Guest Episode: Dancing Through Life with Tara - A Journey of Resilience and Joy | Season 3 Episode 50
Join us for a heartwarming episode as we sit down with Tara, a vibrant soul whose passion for greyhounds and ballet connected her with our host, Julie.Back in school, Tara loved performing in musicals and bands, but never imagined ballet would capture her heart until she tried it at university.She overcame serious injuries and the demands of three pregnancies, rebuilding her strength multiple times, but never gave up. Eventually, her determination led her to achieve a dream she never thought possible: dancing on pointe. That same passion fuels her ongoing dreams. Now, she’s crafting her first album as a musician and aspiring to perform at the IABF.Tune in for a dose of sparkling energy, openness and perseverance as Tara motivates us to never give up on ourselves and chase our dreams!Connect with Tara on Instagram at @double_double_frappe
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From Overwhelm to Progress: The Building Blocks of Ballet Progress | Season 3 Episode 49
Feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of a full ballet class? You’re not alone! Each session is packed with thousands of micro-skills impossible to master all at once.In this week’s episode, Julie unveils how her modular approach transforms overwhelming classes into clear, empowering steps that accelerate your progress.Drawing from her diverse background in music, programming, math, and ballet, Julie reveals how isolating skills - like polishing a facet of a gemstone - unlocks faster growth and a deeper understanding of your own body.🚀 Discover how Julie’s approach can help you be systematic in your practice and dance with more confidence and joy in your next class or performance. 🌟
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Boost your Ballet Brain: How to Memorize Combinations | Broche Banter Season 3 Episode 48
In an era where we constantly look up information and no longer have to memorize information, memory skills can feel rusty.In this episode, we share tips and tricks to boost your memory and learn ballet combinations faster.Remembering combinations is a key part of ballet, and Julie learned this the hard way. She recounts an initially embarrassing experience with a teacher that became a pivotal turning point in her journey.✨ We hope this episode inspires you to train your memory and, in a world reliant on devices, empowers you to start trusting yourself again to recall what matters.Keep your brain sharp and discover how to memorize those beautiful ballet combinations with confidence.
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Blind Spots in Ballet .....What Adults Don’t Realize About Learning Ballet (Until They’re In It) | Season 3 Episode 47
Guest Elizabeth Blosfield from Adult Ballet Studio Podcast | Dancing Forward & The Evolution of Ballet
In this uplifting episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Elizabeth, passionate dancer and journalist whose love for ballet was sparked at age three. Through her podcast, The Adult Ballet Studio Podcast, Elizabeth beautifully blends her passions for dance and storytelling.She opens up about her struggle to find a sense of belonging in ballet as an adult, and we explore ways teachers and students can foster a more inclusive, welcoming environment through small, meaningful gestures of kindness.💖 Join us as we discuss the many ways ballet can enrich our lives and why its future must be more accessible and inclusive. This episode is your reminder that there’s a place in ballet for you exactly as you are.
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