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• Ep. 62 - Adult Ballet Intensives: Preparing Your Body to Thrive, Before, During & After! Interview with Allie Christensen of Dancer Strong

  With summer intensives approaching, you might be wondering: How can I make sure my body is prepared for the demands of long days in the studio? What can I do now to set myself up for success at a ballet intensive? Luckily, there's A LOT you can do before, during and even after your intensive to take care of your body and set yourself up for long-term success! In this episode, Allie Christensen (owner of Align Fitness & founder of the Dancer Strong platform) is giving us her best advice gleaned from years of training dancers and teaching at intensives all over the US. From what to focus on leading up to the event, to how to care for your body during the intensive, to how to implement your corrections when you get home... She breaks down all of it! So whether you've got an intensive on the calendar or just want to level up your own training, this is a PACKED episode you're going to love. Let's get into it!CONNECT WITH ALLIE:Dancer Strong Platform (Use code HANNAHJENNINGS5295 for $5 off!)Instagram: @alignfitnessbyallieYouTube: @alignfitnessbyallieEmail: [email protected] Yelena @ballet_for_allFollow Hannah @thebusybunheadCheck out more resources here:youtube.com/@balletforallonlineballetclasses.comthebusybunhead.comPodcast produced by Mission Bridge Media.www.MissionBridgeMedia.comSee you next time after class! ♥

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• Ep. 61 - Size-Inclusive Style Tips for Adult Dancers: Create a Ballet Wardrobe You Love at Any Size! Interview with Maggie Watson

  Most of us have been personally victimized by a dancewear size chart at some point... Whether it's limited size ranges or leotards with effectively no butt-coverage, we understand how hard it can be for adult dancers to cultivate a ballet wardrobe that makes you feel GREAT. That's why we're so excited to have Maggie Watson (a true ballet-style icon) co-hosting this episode! In it she shares her secrets for sourcing beautiful & comfortable dancewear (spoiler: it's often NOT from dancewear brands) and for styling outfits in a way that compliments and celebrates your curves. If you're an adult dancer who doesn't feel seen by traditional dancewear options, this episode is for you... So grab your coffee and let's get into it!Follow Maggie @_maggiavellianFREE pdf of styling tips to guide you as you shop!Non-dancewear brands to checkout:Samantha PleetNooworksFashion Brand CompanySize-inclusive dance brands:CapezioLuckyLeo DancewearJule Dancewear - MeshiesRed lipstick by Pat McGrath Follow Yelena @ballet_for_allFollow Hannah @thebusybunheadCheck out more resources here:youtube.com/@balletforallonlineballetclasses.comthebusybunhead.comPodcast produced by Mission Bridge Media.www.MissionBridgeMedia.comSee you next time after class! ♥

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• Ep. 60 - Essential Ballet Terminology to Level Up Your Game!

  Oh the world of ballet terminology... It's fancy, its frustrating, it's French... 😳  So what's a dancer to do? Start by listening to this episode! In it, we're breaking down the most commonly used terms in ballet class and explaining what they actually mean and how they're used. We know how overwhelming a class can be, but if you understand these words, you'll be dancing with confidence and clarity. Ready to level up your game? Let's get into it!Download your FREE guide to essential ballet terms!Follow Yelena @ballet_for_allFollow Hannah @thebusybunheadCheck out more resources here:youtube.com/@balletforallonlineballetclasses.comthebusybunhead.comPodcast produced by Mission Bridge Media.www.MissionBridgeMedia.comSee you next time after class! ♥

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• Ep. 59 - Ballet's "Linking" Steps: What They Are and How to Conquer Them!

  Are you struggling to reach the next level in your ballet training? The secret to improving might be in your linking steps... Linking steps (also referred to as "transition steps" or "connecting steps") are often not broken down in adult ballet classes, which can leave us feeling like we're just fumbling through the choreography. If you want to feel like you're thriving in class instead of just surviving, we're here to help! In this episode we're breaking down what exactly linking steps are, and how you can conquer them. It's an episode you don't want to miss if you're craving some progress in your ballet training...YouTube tutorials below for learning & practice!Pas de BourréePiquéTombé Pas de BourréeGlissade & FailliChassé Follow Yelena @ballet_for_allFollow Hannah @thebusybunheadCheck out more resources here:youtube.com/@balletforallonlineballetclasses.comthebusybunhead.comPodcast produced by Mission Bridge Media.www.MissionBridgeMedia.comSee you next time after class! ♥

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• Ep. 58 - The Weirdest Things in Our Ballet Bags: Don't Judge Us! 🫣

  Join us for a short, chatty episode about the most random items in our dance bags... And don't forget to head over to Instagram this week to vote on our poll (to wash or not wash your ballet slippers) and answer the question, "What's the strangest thing in YOUR dance bag?" It's a short and light-hearted one, so grab your beverage of choice and let's get into it!Follow Yelena @ballet_for_allFollow Hannah @thebusybunheadCheck out more resources here:youtube.com/@balletforallonlineballetclasses.comthebusybunhead.comPodcast produced by Mission Bridge Media.www.MissionBridgeMedia.comSee you next time after class! ♥

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