Ep. 85 - Defining Artistry in Ballet: 9 Elements Adult Dancers Can Actually Work On, with Chelsea Weidmann Artwork

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If you've ever cried in the car after ballet class, questioned whether you started too late, or wondered why your pirouettes still aren't cooperating, this is your podcast. After Class is for adult ballet dancers — the ones balancing real life, careers, and ballet dreams. Each week, host and fellow dancer Hannah covers technique, artistry, mindset, and the honest conversations that don't always happen in the studio. Whether you're brand new to the barre or a seasoned bunhead, you belong here.

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After Class: The Adult Ballet Podcast

Ep. 85 - Defining Artistry in Ballet: 9 Elements Adult Dancers Can Actually Work On, with Chelsea Weidmann

October 29, 2025 • The Busy Bunhead • Season 1 • Episode 85

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As adult dancers, we hear the word artistry all the time — but what does it really mean? And how can we actually work on it in class, instead of treating it like some elusive, mysterious quality only professionals have?

In this episode, I’m joined by Chelsea Weidmann, founder of GeekyBallerina.com, who has done something truly special: she’s defined artistry in ballet through nine clear, tangible elements that dancers of any age or level can develop.

Together, we talk about how understanding these nine elements can help us bring more meaning, connection, and expression to our dancing — whether we’re returning to ballet as adults or continuing to grow in our artistry after years of training.

Chelsea’s framework demystifies what artistry looks like, and instead gives us a clear, empowering way to practice it — from breathe and line, to dynamics and body carriage... and more!

✨ In this conversation, we explore:

What artistry really means in ballet (and why it’s not an indefinable quality)
9 elements of artistry and how to cultivate them
How adult dancers can build artistry with intention and joy
Why developing artistry can reignite your passion for ballet at any stage

If you’ve ever wished you knew how to improve your artistry — this episode is your roadmap!

Connect with Chelsea at geekyballerina.com

Purchase her book Artistry Inside Ballet Technique, volume 1 on Amazon (affiliate link).

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