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.
77. Innovating Ballet Education: Elizabeth Troxler on Creating the Ballet Boost App
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
48 minutes
6 days ago
77. Innovating Ballet Education: Elizabeth Troxler on Creating the Ballet Boost App
In this inspiring episode I'm joined by Elizabeth Troxler - a ballet teacher, choreographer, performer with over 30 years of experience training dancers from beginners to professionals.
Elizabeth shares her journey from her first dance class at age five to a professional career spanning ballet and musical theater. She discusses how she transitioned from performer to choreographer and educator, the importance of versatility for dancers today, and how to cultivate confidence and self-awareness in the studio.
Elizabeth also introduces Ballet Boost, her innovative app designed to make ballet training more accessible - complete with classes, allegro vocabulary, and video demonstrations to support dancers and teachers around the world.
This conversation is full of wisdom, humor, and heart, offering dancers and teachers alike tangible tools to grow both artistically and personally.
Key Points in this Episode:
* Elizabeth's early ballet training and career as a professional dancer
* Her transition from concert dance to musical theater and the biggest differences she found between the ballet and musical theater worlds
* How she transitioned into teaching and choreography (starting as an 11-year old choreographing for a local musical and teaching private lessons on her front porch)
* The opportunities that open up when you are a versatile dancer
* Elizabeth's "non-negotiables" of dance training beyond technique
* How she is using technology to make ballet training more accessible
Connect with Elizabeth:
WEBSITES:
https://www.elizabethtroxler.com/
https://balletboost.passion.io/
https://chronicledance.com [https://chronicledance.com/]
https://www.allongefilms.com/
INSTAGRAM:
instagram.com/liztroxler [http://insagram.com/liztroxler]
instagram.com/balletboostapp [http://instagram.com/balletboostapp]
instagram.com/chronicledance [http://instagram.com/chronicledance]
instagram.com/allongefilms [http://instagram.com/allongefilms]
Links and Resources:
Get 10% off registration for Étoile Dance Competition [https://www.etoilecomp.com/] with code BRAINY10.
Get your copy of The Ultimate Audition Guide [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/theultimateauditionguide]
Let's connect!
My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com [http://thebrainyballerina.com/]
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina [http://instagram.com/thebrainyballerina]
1-1 CAREER MENTORING: book your complimentary career call [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoring]
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.
