Professional Ballet & Mental Health: Science-Based Insights

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Ballet Science

Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D.

24 episodes

4 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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Professional Ballet & Mental Health: Science-Based Insights

Ballet Science

10 minutes 16 seconds

1 month ago

Professional Ballet & Mental Health: Science-Based Insights

Discover the mental health challenges faced by professional ballet dancers in this episode of the Ballet Science Podcast. We dive into depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and sleep disturbances, exploring how high-pressure dance environments impact emotional well-being. Discover the latest research findings, practical strategies for coping, and ways dance companies can support their dancers’ mental health.

Publication discussed in this episode:

Junge, A., & Hauschild, A. (2025). Prevalence of Mental Health Problems and their Potential Association with Sleep Disturbance, Coping Skills and Social Support in Professional Ballet Dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 29(2), 106-115.

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