Geeky Ballerina
artistry + technique
Create moments of magic
Your systematic guide to teaching joyful artistry in ballet
Discover how to build expressive skills just as intentionally as you develop technique. Drawing from decades of classroom experience and research, I've crafted a comprehensive framework that makes teaching artistry feel as natural as teaching pirouettes—while enhancing each student's unique artistic voice.
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In this first volume, you'll learn in-depth approaches for:
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Teaching breath and somatic awareness to develop students' internal understanding of movement
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Simple activities to help your dancers build confidence in their unique artistic voice
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Building a sophisticated sense of line that comes from true body awareness rather than mimicry
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Developing musicality that transforms technical exercises into artistic expression
Each element is broken down into clear progressions for different ages and levels, with specific activities and proven teaching strategies drawn from real classroom success.
About the Author
Chelsea Weidmann has spent over 25 years enhancing ballet education through carefully curated, evidence-based approaches to teaching both technique and artistry. As The Geeky Ballerina, she bridges the gap between traditional ballet excellence and modern teaching science, developing comprehensive frameworks that make high-level training accessible to all dancers.
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Her groundbreaking work in identifying and codifying the individual elements of artistic development, beginning with "Artistry Inside Ballet Technique, volume 1," has helped enhance how artistry is taught in ballet studios worldwide.​
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Chelsea's methods have prepared students for success at every level, from local studios to prestigious programs including Boston Ballet, Alberta Ballet, and BalletMet Dance Academy. Her teaching philosophy proves that technical excellence and inclusive, supportive training environments aren't just compatible—they're complementary.
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Chelsea's unique approach comes from combining rigorous analysis with continuous learning. She carefully studies teaching methods, dance pedagogy, and student development, testing and refining each element through active teaching and mentoring. This dedication to both research and practical application has made her a pioneer in developing adaptable teaching approaches that enhance the magic of ballet while making it accessible to all.
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Beyond the studio, Chelsea creates flexible, evidence-based resources that help teachers build more structured, joyful, and supportive training environments. She's dedicated to proving that every dancer deserves excellent training, and that excellent training can—and should—be both rigorous and joyful.