoes? Learn the science and anatomy of pointe work, including ballet biomechanics, pointe shoe mechanics, and how dancers safely balance their ce...
21 Huhti 7min
