What if dance could do more than build technique… what if it could change how we connect with others? In this video, we break down scientific research examining how dance impacts individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We explore:

Learn whether dance actually improves balance in people with Parkinson’s disease and if certain dance styles work better than others. Discover why dance training duration matters, and what these findings mean for real-world fall risk and independence. I break down one of my own research studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled…

What if dance could actually change your brain? Not just how you feel… but how your brain functions over time. In this video, we break down a systematic review and meta-analysis (one of the highest levels of scientific evidence) to answer a powerful question: Can dance improve cognitive function and help protect against decline as…

What actually happens to your feet after a long day of ballet… and can recovery shoes really help? I sit down with Kunal Moudgil, co-founder of Ance Recovery Sneakers, to break down the science behind recovery footwear, and what it means for dancers. We talk about:📌 What “recovery” actually means for the body📌 Why your…

Recently, a comment circulated online from actor Timothée Chalamet claiming that “no one cares about ballet.” Whether the remark was serious or joking, it sparked a lot of conversation in the dance world. Instead of debating the comment itself, this video asks a deeper question: Why should people care about ballet? When you look at…

March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. Can ballet help improve balance and coordination in people with MS? In this video, former professional ballerina and biomechanics researcher Caroline Simpkins, PhD, explores a fascinating 2018 study investigating how a targeted ballet training program may help reduce ataxia and improve balance in individuals with mild to moderate…

Have you ever left ballet class feeling mentally exhausted… even if it wasn’t the most physically intense class? That’s not random! In this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast, Dr. Caroline Simpkins (former professional ballerina and PhD in biomechanics) explains the neuroscience behind ballet training and why your brain thrives on it. We explore: Ballet…

A commercial airline pilot… and an adult ballet student! In today’s episode, I’m joined by Captain Christopher Marici to talk about his life in aviation, how he discovered adult ballet, and why he believes ballet is one of the most powerful long-term investments you can make for your body and brain. We discuss:

What if the way you walk down the street could reveal whether you trained in ballet? In this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast, I break down my published research from the journal Gait & Posture, examining how ballet training influences walking biomechanics across the lifespan.

What makes Orza ballet shoes different from a traditional ballet slipper? In this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast, I’m joined by Seth and Sarah Orza (Pacific Northwest Ballet, New York City Ballet, School of American Ballet). After suffering an injury while dancing with New York City Ballet (NYCB), Seth Orza began adding padding to…