{"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":"110. Land More Dance Teaching Opportunities (What Studio Directors Want You to Know)","slug":"110-land-more-dance-teaching-opportunities-what-studio-directors-want-you-to-know","published_at":"2026-06-29T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/110-land-more-dance-teaching-opportunities-what-studio-directors-want-you-to-know","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/U8IJD7FF","audio_url":"https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6a2c75f3a5719d6ac950329b/size/32152941/audio-files/65e9ecbdad8337c985a311c2/a3ef0bcd-d206-4560-8e19-d2502c4e3dc8.mp3","summary":"In this solo episode of the Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm sharing practical advice for professional dancers and aspiring teachers looking to connect with studio owners and build a sustainable teaching career in the dance industry. Drawing from my own experiences as an experienced dance educator and former school director, I'm breaking down the realities of finding teaching work, from preparing your materials and making initial contact with a studio to understanding what studio owners actually value most in a teacher. Key \"Pointes\" in this Episode: * Why professional dance experience does not automatically make someone a strong teacher * The importance of researching a studio before applying * Why flexibility can help newer teachers gain more opportunities * How your teaching priorities may evolve throughout different seasons of life * What to include in a professional teaching portfolio * How to identify and market your \"unique selling points\" as a dance educator * Why teaching should be approached as a true profession, not just a side hustle Links & Resources: BLOG POST: https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/blog/booking-dance-teaching-gigs-tips-for-connecting-with-studio-owners SHOP MSeam Apparel: https://mseamapparel.com/ (use code BRAINY25 at checkout for 25% off all items) Let's connect! My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com [http://thebrainyballerina.com/] INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina [http://instagram.com/thebrainyballerina] Questions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com","meta_description":"In this solo episode of the Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm sharing practical advice for professional dancers and aspiring teachers looking to connect with…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1339,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/episodes/110-land-more-dance-teaching-opportunities-what-studio-directors-want-you-to-know/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-6926194/110-land-more-dance-teaching-opportunities-what-studio-directors-want-you-to-know.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}