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After Class: The Adult Ballet Podcast

The Busy Bunhead
Ballet
Adult Ballet
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Adult Dance Classes
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Adult Ballet Intensive
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If you've ever cried in the car after ballet class, questioned whether you started too late, or wondered why your pirouettes still aren't cooperating, this is your podcast. After Class is for adult ballet dancers — the ones balancing real life, careers, and ballet dreams. Each week, host and fellow dancer Hannah covers technique, artistry, mindset, and the honest conversations that don't always ha... more

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Have you ever walked into a ballet class and felt like everyone else got a rulebook you never received? Where to stand, how to move across the floor, when to ask questions? If you’ve ever found out the hard way that you were breaking one of ballet’s ... more

Where do your eyes go when you're dancing? If your honest answer is the mirror.. or the floor... or the dancer in front of you... you're in good company! As adult dancers, most of us are never told exactly where to look. But eyeline is one of the sim... more

After Class is a podcast for adult ballet dancers: beginners, dancers returning after years away, and anyone balancing training alongside a busy life. Because ballet as an adult comes with its own questions, challenges and joys, and this show is here... more

If you've ever thought about signing up for an adult ballet retreat or intensive, you know the internal debate that comes with it: Is it worth the money? Is it worth the time off work? Will I spend the week feeling in over my head? I asked myself eve... more

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Recent Guests

Suzanne Jolie
Professional dancer, ballet teacher, and co-creator of Models Doing Ballet
Models Doing Ballet
Episode: Ep. 132 - Ballet Class Etiquette: Unspoken Rules Every Adult Dancer Should Know, with Suzanne Jolie
Chelsea Weidmann
The Geeky Ballerina, researcher on artistry in ballet
geekyballerina.com
Episode: Ep. 131 - Eyeline in Ballet: Where to Look for More Artistry & Stage Presence, with Chelsea Weidmann
Maria Montanez
Beloved member of the adult ballet community, former executive in dance brands, current LABL Active retreat lead
LABL Active (retreat lead); ENCE Recovery (partnerships)
Episode: Ep. 130 - Inside the LABL Active Adult Ballet Retreat: Location, Levels & What to Expect for Summer 2027, with Maria Montanez
Allie Christensen
Founder of the Dancer Strong Platform; strength and conditioning coach specializing in adult dancers
Dancer Strong Platform
Episode: Ep. 128 - Bulletproof Your Feet & Ankles for Ballet (Your Theraband Isn't Enough) with Allie Christensen
Kirsten Kemp
High-performance mindset coach who works with dancers
The Confident Dancer / Dance Master Class (Coach)
Episode: Ep. 125 - Perfectionism Is Sabotaging Your Ballet Training — Here’s What to Do About It, with Kirsten Kemp (Archive Favorite)
Rebecca Holden
Adult dancer balancing a full-time job, marriage, and motherhood
Independent dancer / studio member
Episode: Ep. 118 - Making Time for Ballet When Your Life Is Already Full, with Rebecca Holden
Erica Centola
Founder of Tournesol Dance; creator of The Ballet Body Blueprint
Tournesol Dance
Episode: Ep. 116 - Life-Changing Facts About YOUR Anatomy as an Adult Dancer, with Erica Centola
Shane Wuerthner
Ballet teacher and coach; founder of Athletistry
Athletistry
Episode: Ep. 113 - Hyperextended Legs in Ballet: What's Not Explained in Class... with Shane Wuerthner
Katie Ging
Professional dance photographer
Katie Ging Photography
Episode: Ep. 112 - Your Adult Ballet Photoshoot Guide with Professional Photographer Katie Ging 📷

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Hannah
Host of After Class: The Adult Ballet Podcast; fellow adult ballet dancer coordinating conversations and guiding topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Love your work!

    Just wanting to say a huge thank you for the most recent podcast on perfectionism. I’ve shared it to all my adult

    students and my teachers. Such an important topic that was so refreshing to hear 🩵🩵

    Love your work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EV Dance Studios
    Australia2 months ago
  • Uplifting, informative, realistic!

    The Busy Bunhead “After class” podcast has given me so much inspiration and comfort through the beginning of my adult pointe journey! It helped me realise how “in my head” I was about silly things, and gave me more confidence to trust myself and the hard work I’ve put into dance. Hannah is so funny, and the podcasts are easy and interesting to listen to. Wherever you are in your Ballet journey, I highly recommend this podcast ! -Rebecca

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rarballet
    United States3 months ago
  • SO GOOD!!!

