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Ballet Help Desk

Ballet Help Desk

Jenny Huang and Brett Gardner

As parents, you play a crucial role in supporting your child's ballet path and we know navigating the world of ballet training can be challenging. We're here to help! Join us for interviews with experts from all areas of the ballet world to learn how you can best support your dancer's training. See more at www.ballethelpdesk.com
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Ballet Help Desk episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Ballet Help Desk for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Ballet Help Desk episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Maria Konrad sat down with Ballet Help Desk to share her experiences working with Nashville Ballet Two's trainees and dancers, preparing them for future ballet careers. Gain insights into the unique blend of training and performance opportunities that shape the dancers' journeys and get the inside scoop on this crucial stage of professional development.

Links:Nashville Ballet: https://www.nashvilleballet.com Nashville Ballet 2: https://www.nashvilleballet.com/nb2 Ballet Help Desk: www.ballethelpdesk.com Submit Year-Round Reviews: https://forms.gle/DQXvQbJqtdnREjHQ7 Support Ballet Help Desk: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JBTG3G2W77EJ8 Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Subscribe To Our Newsletter: https://ballethelpdesk.com/newsletter/

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Ballet Help Desk - The Art Of Training Boys In Ballet With Peter Stark
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09/28/23 • 19 min

Peter Stark, President and Director of The Rock School For Dance Education, has long been known as the Pied Piper of boys ballet training. Join us as we get his expert insights on how he effectively recruits, trains and sends male ballet students off into the professional world.

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Ballet Help Desk - It's Kickoff Time For Our Summer Intensive Boot Camp!
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11/01/23 • 38 min

As the kickoff to the Ballet Help Desk Summer Intensive Boot Camp, Brett and Jenny discuss what matters in a summer intensive and how dancers should think strategically about them. Ballet Help Desk also covers what dancers should consider in evaluating all of the programs out there.

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Dancers focus on cross-training as part of their overall ballet training regimen. But, often, they forget how much mental cross-training they need to do to maintain their emotional health. Elizabeth Sullivan, a ballet wellness coach, joins us to discuss how dancers can maintain their emotional health while dealing with the pressures of high level ballet training, especially when coming back from an injury.

Elizabeth also spends some time discussing what she would like to see change with ballet schools as it relates to how ballet schools help students with rehab and retuning to class after an injury.

For dancers who may be interested in working with Elizabeth, she partners not only with ballet schools, but also indivual dancers to help them build and maintain their mental toolkit so they can get the most out of their ballet training.

Website: www.easullivan.com

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Hailey Kolker and Sergey Gordeev, two senior members of Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world's largest student ballet competition. In this episode, we delve into the impact of YAGP on the world of dance, exploring its influence on young dancers and the broader dance community. Hailey and Sergey offer unique perspectives on the journey of budding dancers, discussing the myriad opportunities provided by YAGP. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the YAGP experience and the ways in which it continues to shape the future of dance worldwide.

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Ballet Help Desk - What Boys Should Look For In Ballet Summer Intensives
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11/15/23 • 90 min

Boys face unique challenges in ballet and summer intensives are no different. Join us as we sit down with some seasoned parents of male ballet dancers to discuss hurdles they've all had to overcome as well as how each family took a unique approach to attending summer ballet intensives

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Ballet Help Desk - Ballet Audition Photos And Videos: A Definitive Guide
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11/17/23 • 42 min

Tune in for our chat with Emily Brunner, a professional dance photographer based in the Philadelphia metro area. Emily shares invaluable insights on camera positioning, perfect lighting techniques, and the secrets to capturing stunning audition photos and videos.

Emily Brunner Photography: https://www.emilybrunnerphotography.com/

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Ballet Help Desk - Sending Your Young Dancer Off To A Summer Intensive
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12/20/23 • 24 min

As a close-out to our Summer Intensive Boot Camp, we're releasing an episode that talks about getting ready to send your young dancer off to a ballet summer intensive. Tune in for tips for making the most of your dancer's time away!

Summer Intensive Boot Camp: https://ballethelpdesk.com/summer-intensive-bootcamp/

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Welcome to the Ballet Help Desk Cross Training Series Recap! In this series, we've delved deep into the world of ballet cross training, uncovering the secrets to building resilience and bouncing back stronger than ever before.

Hosted by Jenny Huang and Brett Gardner, two parents of advanced level ballet dancers, this podcast recaps the invaluable insights, tips, and stories shared by our incredible guests throughout the series. Whether you're a seasoned ballet parent, a fitness enthusiast, or simply curious about the transformative power of ballet cross training, this recap is your gateway to a world of knowledge and inspiration.

Join us as we revisit the highlights of each episode, exploring how ballet cross training can help prevent injuries, accelerate recovery, and enhance performance. From expert interviews to personal anecdotes, we'll distill the key takeaways and practical advice you need to incorporate these strategies into your dancer's fitness journey.

Website: www.ballethelpdesk.com

Facebook: facebook.com/BalletHelpDesk

Instagram: @ballethelpdesk

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Robert Fulton is a talented dancer working with NBT and a co-founder of Ballet Scout. He was very generous with his time. We covered a wide variety of topics including sharing the story of how Ballet Scout came into existence and how it serves as a valuable resource for all dancers looking to connect with auditions available in their local area.

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How many episodes does Ballet Help Desk have?

Ballet Help Desk currently has 78 episodes available.

What topics does Ballet Help Desk cover?

The podcast is about Kids & Family, Parenting, Performing Arts, Arts and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Ballet Help Desk?

The episode title 'How Ballet Students Can Maintain Emotional Health While Injured' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ballet Help Desk?

The average episode length on Ballet Help Desk is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ballet Help Desk released?

Episodes of Ballet Help Desk are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Ballet Help Desk?

The first episode of Ballet Help Desk was released on Jul 16, 2023.

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