Is Losing Your Period "Normal" in Ballet? New Research Says...
Is it "normal" for ballet dancers to lose their periods? A new 2025 study of elite dancers from the Paris Opera Ballet found that 71% had experienced at least one menstrual cycle disorder during their...
4 Aug 9min
Returning to Dance After Concussion at ABT | Courtney Shealy
Professional ballet dancers perform incredible athletic feats every day... but what happens when a head injury threatens their career? In this episode, I sit down with Courtney Shealy, a professional ...
28 Jul 39min
Encore: Strength Training for Male Ballet Dancers | Shane Wuerthner
Should male ballet dancers lift weights? Strength training has become increasingly common in the ballet world, but many dancers still worry that lifting weights will make them bulky, reduce flexibilit...
21 Jul 33min
Ballet Retirement, Identity, and Career Transition | Aurora Dickie
Professional ballet careers are incredibly rewarding... but they are also short. What happens when the curtain finally closes?In this episode, I sit down with Aurora Dickie, soloist with Staatsballett...
14 Jul 46min
Hypermobility & EDS in Ballet | Dr. Linda Bluestein
Can being too flexible actually increase your risk of injury?Many dancers are praised for their flexibility, but hypermobility isn't always an advantage. In this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast,...
7 Jul 47min
The Reality of Professional Ballet | Kathryn Morgan
Kathryn Morgan is one of the most recognizable names in ballet education, but behind her successful career lies a story of resilience, advocacy, and overcoming a life-changing health diagnosis. In thi...
30 Jun 48min
What Happens Inside a Pointe Shoe? | PointeSense
Have you ever wondered what is actually happening inside a pointe shoe? In this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast, I sit down with Christine Fernandez and Kaitlyn Kumar, co-founders of PointeSense...
23 Jun 51min
Hypermobility in Ballet: Advantage or Injury Risk?
Can hypermobility help ballet dancers... or increase injury risk? In this episode, we explore the science of hypermobility and its role in ballet training. Learn the difference between flexibility and...
16 Jun 13min
