The Confident Dancer Podcast

The Confident Dancer Podcast

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The Confident Dancer Podcast episodes

  • What I’ve Learned Talking to The World’s Top Professional Ballet Dancers

    To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit www.theconfidentdancer.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
    1:53 - 1. Self-confidence
    2:16 - 2. Having things that ground you in your life outside of dance
    2:46 - 3. The ability to manage your expectations
    5:46 - 4. Shifting from dancing how you think other people want to how you want
    9:38 - 5. Not letting the "lows" define you
    11:35 - 6. Lean into what makes you different
    13:01 - 7. Allowing injuries to shift your approach to dancing
    13:45 - 8. Don't only dance for maladaptive reasons
    ________________________________________________________________________
    WORK WITH ME 1:1!
    THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM:
    A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you do the inner work to step into a new level of confidence, well-being, and preparedness to accomplish your career goals. Perfect for pre-professional to early professional dancers wanting to master the mental side of optimum performance, so you can overcome the mental blocks that have been holding you back and be the confident dancer you've always wanted to be!
    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
    ________________________________________________________________________
    THE EMPOWERED DANCER MASTERCLASS:
    The Empowered Dancer Masterclass is a bundle of over 10 hours of video trainings and written exercises designed to give you the practical steps and encouragement to truly approach your ballet training or career with confidence, well-being, and the understanding of how to play the internal game of ballet that it takes in order to thrive and succeed.
    These in-depth trainings cover topics such as "How to Identify Your Unique Value as a Dancer to Become an Irreplaceable Artist" to "The Keys to Developing Authentic and Unstoppable Confidence", "How to Dance Better with MORE Fun and LESS Effort", and more!
    To see what each lesson includes and to purchase access to the Empowered Dancer Masterclass for just $77, click here!
    https://theempowereddancer.thinkific.com/courses/masterclass
    ________________________________________________________________________
    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

    17 min
  • Why You Stop Performing as Well When People are Watching (and how to overcome it!)

    Have you ever wondered why you stop performing as well when people start watching you dance? There are reasons for this that may surprise you, so in this video, I wanted to not only share the psychological reasons why you might be holding back or cracking under pressure but also WHAT you can start to do to perform your best in front of an audience. Enjoy!

    - Kirsten
    LINKS:
    Get access to The Confidence Code, my new mini-course designed to teach you the practical tools to build the kind of confidence that feels great and unlocks your ability to perform to your fullest potential ($47 for a limited time): https://theconfidentdancer.mvsite.app
    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 learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit kirstenkemp.com
    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
    0:48 - 1. You're distracted by seeing yourself through someone else's point of view instead of your own
    3:19 - 2. You're in your head instead of in your body
    4:43 - 3. You're making assumptions about what the people watching you are thinking
    7:45 - 4. You think your mistakes are more visible than they actually are
    9:59 - 5. The "have to" mentality
    11:20 - 6. You're attached to a specific outcome
    ________________________________________________________________________
    WORK WITH ME 1:1!
    THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM:
    A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you do the inner work to step into a new level of confidence, well-being, and preparedness to accomplish your career goals. Perfect for pre-professional to early professional dancers wanting to master the mental side of optimum performance, so you can overcome the mental blocks that have been holding you back and be the confident dancer you've always wanted to be!
    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
    ________________________________________________________________________
    THE EMPOWERED DANCER MASTERCLASS:
    The Empowered Dancer Masterclass is a bundle of over 10 hours of video trainings and written exercises designed to give you the practical steps and encouragement to truly approach your ballet training or career with confidence, well-being, and the understanding of how to play the internal game of ballet that it takes in order to thrive and succeed.
    These in-depth trainings cover topics such as "How to Identify Your Unique Value as a Dancer to Become an Irreplaceable Artist" to "The Keys to Developing Authentic and Unstoppable Confidence", "How to Dance Better with MORE Fun and LESS Effort", and more!
    To see what each lesson includes and to purchase access to the Empowered Dancer Masterclass for just $77, click here!
    https://theempowereddancer.thinkific.com/courses/masterclass
    ________________________________________________________________________
    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

