Leaving dance is often a complicated process. There are many many concerns and questions that can arise. For some, managing the transition from expert to novice may be one of the complicated experiences that materializes. Having achieved a high level of skill, the mere thought of shifting focus to anything else can be scary, sad, frustrating, and discouraging, but it can also be revitalizing, promising, exciting, and thrilling. In Episode 89: Quitting Dance, Transitioning from Expert to Novice, Leigh Svarla shares her insights on the nuances of mastery and the value of connecting to a beginners’ mind.

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Host: Ellie Kusner

Co-Hosts: Ellie Kusner and Marissa Schaeffer

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Introduction Soundscape: Brendan Berry and Dylan Ezzie