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The Dance Physio Podcast

Hosted by Erika Mayall · arts · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

A podcast designed to explore ideas and foster discussion around dancer health and wellness. The Dance Physio Podcast aims to challenge the status quo, bridge the gap between dance science and the studio, and help change the landscape of the dance industry for the better.

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What is The Dance Physio Podcast about?

A podcast designed to explore ideas and foster discussion around dancer health and wellness. The Dance Physio Podcast aims to challenge the status quo, bridge the gap between dance science and the studio, and help change the landscape of the dance industry for the better.

Who hosts The Dance Physio Podcast?

The Dance Physio Podcast is hosted by Erika Mayall. The show has published 154 episodes to date.

What has The Dance Physio Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 155: Strategies to Address Overtraining in Dancers" (27 October 2026, 35 minutes), "Episode 154: Managing Elbow Hyperextension in Dancers" (20 October 2026, 25 minutes), and "Episode 153: Creating a Healthy Team Culture with Dr Chelsea Pierotti" (13 October 2026, 42 minutes).

How often does The Dance Physio Podcast publish?

The Dance Physio Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 154 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Dance Physio Podcast?

Booking probability for The Dance Physio Podcast is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Dance Physio Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Dance Physio Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Dance Physio Podcast?

The strongest fits for The Dance Physio Podcast are Artists, Writers & Performers and Health & Wellness Services. The Dance Physio Podcast has an arts audience and around 46,000 subscribers on YouTube.

About the host

Erika Mayall hosts The Dance Physio Podcast, an arts podcast with 154 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #155

    Episode 155: Strategies to Address Overtraining in Dancers

    Oct 27, 202635 min

    With the high training loads and physical demands on dancers, overtraining can become a serious issue. In this episode, we break down what overtraining actually is, some of the signs & symptoms to be aware of with...

  • Episode #154

    Episode 154: Managing Elbow Hyperextension in Dancers

    Oct 20, 202625 min

    There is a lot of discussion about how to manage knee hyperextension in dancers, but less so when it comes to the elbows. The elbows are not designed as a primary weight-bearing joint, however many styles of dance...

  • Episode #153

    Episode 153: Creating a Healthy Team Culture with Dr Chelsea Pierotti

    Oct 13, 202642 min

    On the podcast, we spend a lot of time talking about the physical health of dancers. This week's podcast shifts gears just a little bit to focus more on the mental side of health and wellness. And I couldn't think of a...

  • Episode #152

    Episode 152: The Benefits of Dance for Adult Populations

    Oct 6, 202625 min

    Dance has powerful health benefits, especially for adult populations. In this episode, we dive into the physical benefits, the mental & cognitive benefits and the social & emotional benefits of dance and how they stack...

  • Episode #151

    Episode 151: Strength Training vs Dance Specific Training for Dancers

    Sep 29, 202626 min

    Most people within the dance industry are now starting to understand and accept the importance of strength training for dancers. But a lot of what we see presented as 'strength' training may not actually fit the...

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  • Episode #150

    Episode 150: Knee Meniscus Injuries in Dancers

    Sep 22, 202635 min

    In this episode we discuss all things related to meniscus injuries in dance. You'll learn what the meniscus is, why it's important for the function of the knee, as well as common ways that dancers can injure their...

  • Episode #148

    Episode 148: How to Navigate Dance Injuries

    Sep 8, 202636 min

    Unfortunately injuries are a common occurrence in the dance industry, but knowing what to do when one occurs can make an uncertain or scary situation a bit more manageable. In this episode, I answer the question of who...

  • Episode #147

    Your Questions, Answered - Part 4

    Sep 1, 202637 min

    Back by popular demand, another Q&A style episode. In part 4 of this series, we tackle questions like How to best implement strength training into your studio schedule How to improve arabesque and developpé height...

  • Episode #145

    Episode 145: Reflections from the Calgary Dance Teacher Expo

    Aug 18, 202629 min

    A bit of a different podcast episode this week as I've recently returned from the Calgary Dance Teacher Expo and I wanted to share some of the my experience and reflections on the event. Have a listen to hear about the...

  • Episode #144

    Episode 144: Thinking Beyond RED-S for Dancer Health with Dr Stephanie Potreck

    Aug 11, 202658 min

    In this week's podcast episode, I am fortunate to sit down with Dr Stephanie Potreck from AusDancersOverseas. Dr. Potreck is a sports nutritionist and expert in the field of low energy availability and especially how it...

  • Episode #143

    Episode 143: Balance Training for Dancers

    Aug 4, 202635 min

    Balance is a complex task that requires skilled practice, especially at the level required by dancers. Simply standing on one leg in a static passé or relevé position is often not enough to see the improvements most...

  • Episode #142

    Episode 142: 5 Things That Could Be Limiting Your Dancer's Flexibility

    Jul 28, 202621 min

    It’s no secret that the demands for flexibility have increased in the dance world in recent years. But what about those students who seem to hit a flexibility plateau so matter how much stretching they do? In this...

  • Episode #141

    Episode 141: Can You Change Your Pointe Range?

    Jul 21, 202627 min

    A common goal amongst dancers is wanting to improve their pointe range or their arch. But is this actually possible? In this episode, we dive into the factors that are involved in pointe range, figuring out where the...

  • Episode #140

    Episode 140: Gripping in Your Quads - What It Actually Means

    Jul 14, 202621 min

    This past week there was a major dance media outlet that published an article and social media post with some problematic language around 'gripping in the quads'. In this week's podcast episode, I unpack what was so...

  • Episode #139

    Episode 139: The Future of Ballet Education with Austin Crumley

    Jul 7, 202653 min

    On this week's episode, I'm joined by ballet educator, mentor and founder of Ballet Reeducation - Austin Crumley. We discuss his journey from professional dancer to professional educator, his unique approach to teaching...

  • Episode #138

    Episode 138: Red Light Therapy for Healing and Recovery

    Jun 30, 202632 min

    The concept of light as a healing element has been around for thousands of years, but it's only been recently that Red Light Therapy has become a popular modality for healing and wellness. In this week's podcast, I...

  • Episode #137

    Episode 137: The #1 Functional Task Most Dancers Struggle With

    Jun 23, 202643 min

    Functional tasks, or fundamental movement patterns, are movements that lay the foundation for more complicated movement patterns. They are often considered essential movements for activities of daily living, and are...

  • Episode #136

    Episode 136: Sever's Disease in Dancers

    Jun 16, 202629 min

    Sever's Disease is a common cause of heel pain in growing adolescent dancers. Probably more aptly named a condition rather than a disease, Sever's is inflammation of the calcaneal growth plate (officially termed...

  • Episode #135

    Episode 135: When Overtraining Isn't The Issue

    Jun 9, 202627 min

    Training loads and overtraining are often cited as one of the top reasons dancers get injured. And they are certainly a large contributor to dance injuries, especially overuse injuries. But what about the dancers who we...

  • Episode #134

    Episode 134: The Best Cross-Training for Dancers

    Jun 2, 202624 minS0

    <p><b><br/></b><br/></p><p><b>Learn more about Erika Mayall:</b></p>Follow me on Instagram: <b>@dancephysioerika</b>Learn more about me on my website: <b>https://www.allegroperformance.com</b>Sign up for my newsletter...

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Austin Crumley

The Ballet Educator, Ballet Reeducation

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Andrea Mendoza

Humane Farm Animal Care

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Dr Stephanie Potreck

AusDancersOverseas

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Erika Mayall

Allegro Performance

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