- Dear Dancer, You have been getting ready for today, and have done so much. You have planned and prepared and it’s time to give
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- Embracing the Dance Journey: Navigating Nervousness and Self-Regulation Hey there, dance enthusiasts! Today, let’s dive into one of the juiciest aspects of the mental
- Have you ever done something fun and then felt down afterwards? If you have ever been on a fun trip, like Disneyland, and felt
- Have you ever experienced a shame spiral? Have you ever said or done something that just made you feel sick to your stomach and
- The world is so scary sometimes. With Russia invading Ukraine, it’s easy to see the world as a scary, bad place. There are certainly
- A coworker asked me yesterday to explain what I do as a coach. They wanted to know what I actually DO to help people.
- In this episode, we’re talking about a very real—and often emotional—part of every dancer’s journey: transitioning to a new teacher. Whether your teacher retired,
- In this episode, Amber introduces a powerful new concept that came straight out of a recent coaching session: The Three Pockets of Growth. Whether
- Sometimes we go to a competition and we feel motivated, ready, on top of the world and ready to slay! And other times we
- As a ballroom dancer, community is essential for success! In this episode, we welcome Christine Bar Noel to tell us all about the Dance
- You are always training something—so what are you training?In this episode, we unpack why focus feels harder than ever and how modern life has
- Many ballroom dancers have an issue with comparison! We see so many great dancers around us and want to be great as soon as
- Frustration isn’t a sign you’re failing—it’s proof you’re learning. In this episode, we reframe frustration as evidence you’re operating in the learning zone, not
- Why would a coach ever tell you not to listen to her? In this episode, I’m flipping the script. I walk through four reasons
- Have you ever felt raw, exposed, or even regretful after a competition, showcase, or intense lesson—no matter how well it went? That’s what Brené