Ballet Science

Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D. 72 - Why Ballet Foundations Matter: Building a Better Dancer | Darla Hoover

The Ballet Science Podcast is hosted by Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D., a former ballerina turned biomechanics researcher. Each week, we bring science into the ballet studio, exploring the intersection of ballet, dance science, and human movement. Topics include injury prevention, biomechanics, strength, nutrition, mindset, and performance. Discover how the science of ballet can help dancers (and anyone who moves) perform and feel their best.

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Ballet Science

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Why Ballet Foundations Matter: Building a Better Dancer | Darla Hoover

How Dancers Should Fuel: Nutrition Tips for Ballet | Rachel Fine, RDN

Can Ballet Help After Breast Cancer? | What the Science Says

Is Losing Your Period "Normal" in Ballet? New Research Says...

Returning to Dance After Concussion at ABT | Courtney Shealy

Encore: Strength Training for Male Ballet Dancers | Shane Wuerthner

Ballet Retirement, Identity, and Career Transition | Aurora Dickie

Hypermobility & EDS in Ballet | Dr. Linda Bluestein

The Reality of Professional Ballet | Kathryn Morgan

What Happens Inside a Pointe Shoe? | PointeSense

Hypermobility in Ballet: Advantage or Injury Risk?

Dance and Menopause: What the Research Says

Why Ballet Dancers Customize Their Pointe Shoes

Pressure, Performance, & Training in Elite Ballet | Joy Womack

The Science of Pirouettes

The Science of Ballet Flexibility

Mental Fatigue in Ballet: What New Research Shows

Why Ballet Is So Difficult: The Science Behind It

The Physics of Pointe Work

Dance & Autism: What the Research Shows

Dance & Parkinson’s Disease: What the Research Shows

Dance and Brain Aging: What the Research Shows

Foot Recovery for Ballet Dancers | Ance

Why People Should Care About Ballet

Why Your Brain Loves Ballet: Neuroscience Of Dance

Why Your Heart Loves Ballet: The Cardiovascular Science

An Airline Pilot's Journey into Adult Ballet | Christopher Marici

How Ballet Changes the Way You Walk: New Biomechanics Research

Reinventing Ballet Slippers | Seth & Sarah Orza

Pilates For Ballet Dancers | Kerry Shea (School of American Ballet)

Bunions in Ballet Dancers: Causes & How To Manage Them

Starting Ballet As An Adult: Beginner Tips Backed by Science

Blisters in Ballet: Why They Happen & How to Prevent Them

2025 Year in Review

Spine Anatomy For Dancers: Herniated Discs

Spine Anatomy For Dancers: Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments

Spine Anatomy For Dancers: Bones

Ballet & Fall Risk in Older Adults: What the Research Says

Building Strong Male Ballet Dancers | Shane Wuerthner

Strength Training Benefits For Ballet Dancers | Kendall Baab

Pointe Shoes: The Athletic Shoes of Ballet | Dr. Jessica Aquino

Sports Psychology for Dancers | Lauren Ostrander McArdle

Mastering Pointe Shoe Fitting | Josephine Lee

From Ballet Star to Foot Doctor | Miko Fogarty

Why Turnout Is Different for Every Ballet Dancer | Science Says This

Hip Anatomy For Dancers: Bones Explained

Ballet Science & Dance Medicine: IADMS 2025 Conference Highlights

Ballet & Your Bones: What the Research Found

Ballet Burnout & Dancer Mental Health: What the Research Says

Knee Anatomy for Dancers: Menisci