These 6 mindset shifts helped me to have the most successful audition season of my life and I don't want to keep them a secret! These will help you to perform with confidence and give you your best shot at getting noticed, whether you're auditioning for ballet summer intensives, ballet companies, year round programs or a production. Happy dancing!

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https://youtu.be/_jd1B4v6Qw0

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WORK WITH ME 1:1!

THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM:

A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you master the MENTAL side of dance so you can confidently perform to your fullest potential. Perfect for pre-professional, professional, or recreational dancers wanting to build a truly confident mindset that allows you to overcome mental blocks like self-doubt, performance anxiety, perfectionism, comparison, insecurities, etc. and enjoy performing your best consistently.

Learn more and apply here:

https://kirstenkemp.com/confident-dancer-coaching-program#confident-dancer

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SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS:

I offer mindset seminars to equip dancers with the inspiration and practical tools to thrive in their well-being and ability to perform their personal best. These 60-90 minute seminars can be a valuable addition to the holistic support and education of your dancers at your next intensive, year-round program, or professional development opportunity for your company dancers.

Learn more and inquire here:

https://kirstenkemp.com/speaking-and-workshops#speaking-and-workshops

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ONLINE COURSES:

My online course offerings are a wonderful way to learn the practical steps to retraining your mind so you can thrive and excel in your dancing, all at your own pace and for a more affordable price than individual coaching.

Whether your goal is to break through fear and nervousness so you can show up confidently in your auditions or you want to release the self-criticism or self-doubt that's been draining all the joy out of dancing lately, The Confident Dancer Course and rotating mini-courses available are designed to help you do just that.

Learn more and enroll here:

https://kirstenkemp.com/online-course-offerings

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DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How To Find Your Unique Strengths as a Dancer": https://mailchi.mp/7e51450a0a3e/findyourstrengths

DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How to Break Through the Feeling of Not Being Good Enough": https://tinyurl.com/redefining-good-enough

So many dancers experience the feeling of burnout during busy times such as performance, competition, or audition season. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 tips to help you avoid burning out or resolve it if you're already feeling it! Enjoy, and let me know what you think in the comments!

It's so important to be prepared for audition season so you can go into it feeling confident, whether you're auditioning for ballet companies, summer intensives, or universities. Here's what you can start focusing on in your training NOW in order to excel in your auditions this spring!

Watch this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/G110-cM7C5g

To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit kirstenkemp.com

To stay up to date on the latest announcements and blog posts at The Confident Dancer, sign up to be a part of my email newsletter community here: http://eepurl.com/gDmjtz

To follow along for daily tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what I'm up to, follow me on Instagram at @kirsten_theconfidentdancer

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

02:12 - Focus on what you’re good at.

08:02 - Clarify the energy you want to bring into your auditions.

12:05 - Focus on cultivating a mindset that will help you show up confidently in auditions.

17:16 - Focus on getting more comfortable with the steps that scare you. Practice them not to become perfect, just more comfortable.

18:30 - Focus on building self-trust through consistency and self-leadership.

23:02 - Bonus tip: Practice visualization!

WORK WITH ME 1:1!

THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM:

A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you master the MENTAL side of dance so you can confidently perform to your fullest potential. Perfect for pre-professional, professional, or recreational dancers wanting to build a truly confident mindset that allows you to overcome mental blocks like self-doubt, performance anxiety, perfectionism, comparison, insecurities, etc. and enjoy performing your best consistently.

Learn more and apply here: https://kirstenkemp.com/confident-dancer-coaching-program#confident-dancer

________________________________________________________

SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS:

I offer mindset seminars to equip dancers with the inspiration and practical tools to thrive in their well-being and ability to perform their personal best. These 60-90 minute seminars can be a valuable addition to the holistic support and education of your dancers at your next intensive, year-round program, or professional development opportunity for your company dancers.

Learn more and inquire here:

https://kirstenkemp.com/speaking-and-workshops#speaking-and-workshops

___________________________________________________

ONLINE COURSES:

My online course offerings are a wonderful way to learn the practical steps to retraining your mind so you can thrive and excel in your dancing, all at your own pace and for a more affordable price than individual coaching.

Whether your goal is to break through fear and nervousness so you can show up confidently in your auditions or you want to release the self-criticism or self-doubt that's been draining all the joy out of dancing lately, The Confident Dancer Course and rotating mini-courses available are designed to help you do just that.

Learn more and enroll here:https://kirstenkemp.com/online-course-offerings

____________________________________________________

DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How To Find Your Unique Strengths as a Dancer": https://mailchi.mp/7e51450a0a3e/findyourstrengths

DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How to Break Through the Feeling of Not Being Good Enough": https://tinyurl.com/redefining-good-enough

So many dancers experience the feeling of jealousy towards other dancers and have a hard time moving past it. Some dancers are also mistreated by others who are jealous of them. In today's episode, I'm breaking down what to do in both scenarios to help you focus back on what you're there to do and have a productive, satisfying experience as you dance.

Visualization is an incredible tool for dancers to help you perform your best consistently and with confidence! In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to use it most effectively more maximum benefit. Happy dancing!

Preparing for a ballet competition? Here are some tips on how to calm nerves, stop comparing yourself to other dancers, and confidently dance your personal best! Whether you are headed to YAGP, Prix de Lausanne, IBC, or another competition of any size or genre, I hope these mental preparation tips will help you to step out on stage with confidence and have a wonderful experience!

Tired of insecurities holding you back as a dancer? Here are 6 tips on how to overcome insecurities in dance so you can start confidently dancing to your fullest potential no matter your skill level and regardless of if you are a recreational, pre-professional, or professional dancer.

Tired of feeling insecure, awkward, and apologetic as you dance? Use these 5 tips to become a more confident dancer now! These simple mindset shifts can help you to start boldly and confidently dancing to your fullest potential no matter your skill level and regardless of if you are a recreational, pre-professional, or professional dancer.

Working with narcissistic leaders in dance and experiencing dehumanization as a dancer are sad realities that many dancers face, especially in the professional ballet world. In today's episode, we are talking about how dancers can reclaim a sense of agency over themselves and their journeys even in the midst of this broken system.

Hi Dancers! I know that not getting the attention or opportunities you want from teachers, choreographers, judges, or directors can be so frustrating and discouraging so I wanted to make this episode to share tips on what you can do in those situations to channel your energy productively in a way that may even get you the kind of results and attention you want.

3:59 - Desperation REPELS