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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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18. A Dream and a Day Job with Kara Tatelbaum

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/09/23

Kara Tatelbaum is a dancer, choreographer, teacher, coach and writer based in New York City. She earned her BFA in Dance from Tisch School of the Arts at NYU and MFA in Choreography from The Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase. Kara is the founder of professional company independentdancemaker and author of Putting My Heels Down - a memoir of having a dream and a day job.Kara’s memoir is to this day one of the most honest and hilarious books I have ever read and I am thrilled to share her story on

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17. Making it as a Freelance Dancer in NYC with Rian...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/09/16

Rian Wood is a professional dancer based in New York City and currently performing in the Medora Musical in Medora, North Dakota.At just 25, Rian is wise and experienced beyond her years. We talk all about how Rian makes her freelance dance career work and how she’s finding artistic fulfillment and balance. We also chat about Rian’s experience in career mentorship and some of the hurdles she was able to overcome during our time working together. If you’ve ever been curious about pursuing a dance

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16. Realistic Time Management Strategies for Dancers

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/09/09

One question I get a lot from dancers is “How do I manage my time more effectively?”.What they’re really asking is “How can I get more done?“.Here’s the thing: most dancers I know don’t have a time management problem. They have an overscheduling problem.Tune in to this solo episode to learn the sneaky ways you might be overscheduling yourself without even realizing it. You’ll walk away with tangible strategies that will allow you to prioritize your time more effectively so you can reach your goals

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15. Fostering Mental Wellness Through Community with...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/08/26

Kristin Deiss and Michelle Loucadoux, the founders of Danscend, are on a mission to bring mental wellness to the forefront of dance training by providing a space for education, application, and community to dancers, educators, and professionals.In this episode, we talk allllll the things mental wellness. Everything from finding balance, to dealing with negative self talk and forging an identity outside of being a dancer. We dive into the power of community and the importance of feeling supported in

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BONUS: The Struggle for Dancer's Rights at Dallas...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/08/22

On this episode, I am joined by Antuan Byers, the Dancers Vice President of the American Guild of Musical Artists and Nile Ruff, a dancer with Dallas Black Dance Theatre to discuss recent events at DBDT that have rocked the dance world.Antuan and Nile give us an inside look into the events leading up to the sudden firing of an entire company of dancers. We discuss the impact this has had not just on the dancers directly affected, but on the dance community as a whole. This moment in history is one

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14. The Truth about Making Money as a Nonprofit with...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/08/19

Joanne Curry is the Head of Client Success & Principal at Creative Fundraising Advisors. Rooted in her ballet training, Joanne is passionate about empowering nonprofit organizations to achieve their utmost potential.In this episode Joanne shares what brought her to the realization that a professional dance career wasn’t for her and how she pivoted into the world of nonprofit administration. As a nonprofit expert, Joanne gives us valuable insight into what a nonprofit business really is and the

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13. Using Cross-Training to Elevate your Ballet...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/08/12

Veronica K is a former professional dancer turned educator. She combined her background as a dancer, Physical Therapist Assistant, and certified personal trainer to develop the Veronica K method of cross-training, an innovative approach to help dancers develop the strength they need to perform safely.In this episode we chat all about Veronica’s dance training and professional career working on cruise ships. She shares about the injury that led her to go back to school for physical therapy and how

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12. Side Gigs I've Had as a Professional Dancer

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2024/08/05

It’s no secret that many dancers in the industry are underpaid and overworked. And while we’re pushing for change, the reality is that many of us will take on side gigs to support ourselves financially, especially when we’re first starting out.I found it necessary to have a side gig during my entire professional ballet career in order to support myself. Of course, some of these gigs were better than others and eventually I fell into my dream job!Have you ever wondered what kind of side gigs might

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11. Finding Your Voice in the Dance Industry with...

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2024/07/29

Ashley Tomaszewski is the Founder and Director of THREE POINT PROJECT, a professional project company based in Wisconsin. She is a graduate of Butler University with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Pedagogy and an esteemed choreographer with works being performed by ButlerBallet throughout Europe, at MashUp’s International Women’s Day Festival and by SALT2. In addition to directing, choreographing, and teaching, Ashley is in her second season as an artist with Geometry Dance Company in Los Angeles,

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10. Embracing the Joy in Ballet with Camille...

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2024/07/22

Camille Goldsborough is a professional ballerina based in Los Angeles, currently dancing as a soloist with Petra Conti’s Hollywood ballet. Since moving to LA, Camille has worked as a model as well as dancing in films, commercials and music videos. She is the founder of The Prima Club, a positive brand and community for dancers, and of Dance Dominican, a foundation that supports teaching ballet throughout orphanages in the Dominican Republic.Camille is incredibly generous with her experiences,

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09. The Triumphs and Heartbreaking Losses of a Dance...

