Humanizing Ballet Pedagogies w. Jessica Zeller

This episode features: Jessica Zeller, Ph.D., M.F.A., is a Professor of Dance at TCU’s School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, where she teaches ballet technique, repertoire, and courses in dance studies, including history, theory, and pedagogy. Her work centers on creating more humane, equitable, and sustainable approaches to ballet training. Drawing from critical and feminist pedagogy, she challenges traditional hierarchies while supporting each dancer’s individuality—making space for healthier artistic development and a more inclusive vision of the form. Her book: Humanizing Ballet Pedagogies is a must read for dance teachers. Learn more about Jessica Zeller on her website: For more on The Whole Dancer visit: thewholedancer.com

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Humanizing Ballet Pedagogies w. Jessica Zeller is an episode from The Whole Dancer by Jess Spinner.

This episode is 00:42:07 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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