Hello Everyone, Today I am joined by Suvi as we discuss home sickness in ballet. We both ventured form our home towns and travelled to Russia at a young age, not knowing the language or even what to expect. Being very close to our mothers made things that much harder but we realised some very key important components and mindset tools that made this more manageable. In the end we have to do uncomfortable things to come out the other side the person we dream to become. I hope you enjoy this episo...
Nov 23, 2024•25 min
Hello Everyone, Welcome back to this episode! This is a much-asked question I get. Should we push? Or should we rest? As dancers, we are hard-wired to push, seeing rest as a weakness. This is far from the truth, and this episode is all about helping you road map your days and weeks understanding when to push, or when to go easier for the sake of consistency and a lasting career. Enjoy! Like and follow the podcast! ---------------------------------- Turnout ball on the wall workout https://ballet...
Nov 16, 2024•26 min
Hello Everyone, Today we will be talking about nerves as an artist. How to cope and deal with this as an artist who is under high pressure. We will be focusing this episode on Janet Baker who was a renowned opera singer of the 20th century. She was an amazing Soprano considered one of the greatest Opera Singers. Her problem was she had crippling stage freight. As a dancer, I found this inspiring, even the greats struggle with fear! I thought this would help many of you to talk about in your own ...
Nov 02, 2024•34 min
Hello Everyone, I am very excited to be speaking with this amazing dancer. In this conversation, Chloe Misseldine shares her inspiring journey as a ballet dancer, detailing her early influences, the development of her passion for dance, and her experiences training at the Orlando Ballet School. She discusses her transition to the ABT Studio Company, the challenges and growth she experienced, and her eventual promotion to principal dancer. Chloe emphasizes the importance of perseverance, patience...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Welcome back everyone! In this episode I am going to let you in on a secret! How to get ahead of 99 percent of people. It isn't rocket science but not a lot of people will do it. It's about going the extra mile. Let's discuss this! Enjoy! Like and subscribe! ---------------------------------- Intensives coming up https://balletwithisabella.com/workshops/ 14 day free trial to the BWI platform https://balletwithisabella.com/select-a-plan/ * My website - Online classes and courses Memberships to en...
Oct 07, 2024•16 min
Hello Everyone, Welcome back! In this conversation, Isabella and Suvi discuss the challenges of building self-esteem in ballet, focusing on how to navigate weaknesses and shortcomings. They explore the importance of mindset, the impact of comparison with peers, and the significance of quality training over quantity. The discussion emphasizes the uniqueness of each dancer's journey and the necessity of resilience and persistence in the face of challenges. Practical tools for improvement and the i...
Oct 02, 2024•37 min
Hello Everyone! We all have those moments where life feels a little scattered and we know we need to pull it together . But what does that really mean, and how do we make it happen? In this episode, we dive into the top 3 key habits that can help you get back on track and aligned with your goals—whether in the studio or in life. We’re talking discipline, clarity, and self-compassion—because pulling it together doesn’t mean being perfect, it means taking control and showing up for yourself each d...
Sep 25, 2024•25 min
Hello Everyone, September is here. We are back to school, back to life! For many of us, this is a perfect reset time. Another 'New Year' Let's discuss, get going and level up for next 6 months ahead. ------ London WInter Ballet Lab for Students https://buytickets.at/balletwithisabella ------- COME TO AUSTRALIA ADULTS AND PRE-PRO STUDENTS Melbourne adult - More dates added https://buytickets.at/bwiaustralia/1373190 Perth adult - A few spots for intermediate - Beginner spots available https://buyt...
Sep 16, 2024•28 min
Hello Everyone, Thank you so much for joining me today; today, we are going to be talking about toxicity in ballet. There is often the misconception that we have to suffer to succeed. This leads to a warped sense of how we can achieve success. Let's discuss so we can succeed with joy and the right way! Thanks for listening :-) -------------------- Join our upcoming Intensives in London and Australia. London https://buytickets.at/balletwithisabella Australia https://buytickets.at/bwiaustralia ---...
Sep 11, 2024•33 min
Hello Everyone, You all know I am obsessed with ballet and mental health. Here in this episode, we will discuss what is is to build a culture in the studio, useful for students and teachers to know, even parents. Talking about this may also highlight If the culture you are in within the studio is not aligned for positive results. Along with this, what my personal mission and vision is for curating my own culture and what BWI is all about :-) Let's discuss! ------------ COME TO AUSTRALIA ADULTS A...
