{"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":"91. Behind the Seams: The Art of Ballet Costuming with Florimund's Founder Janessa Urwin","slug":"91-behind-the-seams-the-art-of-ballet-costuming-with-florimund-s-founder-janessa-urwin","published_at":"2026-02-23T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/91-behind-the-seams-the-art-of-ballet-costuming-with-florimund-s-founder-janessa-urwin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/kL9U3xQB","audio_url":"https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6984f0d7b1e2c701a451078b/size/48994029/audio-files/65e9ecbdad8337c985a311c2/03cbe81e-fc22-4e44-b100-6daf688d40ce.mp3","summary":"This week on The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm joined by Janessa Urwin: former professional ballerina, Resident Costume Designer for American Repertory Ballet, and founder of Florimund's, a luxury ballet costume rental company. Janessa shares her unique journey from dancer to designer, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the world of ballet costuming. We talk about everything from constructing tutus that survive decades of performances to helping dancers feel confident and transformed the moment they step on stage. We also chat about career pivots, creative entrepreneurship, and the many meaningful ways to build a life in ballet beyond performing. Whether you're a dancer, teacher, studio owner, or just love the magic of ballet productions, this episode will give you a peek behind the seams at the passion and work that goes into crafting gorgeous costumes. Key Points in this Episode: * How Janessa began learning the art of costume design while still dancing professionally * What the costume design process really looks like and the unique challenges of designing for dancers * How ballet costumes are built to last and get passed down through generations * Practical tips for dancers during costume fittings (what to speak up about!) * Why beautiful, well-fitting costumes elevate performance and confidence * Founding Florimund's to simplify the costume rental process and make high-quality tutus accessible for everyone! Connect with Florimund's: WEBSITE: florimunds.com [http://florimunds.com/] INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/florimunds [http://instagram.com/florimunds] Links and Resources: 1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career call [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoring] Let's connect! My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com [http://thebrainyballerina.com/]…","meta_description":"This week on The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm joined by Janessa Urwin: former professional ballerina, Resident Costume Designer for American Repertory Ba…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2041,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/episodes/91-behind-the-seams-the-art-of-ballet-costuming-with-florimund-s-founder-janessa-urwin/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-6926194/91-behind-the-seams-the-art-of-ballet-costuming-with-florimund-s-founder-janessa-urwin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}