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.

#NoThirds: Thoughts From the Front of the Room 06/26/2025

Miriam Landis: Finding Her Voice Beyond the Stage 06/25/2025

Erika Mayall, MPT: The Importance of Ballet-Specific Health Care- Part 2 of 2 06/19/2025

Erika Mayall, MPT: The Importance of Ballet-Specific Health Care- Part 1 of 2 06/18/2025

Louisville Ballet’s Four-Year Studio Company: How It Works 06/11/2025

Full Circle: Madison Keesler's Ballet Journey 06/04/2025

#NoThirds: Should You Compete or Just Train? 05/29/2025

Victoria Mazzarelli on Nurturing Talent at Nutmeg Conservatory 05/28/2025

Barre Trash: Style With a Healthy Dose of Side-Eye 05/21/2025

How DeCruz Ballet Is Changing Ballet Training 05/14/2025

Silas Farley on Ballet, Belonging, and Life After Performing 05/07/2025

#NoThirds: Fran Veyette - Postgrad Reality Check - Pt. 2 05/01/2025

Inside USC Kaufman & What Makes This Dance Program Stand Out 04/30/2025

#NoThirds with Fran Veyette: Postgrad Reality Check - Part 1 04/24/2025

Elizabeth Gillaspy and Jessica Zeller on the Dance Program at TCU 04/23/2025

Michael Bearden on OU’s College Dance Path 04/16/2025

Why Allison DeBona Chose College Before Going Pro 04/09/2025

Pointe Shoe Secrets with Riley Weber 04/02/2025

#NoThirds With Fran Veyette: Boys in Ballet 03/27/2025

Dr. Selina Shah on Pointe Readiness 03/26/2025

Inside PNB’s Professional Division with Denise Bolstad 03/19/2025

Shining a Light on Gender (In)equity in Ballet: The Dance Data Project 03/12/2025

Tai Jimenez. Dance Theatre of Harlem 03/05/2025

Introducing #NoThirds With Fran Veyette 02/27/2025

Christopher Alloways- Ramsey, Orlando Ballet School 02/26/2025

Grace Holmes, San Francisco Ballet School 02/19/2025

Stephanie Potreck on the Realities of European Ballet Training 02/12/2025

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