    14 min
  • UPDATE on Quitting Dancing Professionally: what it's actually been like (expectations vs reality)

    Welcome to The Confident Dancer Podcast! Your host, Kirsten Kemp, is a former professional dancer turned Mindset Coach for Dancers, specializing in helping dancers break through the mental blocks that are holding them back and build a healthy, confident mindset that supports them in dancing to their fullest potential. On The Confident Dancer Podcast, you'll not only receive powerful insights on how to utilize the power of your mind to perform optimally but also tips on how to navigate the ups and downs of life as a dancer from a fellow dancer who's been there!


    Watch this video on YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/QTMY00HaSgo?si=MoJcSjIh9Ox5D7MX


    Get access to The Confidence Code, my new mini-course designed to teach you the practical tools to build the kind of confidence that feels great and unlocks your ability to perform to your fullest potential ($47 for a limited time): ⁠https://theconfidentdancer.mvsite.app⁠

    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 learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit ⁠kirstenkemp.com⁠
    To follow along for daily tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what I'm up to, follow me on Instagram at ⁠@kirsten_theconfidentdancer⁠
    __________________________________________________________
    WORK WITH ME 1:1!
    THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM:
    A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you do the inner work to step into a new level of confidence, well-being, and preparedness to accomplish your career goals. Perfect for pre-professional to early professional dancers wanting to master the mental side of optimum performance, so you can overcome the mental blocks that have been holding you back and be the confident dancer you've always wanted to be!
    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
    __________________________________________________________
    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

    17 min
  • Scared of Pirouettes? Here's How to Not Be. (tips to reduce fear and improve your turns)

    Welcome to The Confident Dancer Podcast! Your host, Kirsten Kemp, is a former professional dancer turned Mindset Coach for Dancers, specializing in helping dancers break through the mental blocks that are holding them back and build a healthy, confident mindset that supports them in dancing to their fullest potential. On The Confident Dancer Podcast, you'll not only receive powerful insights on how to utilize the power of your mind to perform optimally but also tips on how to navigate the ups and downs of life as a dancer from a fellow dancer who's been there!


    Watch this video on YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/ez7IqerMtME?si=FnFOvs04HJZGd9cw


    Get access to The Confidence Code, my new mini-course designed to teach you the practical tools to build the kind of confidence that feels great and unlocks your ability to perform to your fullest potential ($47 for a limited time): ⁠https://theconfidentdancer.mvsite.app⁠

    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 learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit ⁠kirstenkemp.com⁠
    To follow along for daily tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what I'm up to, follow me on Instagram at ⁠@kirsten_theconfidentdancer⁠
    __________________________________________________________
    WORK WITH ME 1:1!
    THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM:
    A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you do the inner work to step into a new level of confidence, well-being, and preparedness to accomplish your career goals. Perfect for pre-professional to early professional dancers wanting to master the mental side of optimum performance, so you can overcome the mental blocks that have been holding you back and be the confident dancer you've always wanted to be!
    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
    __________________________________________________________
    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

    13 min
  • How to Stop Hating Adagio in Ballet Class (even if you feel bad at it)

    Welcome to The Confident Dancer Podcast! Your host, Kirsten Kemp, is a former professional dancer turned Mindset Coach for Dancers, specializing in helping dancers break through the mental blocks that are holding them back and build a healthy, confident mindset that supports them in dancing to their fullest potential. On The Confident Dancer Podcast, you'll not only receive powerful insights on how to utilize the power of your mind to perform optimally but also tips on how to navigate the ups and downs of life as a dancer from a fellow dancer who's been there!


