204 Episodes

  1. 198. No Loss, Only Lessons: Redefining Success in Dance

    Published: 2/27/2025

  2. 197. Empathy and Communication: Leadership Lessons with Jared Redick

    Published: 2/20/2025

  3. 196. Emotional Intelligence for Dancers: Part 3 Recovering and Maintaining Balance

    Published: 2/13/2025

  4. 195. Emotional Intelligence for Dancers: Part 2 Handling Negative Emotions

    Published: 2/6/2025

  5. 194. Emotional Intelligence for Dancers: Part 1 Understanding Emotions

    Published: 1/30/2025

  6. 193. Embracing Sensitivity as a Professional Dancer: Bold Advice from Galit Friedlander

    Published: 1/23/2025

  7. 192. Dance in the Moment: Harnessing Mindfulness for Performance Excellence

    Published: 1/16/2025

  8. 191. Overcoming the Comparison Trap

    Published: 1/9/2025

  9. New in 2025: A Shift in Focus and a New Website!

    Published: 1/2/2025

  10. 190. The Gift of Injury: Lessons from Professional Dancer Hannah Teutscher

    Published: 12/19/2024

  11. 189. Making It as a Professional Dancer: Auditions, Branding, and Career Advice with Justine Menter

    Published: 12/12/2024

  12. 188. Mentally Prepare for Competition with These 6 Mental Skills

    Published: 12/5/2024

  13. 187. Nutcracker Chronicles: Touching Stories and Helpful Advice from Professional Ballerina Janine Kovac

    Published: 11/21/2024

  14. 186. Turning Pressure into Power: Helping Young Dancers Reframe Stress

    Published: 11/14/2024

  15. 185. Helping Our Dancers Mess Up Full Out, with Jennifer Bassage Bonfil

    Published: 11/7/2024

  16. 184. The 3 Daily Habits of Successful Dancers

    Published: 10/31/2024

  17. 183. Exploring Passion, Grit, and the Untold Stories of Corps de Ballet dancers with Dr Ruth Horowitz

    Published: 10/24/2024

  18. 182. How 1% a Day Can Significantly Improve Your Confidence

    Published: 10/17/2024

  19. 181. How Dancers Can Be More Focused and Successful in Class

    Published: 10/10/2024

  20. 180. Dancers: How to Be an Accountable & Positive Leader

    Published: 10/3/2024

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