{"podcast":{"title":"The Brainy Ballerina Podcast","slug":"the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194","podcast_index_feed_id":6926194,"rss_url":"https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/8eetcbDq.rss","website_url":"https://thebrainyballerina.com","image_url":"https://media.zencastr.com/image-files/65e9ecbdad8337c985a311c2/c74b191a-d40c-4b25-88b6-e1e09731b3b9.png","author":"thebrainyballerina@gmail.com","episode_count":114,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T18:18:01.511393+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194"},"episode":{"title":"101. Inside The Workshop: The Training Opportunity Professional Dancers Have Been Waiting For with Courtney Anderson","slug":"101-inside-the-workshop-the-training-opportunity-professional-dancers-have-been-waiting-for-with-courtney-anderson","published_at":"2026-04-27T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/101-inside-the-workshop-the-training-opportunity-professional-dancers-have-been-waiting-for-with-courtney-anderson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/lXFwAaaE","audio_url":"https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/69e9355b1b236a840e05a9ce/size/74018349/audio-files/65e9ecbdad8337c985a311c2/eab10f42-6349-40b6-8edf-29c65ad857bb.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm joined by Courtney Anderson - former dancer with San Francisco Ballet, The Royal Ballet of Flanders, The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, and now the founder of The Workshop. The Workshop is a series of 5 week-long summer intensives created for professional dancers seeking deeper artistic growth, expanded versatility, and meaningful creative process. Dancers will work with internationally recognized choreographers and répétiteurs including: * Jim Vincent, Répétiteur for Nacho Duato * Glenn Edgerton, Répétiteur for Jiri Kylian * Courtney Richardson, Répétiteur for David Dawson * Cindy Welik- Salgado, Répétiteur for Crystal Pite * Jill Johnson, Répétiteur for William Forsythe * Omar Roman De Jesus, Director of Boca Tuya * Sidra Bell, Director of Sidra Bell Dance New York * Keerati Jinakunwiphat, Choreographer * Babatunji, Choreographer * Houston Thomas, Choreographer This intensive is perfect for professional dancers looking to explore movement more deeply, refine their partnering and improvisation skills, and strengthen their artistic voice, particularly when approaching contemporary work or new creations. Key \"Pointes\" in this Episode: * Key differences between dancing in the U.S. vs. Europe * Why artistry (not just technique) is what actually gets you hired * How The Workshop is filling a major gap in the dance industry * Why investing in your training as a professional can change the trajectory of your career Learn more about The Workshop: WEBSITE: www.theworkshop.dance [http://www.theworkshop.dance/] INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theworkshop.dance [http://instagram.com/theworkshop.dance] Links and Resources: ORZA: www.orzabrand.com [http://www.orzabrand.com/] (use code BRAINYBALLERINA for 10% off) Let's connect! My WEBSITE: the…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm joined by Courtney Anderson - former dancer with San Francisco Ballet, The Royal Ballet of Flanders,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3084,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/episodes/101-inside-the-workshop-the-training-opportunity-professional-dancers-have-been-waiting-for-with-courtney-anderson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/101-inside-the-workshop-the-training-opportunity-professional-dancers-have-been-waiting-for-with-courtney-anderson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}