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#NoThirds: Train Smarter, Not Harder

#NoThirds: Train Smarter, Not Harder

Update: 2025-09-25
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In this episode of #NoThirds, we sit down with Fran Veyette, co-founder of Veyette Virtual Ballet School, to talk about the realities of ballet training and the role parents play in a dancer’s journey. Fran shares why training smarter is more important than training harder, what families should consider when choosing summer intensives, and how experiences in a company setting can shape a dancer’s future.

We also look at the parenting side of ballet, including how to support your child while letting them face disappointment, why every child needs a different approach, and the life skills dancers should build early to prepare for a professional career.

For parents and dancers, this episode offers practical insights into navigating the highs, lows and big decisions of pre-professional training.

Interested in working with Fran at Veyette Virtual Ballet School? Check out our Back to Dance Guide for an  exclusive discount.

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Music from #Uppbeat:

https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future

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#NoThirds: Train Smarter, Not Harder

#NoThirds: Train Smarter, Not Harder

Jenny Huang, Brett Gardner and Fran Veyette