    The Busy Bunhead podcast is a fun and refreshing listen! Great guests and she’s practical, honest, and relatable! I love watching it on youtube to see her and her guests having fun. Great show!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @anthonyjennings
    United States3 months ago
  • Scripts feel AI written

    I was so excited about this podcast because the topic is right up my alley, but unfortunately I was really turned off by the script of this podcast, which feels very AI-written. I hope the busy bunhead reads this and that she rethinks how she writes her scripts. I would be so much happier to listen to and support her podcast if her personality came through and the podcast was a lot more human and personable, with the creator’s unique personality and mannerisms shining through. I am also craving ... more

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    1
    catlover1276293
    United States3 months ago
  • Scripts feel AI written

    I was so excited about this podcast because the topic is right up my alley, but unfortunately I was really turned off by the script of this podcast, which feels very AI-written. I hope the busy bunhead reads this and that she rethinks how she writes her scripts. I would be so much happier to listen to and support her podcast if her personality came through and the podcast was a lot more human and personable, with the creator’s unique personality and mannerisms shining through.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    catlover1276293
    United States4 months ago

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Many praise the guest lineup and actionable tips for adult dancers.
Listeners appreciate the show's honesty about burnout and balance.
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Ep. 132 - Ballet Class Etiquette: Unspoken Rules Every Adult Dancer Should Know, with Suzanne Jolie
Q: How can adults navigate this? Like if there is a portion of class where they have a physical limitation, or even they just feel like I... Because a lot of times, there's limited amount of classes as far as levels. So you might be coming to a more intermediate class as a beginner, and you're like, I don't want to do this just because I don't want to hurt myself or someone else. So what is the appropriate etiquette surrounding sitting out an exercise?
Suzanne says adults can sit out movements that aggravate an injury or feel unsafe. If they skip the warm-up jumps, they should not do the more intense jumps later, but they can remain in class, observe, stretch safely, and participate in révérence.
Ep. 132 - Ballet Class Etiquette: Unspoken Rules Every Adult Dancer Should Know, with Suzanne Jolie
Q: Can you talk about why you feel like etiquette has value in the classroom?
Suzanne compares ballet etiquette to the rituals of a Catholic mass: knowing the customs helps dancers feel at ease in classes anywhere, while keeping the class organized, focused, and enjoyable for everyone.
Ep. 126 - Ballet Posture Explained: The Fundamentals, the Function & What Makes It Artistry, with Chelsea Weidmann
Q: So maybe we can start, like we always do, with defining our terms according to your research. What is posture?
Posture is the habitual alignment of the body, with ballet posture being a specialized form that supports the unique demands of ballet; it's about aligning the pelvis, spine, and ribcage in a way that enables turnout and expressive movement without self-imposed tension.
Ep. 118 - Making Time for Ballet When Your Life Is Already Full, with Rebecca Holden
Q: What tips can help someone make time for training while being a parent?
Critical tips include planning ahead, securing support from a partner, communicating needs to the family, creating a routine with core classes, and using adaptable options like drop-ins and in-home practice when necessary.
Ep. 112 - Your Adult Ballet Photoshoot Guide with Professional Photographer Katie Ging 📷
Q: How should dancers prepare physically and mentally on the day of the shoot?
Warm up well, arrive early but not too early, and keep the session relaxed with a focus on collaboration, letting the photographer guide you while you stay open to trying different ideas.

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A practical, experience-driven show for adult ballet dancers juggling careers, families, and training. Hosts深入 explore technique, artistry, mindset, and sustainable practice with a mix of expert guests and personal anecdotes. Episodes emphasize time management, injury prevention, nutrition, body awareness, and realistic paths to progress, often pairing hands-on tips with mindset work to help listeners keep ballet in their lives without burnout. A notable strength is the guest mix: practitioners, authors, and coaches who translate complex ideas into doable routines for adults with real-life responsibilities.

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2. Chelsea Weidmann
3. Maria Montanez
4. Allie Christensen
5. Kirsten Kemp
6. Rebecca Holden
7. Erica Centola
8. Shane Wuerthner

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