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Ballet Rosa inspires dancers from all over the world with apparel and accessories for male and female dancers designed using the highest quality materials and engineered for a high level of comfort, mobility, and performance. Ballet Rosa is renowned in the world of dance for their harmonious mastery of technical materials, combined with artistically-inspired design.

Luis Guimaraes and Ana Filipa from Ballet Rosa introduce us the the world renowned dancewear company, talking about Ballet Rosa’s development as a brand, their brand ethos, and company values. We take an in depth look at Ballet Rosa’s catalogues, including the design process, commitment to communication and connection with dancers, and development of future products to support dancers. This episode also considers the direction of Ballet Rosa in the future, and the importance of innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity alongside the direction of dance.

Luis is the CEO at Ballet Rosa. Filipa is the Communication Manager at Ballet Rosa.

Find out more at www.balletrosa.com

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.

Leila Kester speaks on pilates for dancers. This episode considers pilates as a “cross training” method for the mind, recognising the power of noticing and observing movement, with less judgement. We discuss the purpose of slower, more mindful movement for development as artists, and the way this can shape and enhance a dance career.

Thank you to Ballet Rosa for sponsoring today’s episode. Ballet Rosa inspires dancers from all over the world with apparel and accessories for male and female dancers designed using the highest quality materials and engineered for a high level of comfort, mobility, and performance. Ballet Rosa is renowned in the world of dance for their harmonious mastery of technical materials, combined with artistically-inspired design. Check them out and find out more at https://www.balletrosa.com/

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www.leilaspilates.nl

Instagram: @leilaspilates

Facebook: Leila Kester

Linkedin: Leila Kester

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography.

Frances Clarke discusses her PhD research investigating current and novel approaches to balance.  

Thank you to Ballet Rosa for sponsoring today’s episode. Ballet Rosa inspires dancers from all over the world with apparel and accessories for male and female dancers designed using the highest quality materials and engineered for a high level of comfort, mobility, and performance. Ballet Rosa is renowned in the world of dance for their harmonious mastery of technical materials, combined with artistically-inspired design. Check them out and find out more at https://www.balletrosa.com/

Resources - 

• Clarke, F., Koutedakis, Y., Wilson, M., Wyon, M. (2021) Associations between static and dynamic field balance tests in assessing postural stability of female undergraduate dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. 25(3), pp.169-175. doi.org/10.12678/1089-313X.091521b 

• Wyon, M.A., Reeve, E., Ambegaonkar, J., Cloak, R., Clarke, F.A., Davies, P. (2021) Does past experience effect balance in older women: a cross-sectional study comparing retired dancers and age-matched controls? Ageing International, (online). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12126-021-09412-2

• Clarke, F., Koutedakis, Y., Wilson, M., Wyon, M. (2020) Bilateral differences in dancers’ dynamic postural stability during jump landings. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. 24(4), pp.183-189. doi.org/10.12678/1089-313X.24.4.183 

• Clarke, F., Koutedakis, Y., Wilson, M., Wyon, M. (2019) Associations between balance ability and dance performance using field balance tests. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 34(3), pp.154-160. doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2019.3026 

• Clarke, F., Koutedakis, Y., Wilson, M., Wyon, M. (2018) Balance in dance performance: A systematic review. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 33(4), pp.276-286 • Wyon, M.A., Cloak,R., Lucas, J., Clarke, F. (2013) Effect of midsole thickness of dance shoes on dynamic postural stability. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 28(4), pp.195-198. 

• Cloak, R., Nevill, A, M., Clarke, F., Day, S., Wyon, M, A., (2010) Vibration training improves balance in unstable ankles. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 31, pp.894-900.   

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Email: [email protected]   

Contact: [email protected]  

Instagram: @scidancepodcast  

Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography.

Nico Kolokythas explains the development of the 11+ Dance at Elmhurst Ballet School. In a previous episode, we discussed the development of this injury prevention intervention at Elmhurst, and this follow up episode explores how the research has evolved and how it can be beneficial. We look at what is happening now at the school, the importance of keeping play and fun, and using the 11+ as a framework as opposed to a protocol. Nico addresses the attention, criticisms, and debate following the release of the publication, as well as shedding further light with anecdotal data from the school. This episode also considers the role of coaching, communication channels, environment, and future studies in the works.

Thank you to Ballet Rosa for sponsoring today’s episode. Ballet Rosa inspires dancers from all over the world with apparel and accessories for male and female dancers designed using the highest quality materials and engineered for a high level of comfort, mobility, and performance. Ballet Rosa is renowned in the world of dance for their harmonious mastery of technical materials, combined with artistically-inspired design. Check them out and find out more at https://www.balletrosa.com/

Find Nico here -  

Twitter: @nkolokythas  

Instagram: @strengthmotionmind  

Website: www.strengthmotionmind.com  

Email: [email protected]    

Contact: [email protected]  

Instagram: @scidancepodcast  

Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.

Markella Kefallonitou, pilates instructor at White Lodge, talks about her work at the Royal Ballet School with young dancers. Markella gives insight into the role of pilates for dancers’ training, the key benefits, and the collaboration also with S&C and the artistic staff. We untie common criticisms of pilates, and discuss the relevance to dance training and subsequent meaningful engagement of the students, including the role of theory and critical thinking. Markella also speaks about how the skills learned can be taken forwards by graduates in their dance career, and after.

Thank you to Ballet Rosa for sponsoring today’s episode. Ballet Rosa inspires dancers from all over the world with apparel and accessories for male and female dancers designed using the highest quality materials and engineered for a high level of comfort, mobility, and performance. Ballet Rosa is renowned in the world of dance for their harmonious mastery of technical materials, combined with artistically-inspired design. Check them out and find out more at https://www.balletrosa.com/

Resources -

Instagram:

@theballetblogofficial

@danceprehab

@onedanceuk

@dremildpm

@hypermobilitymd

Pilates and Conditioning for Dancers by Jane Paris / Crowood Press

Find Markella here -

Email: [email protected]

Website: markellakefallonitou.com

Instagram: @pilatesforthedancer

Facebook: /pilatesforthedancer

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.

Catherine Haber discusses her research focusing on the use of spotting in pirouettes. Drawing on this research, Catherine notes key aspects of research methods, discussing the challenges the dance presents to research and highlighting the importance of considering multiple approaches to research. Tying in research onions and biomechanics, Catherine provides practical examples for the way different research methods hold different implications for participants, researchers, and dancers.

Resources -

Haber, C., & Schärli, A. (2021). Defining spotting in dance: A Delphi method study evaluating expert opinions. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 540396. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.540396

Haber, C. (2019).  Measuring a Pirouette: Tackling the challenge of quantifying dance | International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (iadms.org)The IADMS Blog.

Saunders, M. & Tossey, P. (2012). The Layers of Research Design. Rapport.

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Email: [email protected]

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.

In a second part to Season 2 Episode 1, Niall MacSweeney talks further in depth about the process of implementing S&C at White Lodge, Royal Ballet School. We discuss establishing a training system/program over the years, and how the program now works from Year 7 upwards as a result of being relatively recent. This episode considers specificity vs capacity, in strength and conditioning for dancers in training, with the dynamic correspondence theory. Niall touches on the key factors in dance of the Long Term Athlete Development model, with insight into the practicalities of this at Royal.

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Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @NiallMacSweeney

Instagram: @energia_performance

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.

Ashley McGill discusses her research into Dance for Parkinson’s at ENB. We look at the Dance for Parkinson’s programme, and Ashley’s two studies evaluating the programme through a mixed methods approach. This episode also debates the results of the work, and considers future applications of the research in a healthcare setting.

Resources -

http://roehamptondance.com/parkinsons/articles/

https://www.ballet.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/English-National-Ballet-Dance-for-Parkinsons-research-report.pdf

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24906580/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31038440/

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17482631.2021.1950891

Find Ashley here -

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Twitter: @DrAshleyMcGill

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

Contact: [email protected]

Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.

Robert Tsai talks about strength and conditioning for young dancers. Rob discusses working as a physical therapist, and finding value in helping dancers improve with strength training. We discuss dancers’ response to S&C, and creating new movement experiences for dancers This episode focuses on ways increase engagement with S&C in fun and play.

Find Rob here -

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @danceprehab

Website: danceprehab.com

Resources -

See: Sean Cumming, Siobhan Mitchell, Neeru Jayanthi, Tim Gabbett, Derek Miles

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

Contact: [email protected]

Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.