The Curious Dancer

The Curious Dancer

By Kayleen BabelArts
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The Curious Dancer episodes

  • Is it Ever Too Late to Start Dancing? | Jojo Newman

    One thing I get asked a lot is, "Am I too old to start dancing?" Of course, in my eyes, the answer is always no. This episode with Jojo Newman will hopefully help to prove that point and inspire you to start (or continue) dancing no matter how old you are.

    Jojo is the founder of Adult Ballet Collective, and she provides online ballet coaching & community for adult dancers. She started ballet at 23 years old and has since been sharing her knowledge and experiences with people around the globe who want to achieve their ballet goals.

    You can find her on Instagram @jojo.ballerina and @adultballetcollective

    Visit her website at adultballet.co 

    41 min
  • Should Dancers Lift Weights? | Jason Harrison

    Jason Harrison is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He also is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a member of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS).

    In this episode, I spoke with Jason about why strength training is important for dancers, how to get started with strength & conditioning, the importance of rest & recovery, and whether lifting weights will make you bulky.

    Jason's research and training interests include developing systematic approaches for enhancing dancer performance and injury prevention strategies rooted in strength and conditioning best practices.

    Check out Jason's website here - www.presenttensefitness.com

    Follow him on Instagram @presenttensefitness

    Thanks for listening. Follow @the.curiousdancer on Instagram and submit questions/topic suggestions via DM/comments! :-) 

    32 min
  • The Biggest Mistakes I've Made as a Dancer

    Welcome to the first episode of the show! Today I'm chatting about some of the major mistakes I made growing up as a dancer. This will hopefully be helpful for those of you younger dancers who can learn from my mistakes. If you like it, please leave a review :-) It means a lot and really helps out. Here's a link to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.


    Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more conversations, dance classes, and technique tips

    Follow @the.curiousdancer on Instagram for behind the scenes, additional content, and inspiration

    Follow my personal account on Instagram @kayleenbabel to see what I'm up to these days

    24 min
  • 00 - Trailer | What This Show is All About

    I've been dancing pretty much my entire life, but I still find myself confused, concerned, and curious about so much that goes on in the dance world. ⁠I started this show because I was fed up with the lack of resources for dancers and widespread misinformation regarding topics including fitness, mental health, nutrition, diversity, inclusion, and personal development.⁠

    I'm on a mission to provide high-quality information for all of you—no matter how old you are, what you look like, or how long you've been dancing.⁠

    I want to make the dance world a happier, healthier, and more inclusive space for everyone.⁠

    Subscribe for new episodes each week!


    Follow @the.curiousdancer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.curiousdancer/

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    2 min

About The Curious Dancer

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The more I dance, the more curious I've become about the traditions, techniques, and teachings behind the art. Join me, Kayleen, on my mission to make the dance world a happier, healthier, and more…