Geeky Ballerina
artistry + technique
The Geekiest of Them All!
Hi, I'm Chelsea
I've spent 28 years obsessing over what makes ballet education work — the progressions, the pedagogy, the moments when something finally clicks for a student who's been struggling. That obsession produced the Geeky Ballerina frameworks.
Teaching methodology, anatomy, music theory, neurodiversity, art history, educational philosophy — I've pulled from all of it. Not because it's interesting (though it is), but because ballet deserves that level of rigor.
The work is the point. Here's who made it.
Student Successes
Students have been accepted into prestigious programs including:
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Alberta Ballet School
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American Ballet Theatre JKO School
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BalletMet Dance Academy
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Ballet West Academy
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Boston Ballet School
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Chautauqua School of Dance
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CLI Conservatory
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Oregon Ballet Theater
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Orlando Ballet School
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Utah Valley University BFA in Ballet
Education & Expertise
Academic Foundation:
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Master of Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts
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Bachelor of Arts, English Language & Literature
Ballet Training Certifications:
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American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum® Certified Teacher Primary-Level 7
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Progressing Ballet Technique Certified Instructor
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mUvmethod Certified Practitioner
Published Work
Artistry Inside Ballet Technique, vol. 1
Explores four foundational artistry tools that every dancer needs to shine as an artist.
This work explores how to teach creative, joyful, and expressive artists alongside technically excellent dancers at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Key frameworks:
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Breath and its connection to movement
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Somatic awareness development
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Classical and contemporary line artistry
- Musicality integration
Academic Articles:
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"Making Dance History Engaging"
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"Mentored Choreography Festivals"
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"A New Dialogue in Ballet Pedagogy"
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"Successful Beginning Pointe Classes"