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.
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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.
65. Inside the Raising Leaders Program with Kerry Nicholls of San Francisco Ballet
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
48 minutes
3 months ago
65. Inside the Raising Leaders Program with Kerry Nicholls of San Francisco Ballet
In this inspiring episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, we sit down with Kerry Nicholls, Director of Artist Development at San Francisco Ballet, to explore the groundbreaking Raising Leaders program.
We dive deep into how the Raising Leaders program is transforming professional dancers into empowered leaders both on and off the stage. Kerry shares how dancers are selected, what the two-year curriculum entails, and how the program bridges the gap between performing and planning for a meaningful career after dance.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
* Kerry's personal dance journey and transition into leadership
* Why she believes it's never too early for dancers to think about life after dance
* The mission behind the Raising Leaders program at San Francisco Ballet
* How this initiative supports dancers' personal growth, professional development, and studio leadership
* The four major differences that set Raising Leaders apart from other dancer career development programs
* How partnerships with Stanford University and LinkedIn are elevating the program
* Actionable advice for dancers at companies with fewer resources to begin planning for their future
* The real-world leadership skills dancers aren't always taught in the classroom, and how to build them
Whether you're a student, a professional dancer, or a company director, this episode will spark ideas about how to support longevity and leadership in the dance world.
Tune in to discover how dancers can thrive beyond the stage, starting now.
Connect with Kerry Nicholls:
San Francisco Ballet's Website [https://www.sfballet.org/artist/kerry-nicholls/]
Kerry's Website [https://www.kerrynicholls.com/]
Links and Resources:
✨APPLY to The Core Corps: thebrainyballerina.com/thecorecorps [http://thebrainyballerina.com/thecorecorps]
Get your copy of the Intentional Career Handbook [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/intentional-career-handbook%5C]
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
This episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change [https://www.instagram.com/pivotballchange/] Network.
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.
