Passion for Dance

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234: Feeling STUCK as a Coach and Navigating Career Transitions

In this episode of 'Passion for Dance,' Dr. Chelsea delves into career transitions… when do you know it's time for something new? She breaks down five key strategies to h

233. Nourishing Dance: Conversations on Food, Body Image, and Wellness with Monika Saigal

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea interviews Monika Seigel, MS, RD, CEDS-C, CDN a registered dietician, nutritionist and certified eating disorder special

232. A More Positive Convention Experience: Perfectionism, Confidence & Body Image with Ashley Mowrey

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea speaks with Ashley Mowrey, a mindset coach, former dance teacher, and part of the Embody Dance Conference team. They dis

231. Ballet's Harsh Beauty and the Life Lessons we Learn, with Emily Sayre Smith

In this episode of Passion for Dance, host Dr. Chelsea interviews former professional dancer and author Emily Sayre Smith. They delve into Emily's memoir 'Smart Ass Memoi

230. How to Be a Mentally Tough Dancer Using The Power of the Four Cs

In this episode, Dr. Chelsea explores the concept of mental toughness in dancers by breaking down the Four C's: Control, Commitment, Challenge, and Confidence. She provid

229. Cultivating Accountability and Work Ethic in Dance Teams: Insights from 3 Coaches

In this special episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses strategies for fostering accountability and work ethic in dance teams with three distinguished coaches

228. Self-Compassion in Dance: How to Balance Ambition with Kindness

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea talks about self-compassion in dancers who are usually very hard on themselves. Inspired by a listener's question, the e

227. Filling Buckets: A Simple Team Exercise for Connection and Kindness

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea shares a team-building exercise inspired by the children's book 'Have You Filled a Bucket Today?' The activity focuses o

226. Why Your Dance Team Has Cliques and 5 Ways to Handle It

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses the negative impacts of cliques within dance teams and offers strategies to foster a more inclusive team cultu

225. Building Lasting Confidence in Dance: It Takes More than Affirmations

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses the importance of building real, durable confidence in dancers. She explains that true confidence doesn't come

224. Motivation Vs. Discipline: Winning the Battle Against Procrastination

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses the common issue of procrastination among dancers and offers practical strategies to overcome it. She highligh

223. What High-Achieving Dancers Do Differently

In this episode of 'Passion for Dance,' Dr. Chelsea explores the science behind peak performance for dancers, and shares the science-backed tools that help you reach your

222. Navigating College Dance Team Recruitment with Abbey Nugent

In this episode of Passion for Dance, host Dr. Chelsea discusses the college dance team recruiting process with Abbey Nugent, founder of Studio 2 Stadium. Abbey, a season

221. How to Create a Goal-Driven Culture Without Burning Out Your Dancers

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses the delicate balance coaches need to create a goal-driven culture that promotes success without causing stress

220. Building Confidence That Lasts: Strategies Every Dancer Needs

Are you ready to break the cycle of self-doubt and build lasting confidence? In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea reveals the secret to building confidence:

219. 5 Trust Breakers Sabotaging Your Dance Team's Success and How to Fix Them

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea explores the importance of trust in building a positive dance team culture. She highlights five common trust breakers—pl

218. Building Better Dancers: Cultivating Confidence and Individuality in Dance with Jason Pickett

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea hosts Jason Pickett, a distinguished dance teacher, choreographer, and founder of No Starving Artists. They discuss thei

217. Beyond the Studio: 5 Life Skills You Learn from Dance

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea explores the top five life skills dancers develop and how these skills transfer to other areas of life. She delves into

216. Mental Traps Dancers Fall Into and How to Break Free

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses common mental traps that hinder dancers' progress and success. Delving into traps like comparison, waiting for