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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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The corrections never stop. The casting is always uncertain. And somewhere along the way, many dancers learn to keep all of it behind a smile, because showing wea... more

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Every ballet company's tax return is public record. Most dancers have never seen one.

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What does ballet training look like when it's housed inside a 100-year-old university, with the Semperoper Ballet as your next-door neighbor?

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Recent Guests

Liza Yntema
From the Dance Data Project
Dance Data Project
Episode: Ballet's Bottom Line: Finances, Contracts, and the Fight for Dancer Rights
Griff Braun
Representative of AGMA
AGMA
Episode: Ballet's Bottom Line: Finances, Contracts, and the Fight for Dancer Rights
Katharina Christl
Dresden-born choreographer, rector of Palucca University of Dance, Dresden
Palucca University of Dance, Dresden
Episode: Train in Germany, Dance in Europe: The Palucca Path to a Professional Ballet Career
Juliana Sabino Wilhelm
Rio de Janeiro-born dancer, educator, vice rector for academic affairs at Palucca University of Dance
Palucca University of Dance, Dresden
Episode: Train in Germany, Dance in Europe: The Palucca Path to a Professional Ballet Career
Jason Beechey
Head of dance, Zurich University of the Arts; leads Zurich Dance Academy
Zurich University of the Arts / Zurich Dance Academy
Episode: Zurich Dance Academy's Jason Beechey on Pre-Pro Training and the Future of Ballet
Jen Sommers
Director of Houston Ballet Academy
Houston Ballet Academy
Episode: Pre-Pro to Professional Ballet Training | Jen Sommers of Houston Ballet Academy
Gavin Larsen
dance writer, teacher, and former professional dancer
Author of Infinite Steps
Episode: Gavin Larsen: Infinite Steps and the Truth About Ballet Careers
Charlotte Junge
Dancer with Madison Ballet, company member
Madison Ballet
Episode: Dancer Stories: Charlotte Junge of Madison Ballet on Going Pro, Paying Rent, and Finding Yourself
Elena Kunikova
A ballet teacher and coach with extensive experience in classical and contemporary ballet
Ballet Atelier
Episode: Elena Kunikova on Teaching, Training, and the Art of Ballet

Hosts

Jenny
Co-founder of Ballet Help Desk; ballet mom sharing experiences from backstage
Brett
Co-founder of Ballet Help Desk, a fellow ballet mom sharing insights
Fran
Co-host of Ballet Help Desk

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 157 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 States5 months 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

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    ★❤︎︎theater kid florence❤︎︎★
    United States8 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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    5
    madrepajaro
    United States10 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 Statesa year 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

    Apple Podcasts
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    Amy R- mom of dancer
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners value honesty and transparency in questions and guest answers.
The show is consistently described as relatable and informative for families navigating the ballet world.
Parents praise practical, no-nonsense guidance for navigating auditions, programs, and transitions.

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Ballet's Bottom Line: Finances, Contracts, and the Fight for Dancer Rights
Q: What should dancers look for in a CBA when reviewing an individual contract?
Focus on pay and benefits, work rules, rest periods, guaranteed weeks, and any retirement or health provisions; then cross-check with the CBA's work rules to understand how rehearsals, performances, and casting are governed, ensuring there are protections for scheduling and career development.
College vs. Postgrad: What One Nevada Ballet Dancer's Path Can Teach Us
Q: How did you manage pursuing college and ballet simultaneously, and what allowed IU to accommodate your dual interests?
She explains negotiating for an outside field in astronomy/astrophysics as a workaround to double major requirements, collaborating with the Jacob School of Music and astronomy departments, and the option to structure labs and classes around rehearsal times, which ultimately helped her graduate while still pursuing ballet.
#NoThirds: Bullying in Ballet: Addressing Weight Comments and Abusive Language in Ballet Training
Q: What is the best process for addressing problems in the future?
Ask for clarity on the studio's policy regarding problematic behavior and at what point they step in to address staff comments.
#NoThirds: Bullying in Ballet: Addressing Weight Comments and Abusive Language in Ballet Training
Q: How do I as a parent go and have that conversation without flipping a lid and screaming?
Approach the conversation with the teacher giving the benefit of the doubt and seek additional context regarding any concerning comments made about your child.
Elena Kunikova on Teaching, Training, and the Art of Ballet
Q: So what do you tell parents when you talk about the pros and cons, like, and you're telling them about what to expect in the ballet world?
Elena emphasizes the challenges and competitiveness of the ballet world while encouraging passion.

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