    Watch this video on YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/JvG71nb4Waw?si=gxXm2YbJm2EJYdhC


    Get access to The Confidence Code, my new mini-course designed to teach you the practical tools to build the kind of confidence that feels great and unlocks your ability to perform to your fullest potential ($47 for a limited time): ⁠https://theconfidentdancer.mvsite.app⁠

    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 learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit ⁠kirstenkemp.com⁠
    To follow along for daily tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what I'm up to, follow me on Instagram at ⁠@kirsten_theconfidentdancer⁠
    __________________________________________________________
    WORK WITH ME 1:1!
    THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM:
    A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you do the inner work to step into a new level of confidence, well-being, and preparedness to accomplish your career goals. Perfect for pre-professional to early professional dancers wanting to master the mental side of optimum performance, so you can overcome the mental blocks that have been holding you back and be the confident dancer you've always wanted to be!
    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
    __________________________________________________________
    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

    16 min
  • It's Ok if Your Path Looks Different (an encouragement if you're scared of failing)

    Welcome to The Confident Dancer Podcast! Your host, Kirsten Kemp, is a former professional dancer turned Mindset Coach for Dancers, specializing in helping dancers break through the mental blocks that are holding them back and build a healthy, confident mindset that supports them in dancing to their fullest potential. On The Confident Dancer Podcast, you'll not only receive powerful insights on how to utilize the power of your mind to perform optimally but also tips on how to navigate the ups and downs of life as a dancer from a fellow dancer who's been there!


    Watch this video on YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/xb_FneSzIVo?si=zNVGG5_jKP3aS3RK


    Get access to The Confidence Code, my new mini-course designed to teach you the practical tools to build the kind of confidence that feels great and unlocks your ability to perform to your fullest potential ($47 for a limited time): ⁠https://theconfidentdancer.mvsite.app⁠

    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 learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit ⁠kirstenkemp.com⁠
    To follow along for daily tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what I'm up to, follow me on Instagram at ⁠@kirsten_theconfidentdancer⁠
    __________________________________________________________
    WORK WITH ME 1:1!
    THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM:
    A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you do the inner work to step into a new level of confidence, well-being, and preparedness to accomplish your career goals. Perfect for pre-professional to early professional dancers wanting to master the mental side of optimum performance, so you can overcome the mental blocks that have been holding you back and be the confident dancer you've always wanted to be!
    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
    __________________________________________________________
    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

    10 min
  • 5 Things You Can Do to Practically Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Professional Dancer

    Welcome to The Confident Dancer Podcast! Your host, Kirsten Kemp, is a former professional dancer turned Mindset Coach for Dancers, specializing in helping dancers break through the mental blocks that are holding them back and build a healthy, confident mindset that supports them in dancing to their fullest potential. On The Confident Dancer Podcast, you'll not only receive powerful insights on how to utilize the power of your mind to perform optimally but also tips on how to navigate the ups and downs of life as a dancer from a fellow dancer who's been there!


    Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QRn-xblj-60


    Get access to The Confidence Code, my new mini-course designed to teach you the practical tools to build the kind of confidence that feels great and unlocks your ability to perform to your fullest potential ($47 for a limited time): https://theconfidentdancer.mvsite.app

    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 learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit kirstenkemp.com
    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
    1:56 - 1. The changes I've seen in my body
    5:44 - 2. Noticing a reduction in strength and technical skill
    8:15 - 3. Feeling isolated from the dance community
    11:28 - 4. Thinking I would never perform again
    13:09 - 5. Thinking I would be obsessed with exercising
    14:16 - 6. Finding the importance of having a community in and outside of dance
    __________________________________________________________
    WORK WITH ME 1:1!
    THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM:
    A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you do the inner work to step into a new level of confidence, well-being, and preparedness to accomplish your career goals. Perfect for pre-professional to early professional dancers wanting to master the mental side of optimum performance, so you can overcome the mental blocks that have been holding you back and be the confident dancer you've always wanted to be!
    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
    __________________________________________________________
    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

    24 min

About The Confident Dancer Podcast

From the publisher's feed

The Confident Dancer Podcast is your space to receive weekly insights and encouragement from former Professional Dancer turned Mindset Coach for Dancers, Kirsten Kemp, on how to navigate the ups and downs of life as a dancer with confidence, train your mind to help you perform to your fullest potential consistently, and thrive as a human in the process of accomplishing your goals.