Rachel and Juliana

Call it what it is

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Two professional ballet dancers talk as friends about their lives and experiences in and out of the dance industry in a candid and fun way.

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Rachel and Juliana

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Apr 29, 2026

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Episodes

Pointe Shoes, Halloween Parties, and Imposter Syndrome 01.11.2023

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we talk halloween parties, buts whats really scaring us this halloween is imposter syndrome. We all have it at some point, hear how we struggle and cope. Also listen for Rachel's addiction, and find out the routines we have for breaking in our toe coffins (or formally known as pointe shoes).

New Jobs, Fall Obsession, Roman Empires 18.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk about cloud couches, new job nerves, and our love for New England fall. Additionally, Juliana reveals one of her running theories about ballet dancers and we discuss possible ballet dancer Roman Empires. PSA: WE WANNA HEAR FROM YOU! DM us voice memos of your thoughts on this week's episodes as well as questions you want us to answer, to be featured in our ne...

Interview with Mindset Coach Kirsten Kemp 04.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we interview the AMAZING Kristen Kemp. Kristen a former professional dancer is is known for her Instagram  and You Tube "The Confident Dancer".  On her pages she shares information on how to manage your mental health as dancers. She also has a coaching program where she does one on sessions and has group sessions for mindset coaching. This girl shares GOL...

Ballet World vs Normal World 20.09.2023

Send us Fan Mail This week we cover our "back to studio" essentials, stinky sweaty girlie needs, the potential return of the dreaded side-part, and the various personalities of our local adult open ballet classes. We giggled quite a bit this week and may or may not officially be fashion trend forecasters at this point. 

Let Season 2 Begin! 06.09.2023

Send us Fan Mail Let us catch you up on where we are in life! Listen to our fun new segments that we are trying out as well as a return of our classic ones.  Per usual we are laughing and  spilling all of our own tea. This is the perfect back to season episode! Tune in while you sip your pumpkin spice latte. 

Summer Special with Sarah Gavilla 30.08.2023

Send us Fan Mail We are back with a summer series special! An interview with Sarah Gavilla; influencer, social media manager/coach, and former professional ballerina! Known for her viral TikTok videos and Reels with relatable funny content for current and past dancers. Sarah shares her path in the ballet industry and explains what it was like to transition from the ballet world into a whole other...

Season one Finale! 12.07.2023

Send us Fan Mail It's our finale episode for season one! In this episode we give you the run downs of our amazing summer vacations. We also give you an  update you on where we are at with our mental health this summer, and talk about our plan Cs if nothing else works out for us. Tune in to this episode to be caught up on everything thats happened this summer and hear about our plans for the f...

Time Off, Long Distance Relationships, and Your Black Out Phase 17.05.2023

Send us Fan Mail Time Off: why is it so hard to enjoy? We wondered the same thing! Trying to  relax and enjoy our time off this summer and adapting the Italian method (as eat pray love would call it) not just surviving but ENJOYING life. We also chat about long distance relationships in this episode, lots of advice to go around. And... An episode wouldn't be complete if we didn't reminis...

End of Season Recap 03.05.2023

Send us Fan Mail Hear us recap the end of our season, and talk about our gala looks. Goodbye structure and hello to our summers. We talk about Juliana's need to find flow and Rachel finally overcoming the injury she's been struggling with. Lots of reflection and looking forward to the future. 

Senoritis for Summer 19.04.2023

Send us Fan Mail This week we chat about summer plans, summer trends, and summer salads.   Coping with the very scary uncertainty of next season is no small feat but looking ahead to warm weather and an Aperol spritz on the beach is just the medicine we needed. Look out day drinking, here we come!

The Right Place at the Right Time with Jessica Mccann and Mathilde Danielsen 05.04.2023

Send us Fan Mail This week we chat with special guests Jess and Tilda from “Two Women Two Worlds” podcast! Jess is currently a soloist with Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and Tilda, also a former dancer, is now a middle school teacher in Norway. We spill the tea on everything from lucky career moments to bad tinder dates. Stay tuned to the end to hear our thoughts on our favorite form of carbs!

