171. The Voice in the Mirror — On Adult Ballet and the Inner Critic

About this episode

This episode explores the relationship between adult ballet dancers and their inner critic.

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: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBalancedBallerina Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebalancedballerina Thank you for being here — and for being part of this evolving community.

People in this episode

Host: Georgia Dostal

Topics covered

• adult ballet
• inner critic
• self-reflection
• dance community
• personal growth

Keywords

• adult ballet
• inner critic
• self-improvement
• dance
• community

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Organizations: Balanced Ballerinas

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