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The Brainy Ballerina Podcast

Caitlin Sloan
Ballet
Dance Education
Mental Health
Dance Industry
Professional Dance
Social Media
Choreography
Professional Dance Career
Dance Career
Caitlin Sloan
Body Image
School Of American Ballet
Performing Arts
Dance
Professional Ballet
Contemporary Dance
Auditions
Professional Dance Careers
Dance Training
Career Transition

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 profess... more

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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 from growing up as a competition... more

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 meeting as teenagers at the Scho... more

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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 journey from a young Irish dancer t... more

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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 Repertory Ballet, Ballet Arizona... more

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Recent Guests

Seth Orza
Former principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet; CEO and founder of Orza
Orza
Episode: 98. Ballet Shoes for the 21st Century with Seth & Sarah Orza
Sarah Orza
Former principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet; Marketing Director at Orza
Orza
Episode: 98. Ballet Shoes for the 21st Century with Seth & Sarah Orza
Anna Mai Fitzpatrick
Principal dancer with Riverdance
Riverdance
Episode: 97. Riverdance 30: The New Generation with Anna Mai Fitzpatrick
Penny Saunders
Choreographer and former dancer
Episode: 96. Penny Saunders on the Moment She Finally Called Herself a Choreographer
Gene Schiavone
Staff photographer with American Ballet Theatre for two decades, photographer for major companies
Freelance/Photographer
Episode: 95. Infinite Steps: Preserving a Dancer's Legacy with Gavin Larsen and Gene Schiavone
Natalie Bowman
Creator of Tights Under, pre-professional dancer in the PD program
Tights Under, Pacific Northwest Ballet
Episode: 94. Life as a Pre-professional Dancer (and beyond!) with Tights Under
LeeAnaca Moore
Creator of Tights Under, apprentice at Pacific Northwest Ballet
Tights Under, Pacific Northwest Ballet
Episode: 94. Life as a Pre-professional Dancer (and beyond!) with Tights Under
Katrena Cohea
Dance body image mentor and founder of Your Body Image BFF
Episode: BONUS: Is Ballet a Dying Art Form?
Chelsea Pierotti
Sports psychologist and high performance coach for dancers and dance educators
Episode: 93. What Dancers Can Learn from the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Caitlin Sloan
Host of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Excellent interviews and insight

    Caitlin is a skilled interviewer with so much knowledge and passion to share. Admittedly, I'm a dance mom and not a dancer, but I love listening to the pods to gain insight into my dancer's passion and future career.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PT7700
    United States8 months ago
  • Slaying from stage to streaming.

    From the stage to streaming, Caitlin is phenomenal! I’m so happy to see such a valuable resource for dancers accessible in this format.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    INSPI(RED)
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic Information no one talks about!

    I just listened to The Brainy Ballerina’s solo podcast episode explaining her business model, step by step. This is an amazing episode and opens the doors in our minds of possibilities for ourselves.

    Thank you for this!

    -Nancy Paradis, Los Angeles

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThatBoyAlec
    United Statesa year ago
  • Joanne Curry Podcast was awesome!

    I have a Brainy Ballerina on automatic download. As an active dance board member and parent of a trainee, Caitlin is a great listen. Experience, organization, health, somebody who’s only bias is pro-dancer — that’s a perspective that IF you can find it you latch onto it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shoot2snniper
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wonderful Podcast!!

    I love listening to the Brainy Ballerina podcast. Each episode has so many helpful tips and Caitlin is so warm and friendly. I would recommend to anyone who wants to uplevel their dance career!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nadiaballerina
    United States2 years ago

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- Audiences find the content empowering and motivating for personal career growth.
- Listeners praise the warm, supportive hosting and well-organized episodes.
- Guests provide accessible, valuable industry perspectives for aspiring dancers and parents alike.
- The host is an insightful interviewer with deep knowledge and passion for dance.
- The show consistently delivers practical tips for career development and wellness in dance.

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98. Ballet Shoes for the 21st Century with Seth & Sarah Orza
Q: What is the main takeaway you want aspiring dancers to have about career longevity?
Dancers should prioritize listening to their bodies, embracing transferable skills developed through training, and cultivating adaptability so they can reinvent themselves beyond the stage while staying true to their artistry.
98. Ballet Shoes for the 21st Century with Seth & Sarah Orza
Q: What makes your product different from traditional ballet footwear, and how did you approach manufacturing it at scale?
They built the shoe around the technology, not the other way around, collaborating with cobblers and orthotic experts, then scaled through overseas manufacturing with engineers who understood sneaker dynamics, all while preserving the look and feeling dancers expect.
98. Ballet Shoes for the 21st Century with Seth & Sarah Orza
Q: How did the partnership between you as a couple influence the business you built together?
Their long history as partners and performers fostered a deep, shared understanding of what dancers need, which informs both product design and company culture; communication and balancing personal and professional roles are central to their approach.
97. Riverdance 30: The New Generation with Anna Mai Fitzpatrick
Q: What was it like to be promoted to principal/lead?
She details the emotional moment backstage, the responsibility of leading, and the challenge of bringing her own identity to a role while honoring the show's legacy.
97. Riverdance 30: The New Generation with Anna Mai Fitzpatrick
Q: How did you realize dance could become your career?
She describes a family-influenced mindset and early exposure, noting that while she loved dance, she approached it with a sense of possibility rather than a traditional career path, and the nature of Riverdance's opportunities showed her it could be a lifelong pursuit.

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What is The Brainy Ballerina Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, career-forward show that pulls back the curtain on professional ballet life, from audition realities and contract negotiations to body image, wellness, and mindset. Conversations often pair dancers with experts—psychologists, attorneys, designers, and educators—who share practical, actionable guidance for building a sustainable career on dancers' own terms. Noteworthy is the mix of insider industry storytelling with tangible takeaways, including marketing, branding, self-care routines, and behind-the-scenes insights into costuming, shoe fitting, and company culture, making it valuable for aspiring dancers, parents, and professionals seeking real-world strategies.

A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on authenticity, empat... more

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1. Seth Orza
2. Sarah Orza
3. Anna Mai Fitzpatrick
4. Penny Saunders
5. Gene Schiavone
6. Natalie Bowman
7. LeeAnaca Moore
8. Katrena Cohea

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