Aug 26, 2024•20 min
Hello Everyone! Today we are going to be talking about performing without purpose. What does that look like? How do we stay motivated? Turns out this could be one of the most useful skills you could ever have. This is why when athletes retire, or win the Olympics, something which is SO goal orientated, can trip them up. They end up depressed and lose site of who they are. This is a skill that will teach your resilience, mental strength and self motivation! Let's discuss! ------- COME TO AUSTRALI...
Aug 21, 2024•25 min
Hello Everyone! Today I am joined by my amazing friend Suvi Honkanen, Say hello Suvi! We are talking about Summer schools. Is this something we should be doing? Do we all have to do this? In Ballet we feel so much pressure to do everything by the book, do everything just as everyone else does and how society tells us. Let's discuss why that's not true and you can still achieve your dreams whilst carving your own path! Follow and Subscribe! Thanks for listening :-) ---- Ballet With Isabella Platf...
Aug 07, 2024•33 min
Hello Everyone! Today we are going to be talking about following your passion and how we need to keep the dream alive even when times are testing and tough. Don't forget why you started. Let's talk about how we can keep following our passion. Join the Mailing list for intensives coming up! https://m8q1vn0w4x1.typeform.com/to/QnmWTBQ5 We are Hiring! Send your CV and Cover Letter to enquiries@balletwithisabella.com ------- Try BWI - Classes, Courses, Plans, Live classes and intensives! balletwithi...
Jul 31, 2024•21 min
Hello Everyone, Welcome back to another episode! Competition in ballet can seem daunting and really disparaging to us, making anyone who is better than us, make us feel lesser than. However, competition can be healthy and good for us all helping us strive for for and become better versions of ourselves. The key thing is to not focus on this idea of "winning" but focus on the process and being your best! Let's discuss :-) ----- Big announcement London Winter 2024/25 save the dates are out! We are...
Jul 23, 2024•17 min
Hello Everyone, Today we are going to be looking at something super important. Your non negotiables. Things that HAVE to happen in your day! We can get so overwhelmed with our to -do list it can feel overwhelming, like what we want to achieve in a day is impossible leading us to feel like a failure when we don't achieve those things. Let's discuss and find a way to make those things more manageable! Allowing you to continually make progress and smash your goals. Thank you for watching! ---------...
Jul 14, 2024•14 min
Hello Everyone! Welcome back to another episode of a dancer's mindset, the most followed dance podcast! So grateful to you all. Today we are looking at limiting beliefs and how it is all in how you think about your yourself and the patterns of behaviour. How we think is the most powerful thing and can change an outcome like nothing else. It's what this podcast is all about. We will be looking at motivation, understanding the two different types of motivation which are internal and external. What...
Jul 07, 2024•17 min
Hello Everyone, Welcome back to another episode. Today I will be sharing the biggest mental lessons I have learned and how I overcame them and grew from them as a person and as a dancer. I am hoping that by sharing these with you, you can become more aware of your emotions and feelings and be more equipped for obstacles and road blocks that come your way, allowing you to succeed and not self sabotage your deserved success. Let's Discuss! ------- Take my 8 week absolute beginner course! - become ...
Jun 27, 2024•36 min
Hello Everyone, Welcome back to another episode with myself Isabella. Today we are speaking with amazing principal dancer Denys Cherevychko. He is a beautiful dancer most notably with Vienna State Opera and Ballet however he is also a wonderful touring dancer, working in my galas and guesting worldwide. What struck me is his wonderful mindset. Despite being thrown into many parts, many roles, his mindset has stayed solid and trusting of himself. Being a Principal dancer goes far beyond the steps...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Hello Everyone! Welcome back! Are you addicted to overthinking? I hear you. It can be so difficult to get yourself out of these psyches of overthinking and stress, feeling like it's taking you over completely, like you are totally alone and in a downward spiral. This doesn't have to be the case. Let's discuss! Isabella x --------- Follow me on instagram / balletwithisabella Let us know if you have struggled with this and find it difficult to be honest with your teacher. Enjoy! ---------- Follow ...
May 26, 2024•31 min
Hello Everyone! Welcome back, Today we are talking about what to do if you don't have the support for your dreams around you. Firstly that is tough and you are so strong for dealing with that. Secondly there are things you can do! There are people far less fortunate than you who have still managed to make it and you can too! Let's discuss! --------- Follow me on instagram / balletwithisabella Let us know if you have struggled with this and find it difficult to be honest with your teacher. Enjoy!...
