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

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 perfectionConnect with Tights Under:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tights_underTIKTOK: tiktok.com/@tightsunderYOUTUBE: youtube.com/@tightsunderLinks and Resources:SHOP Prima Club! theprimaclub.com (use code brainyballerina for 15% off all orders March 16-April 1, 2026)1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career callLet’s connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at [email protected]