A commercial airline pilot… and an adult ballet student!

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Captain Christopher Marici to talk about his life in aviation, how he discovered adult ballet, and why he believes ballet is one of the most powerful long-term investments you can make for your body and brain.

We discuss:

• What a pilot’s day-to-day is really like
• The mental load of the job
• What it’s like to be a true beginner as an adult
• Why adult ballet can be a “reset” after high-stress work

If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share with an adult dancer (or someone who’s been thinking about trying ballet)!

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Hosted by Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D., the Ballet Science podcast brings science into the studio to help dancers of all ages and abilities give their best performances both onstage and off, and reveals how the science of ballet can benefit anyone who moves.

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