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Episode 29. Reclaiming Resilience and Defining Hard Work in the World of Ballet

Posted onMay 2, 2026May 2, 2026Leave a comment

Soloist of Aalto Ballet Essen joins us on the podcast today to discuss the truth about hard work, the reward of resilience, and the importance of dreaming   Anna’s story Read More …

CategoriesGetting to Know Dancers, PodcastTagsballerina, ballet, ballet life, determination, hard work, healthy life style, mental health, work

Episode 19. Stepping into the New Season

Posted onOctober 28, 2023October 28, 2023Leave a comment

As of a week ago, the summer months have officially come to an end and for most artists the new season is underway. As promised, we have returned with my Read More …

CategoriesGetting to Know Dancers, The Ballet Studio, TravelTagsballerina, ballet, ballet life, healthy life style, holiday, mental health, recovery, rest and recovery, summer break

No One Size Fits All

Posted onSeptember 5, 2022September 5, 2022Leave a comment

– This article was originally written for the Latvian Dance Magazine. Eating Disorders. Have you ever thought about how weird it is that even the person most alienated from ballet knows that ballerinas Read More …

CategoriesLet’s Talk Food, The Kitchen, UncategorizedTagsballerina, ballet, ballet injury, ballet life, Eating disorders, Food, health, healthy life style, mental health, recovery, work

Celebrating Coworkers

Posted onJune 20, 2022June 20, 2022Leave a comment

-This article was first written for, and published on, the Latvian Dance Magazine. – All Photos by YugaPhoto Once upon many auditions, I was telling a friend about a dancer Read More …

CategoriesThe Ballet StudioTagsballerina, ballet, ballet life, celebration, coworkers, healthy life style, Jealousy, mental health

Mental Health in the Ballet World and Three Steps In the Right Direction.

Posted onFebruary 5, 2022April 9, 2024Leave a comment

Sports Psychology is something that has been quickly growing amongst athletic fields and has recently been gaining momentum in the ballet world as well. Though it’s becoming more common for Read More …

CategoriesThe ExpertsTagsballerina, ballet, health, healthy life style, mental health, recovery, Spots psychology, work

5 Tips for Mid Season Maintenance

Posted onNovember 14, 2021November 14, 2021Leave a comment

Back in September we got to hear 5 tips from physiotherapist, Sirli Hinn, for coming back to work. Now we find ourselves at mid season which for many is, physically, Read More …

CategoriesThe Experts, UncategorizedTagsballerina, ballet, ballet life, health, healthy life style, mental health, physio

Saying No to Say Yes: Interview with Mindset Coach, Kirsten Kemp

Posted onNovember 11, 2021November 12, 2021Leave a comment

For those of you who don’t know who Kirsten Kemp is, I am so sorry. She is an incredible human being who offers so much wisdom and light to the Read More …

CategoriesGetting to Know DancersTagsballerina, ballet, ballet injury, emotional health, healthy life style, injury, Knee injuries, mental health, Mindset, mindset coaching

Living the Vegan Life in the Ballet World. Interview with Joel Calstar-Fisher

Posted onOctober 6, 2021October 7, 2021Leave a comment

Joel Calstar-Fisher grew up in Bedfordshire, England, but studied at the Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham for four years. He then finished his last three years of training and education Read More …

CategoriesLet’s Talk Food, The KitchenTagsFood, healthy life style, male ballet dancer, nutrition, recovery, vegan, Veganism, whole foods

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  • Episode 28. Art Will Win!
  • Episode 27. To Make a Difference
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Episode 30. Cultivating a Culture of Generosity Through Marketing and Development - Our 2nd Home

In this episode, our guest, Fern Potter, gives us a deep dive into her career as a director of development and a marketing expert. Fern has worked with leading ballet companies such as The Birmingham Royal Ballet, as well as smaller, budding companies such as the New English Ballet Theater, all to be the guiding hand in teaching companies how to engage with their public and the support they need. Marketing can have a bad rep, as nothing more than companies trying to get your money. But according to Fern, it's about being passionate about your cause, truly believing in it, and inviting others to be a part of something special and something beautiful.- This podcast  is in collaboration with the Our2ndhome blog, which is dedicated to opening up theater doors through conversations with artists all around the world.For more info check out our website, https://our2ndhome.org/ , IG _our2ndhome or email us at oursecondhome2@gmail.com.
  1. Episode 30. Cultivating a Culture of Generosity Through Marketing and Development 54:17
  2. Episode 29. Reclaiming Resilience and Defining Hard Work in the World of Ballet 01:17:27
  3. Episode 28. Art Will Win! 01:01:34
  4. Season 2 Intro! 01:37
  5. Episode 27. To Make a Difference 48:16
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