After Class: The Adult Ballet Podcast

After Class: The Adult Ballet Podcast

The Busy Bunhead

Episodes 103
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to After Class, a podcast about all things adult ballet. I’m Hannah — your host and fellow dancer — and I'm so glad you're here! Each week I share stories, strategies, and encouragement to help you stay inspired on your ballet journey, because I understand what it’s like to balance real life and ballet dreams. So grab your water bottle (or cup of coffee) and join me for a chat after class...


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S1E103 Ep. 103 - Adult Ballet Training That’s Serious and Supportive: The Ballet Project, with Lisa Garvey

Mar 04, 2026 33m

Have you ever wished there was an adult ballet program that felt both serious and supportive, where you could train with intention, but without sacrificing your health, confidence, or sense of…

S1E102 Ep. 102 - Hip Pain in Ballet: Why It Happens and What It Means

Feb 25, 2026 46m

Have you ever left ballet class with hip or low back pain and wondered… Is this normal?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sebastian Gonzales, D.C., a licensed chiropractor specializing in sports…

S1E101 Ep. 101 - Jealousy in Adult Ballet: Why It Happens (and How to Handle It)

Feb 18, 2026 12m

Jealousy isn’t something most of us want to admit, especially as adults.But if you’ve ever found yourself genuinely happy for another dancer while quietly feeling that ache of comparison… you’re not…

S1E100 Ep. 100 - Turning Used Pointe Shoes into Works of Art with Emily Thorpe of PointeReve

Feb 11, 2026 34m

There’s something about pointe shoes that makes them almost impossible to throw away once we’re finished dancing in them. Which is why I LOVE what my guest in this episode is doing...Meet Emily…

S1E99 Ep. 99 - Breath as an Essential Element of Artistry in Ballet, with Chelsea Weidmann

Feb 04, 2026 36m

Breathing is something we all do, but most of us were never really taught how to use it as an intentional part of our ballet technique and artistry.In this episode, I’m joined by recurring guest…

S1E98 Ep. 98 - If January Didn’t Go as Planned: A Gentle Reset for Adult Ballet Dancers 🗓️

Jan 28, 2026 9m

If January didn’t go as planned, this episode is for you.Maybe you started the year motivated and consistent… and then got sick, missed class, or lost momentum. Maybe your ballet routine didn’t…

S1E97 Ep. 97 - Pas de Deux for Adult Dancers: What to Know Before You Try It, with Lester & Laurence Gonzalez

Jan 21, 2026 46m

Adult dancer, does pas de deux feel out of reach or like a long-lost dream? Many of us have been telling ourselves that partnering is only for pre-professionals or company dancers, and that if we…

S1E96 Ep. 96 - Jumping with Confidence & Stability in the Center as an Adult Dancer, with Christina Krigolson (Part 2)

Jan 14, 2026 44m

This episode builds on last week's episode about building strong, stable jumps at the barre, so if you haven’t listened yet, start there for the full benefit of the conversation.✨ But first, thank…

S1E95 Ep. 95 - Building Jumps That Feel Strong, Stable & Light as an Adult Dancer, with Christina Krigolson (Part 1)

Jan 07, 2026 32m

Great jumps don’t start in the air, they start at the barre!In part one of this two-part conversation, I’m joined by Christina Krigolson, founder of Face the Barre, to address some of the most common…

S1E94 Ep. 94 - 3 Ways to Instantly Transform Your Dancing, For Adult Ballet Dancers of Any Level! (Archive Favorite)

Dec 31, 2025 18m

Looking polished and confident in your dancing isn’t always about doing more — often, it’s about small the details. In this fan-favorite episode from the After Class archives, we’re revisiting three…

S1E93 Ep. 93 - Ballet Studio Closed? 4 Ways to Maintain Momentum When Classes are Cancelled (Archive Favorite)

Dec 24, 2025 21m

With many studios closing or shifting schedules during the holidays, staying consistent with ballet can feel especially challenging. In this fan-favorite episode from the After Class archives, we’re…

S1E92 Ep. 92 - Ballet Books Every Dancer Should Read: 2025 Favorites from the Bunhead Book Club 📚

Dec 17, 2025 12m

In today’s episode of After Class, I’m sharing my favorite ballet books I read in 2025 — a mix of ballet fiction, biographies, memoirs, and educational reads, many of which we read together in The…

S1E91 Ep. 91 - Reset Your Ballet Life: How to Declutter, Organize & Step Into 2026 Refreshed ✨

Dec 10, 2025 17m

If you love feeling organized, refreshed, and clear-headed heading into a new year, this episode is for you. We're decluttering your dance bag, cleaning out your dancewear drawer, reviewing your…

S1E90 Ep. 90 - “If Only I’d Started Sooner..." Reframing Regret as an Adult Ballet Dancer, with Merry King

Dec 03, 2025 45m

Ever wish you’d started ballet sooner? You’re not alone. But today's guest is living proof that "late" might actually be right on time...In this episode of After Class, Hannah sits down with Merry…

S1E89 Ep. 89 - The Adult Ballet Dancer's Holiday Gift Guide! 🎁

Nov 26, 2025 22m

Whether you're shopping for a fellow adult ballet dancer or treating yourself (you go, girl 😌) these gift ideas are a mix of functional, stylish, and self-care items that make dance life better. Each…

S1E88 Ep. 88 - Designing a Ballet Training Plan That Fits Your Life, with Katy Barton

Nov 19, 2025 40m

Today, I sit down with fellow adult dancer, Katy, to talk about her ingenious method for designing and maintaining a ballet training schedule. But first, thank you Jule Dancewear for sponsoring this…

S1E87 Ep. 87 - Finding Creative Joy in Ballet, Business & Beyond, with Kelsey of Rose & Clay Jewelry

Nov 12, 2025 45m

What happens when ballet stops being your whole identity, and starts becoming your joy again?In this heartfelt conversation, Hannah talks with Kelsey, adult ballet dancer and founder of Rose &…

S1E86 Ep. 86 - How to Be a GREAT Ballet Student, with Julie Leung of Broche Ballet 🩰

Nov 05, 2025 54m

Ever wonder what makes a truly great ballet student? The kind of student who gets the most out of their classes, and experiences growth and improvement over time? In this episode, I sit down with…

S1E85 Ep. 85 - Defining Artistry in Ballet: 9 Elements Adult Dancers Can Actually Work On, with Chelsea Weidmann

Oct 29, 2025 33m

As adult dancers, we hear the word artistry all the time — but what does it really mean? And how can we actually work on it in class, instead of treating it like some elusive, mysterious quality only…

S1E84 Ep. 84 - Creating Spaces Where Adult Ballet Dancers Belong: Building a Studio & Ballet Company for Adults, with Erica Centola

Oct 22, 2025 38m

Thank you to Align Fitness by Allie for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! To register for her London Intensive click here or visit @alignfitnessbyallie on Instagram.In this episode of After…

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After Class: The Adult Ballet Podcast has published 103 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Arts, Education.

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