Beautiful Ballet with Amy Fisher | Season 2 – Episode 7

The Educational Currency Podcast

Pirouettes and Progress: The Academic Benefits of Ballet

Join Rob and Chris as they chat with Amy Fisher, a passionate ballet teacher and founder of Miss Fisher's Ballet Academy. Learn how ballet can not only improve physical health but also boost student’s mental wellbeing, academic performance, and even foster a lifelong love of learning.

From building confidence to developing essential life skills, Amy shares her inspiring journey and the incredible benefits of ballet for students of all ages.

Christopher Kalodikis and Robert Naumoski have over 20 years of teaching experience. Chris teaches Computing and is the founder of Maximum Education. Rob teaches Mathematics and is the founder of The Coaching College and owner of Ultimate Defence Academy.

Topics covered

• Ballet can improve physical and mental health, boost academic performance, and develop essential life skills.
• Ballet combines artistic and physical skills, as well as musicality, teamwork and performance.
• The significance of passion, dedication, and ongoing learning in the field of ballet training.
• Amy's approach to creating a supportive and inclusive ballet community, for students of all ages and abilities.
• Amy shares her experiences of starting and managing her own dance studio after transitioning to a teaching career.

Links

• www.missfishersballet.com.au
• www.instagram.com/missfishersballet/
• https://www.facebook.com/missfishersballet/
• How Ballet helps academic development and performance:
  • https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/multiple_intelligences/benefits-of-classical-ballet/
  • https://australianballet.com.au/blog/the-benefits-of-ballet?srsltid=AfmBOopneEWgoTrbOim_0GNBVWlpvweDW0twEQD6b-1dwtmJih-heNEd