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As parents, you play a crucial role in supporting your dancer's ballet path and we know navigating the world of ballet training can be challenging. The Ballet Help Desk podcast is here to help! Tune in for expert insights on supporting your student's ballet education. We cover key topics like summer intensives, ballet competitions, full-time and postgraduate training, health and wellness, boys in ... more

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Katie Sopoci Drake and Zoica Tovar from the Washington School of Ballet break down their Junior and Senior Repertory We... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Drake
Managing Director of the Washington Ballet School with an MFA in dance.
Washington Ballet School
Episode: Washington School of Ballet's Summer Repertory Programs
Zoica Tovar
Assistant to the school director of youth programs and former principal dancer.
Washington Ballet School
Episode: Washington School of Ballet's Summer Repertory Programs
Kelsey Fyffe
Psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, and athletes
Houston Ballet Academy
Episode: #NoThirds: Bullying In Ballet - What Parents Need To Know (Part 1)
Suzette Takei
Educator and assistant principal with expertise in child development
North Carolina Middle School
Episode: #NoThirds: Bullying In Ballet - What Parents Need To Know (Part 1)
Troy Schumacher
Soloist in New York City Ballet, founder and artistic director of Ballet Collective.
New York City Ballet
Episode: How Troy Schumacher Saved Nutcracker
Annie Sundberg
Acclaimed filmmaker known for her critically acclaimed films and documentaries.
Breakthrough Films
Episode: How Troy Schumacher Saved Nutcracker
Sara Mearns
Principal dancer with New York City Ballet.
New York City Ballet
Episode: How Troy Schumacher Saved Nutcracker
Katie Puder
Founder and artistic director of Avant Chamber Ballet
Avant Chamber Ballet
Episode: Rewriting the Ballet Rulebook: Avant Chamber Ballet
Madelaine Boyce
Director of training at Avant Chamber Ballet, and a founding member.
Avant Chamber Ballet
Episode: Rewriting the Ballet Rulebook: Avant Chamber Ballet

Hosts

Jenny
Co-founder of Ballet Help Desk and co-host, providing insights into ballet education and community support.
Brett
Co-founder of Ballet Help Desk and co-host, focusing on supporting families in the ballet community.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • My 9 year old ballet boy and I love your podcast

    This is the best resource I have found and words cannot express my gratitude. I have made it through all episodes and we have listened to many twice. I found this podcast shortly after taking my son to an open audition for Nashville Ballet’s Nutcracker in 2024. We live over an hour away and thought this would just be a good experience for our son. We expected he would be a mouse and we could graciously say “no thank you we live too far,” but he was cast as Fritz. Then he fell in love. I st... more

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    5
    BeyondMovement
    United States4 days ago
  • Hello

    I am Florence and I’m a teenage dancer and I would just like to say thank you to my parents for being the best dance parents Andi hope to insue a dance career and do competition dancer

    Apple Podcasts
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    ★❤︎︎theater kid florence❤︎︎★
    United States3 months ago
  • So grateful I found this podcast!!!

    As a newbie ballet mom I’m so grateful I found this podcast! This is our third year of ballet and as my dancer gets older I feel like I have more questions about how to help them progress as a dancer and questions about competitions. Glad I found this podcast to answer some of these questions!

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    madrepajaro
    United States4 months ago
  • Lifting the veil

    This is the podcast that every week, I eagerly listen to and make sure not to miss. As a parent of a teenager hoping to have a professional dance career, I wish this podcast existed years ago. Having a family with a STEM background, we knew little of the arts and how to prepare for a future in dance. Jenny and Brett’s podcasts have been illuminating. I appreciate that they don’t hold back asking their guests the hard questions about the ballet community that many are too afraid to ask. The ... more

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    Tachydoc
    United States6 months ago
  • So Grateful

    This has become a favorite on our ride to dance and competitions. The insight into world of ballet has been both enlightening and comforting. I say enlightening because it has demystified some of the concerns and impressions we had of the dance world. Comforting because this ballet world isn’t as scary as the Hollywood dramas have let us to believe.

    I really appreciate all the work that is put into each episode and how honest the interviews are.

    I even find myself going back to episodes a sec... more

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    Amy R- mom of dancer
    United States8 months ago

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Washington School of Ballet's Summer Repertory Programs
Q: What kind of conversations are you having with the students about the life of a professional dancer?
We discuss how to present auditions, the different types of companies, and what to expect in their future careers.
Washington School of Ballet's Summer Repertory Programs
Q: Can you just give us a quick overview of the two programs and how they're different?
The Junior Repertory Experience is for dancers ages 12 to 17, focusing on foundational skills, while the TWB repertory experience is for advanced dancers aged 15 to 22, offering a company-like training experience.
How Troy Schumacher Saved Nutcracker
Q: What was happening to you personally during COVID days?
Both Troy and Annie shared their experiences of managing family life and the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Rewriting the Ballet Rulebook: Avant Chamber Ballet
Q: How do you help dancers plan for their careers, especially if they don't get into the main company?
We have individual meetings to discuss their goals, help them with audition preparations, and keep them on track in their careers.
Rewriting the Ballet Rulebook: Avant Chamber Ballet
Q: How do you reach out to the community to draw more people in and have them realize that ballet can be for everyone?
We ensure that from age four, everyone feels included in ballet classes and work hard to remove barriers to entry.

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What is Ballet Help Desk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Aimed at parents supporting their children's ballet education, this podcast addresses the complexities involved in navigating ballet training. It covers crucial topics like summer intensives, competitions, and the unique challenges young dancers face in pursuing their artistic and professional goals. By featuring expert insights from prominent figures in the ballet community, the series demystifies aspects of ballet training and provides actionable advice for families. The emphasis on health, wellness, and inclusivity, particularly concerning male dancers, showcases a commitment to fostering a supportive environment in the ballet world.

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Recent guests on Ballet Help Desk include:

1. Katie Drake
2. Zoica Tovar
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4. Suzette Takei
5. Troy Schumacher
6. Annie Sundberg
7. Sara Mearns
8. Katie Puder

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