Ballet Taboo - Periods

Welcome to our new mini series! We’re talking about things that historically have been taboo to discuss in ballet.

In episode one, host Emma Lister is joined by series co-host Amy Drew,  they dissect what’s taboo about menstrual cycles in the context of ballet and get great advice and information from Dr Nicky Keay, Dr Stephanie Potreck and Julianne Rice-Oxley. We're talking heavy periods, missing periods, nutrition, cycle tracking, perimenopause and hormonal birth control.

Even if you’re not a dancer who has periods, we know you have a friend, partner, coworker, sibling, parent or dance teacher who does. This is essential listening to start reframing how we talk, train and feel about menstrual cycle—from day one to menopause.


REFERENCES

Dr Nicky Keay's book - Hormones, Health and Human Potential

Jennis.com- Jessica Ennis app

Athletes monitoring

Period Power

https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/menstrual-cycle-injury-risk/

Patriarchy pad picture