Athletistry Ballet Evolution with Shane Wuerthner

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Athletistry Ballet Evolution with Shane Wuerthner

"Athletistry Ballet Evolution with Shane Wuerthner" is more than ballet—it's a celebration of discipline, adaptability, and raw determination. From world-class stages to intense fitness, Shane blends the artist's soul with a fighter's spirit. Dive in for tales of breaking barriers, pushing limits, and redefining boundaries, whether you're a ballet enthusiast, fitness fanatic, or just love a journey of relentless passion.

  1. 2 SEPT

    Balancing Tradition and Modern Approaches to Training

    In this episode, Shane Wuerthner reflects on his recent experiences in Malaysia and Singapore, where he observed the training and discipline of dancers. He emphasises the importance of respect for teachers and the history of the art form. Shane discusses the need to balance discipline and respect with modern approaches to training, such as proper conditioning and support for dancers' body image. He also addresses the issue of ageism in ballet and the importance of allowing dancers to mature and develop their artistry. Shane concludes by highlighting the significance of storytelling and historical context in ballet performances. Chapters 00:00 Observing Dance Training in Malaysia and Singapore 02:57 The Importance of Respect and Discipline 07:21 Balancing Tradition and Modern Approaches to Training 09:14 Challenging Ageism in Ballet 14:40 The Significance of Storytelling in Ballet Performances

    19 min

  2. 12 JUN

    Creating Beautiful Art on Stage through Partnering

    Summary The conversation discusses the topic of partnering in ballet. The host emphasises that the focus should be on technique rather than weight. He shares his own experience with partnering, starting at a young age and the challenges he faced. He highlights the importance of teaching boys how to put girls on their leg and find balance. The host also discusses the physical strength and muscle development required for partnering, as well as the coordination and communication between partners. He emphasizes the importance of trust, relationship, and technique in creating beautiful art on stage. Takeaways The focus in partnering should be on technique rather than weight. Teaching boys how to put girls on their leg and find balance is important in partnering. Physical strength and muscle development are necessary for partnering in ballet. Coordination and communication between partners are crucial in partnering. Trust, relationship, and technique are key in creating beautiful art on stage. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Technique in Partnering 01:25 Supporting and Training Young Men in Partnering 07:57 The Role of Trust and Communication in Partnership

    11 min

  3. 11 JUN

    The Progression of Skills in ballet and in life

    Summary In this episode, Shane discusses the progression of skills and how they apply to ballet. He shares his experience transitioning from dance to personal training and the importance of coaching and imparting knowledge. Shane explains the four levels of competency in skill development: unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, and unconscious competence. He also emphasizes the need for patience, kindness, and effective communication in teaching and learning. Overall, the episode highlights the complexity of teaching movement and the importance of understanding individual learning styles. Takeaways Skill development involves progressing through four levels of competency: unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, and unconscious competence. Teaching movement requires breaking down skills and understanding the fundamentals. Effective communication in coaching involves understanding individual learning styles and adapting teaching methods accordingly. Patience, kindness, and consistency are essential in imparting knowledge and skills. Understanding the psychology of others and connecting with students is crucial in coaching and teaching. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:58 Progression of Skills in Ballet 06:44 Fundamental Ballet Skills 08:09 Effective Communication and Learning Styles 09:34 Patience, Kindness, and Consistency 10:29 Conclusion and Call to Action

    11 min

  4. 10 JUN

    The Impact of Body Image and Dysmorphia in the Dance World

    Summary The conversation discusses the issue of body image and dysmorphia in the dance world. It highlights the harmful effects of the industry's emphasis on a specific body shape and size. The host shares personal experiences of being criticised for being too thin and the pressure to conform to a certain standard. The conversation also explores the different body compositions and morphologies of individuals and how training in specific sports or activities can shape the body. The historical development of the ideal dancer's body is examined, and the need to shift the focus from appearance to health and technique is emphasised. Takeaways The dance industry's emphasis on a specific body shape and size can lead to body image issues and dysmorphia. Individuals have different body compositions and morphologies, and training in specific sports or activities can shape the body in different ways. The historical development of the ideal dancer's body has contributed to the pressure to conform to a certain appearance. The focus should shift from appearance to health and technique, and dancers should be supported in developing strength and understanding of their bodies. Chapters 00:00 The Harmful Effects of Industry Standards 02:06 Personal Experiences and Body Composition 05:59 Historical Development of Body Ideals 07:55 Unnecessary Criticism and Division 10:46 Shifting the Focus: Health and Technique 11:11 Creating a Healthier and More Inclusive Industry

    11 min

  5. 9 JUN

    Artistry? what's that mean?

