The Decision to Dance Podcast

Naomi Chan: Dance is a Mental Health Practice


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Priscilla interviews Naomi Chan, a 28-year-old psychiatric nurse practitioner from San Francisco who began dancing in college eight years ago. Naomi shares her journey from joining a cultural dance group at Vanderbilt University to becoming part of the vibrant Bay Area dance community, where she now competes with the hip hop team, Pursuit of Passion. She discusses balancing her demanding career with her passion for dance, emphasizing how dance serves as essential mental health relief and creative expression. Throughout the conversation, Naomi reflects on overcoming plateaus, handling team audition rejections, developing her groove skills, and learning to dance with intention.

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Steezy

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Millenium Dance Complex Nashville

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Music By: Augusto Diniz

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The Decision to Dance PodcastBy Priscilla Piper