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Passion for Dance

You train extensively as a dancer, but what about mental training? Have you ever trained your mental skills like confidence, focus, or resilience? When you tune in to Passion for Dance, that mental training is precisely what you get. You can learn from a sport psychology expert who understands the dance industry and can teach you how to elevate your performance and truly thrive on and off stage. Welcome to Passion for Dance, where your host, Dr. Chelsea, will bring the science of sport psychology into the dance studio. Each week, you will learn actionable strategies and new mindsets to build happier, more successful dancers. Dance teaches us to push through the pain to reach our goals, and we are used to criticism, tears, bleeding toes, and sore muscles. But now, psychological research has taught us more about mental health and resilience than ever before, and it's time to change our industry for the better. Being a dancer teaches us critical life skills, but that doesn't mean we have to suffer before we can build ourselves back up. Dance can teach us self-discipline, teamwork, confidence, grit, and resilience without destroying our self-esteem. The path to personal growth is full of joy, self-discovery, and challenging roadblocks, but we don't have to figure it out alone. This podcast is for all of us to connect, learn, and share our passion for dance with the world.

info_outline 215. Season Reflections: How Dancers Get Mentally Stronger in the Off-Season 06/26/2025
info_outline 214. Dancing with True Authenticity and Confidence with Choreographer Alexandra Beller 06/19/2025
info_outline 213. A Professional Dance Company’s Whole Dancer Approach: Insights from Julie Opiel at Body Traffic 06/12/2025
info_outline 212. Embracing the Beginner's Mindset: Lesley Logan on Confidence, Imposter Syndrome, & Positive Habits 06/05/2025
info_outline 211. Addressing Favoritism in Dance Studios: Strategies for Teachers, Dancers, and Parents 05/29/2025
info_outline 210. Rhee Gold on Dance Education, Passion, Adaptability and Business Success 05/22/2025
info_outline 209. When it Feels Like You're Not Getting Better and You Don't Know Why 05/15/2025
info_outline 208. Using Meditation for Confidence and Competitive Success with Amber Fahey 05/08/2025
info_outline 207. When Jealousy Hits the Team: Understanding and Overcoming Teammate Tension 05/01/2025
info_outline 206. Building a Successful Dance Team Culture 04/24/2025
info_outline 205. Redefining Dance Team Leadership: From Captains to Collaborative Roles 04/17/2025
info_outline 204. From Passion to Profession: Finding Your Career Path with Coach Cheryl Polk 04/10/2025
info_outline 203. Should We Say “Leave It at the Door” in 2025? New Advice for Building Resilience with Dr Audrey Schnell 04/03/2025
info_outline 202. Blending Technical Excellence with Emotional Depth in Dance with Anabella Lenzu 03/27/2025
info_outline 201. Cultivating Optimism as a Teenage Competitive Dancer 03/20/2025
info_outline 200. The Four Pillars of Dance Excellence: Insights from 200 Episodes 03/13/2025
info_outline 199. Inside the Dance Industry: Nia Lonette's Path to Success in LA 03/06/2025
info_outline 198. No Loss, Only Lessons: Redefining Success in Dance 02/27/2025
info_outline 197. Empathy and Communication: Leadership Lessons with Jared Redick 02/20/2025
info_outline 196. Emotional Intelligence for Dancers: Part 3 Recovering and Maintaining Balance 02/13/2025
info_outline 195. Emotional Intelligence for Dancers: Part 2 Handling Negative Emotions 02/06/2025
info_outline 194. Emotional Intelligence for Dancers: Part 1 Understanding Emotions 01/30/2025
info_outline 193. Embracing Sensitivity as a Professional Dancer: Bold Advice from Galit Friedlander 01/23/2025
info_outline 192. Dance in the Moment: Harnessing Mindfulness for Performance Excellence 01/16/2025
info_outline 191. Overcoming the Comparison Trap 01/09/2025
info_outline New in 2025: A Shift in Focus and a New Website! 01/02/2025
info_outline 190. The Gift of Injury: Lessons from Professional Dancer Hannah Teutscher 12/19/2024
info_outline 189. Making It as a Professional Dancer: Auditions, Branding, and Career Advice with Justine Menter 12/12/2024
info_outline 188. Mentally Prepare for Competition with These 6 Mental Skills 12/05/2024
info_outline 187. Nutcracker Chronicles: Touching Stories and Helpful Advice from Professional Ballerina Janine Kovac 11/21/2024
 
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