11 Podcasts Every Dancer Should Have On Their Playlist
I am a HUGE podcast junkie. I have one on almost all the time - while I’m driving, getting ready for the day, cooking dinner, cleaning - I just can’t get enough!
I compiled a list of my all time favorite podcasts for dancers. Whether you’re an aspiring ballerina, a studio owner, an educator or a dance enthusiast, there’s something for everyone on this list!
P.S. I have been beyond fortunate to be a guest on many of these podcasts. Look for the 🧠🩰 symbol throughout the article to tune into my episodes!
Balanced Ballerinas
with Georgia Canning
Balanced Ballerinas aims to break down the elitist barriers often associated with ballet. Enjoy conversations with industry leaders and thought provoking guests that all have something interesting to contribute to the dialogue surrounding the study of ballet.
Beyond the Pointe
with Allie Christensen
On Beyond the Pointe, ex-professional dancer and fitness trainer Allie Christensen shares information to empower healthy, strong, well rounded dancers. Allie brings diverse leaders in the dance world together to assist you in becoming an informed dancer and parent as you reach your goals in dance. Guests include Professional Dancers, Sports Medicine Doctors, Dietitians, Trainers, Directors and more!
Conversations on Dance
with Rebecca King Ferraro & Michael Sean Breeden
Conversations on Dance brings the listener an inside look into the world of professional dancers. Former Miami City Ballet Dancers Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden conduct interviews with some of the dance world’s best and brightest on topics including ballet training, techniques and choreography.
The Dance; Better Podcast
with Sarah Schiewer
The Dance; Better Podcast is a mental health podcast just for ballet dancers. Host Sarah Schiewer brings together mental health experts from all corners of the ballet world to explore how dance training impacts the mental health of dancers and what they can do to help them "Dance; Better."
Dance Careers: Unfiltered
with Justine Menter
Dance Careers: Unfiltered is a conversational dance podcast that focuses on what it really takes to make it in the dance industry. LA-based Choreographer and Dance Educator turned Career Coach, host Justine Menter keeps it real with actionable advice, inspiration and a touch of sass. On DCU you can expect honest conversations with industry peers and most importantly: real-life tips to keep dancers motivated along their unique career paths.
Dance Tips Daily
with Dani Albertina
Dance Tips Daily shares dance articles, blogs and books from the best in the industry (with the authors permission). The tips narrated daily are short, sweet and applicable not only to the dance floors, but to everyday life. Topics range from technique, mental health, nutrition, choreography, education and more!
🧠🩰: How to Proactively Prepare for Dance Audition Season
DSO Connect
with Casey, Robin, Holly, Amanda, Tami and Heather
The DSO Connect podcast features expert advice, actionable plans, and a shared community of dance studio owners who are managing successful studios now. Topics include business practices, studio ownership, marketing, managing your staff, student retention, branding and more! You will find down to earth advice to enrich your studio success and make your business thrive.
🧠🩰: Coming soon!
The Hard Corps Podcast
with Romy Adair
The Hard Corps Podcast is a ballet podcast where we get in ‘Hard Corps’ with dancers around the world. Host Romy Adair engages dancers at all stages of their careers in open and honest conversations about the struggles and rewards of full time ballet training.
Passion for Dance
with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti
Ever wish you had someone to help you with the mental aspects of dance? That's exactly what you get when you tune in to the Passion for Dance podcast!
Host Dr. Chelsea brings the science of sport psychology into the dance studio. She shares tips and strategies around topics like confidence, growth mindset, resilience, motivation, and happiness to help you become the best version of yourself (on and off the dance floor!)
Pivot Ball Change
with Krystle Frey
Are you a woman who considers herself an artist? And then, BAM, you were thrown into motherhood? Now what? Where is that creative person you used to know?
Krystle Frey gets it - on the Pivot Ball Change podcast you’ll find a wealth of interviews from creatives turned moms to inspire you to discover your creative self again.
Pointe to Rise
with Susanne Puerschel
Pointe to Rise is a podcast for anyone in the performing arts community who wants more in their life, business or relationships. Susanne is raising the bar in the ballet community to empower dancers and create industry wide change. Get all the tools you need to take action, stop chasing what doesn't work, and turn your passion into profit. Connect to yourself from within, bust through your fears, and push yourself to new levels. Be prepared so when the music stops you have a plan that will ensure your success on and off the stage.
What podcasts would you add to this list? SHARE in the comments!
Meet the Author
Caitlin Sloan is a Dance Educator and Career Mentor based in Madison, WI.
Caitlin received her Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Grand Valley State University and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Missouri.
She danced professionally for nine years with companies including Ballet Tucson and Missouri Contemporary Ballet (now Mareck Dance). Caitlin has taught at schools all over the Midwest, most notably serving as Director of The School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet and Youth Company Director for Central Indiana Dance Ensemble. She is currently on faculty at the School of Madison Ballet.
Caitlin founded The Brainy Ballerina® in 2019, a virtual resource providing support and guidance for aspiring ballet dancers. Follow @thebrainyballerina on Instagram for your daily dose of dance career guidance and inspiration.