    Summary In this podcast episode, Shane discusses the importance of artistic expression in dance competitions and the challenges dancers face in developing their artistry. He emphasizes the need for dancers to understand and portray emotion, narrative, and connection in their performances. Shane also explores the idea of dancers explaining their role development and character understanding to judges, sparking a debate about the role of voice in dance. He highlights the significance of punctuation in dance and the stages of development in becoming an artist. Shane concludes by advocating for the integration of master artists into dance spaces to guide and inspire the next generation of artists. Takeaways Artistic expression is important in dance competitions, but it can be challenging for dancers to understand and develop. Dancers should strive to portray emotion, narrative, and connection in their performances. Explaining role development and character understanding to judges could enhance dancers' understanding and portrayal of their roles. The use of voice in dance is a topic of debate, with some advocating for dancers to speak about their roles and others believing that dance should be a narrative in itself. Punctuation in dance, such as pauses and emphasis, can enhance the storytelling and artistry of a performance. Becoming an artist in dance is a process that involves stages of development, from student to dancer to artist to master. Integrating master artists into dance spaces can help guide and inspire the next generation of artists. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 02:03 Defining and Developing Artistry 03:54 The Role of Communication and Punctuation 06:48 Stages of Development: From Student to Artist to Master 10:02 The Need for Exposure to High-Level Artists 12:49 Integrating Masters into Dance Spaces Keywords artistic expression, dance competitions, artistry, emotion, narrative, connection, role development, character understanding, voice in dance, punctuation in dance, stages of development, master artists Follow me on Instagram

    14 min

  6. 26 MAR

    The Dream

    Summary In this conversation, Shane Wuerthner shares his dream of creating a 21st century training institute for ballet in Australia. He envisions three pathways: pre-professional elite education, education for young dancers who have a love for ballet but may not want a professional career, and a space for adults to develop an understanding of dance. Shane believes that by expanding access to dance and creating a future generation of respect and love for the art form, ballet can remain relevant and valued in society. He invites others to join him in creating this space and fostering open conversations. Takeaways Shane's dream is to create a 21st century training institute for ballet in Australia. He envisions three pathways: pre-professional elite education, education for young dancers who have a love for ballet but may not want a professional career, and a space for adults to develop an understanding of dance. By expanding access to dance and creating a future generation of respect and love for the art form, ballet can remain relevant and valued in society. Shane invites others to join him in creating this space and fostering open conversations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:47 Three Pathways for Dance Education 06:12 Expanding Access to Dance 07:01 Understanding the History and Culture of Ballet 09:24 Creating Respect and Love for Ballet 11:49 Building a Community for Deeper Conversations 13:17 The Vision for the Future 14:39 Conclusion and Call to Action

    14 min

  7. 27 FEB

    What Performing Your Class Really Means

    Summary In this episode, Shane Wuerthner discusses the confusion surrounding the concept of performing class. He shares his personal experiences and the feedback he received from teachers and choreographers. Shane emphasises the importance of precision and discipline in dance, both in the studio and on stage. He highlights the idea that performance is the culmination of the work done in the studio and that dancers need to approach their classwork with clarity and intention. Shane also explores the challenge of balancing technique and artistry, emphasizing the need for dancers to master their technical skills in order to fully express themselves artistically. Takeaways Performing class requires precision and discipline. Precision in technique is essential for effective storytelling and artistry. Classwork is the foundation for performance. Balancing technique and artistry is a challenge that requires consistent practice and discipline. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:28 The Confusion of Performing Class 01:26 The Importance of Precision and Discipline 04:14 The Challenge of Balancing Technique and Artistry 07:00 The Importance of Precision in Performance 07:59 Performing Class: Precision and Discipline 09:14 Utilising Precision to Enhance Artistry 09:44 Conclusion

    10 min

  8. 20 FEB

    Harmonic Resonance: Dancing the Universe's Song

    Summary In this episode, Shane explores the power of dance as a physical representation of music and its connection to the universe. He discusses the language of dance and its ability to communicate emotions and desires on a deep level. Shane emphasizes the importance of authentic expression in dance and the role it plays in connecting with the vibrations of the universe. He also highlights the communicative responsibility of dance and the need for emotional expression in performances. Ultimately, Shane encourages dancers to embrace dance as a vehicle for expressing the harmonic resonance of the universe. Takeaways Dance is a powerful physical representation of music and a connection to the universe. Authentic expression in dance allows for a deeper connection with the vibrations of the universe. Dance communicates emotions and desires on a non-verbal level, surpassing spoken language. Dance has a communicative responsibility to fulfill the emotional desires of the audience and connect with the harmonic resonance of the universe. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Dance and Music 06:06 The Language of Dance 09:16 Authentic Expression in Dance 12:09 Connecting with the Universe through Dance 13:09 The Communicative Responsibility of Dance 16:27 Dance as a Vehicle for Expression

    18 min
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"Athletistry Ballet Evolution with Shane Wuerthner" is more than ballet—it's a celebration of discipline, adaptability, and raw determination. From world-class stages to intense fitness, Shane blends the artist's soul with a fighter's spirit. Dive in for tales of breaking barriers, pushing limits, and redefining boundaries, whether you're a ballet enthusiast, fitness fanatic, or just love a journey of relentless passion.

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