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The Adult Ballet Studio

Elizabeth Blosfield
Ballet
Dance
Mental Health
Adult Ballet
Ballet Education
Neurodiversity
Dance Education
Dance Technique
Body Image
Multiple Sclerosis
Broadway
Vaganova Method
Performing Arts
Gender Transition
Dance Theatre Northwest
Inclusivity In Ballet
Dance Data Project
Creative Arts
Community
St. Louis

The Adult Ballet Studio is a podcast featuring conversations with dancers who have returned to ballet or discovered it for the first time later in life, as well as anyone working to make the ballet industry more welcoming for dancers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. This podcast celebrates the beauty of ballet with the aim of encouraging dancers to embrace individuality, challenge traditio... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it mean to make dance accessible? Is it simply opening doors to more people, or is it about creating spaces where everyone feels that they truly belong once they’re through the door and into the studio?

On this bonus episode of The Adult B... more

Isabella Rubietta, dancer, choreographer and founder of Minnesota Ballet Collective, is in the studio this month!

Isabella began dancing at just three years old, exploring ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theater before dedicating herself to classical... more

Maureen Footer is an author and cultural historian whose work explores the ways artists, designers, and creators shape the culture around them, and she joined The Adult Ballet Studio this month!

Maureen is the author of several acclaimed books on fa... more

Jen Alden is in the studio this month! She is a choreographer, director, arts leader, and financial executive whose work spans professional performance, arts advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and community engagement. 

She trained with the State Balle... more

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Recent Guests

Andrea Ziegelman
Founder and executive and artistic director of Accent Dance NYC, and former attorney
Accent Dance NYC
Episode: Bonus Episode: Andrea Ziegelman
Isabella Rubietta
Dancer, choreographer, and director
Minnesota Ballet Collective
Episode: Episode 49: Isabella Rubietta
Maureen Footer
Author and cultural historian; author of Feel the Floor
Beacon Press
Episode: Episode 48: Maureen Footer
Jen Alden
Choreographer, director, arts leader, and CFO of Tulsa Performing Arts Center; co-founder of Oklahoma Movement
Oklahoma Movement / Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Episode: Episode 47: Jen Alden
Larry Keigwin
Dancer, choreographer, artistic director of Keigwin and Company
Keigwin and Company
Episode: Bonus Episode: Larry Keigwin
Erica Centola
Founder of Tournesol Dance, adult ballet educator
Tournesol Dance
Episode: Episode 46: Erica Centola
Omari Wiles
Tony-winning choreographer, founder of House of Nina Oricci, and creative director of Les Ballet Afrik
Les Ballet Afrik; House of Nina Oricci; Cats the Jellicle Ball (Broadway)
Episode: Bonus Episode: Omari Wiles
Laura Victoria Ward
Choreographer, somatic movement educator, musician, performer, and founder of Octavia Cup Dance Theatre
Octavia Cup Dance Theatre
Episode: Episode 45: Laura Victoria Ward
Reed Luplau
Dancer, choreographer, and performer
Independent artist; Works with Institute for American Musical Theatre (IAMT)
Episode: Episode 44: Reed Luplau

Host

Elizabeth Blossfield
Host of The Adult Ballet Studio, actively involved in producing and discussing adult ballet communities and education.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Great host and topic, but needs editing

    As an adult returning to ballet after many years, I love the idea of this podcast. The host is lovely and asks great questions. I’m only on the second episode so if later episodes are different I’ll update my review, but the editing (or lack of) hurts the quality a bit. Lots of filler words like “um”, extra conversation that doesn’t add to the show, and things like that. If possible, having guests wear headphones and having them record their own audio will give you a lot more freedom in editing.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    glassfunion
    United States3 years ago
  • LOVE this podcast!!

    I am so happy I found this podcast, it’s so hard to find an adult ballet community and I love that this podcast is working on connecting all of us and sharing all the struggles we have so we don’t feel so alone. Coming back to ballet at age 29 has been wonderful but felt a little lonely, this podcast has helped so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cathomps1229
    United States3 years ago
  • Such a great find!

    I stumbled upon this podcast and I'm so grateful I did... I feel like it has brought the adult ballet community to my doorstep. It's so inclusive and and supportive -- meeting me exactly where I am in my ballet journey. I am 56 and started ballet this year, so the conversations really resonate and inspire. 🩰❤️✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abeja Reina
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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The podcast is celebrated for highlighting age-diverse perspectives and practical guidance for returning to ballet.
Feedback suggests continued value in featuring diverse voices and actionable tips for sustaining involvement in dance as adults.
Many find the show a supportive, inclusive hub for adult dancers and a valuable resource for community building.
Some listeners highlight room for higher production quality but still value the content highly.
Listeners praise the host's warmth and thoughtful questions, though some wish for sharper editing and tighter pacing.
Listeners appreciate the accessibility and community focus, noting it helps people feel less alone in their ballet journeys.
Overall reception centers on inclusivity, mentorship, and real-world applicability for adult dancers.

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#199
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bonus Episode: Andrea Ziegelman
Q: What does meaningful access to dance look like once someone is inside the room, and how can studios help people feel that they belong?
Ziegelman recommends subsidizing classes for people who cannot afford them and expanding community and adult ballet programs so more people can continue dancing.
Bonus Episode: Andrea Ziegelman
Q: How did your career as a children's advocate translate into founding Accent Dance?
Ziegelman sees the work as a continuation of advocacy for young people's well-being. Accent Dance NYC advocates for arts education and creative outlets for students, especially in underserved communities facing socioeconomic barriers.
Episode 49: Isabella Rubietta
Q: What would ideal ballet look like for more people who want to dance as adults?
The guest envisions a world with broad access to dancing at all levels, more flexible class offerings, inclusive representation, and spaces where adult dancers feel seen and valued.
Episode 49: Isabella Rubietta
Q: How do your backgrounds in biology, public health, and law influence your approach to ballet and outreach?
She describes how biology and public health shape a community-focused approach, with outreach to Children's Minnesota and a desire to use policy-thinking to improve access and dancer wellness; law is pursued to influence healthcare policy and governance of arts spaces.
Episode 49: Isabella Rubietta
Q: What led you to found Minnesota Ballet Collective and what's its mission?
Isabella explains she founded MNBC in 2023 after realizing adult dancers lacked high-level opportunities; the mission is to provide a collaborative, voice-driven space where advanced adult dancers can create, perform, and push themselves while building community.

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This show centers on adults returning to ballet or starting later in life, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity, accessibility, and community-building within a traditionally age-structured art form. Across episodes, listeners hear how studios and artists create welcoming spaces, tailor pedagogy to diverse bodies, and cultivate sustainable careers in the arts. Noteworthy is the blend of dance with disciplines like mathematics, biology, and data-driven advocacy, plus a clear focus on mentorship, collaboration, and real-world pathways for aging dancers to stay engaged and inspired.

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1. After Class: The Adult Ballet Podcast
2. Ballet Science
3. Conversations on Dance
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1. Andrea Ziegelman
2. Isabella Rubietta
3. Maureen Footer
4. Jen Alden
5. Larry Keigwin
6. Erica Centola
7. Omari Wiles
8. Laura Victoria Ward

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