165. Why I Stopped Wearing Leotards (And Why I Started Again)
From The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast by Georgia Dostal
April 1, 2026 · 19 min · Season 1
About this episode
In this episode, Georgia Dostal discusses her journey of stopping and then resuming wearing leotards, reflecting on the intersection of ballet and personal wellbeing.
You can follow my SUBSTACK here: https://substack.com/@thebalancedballerina Balanced Ballerinas is a podcast where classical ballet meets modern wellbeing. Hosted by Georgia — ballet teacher, studio owner, and founder of Balanced Ballerinas — this podcast explores ballet not just as a technique, but as a lifelong practice for discipline, creativity, balance, and self-trust. With over a decade of experience teaching classical ballet, Georgia shares thoughtful solo reflections and conversations with dancers, teachers, and creatives who view movement as a tool for personal growth, leadership, and sustainable living. Episodes explore topics such as: Ballet technique and embodied practice Wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and resilience Teaching, learning, and studio leadership Creativity, discipline, and the ballet of becoming Balanced Ballerinas is for adult dancers, teachers, studio owners, and anyone drawn to ballet as a pathway to a more grounded, balanced life. Connect beyond the podcast: Instagram: @thebalancedballerina + @balancedballerinas Substack: https://substack.com/@thebalancedballerina YouTube:  …
People in this episode
Host: Georgia Dostal
Topics covered
- ballet technique
- wellbeing
- creativity
- personal growth
- sustainable living
- studio leadership
Keywords
- ballet
- wellbeing
- leotards
- personal growth
- creativity
- discipline
- movement
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Organizations: Balanced Ballerinas, Substack, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook
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