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Ballet Science
Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D.
24 episodes
2 days ago
The Ballet Science podcast is hosted by Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D., a former ballerina turned researcher. This podcast brings science into the studio to help dancers of all ages and abilities give their best performance both onstage and off, and reveals how the science of ballet can benefit anyone who moves. Each week, we will explore the intersection of science and ballet—from injury prevention and biomechanics to nutrition, mindset, and everything in between.
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The Ballet Science podcast is hosted by Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D., a former ballerina turned researcher. This podcast brings science into the studio to help dancers of all ages and abilities give their best performance both onstage and off, and reveals how the science of ballet can benefit anyone who moves. Each week, we will explore the intersection of science and ballet—from injury prevention and biomechanics to nutrition, mindset, and everything in between.
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Education
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How Ballet Dancers Walk: Gait, Balance & Biomechanics
Ballet Science
15 minutes 49 seconds
4 months ago
How Ballet Dancers Walk: Gait, Balance & Biomechanics

Discover how professional ballet dancers walk differently from non-dancers in this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast. Caroline Simpkins, former ballerina and researcher, shares her 2023 biomechanics study on step length, step width, cadence, and dynamic balance. Learn how ballet training influences movement strategies, walking speed, and step frequency, and what this tells us about balance, stability, and fall prevention. Perfect for dancers, movement enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the science behind human movement.


Publication discussed in this episode:

  • Simpkins, C., & Yang, F. (2024). Dynamic gait stability and spatiotemporal gait parameters during overground walking in professional ballet dancers. Journal of dance medicine & science, 28(1), 28-36.


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Ballet Science
The Ballet Science podcast is hosted by Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D., a former ballerina turned researcher. This podcast brings science into the studio to help dancers of all ages and abilities give their best performance both onstage and off, and reveals how the science of ballet can benefit anyone who moves. Each week, we will explore the intersection of science and ballet—from injury prevention and biomechanics to nutrition, mindset, and everything in between.