Episode 103: Motivation Pillar Chelsea: Do your dancers get lazy sometimes? Maybe they give 80% effort or when you say, “From the top,” they drag their feet all the way to that first formation? If your dancers are lacking motivation, there is something you can do about it, and today, we’re gonna cover three specific …
Chelsea: Hi, it’s Dr. Chelsea! Now that we are 100 episodes in, you may have heard there are four pillars to this podcast: mindset, resilience, motivation, and community. But in case you’re new here, well, that’s the focus of the show. All the episodes revolve around those themes, and I chose that structure because it …
Episode 101: Mindset Pillar Chelsea: My goal as an educator is always to have a positive impact on the dancers and other teachers that I work with, and for years, I kept that basic idea in the back of my mind for every decision I made and every interaction I had, and it has served …
Chelsea: Hi, it’s Dr. Chelsea, and this is the 100th episode of the Passion for Dance podcast! I’m a little surprised we’re here, maybe. I mean, I guess maybe it makes sense. My passion has become a passion for so many of you who are listening, so thank you for continuing to tune in and …
Chelsea: How do we improve our confidence? As teachers and as dancers, building our confidence is a big topic, and there’s a lot to it. So, I’m gonna talk about it today, but I chose to tackle this big topic with a fellow mental performance expert by my side. Hi, it’s Dr. Chelsea, and this …
Chelsea: Are you a perfectionist? Do you work with perfectionist dancers? Hi, it’s Dr. Chelsea, and I was a perfectionist dancer and a coach. Now, I’m a recovering perfectionist, maybe. I know better, but it’s still a regular battle for me, and it’s really common in our dance industry. Dancers are trained to focus on …
Chelsea: Do your dancers like to close their eyes and visualize their routine before taking the stage? Does it really help or is it just a popular thing dancers like to do? Hi, it’s Dr. Chelsea. This is the Passion for Dance podcast where we talk about mindset, motivation, and resilience in dance while building …
Episode 96: Caitlin Auditions Chelsea: Dancers, do you feel prepared for your next audition? Do you know what company or school you even want to audition for? Hi, it’s Dr. Chelsea of the Passion for Dance podcast, and today I have a special episode for all the dancers out there who are getting ready to …
Chelsea: Becoming somewhat of a buzzword: intention. There are lots of influencers and psychologists alike who talk about setting your intention and all the benefits it can have in your life, but what about setting an intention for a dance team practice or a ballet class? Does it help? Hi, I’m Dr. Chelsea. This is …
Chelsea: Hi, it’s Dr. Chelsea. This is the Passion for Dance podcast where we talk about mindset, motivation, and resilience in dance while building a community of supportive dance educators who are all here to do the same. This Episode’s Question – 0:11 Today, I have a question submitted by a listener who is struggling …
Chelsea: Only eight percent of people stick with their New Year’s resolution, and last week we talked about setting a one-word intention instead, and, yes, it’s January, and many people are trying to set big new goals for the year. But for those of us in the dance world, we’re usually mid-season right about now …
Chelsea: Do you set New Year’s resolutions or set new goals this time of year? I don’t. I do, however, go through a reflection process and choose one word for the year that serves as a compass or a guide all year. Now, I’m not against goals. In fact, I think they can be very …
