Episode 102: 3 Tools to Increase a Dancer’s Resilience Summary: This episode is part two of the Positive Coaching Framework Series where we’ll discuss how to be a dance coach who truly makes a lasting positive impact on your dancers. If you’ve been teaching for a while, you might agree with me that today’s dancers …
Episode 101: 3 Tools to Increase a Dancer’s Mental Toughness Summary: You may have heard there are four pillars to the Passion for Dance podcast: mindset, resilience, motivation, and community. All of the episodes revolve around those themes, and I chose that structure because it comes directly from my Positive Coaching Framework. To be a …
Episode 100: Small Moments and the Important People You Share Them With Summary: Welcome to the 100th episode of the Passion for Dance podcast! In honor of the 100th episode, I wanted to do something special. My passion has become a passion for so many of you who are listening, so thank you for continuing …
Episode 99: Confidence Myths You Should Avoid and What to do Instead Summary: 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. I chose to tackle this big topic with a fellow mental performance expert by my side. My guest …
Episode 98: How to Strive for Excellence Without Being a Perfectionist Summary: Are you a perfectionist? Do you work with perfectionist dancers? I was a perfectionist dancer and a coach, but now I’m a recovering perfectionist. Perfectionism is still a regular battle for me, and it’s really common in our dance industry. Dancers are trained …
Episode 97: 10 Miracle Benefits of Effective Imagery Summary: Do your dancers like to close their eyes and visualize their routine before taking the stage? Does visualization help improve sport performance or is it just a popular thing dancers like to do? Did you know that visualization or imagery is not just about picturing yourself …
Episode 96: Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Next Audition with Caitlin Sloan Summary: Dancers, do you feel prepared for your next audition? Do you know what company or school you even want to audition for? Today’s episode is for all the dancers out there who are getting ready to audition. Caitlin Sloan of …
Episode 94: My Dancers are Being Lazy and Wont Work Hard, What Do I Do? Summary: The word “intention” is becoming a bit of a buzzword. There are so many influencers and psychologists alike who talk about all of the benefits setting your intention can have on your life, but what about setting an intention …
Episode 94: My Dancers are Being Lazy and Wont Work Hard, What Do I Do? Summary: It can be difficult to help someone who is not motivated to work hard. Sometimes we feel pressure, as a teacher, to be the complete source of motivation. Motivation is a mental process that initiates or sometimes it sustains …
Episode 93: Why Setting Goals During Competition Season Can Be Harmful and What to Do Instead Summary: As a coach or a dancer, have you revisited the goals you set over the summer or at the beginning of your season? Have those big goals been on the forefront of your mind as you go to …
Episode 92: I May Have Failed in 2022 but I’m Finding my Purpose in 2023 Summary: Do you set New Year’s resolutions or new goals this time of year, or are you like me and go through a reflection process to choose one word for the year that serves as a compass or a guide? …
Episode 91: How to Feel Happier and Achieve More with Reflection Summary: Do you ever pause and reflect on your day or your week as a dance educator or a dancer? The truth is, sitting down with your favorite journal and truly reflecting on the current state of things is a bit of a luxury, …
