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Hosted by Caitlin Sloan · arts · EN · 129 episodes
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.
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The Brainy Ballerina Podcast is hosted by Caitlin Sloan. The show has published 129 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "126. From Miami City Ballet to Freelance Dancer in NYC with Ella Titus" (19 October 2026, 43 minutes), "125. Inside the World of New York City Ballet with Laine Habony" (12 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "124. Unconventional Choices I Made as a Pre-Pro Dance Student (That Still Led Me to a Pro Ballet Career)" (5 October 2026, 18 minutes).
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 129 episodes.
Booking probability for The Brainy Ballerina Podcast is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Brainy Ballerina Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Brainy Ballerina Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Caitlin Sloan hosts The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, an arts show with 129 episodes published.
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There is no one right way to build a career as a professional dancer, and Ella Titus is a perfect example of that. After spending a decade with Miami City Ballet, Ella made the leap to New York City to pursue a...
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
What does it really look like to build a career with New York City Ballet? In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by Laine Habony, a dancer in the corps de ballet at New York City Ballet, to talk...
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
What if the path to a professional ballet career doesn't look the way you think it "should"? In this solo episode, I’m sharing the unconventional choices I made as a pre-professional dancer that ultimately still led me...
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
Khi’Shawn Robinson began dancing at 14 and initially set his sights on a career in classical ballet. After studying ballet at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, he unexpectedly took a professional job...
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
In dance, feedback can shape much more than how you perform. It can influence how you see yourself, what you believe you’re capable of, and even the choices you make in the studio and beyond. In this episode of The...
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
Choosing a ballet variation can feel overwhelming. With so many options, and so much pressure to choose the “right” one, it can be easy to focus only on what looks impressive or what might earn the highest score. In...
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
In this week’s episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by New York City Ballet Soloist Sara Adams. In this episode, Sara shares her journey from taking her first ballet class on Cape Cod to training at...
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
Audition season can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. In this solo episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast , I’m walking you through my recommended timeline for preparing for professional dance auditions...
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In this week’s episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I sat down with Garrett Anderson, Artistic Director of Ballet Idaho, to talk about his journey from professional dancer to arts leader and what it really takes to...
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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...
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Episode #109
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...
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
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...
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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...
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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...
Episode #105
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...
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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...
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