Just Julie Q&A: Assessments for Adults in Ballet, Self-doubt, Performing & more with Julie

Listen to this episode from Broche Banter | Adult ballet training, philosophy, & inspiration on Spotify. AMA with Julie - your ballet questions answered! 🩰In this episode, ballet teacher Julie pulls back the curtain on her personal journey while offering advice and guidance for adult dancers at every level.You’ll be inspired by her revelations about navigating self-doubt (yes, even experienced teachers have it!) and her passionate vision for her future as an educator. Also, she shares her thoughts on what defines a “serious” ballet student, the pathway from studio practice to stage performance and much more.Listen in, reflect on your own ballet journey and take what resonates with you.If your question wasn't covered, drop it in the comments—we'd love to feature it in a future episode! 💭✍️In this episode, we cover the following questions:What is your favorite class to teach?How do you multitask teaching and doing the combination yourself?What is the most challenging part of being a teacher compared to just being a dancer?What are your thoughts on exams or formal assessments for the adult ballet community?What are your future goals for yourself as a teacher?How many days a week should an adult who is serious about ballet be putting in?How can we move from taking classes to performing a piece? Is more center work the way? Do we select variations and keep practicing?Do you ever struggle with self-doubt or a lack of self-confidence and if so, how do you manage those feelings and thoughts?