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The Adult Ballet Studio

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

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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Anabella Lenzu joined the studio this month! She is an internationally recognized dancer, choreographer, educator, and scholar whose career spans more than 35 years across the globe. She is the founder and artistic director of Anabella Lenzu/DanceDra... more

Peter Stathas, founder and artistic director of Peter Stathas Dance, and company dancer Lauren Twomley, are in the studio this month for a conversation that stretches across generations of New York dance history!

Peter and Lauren talk about how embr... more

Dance Data Project President and Founder Elizabeth Yntema is in the studio! Liza founded Dance Data Project in 2015 to shine a light on gender disparities in leadership, compensation, and programming in the dance industry, and since then, DDP has bec... more

This month’s episode is the first part of a two-part series of interviews with Dance Data Project! Dance Data Project is an organization that promotes gender equity in the dance industry, including in ballet companies, by providing metrics-based rese... more

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth Yntema
President and founder of Dance Data Project
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Episode: Episode 40: Elizabeth Yntema
Nancy Dobbs Owen
External communications lead for Dance Data Project
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Episode: Episode 39: Nancy Dobbs Owen and Junyla Silmon
Junyla Silmon
Senior research consultant and team training lead, performing artist
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Episode: Episode 39: Nancy Dobbs Owen and Junyla Silmon
Claire Waite Brown
Host of the Creativity Found podcast and founder of the Creativity Found community
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Episode: Episode 38: Claire Waite Brown
Emily Sayre Smith
Classically trained ballerina and author of Smartass, Memoir of a Mouthy Girl.
Episode: Episode 37: Emily Sayre Smith
Wesley Wray
Performer making his Broadway debut as Young Ibrahim in Buena Vista Social Club.
University of Michigan, Class of 2026
Episode: Episode 36: Wesley Wray
Kadeem Alston-Roman
A wellness coach, choreographer, and theater artist who helps people find balance, peace and happiness.
Kadeem One
Episode: Episode 35: Kadeem Alston-Roman
Lar Lubovitch
World-renowned choreographer with over six decades of experience.
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Episode: Episode 33: Lar Lubovitch
Crystal Nicholls
Wellness coach and professional dancer
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Episode: Episode 32: Crystal Nicholls

Host

Elizabeth Blasfield
Host of The Adult Ballet Studio; dancer and educator with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility in ballet

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27 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 States2 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 States2 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 States2 years ago

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Show is seen as a welcoming space that connects a growing adult ballet community across ages and backgrounds.
Listeners praise the host for thoughtful questions and relatable guests, though some note audio quality varies and edits could be tighter.
Audience values inclusivity and practical life guidance for adult dancers.

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Episode 39: Nancy Dobbs Owen and Junyla Silmon
Q: What can emerging dancers and choreographers take away from your data to navigate their careers?
Understand the financial realities, contract structures, and metropolitan dynamics; use the data to assess potential employers, seek leadership under female-led organizations, and plan career steps with informed financial expectations.
Episode 36: Wesley Wray
Q: What advice would you give to adult dancers who are stepping into a workshop or taking risks?
Wesley encourages dancers to focus on expression rather than perfection and to embrace their unique style.
Episode 36: Wesley Wray
Q: Can you talk about your background and how you discovered theater?
Wesley shares how he was always active as a child and discovered his singing talent in kindergarten, which led him to pursue theater through various classes and programs.
Episode 35: Kadeem Alston-Roman
Q: What advice would you give about finding a sense of belonging in ballet?
Just go for it and don't worry about what people might say about you.
Episode 34: Stefanie Nelson
Q: What advice do you have for adult dancers feeling welcome and accepted in dance spaces?
She emphasizes the importance of showing up for oneself, suggesting to find spaces with no mirrors and to focus on the joy of movement rather than perfection.

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What is The Adult Ballet Studio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show concentrates on adult ballet, featuring conversations with dancers who return to the art form later in life, as well as contributors working to widen access, inclusivity, and representation in ballet. Episodes frequently explore personal journeys, body image, wellness, and leadership within dance, alongside broader discussions about equity, accessibility, and the cultural impact of ballet across communities. A recurring strength is inviting guests who blend performance with advocacy or education, offering practical guidance for listeners pursuing dance later in life or pushing for more welcoming studio environments. Noteworthy is the emphasis on data-driven equity, wellness, and diverse pathways into ballet, which helps listeners ... more

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1. Elizabeth Yntema
2. Nancy Dobbs Owen
3. Junyla Silmon
4. Claire Waite Brown
5. Emily Sayre Smith
6. Wesley Wray
7. Kadeem Alston-Roman
8. Lar Lubovitch

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