After Class: The Adult Ballet Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 14 - The BEST Goals for Beginner Ballerinas
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's always a million things to work on in ballet... But what are the BEST goals to have as a beginner dancer? It's probably not what you...
Ep. 13 - How to Receive & Apply Your Corrections in Ballet Class
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard to receive corrections in ballet class, especially in front of a lot of people! But there are some simple things you can do to more eas...
Ep. 12 - How to Get the MOST out of YouTube Ballet Classes
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube has become an incredible resource for ballet lovers. From barre classes to variation tutorials, you can find just about anything with a few cl...
Ep. 11 - Recovery Tips to Help Your Body Feel It's Best!
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Giving our best in ballet class doesn't stop when we leave the studio. Recovery practices are CRITICAL to staying healthy & safe as we train ...
Ep. 10 - Training & Performing in New York City - Interview with Adult Ballerina Stacy Santos (pt 2)
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stacy Santos is an inspirational adult ballerina whose story proves that "it's never too late" to follow your dreams. As a mother, nu...
Ep. 9 - "It's Never Too Late" - Interview with Adult Ballerina Stacy Santos (pt 1)
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stacy Santos is an inspirational adult ballerina whose story proves that "it's never too late" to follow your dreams. As a mother, nu...
Ep. 8 - What To Do When You're Struggling in Ballet Class
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No matter how long you've been dancing, we all struggle to keep up in class sometimes. Whether it's a particularly brutal adagio or an extra...
Ep. 7 - Ballet Slippers 101
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever found yourself in the middle of the shoe aisle with no clue where to begin... We've got you! From canvas to leather, split so...
Ep. 6 - 7 More "Rules" of Ballet Etiquette You NEED to Know (pt 2)
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to part 2 of the do's and don't's of ballet! Entering the world of ballet can feel daunting as an adult beginner. There ar...
Ep. 5 - 8 "Rules" of Ballet Etiquette You NEED to Know (pt 1)
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Entering the world of ballet can feel daunting and mysterious as an adult. There are so many unspoken "rules" that you're expected to j...
Ep. 4 - What to Wear to Ballet (And Why It Matters!)
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The world of ballet clothes can be really overwhelming with so many brands & styles to choose from. If you want to know what you actually need to ...
Ep. 3 - Online Ballet Classes: Set Up for Success!
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to take online ballet classes, but aren't sure how to set up your space? In this episode we share what you need to know to have a gre...
Ep. 2 - Rediscovering Ballet as an Adult - Interview with Hannah Jennings
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we're interviewing your co-host, Hannah, and hearing about her personal journey to adult ballet and how she discovered he...
Ep. 1 - A Cuban Ballerina's Journey - Interview with Yelena Franceda
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of After Class! To kick off the podcast, we're interviewing your co-host, Yelena! A passionate ballerina who trained...