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The Brainy Ballerina Podcast

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

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38. Learning to Advocate for Yourself in a Dance...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2025/02/10

In this insightful conversation, I speak with Brittney Feit, a former professional dancer with Tulsa Ballet turned nationally certified school psychologist pursuing her Ph.D. Brittney's journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and using her artistry to help others.We discuss Brittney’s unconventional path in the ballet world, overcoming physical challenges, and navigating interpersonal dynamics as a young dancer cast in principal roles. Brittney opens up about her decision to retire from

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37. Master Your Audition Mindset

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Audition season is here! And let’s be honest - it can be incredibly exhausting. The travel, expenses, strain on your body, constant scrutiny, and emotional toll of rejection can absolutely wear you down.It can also lead to your dream job and the career you’ve been working toward for years.So what’s the secret to getting to the other side of audition season (relatively) unscathed? Your mindset.As dancers, we tend to focus primarily on our physical abilities. However, any seasoned professional will

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45:44

36. Where are the Women? Addressing the Leadership...

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2025/01/27

Anna Morgan is a teacher, creative, adjudicator and researcher. She directs her own teacher training program, Anna Morgan Dance, and has taught for institutions such as the Royal Ballet School, Performers College, and Bird College. She is currently studying for her Masters at Rambert School, with gender equity in Ballet as her research specialism.In this conversation, we dive into Anna's groundbreaking research on gender inequity in ballet leadership, highlighting systemic issues that hinder women

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52:24

35. Cultivating Body Image Resilience with The Whole...

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2025/01/20

Jess Spinner is a former professional dancer turned multi-certified holistic health, nutrition, and lifestyle coach for dancers. She founded The Whole Dancer in 2015 to help dancers prioritize their well-being, find peace with their bodies, feel confident in their food choices, and put their health first.One of the many things I love about Jess is how open she is with her story dealing with body image struggles and how this colored her entire experience as a dancer. In this episode, Jess is

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34. Redefining Success in a Ballet Career with Ali Block

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2025/01/13

Ali Block danced professionally as Clara with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, as a Principal Dancer with Eglevsky Ballet, and as a dancer with Texas Ballet Theater and Eugene Ballet Company. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently working as a psychology researcher at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.Ali is incredibly transparent in this interview about the good, the bad and everything in between. We talked all about Ali’s experience moving away from home at a young age

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33. 2024 Year in Review and Embracing the Gray Area...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2025/01/06

Caitlin here with a solo episode recapping 2024 and chatting about my hopes and dreams for 2025!Biggest takeaways from this episode: Your needs are not an inconvenience Your all-or-nothing thinking is keeping you stuck - progress happens in the gray areas Being able to “listen to your body” requires an insane amount of privilege Your personal life will impact your professional life You are allowed to love your job and also make a living You’re doing the best you can with what you have and that

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32. Seeing the Big Picture in a Dance Career (and...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/12/30

Igor Burlak danced professionally with Miami City Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Atlantic Southeast Ballet and as a principal with Minnesota Ballet. Since retiring from the stage, Igor has had an extensive career working as a Company Manager, Ballet Master, Choreographer, Instructor, Realtor and Photographer.We covered SO MUCH in this episode, from Igor’s training at the School of American Ballet to appearing in THE Center Stage. We get expert tips on taking a great dance photo, dealing with onstage

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31. Navigating Life After Ballet with Elise & Stuart...

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2024/12/23

Elise & Stuart Lauer are former professional ballet dancers that have since left the dance world to work full time in their side gigs. We met when dancing with Ballet Tucson and Elise and Stuart really took me under their wing when I was beginning my professional career.In this episode, we chat all about how Elise and Stuart met at ballet boarding school and their transition into a professional dance career. We reminisce about our memories working together at Ballet Tucson, especially the

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30. The Path to Artistic Fulfillment in a Dance...

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2024/12/16

Michaela King is a professional dancer with Madison Ballet. She has also danced with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Suzanne Farrell Ballet and in the musical, On the Town, as a guest artist with Capitol City Theatre. Michaela is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in political science at The University of Wisconsin Madison.In this episode, we chat about Michaela’s experience starting her career with a larger ballet company and the artistic and personal growth that came with moving to a smaller

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29. Artistry Meets Opportunity at Etoile Dance...