The Burn Out Episode 22.03.2023

Send us Fan Mail Are you struggling with burn out? Have you ever felt you are stuck on a  never ending cycle one week blending into the next? If you feel like you can relate then this episode is for you! This is the time of year most people ,especially dancers can experience burn out. We talk about identifying burn out and stress and how it can manifest in the body, as well as the ways we try to h...

Being the local town crazy with Liz Labovitz 08.03.2023

Send us Fan Mail We have a special guest on this episode Miss Elizabeth Labovitz! Liz is one of our fellow dancers here and is known for her spunky and unapologetic  personality.  Hear her unique perspective on a variety of topics including open concept cabinets and company class pet peeves. She is truly a girl who knows how to Call it what it is!  Instagram: ejlabovitz

The plague episode 01.03.2023

Send us Fan Mail Cozy up with a cup of tea and hear our story of the great plague that knocked out the company... Updates on the audition season and hear us trying to talk sports, of course comparing it to ballet because everything goes back to ballet. 

Boyfriends of Ballet 22.02.2023

Send us Fan Mail We have two special guests on this week... our boyfriends! We quiz these non dancers on their ballet knowledge, give them their pointe shoe girly identities, and dig deep on how they really feel about dating dancers. This episode will have you laughing for sure!

Audition season horror stories, learning to destress, and cringe audition looks 08.02.2023

Send us Fan Mail We asked and you answered! We read through some rough audition horror stories from the listeners and also share our own. Then we talk about how we destress and ways you can improve your self care routine. Lastly stick around for 4 for nothing to hear us, talk about eggs (of course) and list off the audition looks that make us cringe. Yoga influencer referenced in podcast instagram...

College Girlies! 01.02.2023

Send us Fan Mail This is the college girlies episode! We have three friends on who went to different universities for their ballet programs but are all dancing professionally now. We talk about why they chose that path, who influenced them while being there, and some fun rapid fire questions about their time in college. This episode is for you whether or not you went to college, especially if you...

The Questions Episode! 25.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we answer questions from our listeners! Stick around for our 4 for nothing section and hear Rachel's ultimate audition outfit advice!

Ballet Core, Reality tv, and Safe Foods 18.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we catch you up on our week, and how this audition season is treating us so far. We also laugh and chat about white lotus and reality tv, specifically bravo shows ( where my bravo girlies at!!) Of course we don't miss out on getting deep... Talking about discorded eating and stressing about already hitting your peak.

New year new identity, holiday recap, and a special edition of name that tune 11.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail Buckle up, because this episode is a conversational rollercoaster. We cover our sun-kissed holidays, the trials of of Nutcracker, choreographic "writer's block" and our very long winded 2023 resolutions. Stay tuned till the end to hear our heartfelt tribute to Troy and Gabriella.  

Interview with Balanchines.Juuls! 04.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail We interview the creator of the instagram account that everyone has been fawning over... Balanchines. Juuls! Their hilarious content has been plastered across dancers instagrams since it's always being reposted and praised for being "insanely relatable".   This is the first time this anonymous creator has ever been interviewed! They not only spill tea but also get d...

Dressing room chat: Show week, New York trip, Motivation to keep going 21.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail Spend some time in the dressing room with us! Catching you up on show week drama and trauma.  You'll hear about our trip to NYC and listen all the way through for some motivation if you're experiencing that Nutcracker burn out. 

Bird girls, boxes, and breaking the mold with Kobe Atwood Courtney! 14.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail Hear the wealth of knowledge Kobe shares in this episode! From stepping outside of the boxes and labels that are placed on you as a young dancer to owning your individuality. In this inspiring episode we cover a lot, including the issue of over sexualizing dancers trigger warning this specific content happens at 52 mins- 55.53. 

Being the "Reliable Dancer", Injuries Big and Small, and Eggs 30.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Are you the reliable dancer? The one who gets thrown in when someone goes down, and is it a blessing or a curse? Also we get real about injuries. The emotional and physical struggles behind them. When do you know when to really stop dancing?

So you're thinking about quitting..? With guest Rebecca Trionfo 23.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail We speak with Rebecca  a former dancer who decided to step away from the world of dance to pursue a completely different career. We talk to her about how she came to this decision, falling out of love with ballet, and coming back to it in a different way.   

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