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After Class: The Adult Ballet PodcastAuthor: The Busy Bunhead
Welcome to After Class, a podcast about all things adult ballet. Im 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 its 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... Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Education, How To, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. 99 - Breath as an Essential Element of Artistry in Ballet, with Chelsea Weidmann
Episode 99
Wednesday, 4 February, 2026
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 Chelsea Weidmann (The Geeky Ballerina) as we explore breath as one of the core elements of artistry in ballet. Instead of treating breath as an add-on or a reminder, we talk about breath as part of coordination — supporting how we initiate movement, find lightness or groundedness, and shape musical phrasing.Together, we discuss how breath supports plié, why so many of us hold our breath without realizing it, and how chronic breath-holding can lead to fatigue, tension, and dancing that looks technically correct but still feels flat. We also dig into one of the most searched questions among adult dancers: when to inhale versus exhale — offering guiding principles and exercises to try in your own practice.This episode is the beginning of an ongoing series on the nine elements of artistry in ballet, which we’ll be returning to throughout the year.Check out these YouTube videos that showcase musicians' use of breath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRLeTziFsHshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GnJBLwOjFoConnect with Chelsea:Website: www.geekyballerina.com Instagram: @geekyballerinaPurchase her book: Artistry Inside Ballet Technique (vol 1)Support the showFollow Hannah on Instagram @thebusybunheadExplore blog posts, merchandise & resources for adult ballet dancers like you at thebusybunhead.comPodcast produced by Mission Bridge Media.www.MissionBridgeMedia.com
