121. Managing menopause in dance training and teaching with Dr Andrea Robertson!

In this week's episode of the Balanced Ballerinas podcast, we're diving into the secrets of achieving high distinctions in ballet exams. From focus and peer support to consistent practice and self-reflection, I'll be sharing the KEY strategies that helped me excel in my own exams. Here's what you'll learn: The importance of surrounding yourself with supportive peers who motivate you to do your best. How journaling corrections can accelerate your progress and performance. The power of consistent attendance, preparation, and practice both in and out of the studio. Tips for treating every class like a performance to showcase your best work. Strategies for analysing your results and seeking continuous improvement. Ready to elevate your ballet game and aim for those top marks? Tune in now to discover the secrets behind achieving your best ballet exam mark yet.   ________   Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet  The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas And join the *SECRET* Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/ 

Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet  The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas And join the *SECRET* Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/ 

Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet  The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas And join the *SECRET* Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/ 

Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet  The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas And join the *SECRET* Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/ 

Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge   Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet    The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse   My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina   Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas   Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas   And join the *SECRET* Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/ 

Check out The Library Aesthetic HERE: https://thelibraryaesthetic.com/  ______   Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet  The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas And join the *SECRET* Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/ 

A huge thank you to Kirsten from The Confident Dancer for this weeks episode!  Check Kirsten out here! www.kirstenkemp.com _______ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge   Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet    The 12 Week Adult Ballet Course: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/12weekadultballetcourse   My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas And join the *SECRET* Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/ 

A beautiful conversation with one of my in-person students Andy Yanez! Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas And join the *SECRET* Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/

A topic I’ve wanted to cover for a very long time is how to make a career in the creative arts - specifically adult students who find dance later in life and decide they want it to be more than recreational. You can find today's guest on Instagram @josephinelancuba or https://www.josephinelancuba.com/ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas And join the *SECRET* Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/  

With my special guest Virginia from @demipointe-dancewear Reflecting on the best of 2023! We dive into memories, cherished moments, personal favourites, valuable lessons, impactful people, and memorable quotes in this episode. 🌟 ____ Join the Balanced Ballerinas FREE 5 Day Challenge here: www.balancedballerinas.com/challenge Prenatal, healing or beginner ballet student? This course was designed for you: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/butterballet  My Instagram! @thebalancedballerina Community Instagram! @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas And join the *SECRET* Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedballerinas/