# 94. Life as a Pre-professional Dancer (and beyond!) with Tights Under

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Podcast: [The Brainy Ballerina Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194)
Published: 2026-03-16T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm joined by Natalie Bowman and LeeAnaca Moore, the creators behind Tights Under - a social media platform that began as a creative outlet during their time in the Professional Division at Pacific Northwest Ballet. What started as a way to document the "in-between" stage of ballet life has grown into a beloved and refreshingly honest look at the realities of pursuing a professional ballet career (and beyond!). Natalie and LeeAnaca share what pre-professional life is really like, how they navigated audition season, what surprised them most about dancing with a company, and how their friendship has supported them through every step of the transition into professional careers. These two young women are wise beyond their years - this is an incredibly refreshing conversation showcasing a beautiful female friendship. You won't be able to help but smile while tuning in. Key Points in this Episode: * What pre-professional ballet life really looks like * What it's like living inside the ballet bubble * Navigating audition season and career uncertainty * The beauty of having a close friendship to support you and give you perspective in a competitive industry * The pressure, stress, and growth that occur while in a trainee program * Building a ballet platform rooted in honesty, not perfection Connect with Tights Under: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tights_under [http://instagram.com/tights_under] TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@tightsunder [http://tiktok.com/@tightsunder] YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@tightsunder [http://youtube.com/@tightsunder] Links and Resources: SHOP Prima Club! theprimaclub.com [https://theprimaclub.com/] (use code brainyballerina for 15% off all orders March 16-April 1, 2026) 1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career cal…

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