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Ballet Science

Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D.

The Ballet Science Podcast is hosted by Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D., a former ballerina turned biomechanics researcher. Each week, we bring science into the ballet studio, exploring the intersection of ballet, dance science, and human movement. Topics include injury prevention, biomechanics, strength, nutrition, mindset, and performance. Discover how the science of ballet can help dancers (and anyone who moves) perform and feel their best.

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  1. Is Ballet Actually Healthy? The Science, Benefits, & Hidden Risks 16:52
  2. Does Ballet Destroy Your Feet? | Biomechanics & Pointe Work Explained 14:27
  3. Is Ballet a Sport? The Science Behind the Debate 14:49
  4. ENCORE: The Mind-Body Connection in Dance | Lauren Ostrander McArdle 42:37
  5. How to Build a Successful Ballet Career | Caitlin Sloan of The Brainy Ballerina 41:32
  6. How Ballet Can Support Cancer Recovery | Anna Wassman-Cox of Onco-Ballet 42:25
  7. Breast Cancer After Ballet: Finding Her Way Back to the Stage | Abigail Simon 36:58
  8. The Future of Pointe Training | Lynne Charles 30:46
  9. Life After Ballet | Megan Fairchild on Retiring, Motherhood, and What Comes Next 49:05
  10. ENCORE: If You Can Do Ballet, You Can Do Anything | Dr. Miko Fogarty 30:28
  11. The Truth About Ballet Training: What Every Parent Needs To Know | Ballet Help Desk 1:25:17
  12. Why Ballet Foundations Matter: Building a Better Dancer | Darla Hoover 56:58
  13. How Dancers Should Fuel: Nutrition Tips for Ballet | Rachel Fine, RDN 51:19
  14. Can Ballet Help After Breast Cancer? | What the Science Says 12:47
  15. Is Losing Your Period "Normal" in Ballet? New Research Says... 9:55
  16. Returning to Dance After Concussion at ABT | Courtney Shealy 39:03
  17. Encore: Strength Training for Male Ballet Dancers | Shane Wuerthner 33:55
  18. Ballet Retirement, Identity, and Career Transition | Aurora Dickie 46:51
  19. Hypermobility & EDS in Ballet | Dr. Linda Bluestein 47:11
  20. The Reality of Professional Ballet | Kathryn Morgan 48:14
  21. What Happens Inside a Pointe Shoe? | PointeSense 51:13
  22. Hypermobility in Ballet: Advantage or Injury Risk? 13:21
  23. Dance and Menopause: What the Research Says 12:00
  24. Why Ballet Dancers Customize Their Pointe Shoes 11:01
  25. Pressure, Performance, & Training in Elite Ballet | Joy Womack 58:19
  26. The Science of Pirouettes 10:16
  27. The Science of Ballet Flexibility 11:35
  28. Mental Fatigue in Ballet: What New Research Shows 9:17
  29. Why Ballet Is So Difficult: The Science Behind It 8:00
  30. The Physics of Pointe Work 7:00
  31. Dance & Autism: What the Research Shows 8:00
  32. Dance & Parkinson’s Disease: What the Research Shows 9:50
  33. Dance and Brain Aging: What the Research Shows 10:13
  34. Foot Recovery for Ballet Dancers | Ance 25:07
  35. Why People Should Care About Ballet 9:20
  36. Why Your Brain Loves Ballet: Neuroscience Of Dance 5:34
  37. Why Your Heart Loves Ballet: The Cardiovascular Science 6:15
  38. An Airline Pilot's Journey into Adult Ballet | Christopher Marici 35:08
  39. How Ballet Changes the Way You Walk: New Biomechanics Research 14:07
  40. Reinventing Ballet Slippers | Seth & Sarah Orza 54:33
  41. Pilates For Ballet Dancers | Kerry Shea (School of American Ballet) 41:03
  42. Bunions in Ballet Dancers: Causes & How To Manage Them 10:40
  43. Starting Ballet As An Adult: Beginner Tips Backed by Science 16:50
  44. Blisters in Ballet: Why They Happen & How to Prevent Them 14:22
  45. 2025 Year in Review 12:54
  46. Spine Anatomy For Dancers: Herniated Discs 9:51
  47. Spine Anatomy For Dancers: Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments 8:20
  48. Spine Anatomy For Dancers: Bones 8:39
  49. Ballet & Fall Risk in Older Adults: What the Research Says 13:05
  50. Building Strong Male Ballet Dancers | Shane Wuerthner 58:27