Welcome to the Ballet Science Podcast! I’m Caroline Simpkins, a former ballerina turned researcher. In this first episode of our three-part series on ballet and fall prevention, we explore how ballet training can enhance balance, stability, and overall fall risk reduction for dancers and movers of all ages.

We’ll cover:

• Why falls are a major concern, especially for older adults
• How ballet strengthens balance, lower body muscles, and core stability
• My personal research journey and inspiration behind studying ballet and falls

Over the next two episodes, we’ll dive into my pilot study with professional ballet dancers and my dissertation research on older adult ballet participants.

Each week, we will explore the intersection of science and ballet—from injury prevention and biomechanics to nutrition, mindset, and everything in between. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button, leave a review, and share it with your friends and dance community. You can also follow Ballet Science on social media and visit our website for additional information.

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Welcome to the Ballet Science Podcast! In this premiere episode, former professional ballerina and researcher Caroline Simpkins, PhD, shares her journey from dancing in pointe shoes to earning a PhD in kinesiology and launching a podcast that bridges the worlds of ballet and science.Learn how Caroline’s experience as a professional dancer and ballet teacher inspired her research on fall prevention and biomechanics, and how this podcast will explore the science behind ballet, injury prevention, nutrition, mindset, and movement for dancers of all ages and levels.

Whether you’re a dancer, teacher, student, or just curious about the science of movement, this episode offers insights into the intersection of ballet and research, and what you can expect from future episodes.

Each week, we will explore the intersection of science and ballet—from injury prevention and biomechanics to nutrition, mindset, and everything in between. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the follow button and share it with your friends and dance community. You can also follow Ballet Science on social media and visit our website for additional information.

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Logo Photo: Richard Calmes