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2024/07/15

Jacqueline Moscicke has danced professionally with Milwaukee Ballet and the Joffrey Ballet and is currently working as a freelance artist and instructor. She is also the founder of MSeam Apparel, a dancewear company she started in 2016 while dancing with the Joffrey.Jacqueline gets incredibly honest in this episode about the triumphs in her dance career as well as the heartbreaking losses. We talk about the journey to being okay again after losing her contract and the identity crisis so common for

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08. From Ballet to Business: How My Dance Training...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/07/08

I never imagined that I would go into business for myself, but here I am!From Dancer to Educator to Administrator to School Director and now Entrepreneur, I owe much of my success to the skills I learned in the dance classroom.Chances are you will find yourself in a career outside of performing one of these days. If you’ve ever thought about entrepreneurship but are not sure you’re cut out for it - tune in to this episode. You might realize that your dance training has set you up with the most

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07. Becoming a Mentally Tough Dancer with Dr. Chelsea...

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2024/07/01

Dr. Chelsea Pierotti is a sports psychologist and high-performance coach for dancers and dance educators. As a speaker, workshop teacher, and host of the Passion for Dance podcast, Dr. Chelsea’s mission is to create happier, more successful dancers through positive mental skills.In this episode, Dr. Chelsea shares her path to becoming a sports psychologist and how she combined her two passions - dance and psychology - to create her dream career. I came away from this conversation with loads of

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BONUS: The Impact of the Ballet World's Obsession...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/06/27

TRIGGER WARNING: this episode includes discussion of eating disorders. If you find this topic triggering, we encourage you to skip this episode and prioritize your mental health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please seek support from a trusted healthcare professional.Dr. Stephanie Potreck is a former dancer turned doctor/sports nutritionist and founder of AusDancersOverseas. I invited Stephanie onto the podcast to get her professional take on a

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06. Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/06/24

Emily Baker is a professional dancer currently in her 6th season with Newport Contemporary Ballet, formerly Island Moving Company. She has also danced professionally with Inland Pacific Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Ballet Tucson, Impact Dance, Colorado Ballet, Mareck Dance (formerly Missouri Contemporary Ballet), and The Big Muddy Dance Company.In this episode we dive deep into Emily’s path as a professional dancer, the power of connections, knowing when it’s time to pivot and getting really comfortable

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05. Building Strong, Happy Dancers with Jennifer Milner

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/06/17

Jennifer Milner is a ballet coach and certified Pilates trainer specializing in working with dancers. After a successful career as a ballet and musical theatre dancer, she became certified in Pilates with Kelly Kane and mentored under Marika Molnar for her dance medicine certification. She’s trained dancers from the Royal Ballet, New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, and the Kirov Ballet.Jennifer and I talked all about her career as a dancer, from ballet to musical

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04. From Dancer to 2x Published Author with Lucy Ashe

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/06/10

Lucy Ashe is the author of CLARA & OLIVIA (Magpie, Oneworld publications, UK)/ THE DANCE OF THE DOLLS (Union Square & Co, US)Her second novel, THE SLEEPING BEAUTIES, is out now in the UK and is coming to the US in September 2024.Lucy trained at The Royal Ballet School for eight years, first as a Junior Associate and then at White Lodge. She has a Diploma in Dance Teaching with the British Ballet Organisation.She studied English Literature at St Hugh’s College, Oxford, while continuing to

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03. 5 Signs You Could Benefit From Working With a...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/06/03

Have you ever wondered why you might consider working with a Dance Career Mentor?While I have had many wonderful mentors in my life, I can only imagine what an impact it would have made to have someone solely dedicated to helping me gain the necessary skills to build a long and sustainable dance career.My passion is helping dancers like you build not just sustainable, but truly fulfilling dance careers. That starts with ditching the narrative that asking for help makes you weak and ignorant and

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02. Overcoming a "Career Ending" Injury with Elise...

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/06/03

Elise Mosbacher is a professional dancer currently in her 14th season with Mareck Dance, formerly Missouri Contemporary Ballet. She is also a certified Pilates instructor and a self-proclaimed crazy cat lady. In this episode we get real about Elise’s path to a professional career, how she finds balance between her career and personal life, and how she overcame a potentially career-ending injury.Key Moments: Early Training (from studio to boarding school to dual-enrolling at a university) [1:16]

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01. My Story (Caitlin's Version)

The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ·

2024/06/03

Welcome to The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, where we peel back the curtain of the professional dance world with open and honest conversations about the realities of becoming a professional dancer.I’m your host, Caitlin Sloan - a former professional ballerina turned Dance Educator and Career Mentor.I’ve got a great lineup of interviews from 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

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