The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
By Caitlin Sloan
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Episodes: 125
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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.
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121. Beyond the Trophy: Carrie Euker of Étoile Dance Competition on How to Choose a Variation
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Sep 14, 2026 |
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120. New York City Ballet Soloist Sara Adams on Trusting Your Timeline
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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119. Your Audition Season Starts NOW: The Timeline Every Dancer Needs
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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118. Ballet Idaho Artistic Director Garrett Anderson on Staying Curious in a Dance Career
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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117. From Professional Ballerina to PhD with Caroline Simpkins of Ballet Science
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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116. Inside Vanessa Mlyniec's First Season with New York City Ballet
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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115. ENCORE: Side Gigs I've Had as a Professional Dancer
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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114. Following your North Star in a Dance Career with Shannon Quirk
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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113. Breaking the Burnout Cycle in Dance with Rylie Beck of Inner Studio
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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112. Inside Louisville Ballet's Innovative College Partnership with Jill Marlow Krutzkamp
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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111. From Ballet to Broadway Tours with Ashley Talluto
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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110. Land More Dance Teaching Opportunities (What Studio Directors Want You to Know)
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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109. What Dancers and Parents Need to Know About College Dance Programs with Ashley Thorndike
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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108. How the Pandemic Unexpectedly Launched Kendall Lademann's Dance Career
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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107. Dance as Medicine with Arts in Health Professional Kate Webb Berk
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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106. ENCORE: How to Get the Most Out of Your Summer Intensive
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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105. How Dancers Can Prevent Injuries During Busy Seasons ft. Physiotherapist Erika Mayall
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May 25, 2026 |
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104. Hayley Meier on the Power of Perseverance in a Dance Career
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May 18, 2026 |
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103. The Reality of Raising a Professional Dancer with My Mom, Brenda Younker
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May 11, 2026 |
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102. The Evolution of a Ballet Career with Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch
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May 04, 2026 |
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101. Inside The Workshop: The Training Opportunity Professional Dancers Have Been Waiting For with Courtney Anderson
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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100. How the Decisions that Scared me Most Shaped my Dance Career
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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99. A Decade as Artistic Director of EMERGE125 with Tiffany Rea-Fisher
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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98. Ballet Shoes for the 21st Century with Seth & Sarah Orza
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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97. Riverdance 30: The New Generation with Anna Mai Fitzpatrick
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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96. Penny Saunders on the Moment She Finally Called Herself a Choreographer
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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95. Infinite Steps: Preserving a Dancer's Legacy with Gavin Larsen and Gene Schiavone
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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94. Life as a Pre-professional Dancer (and beyond!) with Tights Under
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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BONUS: Is Ballet a Dying Art Form?
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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93. What Dancers Can Learn from the 2026 Winter Olympics
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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92. What Dancers Need to Know Before Signing a Contract with Attorney Cielomar Puccio
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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91. Behind the Seams: The Art of Ballet Costuming with Florimund's Founder Janessa Urwin
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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90. Comedy Meets Classical Ballet with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo's Felix Molinero Del Paso
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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89. Self-Care for Dancers That Actually Works
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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88. Autumn Eckman on Equally Loving Performance, Choreography, and Education
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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87. Leading Ballet Tucson Into a New Era with Artistic Director Margaret Mullin
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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86. What No One Tells You About Professional Ballet Company Auditions
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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85. Your Pointe Shoe Fairy Godmother: Finding the Right Fit with Josephine Lee
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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84. 2025 Year in Review and Being Where Your Feet Are in 2026
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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83. Fueled by Caffeine and Chaos with Ballet Trauma Club Founder Sharon Kung
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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82. The Birthday Episode: Caitlin Tells All
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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81. Building an Expansive, Dramatic & Curious Choreographic Career with Alexandra Light
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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80. Artists in Training Founder Robert Schultz on Preparing Dancers for Real-World Success
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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79. ENCORE: Nutcracker Survival Guide for Dancers
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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78. From Professional Ballerina to CEO: How Genevieve Custer Weeks Built Tutu School
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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77. Innovating Ballet Education: Elizabeth Troxler on Creating the Ballet Boost App
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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76. Love Your Body (or Don't) with Katrena Cohea
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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75. What Your Dance Teacher Wants You to Know
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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74. Pivot for Dancer's Kaylee Randall on Redefining Success Beyond the Stage
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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73. Under Pressure to Be Perfect with Rachael Dailey Goodwin and Ali Block
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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72. Behind the Curtain with Lauren Ostrander McArdle: The Psychology of Dance
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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71. Mr. Brainy Ballerina Unplugged: The Partner's POV of the Dance World with my Husband, Steve Sloan
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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70. Dream Big, Make It Happen: Hannah Martin's Journey from Rhythmic Gymnastics to the Birmingham Royal Ballet
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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69. Listening to your Body with "The Therapist who Moves You", Erica Hornthal
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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68. Fueling the Mind-Body Connection with Registered Sports Dietitian Lisa Rivera
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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67. My Program Launch Failed (So Let's Talk About Rejection)
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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66. The Future of Dance Education with Dance Device Lab Founder Brandon Cournay
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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65. Inside the Raising Leaders Program with Kerry Nicholls of San Francisco Ballet
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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64. Rewiring Ballet: Tim Lynch's Somatic Perspective on Dance Education
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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63. What I Wish I Understood as a Young Dancer (+ Special Announcement!)
