The Brainy Ballerina Podcast

94. Life as a Pre-professional Dancer (and beyond!) with Tights Under


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In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by Natalie Bowman and LeeAnaca Moore, the creators behind Tights Under - a social media platform that began as a creative outlet during their time in the Professional Division at Pacific Northwest Ballet.

What started as a way to document the “in-between” stage of ballet life has grown into a beloved and refreshingly honest look at the realities of pursuing a professional ballet career (and beyond!).

Natalie and LeeAnaca share what pre-professional life is really like, how they navigated audition season, what surprised them most about dancing with a company, and how their friendship has supported them through every step of the transition into professional careers.

These two young women are wise beyond their years - this is an incredibly refreshing conversation showcasing a beautiful female friendship. You won’t be able to help but smile while tuning in.

Key Points in this Episode:

  • What pre-professional ballet life really looks like
  • What it’s like living inside the ballet bubble
  • Navigating audition season and career uncertainty
  • The beauty of having a close friendship to support you and give you perspective in a competitive industry
  • The pressure, stress, and growth that occur while in a trainee program
  • Building a ballet platform rooted in honesty, not perfection

Connect with Tights Under:

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tights_under

TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@tightsunder

YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@tightsunder

Links and Resources:

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Let’s connect!

My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina

Questions/comments? Email me at [email protected]

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