The Confident Dancer Podcast

Hi Dancers! I wanted to share some thoughts in response to  @BiscuitBallerina  's Instagram post she recently made, in which she shared thoughts on how easy it is to compare yourself to other dancers at a young age and feel defeated, especially when we draw conclusions about our future in dance without recognizing that we ALL grow at different rates and we will ALL always be works in progress!

Hi Dancers! I hope this episode on '5 Surprising Causes of PERFECTIONISM in Dancers' really helps and encourages you if this is something you've been struggling with. Let me know which point resonates with you most in the comments!

Hi Dancers! I hope this episode on '3 Tips to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Dancers' really helps and encourages you if this is something you've been struggling with.

Hi Dancers! I hope this video on 5 Tips to Break Through Imposter Syndrome as a Dancer really helps and encourages you if this is something you've been struggling with. Let me know which tip resonates with you most in the comments!

Hi Dancers! I hope you really enjoyed this conversation with Georgia Dostal from Balanced Ballerinas on how to have a healthy, balanced approach to dance training (yes, even if you have "serious" goals)! Head to her podcast, the Balanced Ballerinas Podcast to listen to our conversation on how to overcome perfectionism and self-criticism!

Toxic things dance teachers do that we need to STOP normalizing... let's talk about them! So many teachers are well-intentioned, but let's be honest... sometimes their methods can be damaging to the dancers they teach no matter how good their intention was. Since awareness is the first step in the process of change, I am making this video for both dancers and teachers to shed light on these behaviors so we can take steps toward positive change. If you didn't catch part 1 of this video about toxic behaviors DANCERS do that have been normalized in dance, go watch that now!

Normalized behaviors in dance that are actually toxic... let's talk about them! There are so many wonderful traits that dance training encourages us to develop such as self-discipline and perseverance, but let's be honest... sometimes it goes a little too far. Since awareness is the first steps in the process of change, I am making this video to shed light on these behaviors dancers often do (or are encouraged to do) so we can start to takes steps towards practicing healthier behaviors that will help us to have sustainable dance careers. Stay tuned for part 2 of this video next week where we will be taking about behaviors teachers do that are normalized but toxic!

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try to think positively, you STILL compare yourself to others, feel like you're not good enough, hold back when you dance, or feel affected by fear and anxiety? Well, there is a reason for that and it is almost never talked about in dance! That's why today's podcast explains how mental blocks actually work and why positive thinking doesn't always work to resolve them. I hope you feel validated, encouraged, and educated to pursue real solutions by this podcast!

Have you ever felt like you need more "balance" in your life as a dancer but you're not sure exactly how to create a healthy dance/life balance when training is taking up a lot of your schedule? Well whether you have felt overwhelmed and burnt out or just want to feel happier in life, I made this video to give you some guiding principles to create a personal routine for yourself that actually feels great and sustainable. Enjoy and let me know what you think in the comments!

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In this video, we are asking all your most burning questions to Dr. Christa Christianson, Founder of Dance Health LLC and the Dance Evolution App, Doctor of Physical Therapy, NSCA Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and Former professional dancer and instructor. We cover the best way to gain flexibility, the best warm up routine for dancers, the most common causes of injuries, and more. Enjoy and click the links below to learn more about how to work with Christa if you're interested!