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Have you ever experienced toxicity or abuse in the arts? We discuss the details here and go into some of the culture of ballet that needs to change, starting with Balanchine!

In this episode we cover:

-Introducing Anna Adaska, we call ourselves "teaching soul sisters!"

-"We have validated the worst behavior in dance."

-George Balanchine— his company NYC Ballet and its influence.

-Why George Balanchine is making Anna's job hard!

-Pushing people to loose weight!

-What progress have we made and what needs to happen to create change?

All this and more in this episode

Signed up for a dance class but you're feeling some butterflies or anxiety? You're not alone!

But we have tools for you to manage and even feel confident in class.

This episode will help you feel confident as you show up to class, it will give you the proper tools to be prepared for class or even make it through a class that is harder than you thought!

What we discuss in the episode:

-What to bring to class!

-What kinds of stretches to do for your body before and after

-Why you don't have to put up with a bad teacher and what the red flags 🚩 🚩 🚩 are.

-The secrets to getting through a challenging class.

-How to feel your most confident in class.

-Feel your most prepared to go to a new teacher or re enter your dance studies!

Bianca and Andres recap the weekend the week after the exciting weekend intensive in Santa Fe!

Get to know:

-What did we forget to talk about?!

-Why Bianca finally decided to do an event like this!

-Does Andres read his emails?

-Some of Andres' favorite classes and moments.

-Those chocolate chip cookies--we must discuss.

-Some fun things to say about Kris and her students and Alex, Bianca's co-conspirator!

-Some fun stories from the event!

-All this and more in this fun recap episode from Bianca's studio in Albuquerque.

Genevieve Richter is back with the latest wellness insights! Explore the transformative impact of Method Physical Therapy on health and how it is unique in our challenging healthcare system. Dive deeper in this PUBLIC extended episode. (Normally only for patrons.)*

In this episode explore:

-Bianca's thoughts on post-birth care and its impact on women.

-Empowerment for women feeling abandoned in the healthcare system.

-Menopause unveiled: strategies to transform your wellness journey.

-Hormone Replacement Therapy breakdown—crucial or controversial?

-Proven strategies to age gracefully and balance hormones naturally.

-Unlock the secrets to a youthful glow without excess hormones.

-Joyful eating: whole foods vs. menopausal symptoms revealed.

-American diets vs this country's diet and how we can learn from them!

-Breast cancer defense: unleash the power of food for protection.

-The vaccine did what to women's health?

-decoding irregularities and surprises of post Covid-vaccine symptoms.

-The fear factor: medical providers hesitant to discuss vaccine effects.

-Small clinics vs. corporatization: the battle for quality healthcare.

-Method Physical Therapy's commitment to prioritizing patient care and what makes them unique.

*Patrons will be getting exclusive content from Bianca while she is in Paris!

In this insightful podcast featuring Genevieve Richter, from Method Physical Therapy. The focus is on female pelvic health, addressing issues like pelvic pain and fertility challenges. Dive deep with Bianca as we discuss some of the amazing work Genevieve and others do at Method Physical Therapy!

Here are a few things Bianca and Genevieve discuss!

• Founded by Nora Quintal Calva, Method Physical Therapy specializes in pelvic health for women.
• Genevieve Richter, representing the organization, discusses the benefits and services offered.
• Focus on the female pelvis, addressing issues such as pelvic pain, constipation, and difficulties with fertility.
• Emphasis on providing solutions and help for various pelvic floor issues.
• Prioritizing family and patient care, challenging the narrative of excessive work hours.
• Creating a healthy, supportive environment with multiple women working together.
• Presence in both Albuquerque and Santa Fe offices to cater to a wider audience.
• Serving women who have and haven't given birth, aiming to benefit all women.
• Visual transformations observed, highlighting the effectiveness of the therapy.
• Alignment specialists play a crucial role in addressing diverse issues with women's bodies.
• Ability to identify past experiences, such as the side someone held their baby, through body alignment.
• Offering birth preparation and rehabilitation services.
• Advocacy for universal access to care, emphasizing the importance of post-pregnancy care.
• Acknowledgment of the tendency to focus on pregnancy-related concerns, emphasizing holistic care for women.

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5 min free preview! Patrons only.

Bianca and Andres dive deeper into Barbie, feminism, exclusive behind-the-scenes stories and more!

Find out what worked for Bianca and what didn't! More controversial opinions? Well, that's why we started a podcast isn't it?

Bianca's experiences running a woman-led business.

Get Andres' thoughts on America Ferrera's speech and Bianca's reaction!

In a typical stretch class at Bianca Lily Ballet, lots of pop culture topics come and the movie Barbie is one of those that kept floating around.

Andres is back with Bianca on this month's episode of the studio podcast to dive deep into the cultural phenomenon that is Barbie!

One of our hosts really enjoyed the movie, the other didn't as much, can you guess who?

Andres and Bianca dive deep into themes that the film brought up including the way the roles are flipped in Barbie land, what worked and didn't work, and what they thought about the dance sequence!

What did Greta Gerwig trojan into this film?

What does Oppenheimer have to do with all of this?

What kinds of movies are audiences into lately?

How is feminism actually going lately?

Find out more in our podcast and stay tuned for the extended episode!

Bianca makes her triumphant return from her summer teaching tour in Paris and eventually at the adult ballet festival in Miami!

Jet lag, food, and dance are all part of this episode as well as dance schools in Paris and how the art should be taught.

Bianca dives deep into Parisian culture, her love for French cuisine as a vegan, and of course the ballet classes she took!