May 19, 2024•28 min
Hello Everyone, Welcome back! Today we are talking about the power of the mind. How when you state what you want and fully beleive it. Your life will change for the better. Truly it's an amazing thing. Have good things seemed like one offs? Or coincidences to you? I don't believe they are. I believe they are all meant to happen and you are exactly where you need to be! Let's discuss. --------- Follow me on instagram / balletwithisabella Let us know if you have struggled with this and find it dif...
May 12, 2024•25 min
Hello Everyone, Today I am joined by amazing Suvi Honkanen. We are talking about Fear of performing and the effects that can have on someone. We all to some degree have a certain amount of fear and anxiety when we are about to perform If it is a good amount of nerves, we can use this to our advantage and not let it cripple us and destroy our performance. We discuss our experiences The common theme between successful dancers How to overcome fear of performing How a different perspective can reall...
May 04, 2024•30 min
Hello Everyone! Welcome Back! Today we are going to be talking about telling your teacher you're injured and coping with injury. Being a ballet dancer is like being a race horse. When we are injured or in pain, it can feel soul destroying and absolutely terrifying to tell our teacher leading us to hide pain and be more chronically injured later which is not what we want. We are joined by Suvi my Vaganova buddy again in this episode. let's discuss! ------- Follow on instagram @balletwithisabella ...
Apr 24, 2024•33 min
Hello Everyone! Have you ever had those moments where you feel completely lost and overwhelmed. You love your ballet but you don't have time to do all the things you want to achieve or anything that makes you feel happy and whole. Maybe you remember the things that used to make you really happy but they aren't in your life anymore. Why? Let's discuss. Grab a note pad and pen because you'll need it for this one. Enjoy! Follow and Share. ---------------------------------- 14 day free trial to the ...
Apr 17, 2024•20 min
Hello Everyone, I am so excited for you all to listen to this really pleasant conversation I had with Tiler Peck. The world renowned, incredibly dynamic, musical and versatile dancer of today. People have said about her "I don't even have to hear the music to be able to know what it sounds like when I watch you dance." Tiler Peck started dancing at her mother's studio at the age of two and was introduced to various dance styles. She worked with former Bolshoi principal dancer Alla Khaniashvili a...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Hello Everyone, Welcome back to another episode. Today we are talking about something very important which is how goals aren't good enough. We are VERY good at making goals. We aren't so good at creating clear a trajectory to achieving them. This is why we feel so anxious, disorganised and like we aren't good enough or achieving anything. What systems do you have in place? Let's discuss! - Enjoy! Follow and Share. ---------------------------------- 14 day free trial to the BWI platform https://b...
Apr 05, 2024•18 min
Hello Everyone, Exciting times Suvi is back for another episode. For those who don't know Myself and Suvi went to Vaganova together and now we are back together, sharing memories and our insights. In this episode we talk about what we would have wanted to say to ourselves mentally when we were younger. We realised while at ballet school we were pretty darn negative rot ourselves. We touch on how failing is ok and it is absolutely ket to success. Expect helpful insights and lot's of giggles with ...
Mar 20, 2024•37 min
Hello Everyone! Today we are listening to the amazing Wynton Learson Marsalis. The incredible iconic Trumpeter. He is obsessed with practicing and went on to win Grammys in both jazz and classical music in the same year. That's seriously unheard of. Now for those not in the music world, winning grammys is like winning an oscar, it is the highest award you can get in music and winning in both jazz and classical categories is absolutely phenomenal. He is a sensational musician. You won't be shocke...
Mar 15, 2024•22 min
Hello Everyone, In this episode we are going to be talking about what your 'made it moment" is and what it looks like. We will cover how we have to stop comparing ourselves to others in a destructive way and how we've got to focus on planting our own seed, growing our roots and nurturing ourselves to grow, on our way to "I made it moment" So often we look at others who have 'made it' and wonder "when will I get there"? Stop wondering and let's start! I can't wait for you to hear this episode. Re...
Mar 08, 2024•19 min
Hello Everyone! We all know injury totally sucks. It can feel like your life has fallen apart and that you have failed. I can feel like all your dreams are falling behind you while others are doing super well in life. Well having been injured seriously a couple of times before, I know what this feels like. Yes, initially it absolutely sucks. Soon after though I became addicted with the opportunity to grow and become a better dancer, going back stronger than ever. I had the desire, the faith and ...
Mar 01, 2024•18 min
