{"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":"99. A Decade as Artistic Director of EMERGE125 with Tiffany Rea-Fisher","slug":"99-a-decade-as-artistic-director-of-emerge125-with-tiffany-rea-fisher","published_at":"2026-04-20T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/99-a-decade-as-artistic-director-of-emerge125-with-tiffany-rea-fisher","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/dKkri6cH","audio_url":"https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/69e0fb72012600084650b6a4/size/67592610/audio-files/65e9ecbdad8337c985a311c2/ef78988c-52bf-4dcb-8b2c-d5c754611ddd.mp3","summary":"This week on The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm joined by the incredible Tiffany Rea-Fisher: Artistic Director of EMERGE125, award-winning choreographer, and a true force in the dance world. Tiffany shares her journey from growing up as a competition kid on the West Coast, to discovering modern dance at SUNY Purchase, and now celebrating her 10th season leading EMERGE125, a contemporary modern dance company in New York City. Tiffany's perspective on leadership, from servant leadership to a more collaborative, transformative model, is something every dancer (and human!) can learn from. I am incredibly inspired by the way she builds a company culture rooted in both rigor and joy, where dancers feel seen, valued, and empowered to bring their full selves into the room. Key \"Pointes\" from this Episode: * What Tiffany looks for when hiring dancers * Her concept of \"disruption through inclusion\" and why diversity is a creative superpower * The role artists play in shaping culture and reminding us to be brave * How motherhood has influenced her leadership style and boundaries * Building a financially sustainable arts organization through challenging times * Why community is the key to longevity in the dance industry Connect with Tiffany: EMERGE125 WEBSITE: https://emerge125.org/ EMERGE125 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/emerge125/ TIFFANY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/treafisher/ Links and Resources: ORZA: Use code 'BRAINYBALLERINA' for 10% off: https://orzabrand.com/ Complimentary Career Mentoring Consultation: https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoring Let's connect! MY WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com [http://thebrainyballerina.com/] INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina [http://instagram.com/thebrainyballerina] Schedule your complimentary career co…","meta_description":"This week on The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm joined by the incredible Tiffany Rea-Fisher: Artistic Director of EMERGE125, award-winning choreographer, a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2816,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/episodes/99-a-decade-as-artistic-director-of-emerge125-with-tiffany-rea-fisher/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-6926194/99-a-decade-as-artistic-director-of-emerge125-with-tiffany-rea-fisher.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}