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The Brainy Ballerina Podcast

Caitlin Sloan
Ballet
Dance Education
Professional Dance
Newport Contemporary Ballet
Emily Baker
Dance Career Mentorship
Dance Industry
Caitlin Sloan
Contemporary Dance
Ballet Tucson
Professional Ballet
Big Muddy Dance Company
Dance
The Prima Club
Mental Health
Choreography
Social Media In Dance
Mareck Dance
Royal Ballet School
Career Development For Dancers

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 inspiring episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by former professional ballerina and performance psychology expert Lauren Ostrander McArdle. Lauren danced with companies including the National Ballet of Canada and as a soloist w... more

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In this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by my husband, THE Mr. Brainy Ballerina Steve Sloan, to reflect on our journey together - from his background as a college soccer player to supporting my career as a professional dancer, and now navigating l... more

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What does it take to go from Commonwealth Games rhythmic gymnast to professional ballerina with the Birmingham Royal Ballet? In this episode, Hannah Martin shares her remarkable journey, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and why she’s passiona... more

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In this episode, I sit down with Erica Hornthal, licensed clinical professional counselor and board-certified dance/movement therapist, to explore the transformative power of movement for emotional and mental health. Known as “The Therapist Who Moves... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Martin
An artist with the Birmingham Royal Ballet and the founder of the Make It Happen Academy.
Birmingham Royal Ballet
Episode: 70. Dream Big, Make It Happen: Hannah Martin's Journey from Rhythmic Gymnastics to the Birmingham Royal Ballet
Erica Hornthal
Licensed clinical professional counselor and board certified dance movement therapist
Chicago Dance Therapy
Episode: 69. Listening to your Body with "The Therapist who Moves You", Erica Hornthal
Lisa Rivera
Registered Sports Dietitian with a background in dance and nutrition, who works with collegiate dancers and athletes at Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Episode: 68. Fueling the Mind-Body Connection with Registered Sports Dietitian Lisa Rivera
Brandon Cournay
Founder of Dance Device Lab and creative leader
Dance Device Lab
Episode: 66. The Future of Dance Education with Dance Device Lab Founder Brandon Cournay
Kerry Nicholls
Senior creative coach and Director of Artistic Development at San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco Ballet
Episode: 65. Inside the Raising Leaders Program with Kerry Nicholls of San Francisco Ballet
Tim Lynch
Owner of Lynch Dance Institute and incoming professor at the University of Utah
Lynch Dance Institute
Episode: 64. Rewiring Ballet: Tim Lynch's Somatic Perspective on Dance Education
Gavin Larsen
Former principal dancer with Oregon Ballet Theatre and author of Being a Ballerina
Oregon Ballet Theatre
Episode: 62. The Truth About Being a Ballerina with Gavin Larsen
Dr. Linda Bluestein
Former ballet dancer turned physician specializing in hypermobility disorders and founder of Hypermobility MD and Bendy Bodies
Hypermobility MD, Bendy Bodies
Episode: 61. Understanding Hypermobility in Dancers with Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD
Autumn Klein
Professional ballet dancer and co-founder of New Narratives Dance
New Narratives Dance
Episode: 60. Building New Narratives: Autumn Klein's Unconventional Path Back to Ballet

Host

Caitlin Sloan
Former professional ballerina turned dance educator and career mentor. Host of engaging conversations focused on the dance profession, mental health, nutrition, and career guidance for dancers.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 60 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 States2 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 States5 months 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 States7 months 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 States8 months 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 Statesa year ago

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The episodes are regarded as informative and motivating, often providing actionable tips for dancers to enhance their careers.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and heartfelt interviews that Caitlin conducts with industry professionals.
The podcast is highly recommended for aspiring dancers of all ages, with praise for its supportive and informative nature.
Audiences express a deep connection with the content, noting its relevance to both their professional aspirations and personal growth in the dance industry.

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69. Listening to your Body with "The Therapist who Moves You", Erica Hornthal
Q: What advice would you give to someone who's curious about trying dance or movement therapy?
Start at your own comfort level with your body; maybe find a practitioner or explore resources online.
69. Listening to your Body with "The Therapist who Moves You", Erica Hornthal
Q: What kind of things are you looking for when assessing a dancer's movement?
I observe their movement patterns to understand how they're showing up psychologically and assess what feels accessible to them.
69. Listening to your Body with "The Therapist who Moves You", Erica Hornthal
Q: Can you explain to us what exactly is dance or movement therapy?
Dance movement therapy is a niche psychotherapy that utilizes body awareness, movement, and dance to support emotional, social, cultural, spiritual, and physical aspects of an individual.
68. Fueling the Mind-Body Connection with Registered Sports Dietitian Lisa Rivera
Q: Can you explain what the gut microbiome is and why it is particularly important for dancers?
Lisa explains that the gut microbiome is a complex organization of microbes that significantly impacts health, energy production, mental health, and hormone regulation, which are crucial for dancers.
68. Fueling the Mind-Body Connection with Registered Sports Dietitian Lisa Rivera
Q: What inspired your path to merge your passions for both dance and nutrition together?
Lisa shares her background of struggling with body image and food during her dance years, which led to her transformation and the desire to help others heal their relationships with food.

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Recent guests on The Brainy Ballerina Podcast include:

1. Hannah Martin
2. Erica Hornthal
3. Lisa Rivera
4. Brandon Cournay
5. Kerry Nicholls
6. Tim Lynch
7. Gavin Larsen
8. Dr. Linda Bluestein

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