Broche Banter | Adult ballet training, philosophy, & inspiration

Today on the show, I chat with Julia, a ski instructor who recently began ballet as an adult.

We talk a little bit about how she finally decided to pursue ballet, first getting started following along on YouTube and then joining my online studio soon after that.

We also dive into the incredible similarities between skiing and ballet and how both need an incredible amount of control over rotating our legs.

The day after we recorded the episode, she reported back that she had told her other ski instructor friends about how some adults have limiting beliefs that they can’t improve their turnout or that they’re stuck with what they had, and the other instructors were legitimately confused. That’s how sure the community of ski instructors is that you can improve your turnout!

You’re sure to love Julia’s optimistic outlook and incredibly unique perspective. Enjoy!

Today on the show, I chat with India, who’s a professional ballerina and Floor Barre instructor living in France.

We talk about what Floor Barre is, why we think adults should be taken seriously in their ballet education, and a little about the hierarchical system of professional ballet in France.

It’s a fascinating conversation full of so many tidbits about ballet history, ballet itself, and inspiration. Enjoy!

Today on the show, I chat with Robin.

She danced a little when she was young, and then returned to it as an adult, even getting en pointe for the first time as a grownup.

We talk about the joy of the little wins in ballet, her experience on the board at her wonderful adult-only local ballet studio, and the interesting differences between home ballet and studio ballet.

Robin has a wonderfully cerebral outlook on the ballet world that you’re sure to enjoy!

Today on the show, I chat with Hannah, the creator of the Wonder of Ballet blog for recreational dancers.

We talk about so many topics, about how to feel like you belong in the ballet world, getting en pointe as an adult, and how we hope the world of adult and recreational ballet will continue to change and grow.

Enjoy

Today on the show, I chat with Marieke, who lives in the Netherlands and dances ballet.

We talk about her winding journey as a ballet dancer, but also about mindfulness, ego, and how she has learned to quiet the judgemental mind and love to dance.

I hope you love this episode as much as I do.

Enjoy!

Today on the show, I chat with Veronica K, who runs an online ballet cross-training and injury prevention platform.

We talk about a wide range of topics, including physical therapy, cyberbullying, and popular fake or unrealistic before/after photos.

It’s an awesome conversation where we get a chance to compare notes on how we help ballet work for adult dancers and regular everyday human bodies.

But, the best part is that you will get to hear Veronica’s unique perspective from her physical therapy and personal training background that she brings to the ballet world.

Enjoy!

Today on the show, I chat with Kara, a Celtic singer, and musician who also shares her love of traditional Celtic arts with her many adult students. She also started ballet a few years ago and is about to get en pointe for the first time.

We connect on so many levels as teachers of adult students about the notion of it being “too late” or of a person being “too old” and about expressing ourselves in the arts at any age.

It’s really a touching conversation and Kara’s kind and passionate soul will absolutely encourage you to chase your dreams, whatever they may be.

Enjoy!

Today, I chat with Mic, a long-time piano teacher and professional musician who recently started ballet.

2020 was a really hard year for musicians, but Mic is so happy that it gave her the opportunity to pursue her love of ballet.

We connect on so many topics including why art matters, the learning process of a technical artform like ballet and piano, and why we love ballet. Her kind and warm heart will surely leave you smiling.

Enjoy!

Today, I chat with Alyssa about her experiences finding her way back to ballet as an adult.

She shares her love of dance and her winding journey to find a ballet studio to call home. She hopes that by sharing some of her struggles with different levels, teachers, and studio situations will help you feel less alone with challenges you might face, and help you keep pushing to find the right environment for you to blossom into the dancer of your dreams.

Follow her story on Instagram @backtotheballetbarre!

Enjoy!

Today on the show, I chat with Madame Olga, a celebrity teacher in New York City and online on Instagram and her streaming service Madame Olga Television.

She is known for her true Russian style of teaching, but even more so for bringing humor to the ballet studio to help dancers find their perfect 5th position through love, light, and positivity.

If you haven’t experienced a class with Madame Olga, I highly recommend that you hit pause, go to Instagram.com/madameolgav or search Madame Olga on YouTube and watch a few minutes of class with her before continuing. And then, after you listen to this podcast, you should definitely dance along with one of her classes!

Enjoy!