The Dance Science Podcast

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28: Mental Skills vs. Mental Toughness: Debunking Common Myths

Join me & Dr. Chelsea Pierotti (Sport Psychology & Mental Performance Coach) as we discuss: Easy ways to improve classroom climate, tips for dancers for finding more balance, advice for those interested in her field, the importance of building mental toughness for dancers, why these skills should be seen as just as important as teaching technique, & more! You can learn more about Dr. Chelsea on her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.chelsea.pierotti/!!
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27: The Habit is Magic - How Honoring Your Gifts Could be th...

Join me & Nancy  (Founder of LA Dance Moves) as we discuss: why she's always loved the creative process, making meaningful art that touches people's heart and souls, honing in on your gifts & using all of the resources out there, advice for aspiring choreographers - such as not narrowing into a tight box, the book she co-authored, & more! You can learn more about Nancy on her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ladance_moves/?hl=en!
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26: Dancing into Your Dream Career with Confidence

Join me & Caitlin (The Brainy Ballerina) as we discuss: challenging the starving artist mindset, you can thrive and love your career and be happy, separating human from the dancer, the importance of asking dancers what they want for themselves, her favorite part of mentoring dancers, & more! Learn more about Caitlin on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrainyballerina/!

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25: Dance Diaries: The Art of Journaling

Join me on this solo episode on all things journaling - the multiple benefits, my favorite prompts to use, what research says, & how it also benefits Educators !
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24: Stop normalizing pain - Understanding the body & Add...

Join me & Gina Aicardi, a Dance Physical Therapist, as we discuss: pain isn't normal & what dancers should do, address things early, the importance of understanding the body, how she's filling a hole by being the only dance PT in her area, and advice for when studios/teachers push back. Read more about Gina on her Instagram - @jointeffortdance!


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23: Dance Strong: Unleashing Potential through Cross-Training

Let's talk about unleashing your inner potential through cross-training, if it decreases dancers' flexibility, why class isn't enough, what strength is, and how strength plays a role in dance movements.