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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62. The Truth About Being a Ballerina with Gavin Larsen
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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61. Understanding Hypermobility in Dancers with Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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60. Building New Narratives: Autumn Klein's Unconventional Path Back to Ballet
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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59. From Insecurity to Inspiration: Navigating the Comparison Game in Dance
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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58. Plot Twists: Holly Dorger's Rise to Principal Ballerina of the Royal Danish Ballet
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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57. Longevity in Dance: Nancy Paradis Shares the Key to a Sustainable Dance Career
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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56. A New Chapter for Dance Kaleidoscope with Artistic Director Joshua Blake Carter
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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55. How to Get the Most Out of Your Summer Intensive
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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54. See & Be Seen: Creating Pathways from High School to College Dance
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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53. Ballet without Brutality: Tanya Trombly's Bulletproof Approach to a Dance Career
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May 26, 2025 |
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52. Say Yes to Yourself: Michelle Thompson on Creating Your Own Opportunities in a Dance Career
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May 19, 2025 |
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51. Balancing Art and Admin: Toby Lewellen's Transition from Dancer to Director of Development at Boca Ballet Theatre
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May 12, 2025 |
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50. Finding Opportunities for High School Dancers
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May 05, 2025 |
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49. The Power of Self-Compassion in a Dance Career with Bodhi Core Founder Ayça Anıl
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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48. Navigating the Freelance LA Dance Scene with Mizuki Sako
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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47. Becoming a Martha Graham Dancer: Ane Arrieta's Path to the Company
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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46. The 5 B's of Building Your Professional Dance Network
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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45. Optimizing Hormone Health for Dancers with Dr. Nicky Keay
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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44. The Art of Pivoting: Krystle Frey's Path from Professional Dancer to Podcaster
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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43. Finding Longevity & Wellness in Dance with the Nourished Dancer's Nicole Sabella
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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42. Living a Legacy: Lars Nelson on 15 years with New York City Ballet
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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41. The Business of Dance: How I Make Money Doing What I Love
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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40. Inside Dallas' Rising Contemporary Ballet Company with Diana Crowder
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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39. Ballet Through a Modern Lens: Emily Speed's Vision for AVID Dance
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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38. Learning to Advocate for Yourself in a Dance Career with Brittney Feit
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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37. Master Your Audition Mindset
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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36. Where are the Women? Addressing the Leadership Gap in Ballet with Anna Morgan
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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35. Cultivating Body Image Resilience with The Whole Dancer's Jess Spinner
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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34. Redefining Success in a Ballet Career with Ali Block
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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33. 2024 Year in Review and Embracing the Gray Area in 2025
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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32. Seeing the Big Picture in a Dance Career (and Beyond!) with Igor Burlak
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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31. Navigating Life After Ballet with Elise & Stuart Lauer
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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30. The Path to Artistic Fulfillment in a Dance Career with Michaela King
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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29. Artistry Meets Opportunity at Etoile Dance Competition with Carrie Euker
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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28. Nutcracker Survival Guide for Dancers
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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27. Teaching Ballet in the 21st Century with Deborah Engerman
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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26. Building a Values-Based Dance Career with Courtney Nitting
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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25. Nourishing Dancers: a Conversation on Nutrition, Body Image, and Eating Disorders with Registered Dietitian Monika Saigal
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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24. Your Burning Audition Questions Answered!
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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23. A Holistic Approach to Strength Training with Wendy Reinert
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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22. Unlocking Authentic Confidence with Mindset Coach Kirsten Kemp
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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21. Writing your Own Dance Story with Linnea Swarting
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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20. A Dancer's Guide to Dealing with Casting Disappointment
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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19. From Las Vegas to Artistic Director with Karen Mareck Grundy
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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18. A Dream and a Day Job with Kara Tatelbaum
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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17. Making it as a Freelance Dancer in NYC with Rian Wood
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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16. Realistic Time Management Strategies for Dancers
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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15. Fostering Mental Wellness Through Community with Danscend
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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BONUS: The Struggle for Dancer's Rights at Dallas Black Dance Theatre
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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14. The Truth about Making Money as a Nonprofit with Joanne Curry
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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13. Using Cross-Training to Elevate your Ballet Technique with Veronica K
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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12. Side Gigs I've Had as a Professional Dancer
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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11. Finding Your Voice in the Dance Industry with Ashley Tomaszewski
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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10. Embracing the Joy in Ballet with Camille Goldsborough
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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09. The Triumphs and Heartbreaking Losses of a Dance Career with Jacqueline Moscicke
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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08. From Ballet to Business: How My Dance Training Prepared Me for Entrepreneurship
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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07. Becoming a Mentally Tough Dancer with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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BONUS: The Impact of the Ballet World's Obsession with Weight with Dr. Stephanie Potreck
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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06. Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Emily Baker
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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05. Building Strong, Happy Dancers with Jennifer Milner
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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04. From Dancer to 2x Published Author with Lucy Ashe
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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03. 5 Signs You Could Benefit From Working With a Dance Career Mentor
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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02. Overcoming a "Career Ending" Injury with Elise Mosbacher
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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01. My Story (Caitlin's Version)
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Trailer
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May 23, 2024 |