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The Brainy Ballerina Podcast

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

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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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 School of American Ballet and ... more

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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, starting in September and continuing... more

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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 build a lasting career in dance... more

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In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, former professional ballerina Caroline Simpkins shares her inspiring journey from professional ballerina to earning a PhD in biomechanics and creating Ballet Science, a platform dedicated to making dan... more

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Recent Guests

Sara Adams
Soloist, New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet
Episode: 120. New York City Ballet Soloist Sara Adams on Trusting Your Timeline
Garrett Anderson
Artistic Director of Ballet Idaho
Ballet Idaho
Episode: 118. Ballet Idaho Artistic Director Garrett Anderson on Staying Curious in a Dance Career
Caroline Simpkins
Former professional ballerina, ballet teacher, researcher, founder of Ballet Science
Ballet Science
Episode: 117. From Professional Ballerina to PhD with Caroline Simpkins of Ballet Science
Vanessa Mlyniec
Professional dancer with the New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet
Episode: 116. Inside Vanessa Mlyniec's First Season with New York City Ballet
Shannon Quirk
Former Madison Ballet company artist, co-leader of North Star Dance Theatre
North Star Dance Theatre / Madison Ballet
Episode: 114. Following your North Star in a Dance Career with Shannon Quirk
Rylie Beck
Former professional ballet dancer; founder of Inner Studio
Inner Studio
Episode: 113. Breaking the Burnout Cycle in Dance with Rylie Beck of Inner Studio
Jill Marlow Krutzkamp
Former professional dancer; artistic director of the Louisville Ballet Studio Company; affiliate faculty and program coordinator for the Arts Administration Dance Track Degree at Bellarmine University
Louisville Ballet; Bellarmine University
Episode: 112. Inside Louisville Ballet's Innovative College Partnership with Jill Marlow Krutzkamp
Ashley Talluto
Former professional dancer, teaching associate, and touring performer
Former Boston Ballet School alumnus; Teaching Associate at Coastal Carolina University
Episode: 111. From Ballet to Broadway Tours with Ashley Talluto
Ashley Thorndike
Licensed clinical professional counselor, longtime dance educator, founder of Dance and College Counseling
Dance and College Counseling
Episode: 109. What Dancers and Parents Need to Know About College Dance Programs with Ashley Thorndike

Host

Caitlin Sloan
Host of the show, a former professional ballerina who now teaches and mentors in dance, focusing on practical career guidance and wellbeing for dancers.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 88 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years 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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Fans note the warmth and organization, with accessible advice for both dancers and parents.
Listeners praise the host for insightful interviews and clear, practical takeaways for dancers.
Many applaud the mix of insider perspectives and expert guidance on career planning and wellness.

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118. Ballet Idaho Artistic Director Garrett Anderson on Staying Curious in a Dance Career
Q: How do you feel like your perspective has changed from going from a dancer to a director?
As an artistic director you gain the ability to see the full ecology of a company, understand the conditions needed for art to be made and sustained, and you focus as much on communication, fundraising, and education as on artistic vision.
117. From Professional Ballerina to PhD with Caroline Simpkins of Ballet Science
Q: Caroline, after dancing professionally for 12 years, how did you decide it was time to step away from the stage and pursue another career?
She describes feeling burnout, exploring multiple paths (physical therapy, then science), and ultimately discovering a passion for research related to falls and balance, which aligned with her background in ballet and physiology; securing a fellowship helped sustain her transition without heavy funding pressures.
116. Inside Vanessa Mlyniec's First Season with New York City Ballet
Q: How did you find your way to SAB? Did you start at the summer intensive?
Vanessa explains she moved from a traditional classical background to Balanchine-style training, discovered SAB through independent research and a desire to study Balanchine, auditioned after attending a one-week program as a younger student, and eventually joined the winter term after proving herself in summer sessions.
112. Inside Louisville Ballet's Innovative College Partnership with Jill Marlow Krutzkamp
Q: Can you tell us how all of this came about?
The initiative grew from a need to provide studio company dancers with a full program that goes beyond dancing to include leadership, business, and educational opportunities. The university partnership with Bellarmine was pursued to offer a BA in Arts Administration and to ensure credits and schedules were workable around performance demands.
108. How the Pandemic Unexpectedly Launched Kendall Lademann's Dance Career
Q: Why did you take your very first dance class?
A spirofracture in her femur led to a six-week full-body cast, after which doctors suggested dance or gymnastics; she chose dance and never looked back.

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This show centers on practical, insight-driven guidance for dancers pursuing sustainable careers. Episodes frequently explore transitions from performing to teaching, leadership, or entirely new career paths, and pair insider perspectives from elite companies with expert advice on wellness, injury prevention, education, and planning for long-term success. A notable strength is how guests—from current or former pro dancers to therapists, educators, and researchers—share actionable tips, behind-the-scenes realities, and relatable stories that help listeners navigate auditions, training, and the business side of dance. The format often includes practical frameworks, coaching moments, and sponsor integrations that feel relevant to dancers' ever... more

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1. Sara Adams
2. Garrett Anderson
3. Caroline Simpkins
4. Vanessa Mlyniec
5. Shannon Quirk
6. Rylie Beck
7. Jill Marlow Krutzkamp
8. Ashley Talluto

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