Ballet, Bodies & Pressure – Center Stage

What We Were Fed · Mar 1, 2026 · 1h 11m

Hi!! Coming up on today’s show, tie up your ballet shoes and pull your hair into a slick bun because we’re talking all things Center Stage!!

We’re going to cover how you get into the American Ballet Company, what it’s like to spend so much of the day in front of the mirror, the pressure to have a ‘dancer’s body’, and a bit of a sugary chat about our favourite dances in the movie.

Just a content warning before you listen, we do explore themes of disordered eating and eating disorders. If either of these topics are close to you, please listen with care. For support you can reach out to The…