11 (more) 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! In fact, I love them so much I even started my own podcast!
After receiving a huge response to part one of this blog post, I’m back with part two! 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 a few of these podcasts. Look for the 🧠🩰 symbol throughout the article to tune into my episodes!
Backstage Banter
with Kathryn Morgan & Sean Rollofson
On Backstage Banter, Kathryn and Sean, two professional ballet dancers, discuss all things ballet... or not!
“Love this podcast!! Two things I love are ballet and Broadway and between Sean and Katy they have it covered. So fun and relaxing listening to them chat - it’s so natural! I look forward to their Monday uploads!” - Listener Review
The Barbell Ballerina Podcast
with Lili Pfeiffer
On the Barbell Ballerina Podcast, Lili Pfeifer, professional dancer, certified personal trainer and entrepreneur shares the most effective cross-training tips, her personal experiences in the performing arts, running a business, finding balance, and more.
Barre Chat
with Bianca Scaglione, Lexis Trechak & Becca Lind
Bianca, Lexis, and Becca are some of the funniest dancers you’ll ever meet. They’re like your honest big sisters. They’re talented, educated, and pretty… oh, and humble, of course. Barre Chat is the perfect podcast for those who want advice on dance, juicy stories, and maybe a few trauma dumps along the way! Tune in for biweekly episodes and you’ll feel like you’re at a sleepover with your dance besties!
Bendy Bodies
with the Hypermobility MD, Linda Bluestein
Does hypermobility affect your health? How can you feel your best AND improve your performance? Being bendy can be a blessing but widespread symptoms like pain, increased injuries, fatigue, GI distress, insomnia, and so much more can negatively impact quality of life. On Bendy Bodies, Linda Bluestein, MD, and cohost, Jennifer Milner converse with specialists with diverse areas of expertise to answer questions you didn't even know you had and cover topics you won’t find anywhere else all around optimizing your hypermobile health.
Breaking the Wall
with Brandon Coleman
Hosted by NYC-based dancer, teacher, and career coach Brandon Coleman, Breaking the Wall provides tools to help pre-professional and early-career dancers navigate a professional career in the arts. This podcast aims to demystify the dance industry and encourage dancers to take real action to make their lifelong dreams come true. Through stories of success and lessons learned from some epic failures, we will get honest about what we bring to the dance world and what we want our lives to look like in it.
Dance and Stuff
with Reid Bartelme, Jeremy Jacob & Jack Ferver
BEST FRIENDS from high school and mavens of the dance and art worlds, Reid Bartelme, Jeremy Jacob, and Jack Ferver host this award-winning podcast with fascinating guests. Topics include dance, movies, art, and stuff.
“Listening to ‘What’s Going On With Dance and Stuff,’ their chatty and illuminating podcast, feels like being with good friends” - NYT dance critic Gia Kourlas
The Dance CEO Podcast
with Audra Allen
Ready to learn how to stop surviving and start thriving in your life and business? The Dance CEO Podcast host Audra Allen shares the good, bad, and in-between of what it takes to build herself and her business while shedding hurtful mindsets from years in the dance industry. Guest episodes with a variety of dance business owners highlight how diverse the dance business world really is and that there is no one way to live and run your dance business.
The Dance Science Podcast
with Maria Haralambis
The Dance Science Podcast, hosted by Maria Haralambis, discusses critical topics in Dance Science. These episodes intend to build connections and drive discussion on improving our field and making Dance Science more normalized in Dance Education.
Front Row
with James Whiteside
Front Row is a frank discussion about the creative process and the business of creativity with some of the world’s brightest stars. What does it mean to be a creative? And how does a creative earn a living while staying true to their art? Join James Whiteside, principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, as he speaks to artists and professionals in the business of art while we try to find the answer to the elusive question: How can I be successful in the arts? Check your ticket and take your seat. You’re in the Front Row.
Making the Impact
with Impact Dance Adjudicators
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the mind of a dance competition judge? What does it take to impress the people behind the table? Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz, owner of Impact Dance Adjudicators, and Lesley Mealor, veteran performer, dance teacher, and judge, on Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, as they dive into all things dance competition!
Moving Moments
with Alicia Graf Mack
Moving Moments is your ticket to candid conversations featuring the dance world's most accomplished and groundbreaking artists. Join Dean and Director of Dance at The Juilliard School Alicia Graf Mack as she sits down with her closest colleagues and friends to discuss the creative process and living a purposeful life in dance.
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.
