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.
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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.
60. Building New Narratives: Autumn Klein's Unconventional Path Back to Ballet
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
44 minutes
4 months ago
60. Building New Narratives: Autumn Klein's Unconventional Path Back to Ballet
In this candid conversation, I'm joined by Autumn Klein, a principal dancer and accomplished artist whose career includes performing with Texas Ballet Theater, Oklahoma City Ballet, Ballet Frontier, and Ballet North Texas. Autumn, who is also the co-founder of New Narratives Dance, shares her unconventional journey through the dance world - from overcoming gaps in her classical training, stepping away from dance to attend college, and rising to the rank of principal after returning to her professional ballet career.
Key "Pointes" in this Episode
🩰The culture shock of transitioning from competition dance to full-time ballet training at Houston Ballet
🩰Her experiences dancing with renowned companies and eventually becoming a principal dancer at Oklahoma City Ballet
🩰The challenges of burnout, stepping away from dance to attend college and join AmeriCorps and how she found her way back to the stage
🩰Building a massive social media presence (3M+ followers on TikTok) and pioneering her popular pointe painting
🩰The creation of New Narratives Dance, a contemporary ballet company focused on bold storytelling
Autumn also shares valuable advice on balancing a multifaceted career, finding the right company fit, and building an authentic social media community.
Connect with Autumn:
YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@autumnsklein
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@autumnsklein
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/autumnsklein [http://instagram.com/autumnsklein]
Links and Resources:
Visit the Ballet Help Desk: https://ballethelpdesk.com/
Get your copy of The Intentional Career Handbook [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/intentional-career-handbook]
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/]
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina [http://instagram.com/thebrainyballerina]
Questions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
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.