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2024/12/09

Carrie Euker has danced professionally with Milwaukee Ballet, David Taylor Dance Theatre, Seven Dancers and Missouri Contemporary Ballet. She is the Founding Artistic Director of Etoile Dance Competition and currently a full time faculty member at the Boston Ballet School.In this episode, Carrie gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes of Etoile Dance Competition, a concert dance competition focused on artistry, inclusivity, and meaningful networking opportunities in the dance world. We learn what

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28. Nutcracker Survival Guide for Dancers

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2024/12/02

Nutcracker season is here - and it’s a doozy!In this solo episode, I’m sharing my practical tips and heartfelt advice for dancers to not just survive but thrive during this iconic ballet season. Whether you're a student navigating school and rehearsals, a seasoned professional, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you approach the season with joy, balance, and intention.Links and Resources:Get your copy of The Ultimate Audition GuideFind a specialist on Doctors for DancersRachel Fine's To

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27. Teaching Ballet in the 21st Century with Deborah...

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2024/11/25

Deborah Engerman is a ballet teacher, coach, choreographer and published author of Let’s Talk About Fifth: Teaching Ballet in the 21st Century. For over three decades, her students have gone on to dance with professional companies including American Ballet Theatre, Universal Ballet, Vienna Opera Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Barcelona Ballet Theatre, Complexions Contemporary Ballet as well as on Broadway.Deborah is a passionate and caring educator and I am thrilled to share her wisdom with you today. My

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26. Building a Values-Based Dance Career with...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/11/18

Courtney Nitting is a professional dancer, currently dancing as a second soloist with Boston Ballet. She previously danced with Kansas City Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet’s second company after spending a year freelancing in NYC.Courtney has such a passion and reverence for the art of ballet that just oozes out of her. We dove deep into her training at SAB and all of her career shifts along the way. We get into one of my favorite topics - figuring out what’s right for you in your dance career and

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25. Nourishing Dancers: a Conversation on Nutrition,...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/11/11

Monika Saigal is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and former professional dancer. She specializes in dancer wellness and the prevention and treatment of eating disorders/disordered eating. She is also the author of the new book Nourishing Dance: An Essential Guide on Nutrition, Body Image, and Eating Disorders.From periods to carbs, Monika and I debunk so many myths in this conversation. Dancers have a three times higher risk of having an eating disorder

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24. Your Burning Audition Questions Answered!

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/11/04

Caitlin here with a solo episode answering all your burning audition questions!Questions like:“Can you talk about any travel hack to save money when you travel to auditions?”“Is it always those who stand out that get hired?”“What is it like being cut during an audition?”And so much more! Tune in to get my pro insight into the behind-the-scenes of audition season.Links and Resources:The Audition Hub: thebrainyballerina.com/auditionhubThe Ultimate Audition Guide:

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23. A Holistic Approach to Strength Training with...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/10/28

Wendy Reinert is a retired professional dancer, aerialist, strength coach, life coach, world traveler, amateur rock climber and toddler mom. Wendy is the founder of Being a Dancer, a platform dedicated to helping dancers navigate the emotional challenges of the dance industry. Her mission is to make the dance world easier and healthier AND to give dancers the tools they need to advocate for and take care of themselves mentally and physically.Wendy is a wealth of knowledge - our conversation ranged

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52:43

22. Unlocking Authentic Confidence with Mindset Coach...

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2024/10/21

Kirsten Kemp is a former full-time professional ballet dancer turned High-Performance Mindset Coach for dancers, International Speaker, and Founder of The Confident Dancer specializing in helping dancers break through the mental blocks that have been holding them back and build a confident mindset that allows them to feel and perform their best consistently.Kirsten and I dive into all things confidence in this episode. What confidence truly is (and misconceptions you might have) as well as how your

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21. Writing your Own Dance Story with Linnea Swarting

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2024/10/14

Linnea Swarting is a professional ballerina currently dancing on tour with the Grand Kyiv Ballet. She previously danced with Los Angeles Ballet, Ballet Project OC, Nashville Ballet, and as a principal with Georgia Dance Theatre. She is also a contributing writer for Pointe Magazine and author of the Ballet Writer Blog.Linnea’s honesty is incredibly refreshing. She doesn’t shy away from talking about the tough parts of her career, including struggles with body image and the disappointment of not

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20. A Dancer's Guide to Dealing with Casting...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/10/07

You’ve been working for days, months, even years for the coveted role in your upcoming production. You’ve put in the extra time and effort, practicing every spare minute. You feel confident that this is your year.After waiting what seems like eons for casting to come out, you finally get the notification you’ve been waiting for. You anxiously open the email, scan the cast list…and a huge wave of disappointment washes over you as you see someone else’s name next to your dream role.So what now?Tune in

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19. From Las Vegas to Artistic Director with Karen...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/09/30

Karen Mareck Grundy is the Artistic/Executive Director of Mareck Center for Dance. She performed extensively, including 11 years in Las Vegas, and her innovative style blends classical ballet and modern dance with influences from Las Vegas productions.In this episode, Karen pulls the curtain back, sharing stories from her days dancing in Las Vegas to her current role as Artistic Director. As Mareck Dance enters its 19th season, we learn what has led to the longevity of the company up until now as

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