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Hosted by Caitlin Sloan · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 121 episodes
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The Brainy Ballerina Podcast is a podcast for aspiring professional ballet dancers who want to learn what it really takes to build a smart and sustainable career in the dance industry.Former professional ballerina turned Dance Educator and Career Mentor Caitlin Sloan peels back the curtain of the professional dance world with open and honest conversations about the realities of becoming a professional dancer.Along with sharing her industry knowledge, Caitlin interviews top dancers, educators and experts in the dance industry who share their stories to inform, motivate and inspire you to pursue your dance career with confidence.Tune in each week for actionable tips and advice to empower you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in a professional dance career on your terms.
Caitlin Sloan hosts The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, a arts show with 121 episodes published.
What does it take to go from a competition dance studio to the stage of New York City Ballet? In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast , I’m joined by Vanessa Mlyniec, who recently completed her first season in th
What does it take to sustain a professional dance career for 15 years while always finding new ways to grow as an artist? In this episode I’m joined by Madison Ballet company artist Shannon Quirk to discuss her journey f
What if becoming a stronger dancer had less to do with pushing harder and more to do with creating space to breathe? In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast , I’m joined by former professional dancer and founder
What happens when a ballet company invests in its dancers' futures both on and off the stage? In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by Jill Marlow Krutzkamp, former professional dancer and current A
In this solo episode of the Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m sharing practical advice for professional dancers and aspiring teachers looking to connect with studio owners and build a sustainable teaching career in the dance
Ashley Thorndike is a licensed clinical professional counselor, longtime dance educator, and founder of Dance and College Counseling. With a PhD in Dance Studies, an MEd in Counselor Education, and a BFA in Modern Dance,
In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by professional dancer (and one of my former students!) Kendall Lademann for a full-circle conversation on the unexpected twists and turns that have shaped her
In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by former professional dancer and Arts in Health professional Kate Webb Berk to explore the powerful connection between dance and health. Kate shares her journe
In this solo episode, I dive into everything dancers need to know to make the most of their summer intensives. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned pre-professional, this episode is packed with insight to h
Physiotherapist and dance medicine specialist Erika Mayall, founder of Allegro Performance + Wellness in Vancouver, BC, joins us to share expert guidance on managing and preventing injuries during a dancer's busiest seas
In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by Hayley Meier: dancer, choreographer, and educator currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada Hayley shares h
In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by my mom, Brenda Younker, for an honest conversation about what it’s really like to raise a professional dancer. After hearing from so many parents who feel ov
In this episode of the Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I am joined by Stanton Welch, Artistic Director of Houston Ballet and internationally renowned choreographer. Stanton shares the unconventional path that led him to ballet
In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by Courtney Anderson - former dancer with San Francisco Ballet, The Royal Ballet of Flanders, The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, and now the founder of The Workshop. T
I can’t believe we made it to the 100th episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast !!! Only a small percentage of podcasts make it this far, and I’m so grateful to you for making this show part of your week. I wouldn’t be h
This week on The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Tiffany Rea-Fisher: Artistic Director of EMERGE125, award-winning choreographer, and a true force in the dance world. Tiffany shares her journey fro
In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by Seth and Sarah Orza - former principal dancers with Pacific Northwest Ballet and the founders of ORZA. Seth and Sarah share their incredible journey from mee
Anna Mai Fitzpatrick, Principal Dancer with Riverdance, joins The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ahead of the company’s April 14-16th performances at the Overture Center in Madison, WI. Anna shares an inside look at her journe
Penny Saunders is an absolute force in the dance world and a choreographer every dancer dreams of working with. But before she was a choreographer, she was a dynamic performer dancing with companies including American Re
In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by former professional dancer and writer Gavin Larsen and renowned dance photographer Gene Schiavone to discuss their collaborative book Infinite Steps: Thirty-
Courtney Anderson
Dean · Georgia State University's College of Law
1 appearance on this show
Hannah Martin
Cary-Grove High School Social Science Teacher & ML Leader · The Talented Ladies Club
1 appearance on this show
Erica Hornthal
licensed clinical professional counselor, board-certified dance/movement therapist · The Therapist who Moves You
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Dr. Linda Bluestein
physician specializing in hypermobility and connective tissue disorders · Hypermobility MD
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Michelle Thompson
osteopathic family physician · Wholehearted Medicine
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Dr. Nicky Keay
Clinical Lecturer in Medicine at University College London, Research Fellow at Durham University
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Anna Morgan
dance researcher and educator · Career BFF
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Jess Spinner
The Whole Dancer
1 appearance on this show
Emily Baker
secondary school teacher and first time mum · Onslow County Museum
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Shannon Quirk
North Star Dance Theatre
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Rylie Beck
Inner Studio
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Margaret Mullin
Ballet Tucson
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The Brainy Ballerina Podcast is hosted by Caitlin Sloan. The show is categorised under arts (performing) and has published 121 episodes.
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