The Ballerinatist
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Sharing stories of dancers, dance educators, and movement practitioners to inspire, educate, and transform how we see, experience, and interpret dance.
Hosted by Melissa Croushorn. A former high performance athlete and dancer, she is a writer, movement educator, and dance education consultant. She specializes in pre-professional dancer training and development. Learn more about dance education, careers in dance, and get your Dancer Career Planner: https://www.theballerinatist.com/.
| Episode | Date |
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Nerd Out on Dance
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Little Moments, Lifelong Impact
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Seed Planting with Amanda Standard
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Summer Dance Program Season Recap
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Big Feelings with Melody Mendoza
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Without Compromise with Jenna Jones
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Consistent & Persistent with Victoria Schneider
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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The Gift of Uncertainty with Julianna Rubio Slager
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Purpose in Motion with Mary Bawden
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Giving Your Best “Yes” with Jenn Blessing
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Rejoicing with Sharyn Mahoney
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Dance, Teach, Reach with Christina Clark
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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Getting Uncomfortable with Katherine Lawrence
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Choose Your Adventure with Kati Hanlon Mayo
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May 22, 2025 |
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SDP Recap: Finding your Tribe
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May 08, 2025 |
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The Science of 360 Happiness with Grae Robinson
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Practicing Risk with Madeline Harvey
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Learning to Fall with Emily Kent
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Crockpots & Frying Pans with Anamarie McGinn
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Why You Need a Personal Statement as a Dancer
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Nut Crackin’
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Parenting for Dancers - Academics
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Parenting for Dancers: Feedback Filter
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Breaking Down to Build Up with Michal Harvey
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Dance Olympics
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Parenting for Dancers: Advocacy
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Dancer/Teacher/Parent Synergy
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Parent Edition: Summer Dance Programs
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Dance Electro with Mazelfreten
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Leadership with Matthew Robinson
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Fleeting Moments with Martin O'Connor
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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More than a Dancer with Kaitlyn McDermitt
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Choosing a Dance Studio
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Timelines for Pre-Professional Dance Training
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Parenting for Dancers
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Staying on Mission with Nashville Ballet
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Sea Squirts, your Spine, & Salsa dance with Nicole Ahima
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Why Mentorship Matters with Jackie Zarcone
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Surrender & Healing with Amy Weber
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Hitting the Right Nerve with Megan White
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Taking Steps with Lauren Morris
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Inside the Industry with Christi Dortch
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Fancy Walking with Cortney Henry
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Circle Up with Michelle Mercedes
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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Summer Nights...Dancing Part 2
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Summer Nights...Dancing
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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In/On Purpose with Maia Claire Garrison
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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Enacting Flow with Becca Hoback
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May 19, 2021 |
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People First with Ashley Brown
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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Calling Yourself a Dancer with Catherine Gallant
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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Unseen Seasons with Mollie Sansone
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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Pivot & Shift with Chris Rutt
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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Learn, do, repeat with Stefan Zubal
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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Making Auditions Fun with Kathryn Avery Myers
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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Healing through Art with Pedro Szalay
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Dec 02, 2020 |
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Being Drosselmeyer with Anni Luneau
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Oct 18, 2020 |
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Classroom Learning through Movement Concepts with Neme Alperstein
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Oct 04, 2020 |
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Finding Your Voice as a Dancer with Dr. Yoav Kaddar
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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Finances & Negotiating Value
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Sep 19, 2020 |
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Simplicity, Depth, & Authenticity with Sheree Harper
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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Promotions & Measuring Success
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Aug 16, 2020 |
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"Yes, and" with Barry Blumenfeld
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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Bravery & Body Image with Megan Marshall
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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Establishing Safety and Agency for Dancers with Rachel Rugh
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Jul 15, 2020 |
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Bill Wade & 20 years of creating with Inlet Dance Theatre
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Jun 14, 2020 |
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Priorities in Dance training with Physical Therapist Elizabeth Harrison Tilstra
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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Self-awareness with Melissa Brading
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May 30, 2020 |
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Pursuing your BFA/MFA in Dance with Bethany Sullivan
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May 20, 2020 |
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Make Feedback your Super Power!
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May 16, 2020 |
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Dance Research and Higher Education with Dr. Jessica Herzogenrath
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May 04, 2020 |
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Unlocking Potential
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Apr 16, 2020 |