BALLET SCIENCE PODCAST: EPISODE 40 Did you know that every ballet class is a full-body ballet workout that also trains your heart? We dive into the cardiovascular physiology of ballet, explaining how this elegant art form serves as a powerful cardio workout. Discover why ballet deserves recognition as a serious training modality and how it…
BALLET SCIENCE PODCAST: EPISODE 34 Have you ever thought, “I’ve always wanted to try ballet, but I’m too old” … or “I didn’t start as a kid, so what’s the point now?” This episode is for you. In this episode, I break down how to start ballet as an adult from a science-based, body-respectful perspective….
BALLET SCIENCE PODCAST: EPISODE 33 Blisters are often treated like a rite of passage in ballet… but from a biomechanics perspective, they’re actually important feedback about how your foot is interacting with your shoe. If you’ve ever tried to dance with a painful blister, you know how much it can affect balance, confidence, and technique….
BALLET SCIENCE PODCAST: EPISODE 28 Falls are the #1 cause of injury in older adults worldwide, but can ballet help? In this episode, Caroline Simpkins, PhD, breaks down her published research in the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, examining whether recreational ballet dancers aged 55+ show advantages in key fall-risk factors compared to non-dancers….
BALLET SCIENCE PODCAST: EPISODE 3 Can ballet prevent falls in older adults? Falls are the #1 cause of injury in older adults… could ballet training help prevent them? In this video, we break down the science behind ballet and fall prevention. Learn how recreational ballet training improves balance, enhances slip recovery, and changes neuromuscular response…
BALLET SCIENCE PODCAST: EPISODE 2 In this episode (Part 2 of 3), we dive into the pilot study I conducted on fall prevention in professional ballet dancers. We explore: how ballet dancers respond to unexpected standing slips, differences between dancers and non-dancers in balance, trunk control, and recovery steps, what a pilot study is and…
BALLET SCIENCE PODCAST: EPISODE 1 Welcome to the Ballet Science Podcast! I’m Caroline Simpkins, a former ballerina turned researcher. In this first episode of our three-part series on ballet and fall prevention, we explore how ballet training can enhance balance, stability, and overall fall risk reduction for dancers and movers of all ages. We’ll cover:…
