{"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":"94. Life as a Pre-professional Dancer (and beyond!) with Tights Under","slug":"94-life-as-a-pre-professional-dancer-and-beyond-with-tights-under","published_at":"2026-03-16T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/94-life-as-a-pre-professional-dancer-and-beyond-with-tights-under","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/nmz9zllw","audio_url":"https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/69a7497e09547eb9ccc3df00/size/57508486/audio-files/65e9ecbdad8337c985a311c2/15b3e335-843e-4e01-96fa-4a917e78b6ef.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"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 platfo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2396,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/episodes/94-life-as-a-pre-professional-dancer-and-beyond-with-tights-under/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-6926194/94-life-as-a-pre-professional-dancer-and-beyond-with-tights-under.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}