Ballet Science
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Welcome to Ballet Science! I'm Caroline Simpkins, PhD, a former professional ballerina turned biomechanics researcher. My mission is to bring science into the ballet studio and help dancers train smarter, perform better, and stay healthier. Drawing on my dance experience and PhD research, I translate complex science into practical advice for class, rehearsal, and performance. Here you'll find videos on ballet technique, anatomy, biomechanics, injury prevention, strength training, turnout, pointe work, flexibility, and dance science research, plus interviews with leading dancers and experts. Whether you're a dancer, teacher, parent, or adult beginner, my goal is to help you understand WHY things work—not just WHAT to do. 🩰 Join Ballet Science Backstage on Patreon for ad-free podcast episodes, educational videos, workouts, downloads, and more: https://www.patreon.com/balletscience Subscribe and bring science into your studio!
Dancers Are Ignoring This Critical Foot Knowledge
Ballet Science · 909 views · 1 year ago
What Actually Happens Inside a Dancer's Knee?
Ballet Science · 1.1K views · 2 months ago
Why Your Ballet Turnout Isn't Working (And How to Fix It)
Ballet Science · 5K views · 11 months ago
Is Losing Your Period 'Normal' in Ballet? The Science vs. The Myth
Ballet Science · 1.6K views · 1 month ago
Why We Need To Talk About Mental Health in Ballet Right Now
Ballet Science · 1K views · 6 months ago
Does Ballet Destroy Your Bones? What Research Found
Ballet Science · 3.4K views · 6 months ago
What is Inside a Dancer’s Foot? | Muscles, Tendons & Ligaments Explained
Ballet Science · 4.3K views · 4 months ago
Why Elite Ballet Dancers Are Prone to Bone Breakdown
Ballet Science · 554 views · 1 year ago
How To Turn Like a Ballerina (And How Physics Explains It)
Ballet Science · 4.3K views · 4 months ago
Why Ballet Dancers Get Injured | Neuroscience Explains
Ballet Science · 1.6K views · 4 months ago
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Can Dance Help? | Science Says This
Ballet Science · 1.7K views · 5 months ago
The Science of Heart Health in Ballet: What You Need to Know
Ballet Science · 2.1K views · 6 months ago
Miko Fogarty | How A Ballerina Became a Foot Doctor
Ballet Science and Miko Fogarty · 3.8K views · 11 months ago
Brain Health: Can Dance Help? | What Science Says
Ballet Science · 1.8K views · 6 months ago
Starting Pointe Too Early? Here's What Happens to Your Body
Ballet Science · 2.2K views · 1 year ago
Why Hypermobile Dancers Struggle with Technique (And How to Fix It)
Ballet Science · 1.8K views · 3 months ago
The Hidden Cost of Forced Turnout: A Dancer's Guide to Knee Safety
Ballet Science · 3.3K views · 1 year ago
The Truth About Hypermobility in Ballet with Dr. Linda Bluestein
Ballet Science and Bendy Bodies · 1.5K views · 2 months ago
Can Dance Ease Menopause Symptoms? The Science Explained
Ballet Science · 1K views · 3 months ago
Parkinson's Disease Research: Can Dance Help? | What the Science Says
Ballet Science · 528 views · 5 months ago