Ballet Help Desk

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 ballet and more. Hear valuable advice from leading professionals across the ballet world to help your dancer make the most informed decisions about their unique training path. Learn more at www.ballethelpdesk.com.

Inside the Prix de Lausanne with Cynthia Harvey 02/05/2025

Brittany Cavaco, The Ballet Agency 01/29/2025

Raymond Rodriguez, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School 01/22/2025

Dominic Walsh, Oregon Ballet Theatre 01/15/2025

Erica Fischbach, Director of Colorado Ballet Academy 01/08/2025

Jason Yeung on the Realities of the Job Market in Ballet - A Re-Release 01/01/2025

Dan Guin on Boca Ballet Theatre's Summer Workshop for College Dancers 12/25/2024

Cindy Surman, Boca College Dance Fair 12/18/2024

Kit Holder, Birmingham Royal Ballet 2 12/11/2024

Nicholas Ziegler, Finnish National Ballet Youth Company 12/04/2024

Fran Veyette on Potential, Body Type and Facility in Ballet - **a re-release** 11/26/2024

Lauren Anderson & Dr. Jessica Klanderud: Breaking Barriers and “Being Seen” in Ballet 11/20/2024

Elizabeth Sullivan, Mental Fitness for Parents During Audition Season 11/13/2024

Griff Braun, American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) 11/06/2024

Caitlin Sloan, On Building Your Ballet Career With Intention 10/30/2024

Jess Spinner, The Whole Dancer, on Preparing Dancers for Audition Season 10/23/2024

Philip Neal, Ballet's Ultimate Cheerleader 10/16/2024

Julie Bowers, Former Royal Ballet Dancer and Founder of Grad Pro - A New Path For Dancers 10/09/2024

Cecilia Iliesiu, PNB Principal Dancer: Career Coaching For Young Dancers 10/02/2024

Facebook Ballet Parent Groups: Moderators Unplugged (and Unfiltered) 09/25/2024

Jaimie Tapper, Head of Performance Coaching at The Royal Ballet: Shaping the Future of Ballet 09/18/2024

Rachel Bar on Building Healthy Dancers: Inside Canada’s National Ballet School’s Wellness Program 09/11/2024

Kathleen Gaines, Founder, We Are Minding the Gap: Mental Health Advocacy in Ballet 09/04/2024

Social Media's Impact on Ballet: A Double Edged Sword 08/28/2024

Lauren Richter's Path to Recovery: Overcoming An Eating Disorder 08/21/2024

Monika Saigal: Nourishing the Dancer - Insights on Nutrition and Eating Disorders 08/14/2024

Dawn Smith-Theodore on Ballet Wellness Programs and the Role Trust and Shame Play in Eating Disorders Amongst Dancers 08/07/2024

Jennifer Fraser, PhD. On What Bullying Does to the Human Brain 07/31/2024

Chloe Angyal: Why She's Cautiously Optimistic That Ballet Can Change 07/10/2024

Shane Wuerthner On What It Will Take For Ballet Schools To Change 07/16/2024