Broche Banter | Adult ballet training, philosophy, & inspiration

Feb 02 2025 78 ep. 40 mins 22
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Join us for conversations with dancers and adult ballet teachers about adult ballet training, philosophy, and inspiration.

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Navigating Ballet Training as an Adult | Finding a Home at the Barre interview with Dennis

Feb 02 2025 53 mins  
This week, we sit down with Dennis to hear his inspiring journey into the ballet world. Starting from humble beginnings with YouTube videos, Dennis opens up about the challenges he faced—feeling like an outsider, encountering unreliable teachers, and coming close to quitting ballet altogether. Everything changed when he discovered Julie’s class, where he's been dancing cons

Why do Adults Love Ballet So Much? Ballet Teachers Discuss?

Jan 05 2025 49 mins  
This week on Broche Banter, we’re thrilled to chat with Bianca Starr, who’s been dedicated to teaching adults since 2010—defying the naysayers who said she could never make a living from this! Join us for fun, touching, and insightful moments as we explore topics like creating safe spaces for body and soul, and the importance of structure when giving feedback. We also dive d

Professional Pianist Speaks: Follow your Passion

Dec 29 2024 73 mins  
Music takes center stage in this week’s episode as we welcome the talented Bruno Raco to the show! A professional musician from Italy with over 20 years of experience, Bruno has been steeped in the world of music since childhood. While other kids played with toys, Bruno’s favorite “toy” was a piano—and it sparked a lifelong passion. In this episode, we dive into his journ

Ballet is in her DNA! Tenacity, Obstacles and Nutcracker Dreams with Catie

Dec 22 2024 60 mins  
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Catie Wells, whose ballet journey is a testament to the power of tenacity and passion. Catie opens up about her childhood struggles with intimidating ballet classes and how The Nutcracker suddenly ignited her love for dance. Unfortunately, health challenges forced her to pause and explore horseback riding instead. Yet, her

Taking Up Space & being Unapologetically Yourself: Ballet, Body Image, and Embracing Your Worth

Dec 15 2024 71 mins  
TW: Eating Disorders In this heartfelt episode, we’re joined by Grace—dancer, dance photographer, and advocate for self-compassion. Starting her ballet journey as a young adult, Grace now finds joy in jazz, lyrical contemporary, and ballet, using dance as a source of structure, focus, and self-care. Grace opens up about her experiences with body image and eating disorders, sh

Unlock Your Confidence Through Dance with Tashina Beckmann-King

Dec 08 2024 55 mins  
In this inspiring episode, we dive into the dynamic world of West Coast Swing with internationally renowned champion, coach, and performer Tashina Beckmann-King. With over three decades of experience and a passion for empowering dancers, Tashina reveals what makes this ever-evolving dance style so special: its encouragement of self-expression, creativity, and connection. Tashina

Find your True Personality and Rediscover Yourself with Anke

Dec 03 2024 42 mins  
In this inspiring episode of Broche Banter, we dive into Anke’s incredible journey. Once a shy, quiet girl, she now shines on stage, inspiring others to believe that it’s never too late to start something new. During lockdown, Anke secretly signed up for an online ballet course. Not even her husband knew, as she thought ballet was just for little girls. But ballet soon becam

Ballet in Midlife: Finding Balance and Beauty with Kimberly Wilson

Nov 24 2024 50 mins  
In this inspiring episode, we are thrilled to welcome Kimberly Wilson, a two-time gold medalist at the International Adult Ballet Festival (IABF), psychotherapist, author, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. Kimberly shares her journey of returning to ballet as an adult in 2018, reigniting a childhood passion and navigating the challenges many beginners face. From finding

Ballet Finds You When the Time Is Right | with Jennifer Kuroiwa

Nov 16 2024 63 mins  
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jennifer Kuroiwa as she opens up about her journey through mental health challenges, insecurities, and finding joy in activities like yoga, ice skating, and, of course, ballet. Jennifer’s ballet story is anything but typical. At five, she tried ballet and decided it wasn’t for her. Decades later, ballet came back into her life—this

Freedom en Pointe & Trusting Your Inner Voice with Kelsey Maloney-Steiner | Broche Banter Season 3 Episode 11

Nov 09 2024 72 mins  
In this inspiring episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Kelsey Maloney-Steiner from The Facet Dance Collective! Kelsey opens up about overcoming fear on her personal pointe journey and how embracing authenticity through dance has helped her grow as both a dancer and choreographer. We explore the challenges and joys of crafting choreography for solo and group pieces, shedding li