The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast

By Georgia Dostal

Welcome to The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast—where the art of ballet meets the journey to a balanced life. Whether you're a dancer, teacher, or simply someone seeking inspiration, this podcast dives int... more

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January 14, 2026154. The Corrections We Need to Stop Giving (And What to Say Instead) with Austin Crumley
Connect with Austin's work here: https://www.instagram.com/theballeteducator/
Balanced Ballerinas is a podcast where classical ballet meets modern wellbeing.
Hosted by Georgia — ballet teacher, studio owner, and founder of Balanced Ballerinas — this podcast explores ballet not just as a technique, but as a lifelong practice for discipline, creativity, balance, and self-trust.
With over a decade of experience teaching classical ballet, Georgia shares thoughtful solo reflections and conversations with dancers, teachers, and creatives who view movement as a tool for personal growth, leadership, and sustainable living.
Episodes explore topics such as:
Ballet technique and embodied practice
Wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and resilience
Teaching, learning, and studio leadership
Creativity, discipline, and the ballet of becoming
Balanced Ballerinas is for adult dancers, teachers, studio owners, and anyone drawn to ballet as a pathway to a more grounded, balanced life.
Connect beyond the podcast:
Instagram: @thebalancedballerina + @balancedballerinas
Substack: https://substack.com/@thebalancedballerina
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBalancedBallerina
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebalancedballerina
Thank you for being here — and for being part of this evolving community.
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44min
January 08, 2026153. 5 Things That Make Ballet More Sustainable (For Your Body and Mind)
Balanced Ballerinas is a podcast where classical ballet meets modern wellbeing.
Hosted by Georgia — ballet teacher, studio owner, and founder of Balanced Ballerinas — this podcast explores ballet not just as a technique, but as a lifelong practice for discipline, creativity, balance, and self-trust.
With over a decade of experience teaching classical ballet, Georgia shares thoughtful solo reflections and conversations with dancers, teachers, and creatives who view movement as a tool for personal growth, leadership, and sustainable living.
Episodes explore topics such as:
Ballet technique and embodied practice
Wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and resilience
Teaching, learning, and studio leadership
Creativity, discipline, and the ballet of becoming
Balanced Ballerinas is for adult dancers, teachers, studio owners, and anyone drawn to ballet as a pathway to a more grounded, balanced life.
Connect beyond the podcast:
Instagram: @thebalancedballerina + @balancedballerinas
Substack: https://substack.com/@thebalancedballerina
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBalancedBallerina
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebalancedballerina
Thank you for being here — and for being part of this evolving community.
...more
27min
December 19, 2025 152. Balance, Boundaries & Building Sustainable Growth!
Follow me on Substack here! https://substack.com/@thebalancedballerina
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21min
December 17, 2025 151. Ballet Burnout in Children with Kaitlin Hague!
Unpacking the pressures of early specialisation in ballet - how we can protect young dancers' physical and emotional wellbeing while nurturing a lifelong love of dance.
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My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina
Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas
Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas
And join our BB Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/
My Signature 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse
The Marketing Blueprint For Dance Teachers & Studio Owners: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/TMB
www.balancedballerinas.com
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57min
October 22, 2025 150. BONUS! Small Moves, BIG LIFE with Andrea Leigh Rogers!
Welcoming the gorgeous Andrea Leigh Rogers to the podcast this week! ✨
You can purchase her new book "Small Moves, Big Life" here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Small-Moves-Big-Life-Productivity-ebook/dp/B0DVD7Q57Q
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Join the Balanced Ballerinas EXCLUSIVE Teachers Facebook Group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinasteachers
My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina
Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas
Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas
And join the *SECRET* Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/
Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here:
[www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge](http://www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge)
Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet
My Signature 12 Week Adult Ballet Course:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse
The Marketing Blueprint For Dance Teachers & Studio Owners:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/TMB
...more
35min
October 01, 2025 149. Balanced Ballerinas Book Club - Technique & Beyond!
Books that blend technique, science, and philosophy for deeper teaching and practice.
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Join the Balanced Ballerinas EXCLUSIVE Teachers Facebook Group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinasteachers
My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina
Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas
Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas
And join the SECRET Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/
Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here:
www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge
Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet
My Signature 12 Week Adult Ballet Course:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse
The Marketing Blueprint For Dance Teachers & Studio Owners:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/TMB
...more
16min
September 24, 2025 148. Balanced Ballerinas Book Club – My Self-Discovery Bookshelf!
My top self-development books for mindset, wellbeing and self-awareness!
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Join the Balanced Ballerinas EXCLUSIVE Teachers Facebook Group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinasteachers
My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina
Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas
Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas
And join the SECRET Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/
Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here:
www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge
Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet
My Signature 12 Week Adult Ballet Course:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse
The Marketing Blueprint For Dance Teachers & Studio Owners:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/TMB
...more
20min
September 17, 2025 147. Balanced Ballerinas Book Club – Ballet Icons in Print!
My favourite autobiographies from David Hallberg, Leanne Benjamin & David McAllister!
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Join the Balanced Ballerinas EXCLUSIVE Teachers Facebook Group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinasteachers
My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina
Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas
Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas
And join the SECRET Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/
Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here:
www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge
Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet
My Signature 12 Week Adult Ballet Course:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse
The Marketing Blueprint For Dance Teachers & Studio Owners:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/TMB
...more
21min
August 13, 2025 146. BONUS! Anything Is Possible With Steven McRae!
Today I’m joined by the incredible Steven McRae, Principal Dancer at The Royal Ballet, proud Aussie, devoted dad… and now, author!
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Join the Balanced Ballerinas EXCLUSIVE Teachers Facebook Group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinasteachers
My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina
Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas
Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas
And join the SECRET Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/
Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here:
www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge
Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet
My Signature 12 Week Adult Ballet Course:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse
The Marketing Blueprint For Dance Teachers & Studio Owners:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/TMB

...more
44min
June 18, 2025 145. The Art & Impact of Ballet Teaching: Investing in Your Evolution!
A solo episode to conclude our Ballet Teaching series — discussing why great ballet teaching begins with who you are, how you grow, and the courage to keep evolving.
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Join the Balanced Ballerinas EXCLUSIVE Teachers Facebook Group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinasteachers
My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina
Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas
Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas
And join the SECRET Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/
Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here:
www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge
Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet
My Signature 12 Week Adult Ballet Course:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse
The Marketing Blueprint For Dance Teachers & Studio Owners:
https://www.balancedballerinas.com/TMB

...more
31min

FAQs about The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast:

How many episodes does The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 154 episodes available.

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