The Dance Science Podcast

The Dance Science Podcast

By The Dance Scientist, LLCEducation
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The Dance Science Podcast episodes

  • 40: Redefining Dance: Inclusive Instruction for Every Body

    Join Veronica & I as we discuss: Her current experience post-surgery for how she’s return back to ballet, What she wishes she knew as a young dancer that may shock you, How we do we make dance/ballet inclusive for every BODY?, Her recent rebrand towards restorative ballet, Ways Educators can continue their education, & more!!

    52 min
  • 39: Movement Medicine: Physiotherapy for Dancer’s

    Join Erika & I as we discuss: Her experience in a regular physiotherapy clinic as a young dancer, How this led her into becoming a dance specific physiotherapist, What she wishes she knew growing up as a young dancer, Her favorite part about being a dance physiotherapist, How she sees her courses & workshops contributing to the field, & more!!

    30 min
  • 37: Flip the Script: My Controversial Opinion on the Acro Argument
    Join me on today’s episode for all things ACRO!! It’s not just about Aerials. You’re learning foundational dance movements. Such as rolling, somersaults, handstands, cartwheels, bridges. My Lesson Plan of A week, B week, C week & why. Why I got certified and why I love teaching Acro, My opinion on when Acro is overdone sometimes, & more!
    15 min
  • 36: Inhaling Intention: Exploring Breath, Mindfulness, & Consent In Dance
    Join me & Cindy as we discuss: A dancer can be ok with touch one day & can change that another day, She loves challenging herself and constantly learning, How consent is communicated in theatre and tv shows, There are simple ways consent can be communicated by studio owners, Some fun ways consent can be taught to young dancers, & more! Follow her on her IG here: https://www.instagram.com/classfortheheart/!
    1 hr 22 min
  • 35: Harmony in Motion: Bridging Acupuncture & Athletic Training

    Join me & Megan Richardson (Acupuncturist & Athletic Trainer) as we discuss: She treats dancers as holistic beings using the biopsychosocial model, Acupuncture is not only for injuries & why dancers benefit from it, How other factors impact dancers such as: sleep, nutrition, digestion, How she blends her work of both worlds when treating dancers, Advice she gives dancers about being aware of your self talk, and more. Follow her on her IG to see her incredible work! https://www.instagram.com/meganrichardsonwellness/!

    51 min
  • 34: Stepping Up: Cultivating Confidence in Dancers
    Join me and Kirsten as we discuss: How dancing in a negative learning environment impacted her as a professional ballerina, the importance of always giving dancers hope, how we need to stop normalizing things in the ballet world that are toxic, advice for perfectionism, learning choreography, confidence, & MORE! Follow her on Instagram to learn more: https://www.instagram.com/kirsten_theconfidentdancer?igsh=dWxmc3d6NGFodjM4!
    1 hr 8 min
  • 33: Energy in Motion: Dancer's Guide to Peak Performance

    Join me and Nik as we discuss: Dancers train technique, but often the mental skills are a missing piece, How everything is a whole-body approach of body & mind, Importance of seeking quality certifications, Debunking the myth that female dancers will bulk from lifting weights, How he coaches dancers to self-motivate themselves, & MORE! Follow him on Instagram to learn more: https://www.instagram.com/nikkleemann/!

    47 min
  • 32: Navigating Health Care for Dancers
    Join me & Ginger as we discuss: the importance of dancers advocating for themselves, calling insurance is sometimes best way to get answers, why she doesn't work with insurance & how this affects her and dancers, what general practitioners are for and what they shouldn't be doing, general PTs vs. dance PTs & more! You can learn more about her on her IG: https://www.instagram.com/moderndancept/!
    1 hr 18 min
  • 31: Dancing Minds: Delving into Dance Psychology with Michelle Dwarika
    Join me & Michelle as we discuss: how even as a researcher she admits when she's wrong & is constantly learning, she believes Dance Psychology a missing component in Dance Science, she offers lectures on this topic, how her experience dancing in harsh environments impacted her then and now, career advice, & more! You can learn more about her on her IG: https://www.instagram.com/midwarika/!
    49 min

About The Dance Science Podcast

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🧠 👋 Welcome to The Dance Science Podcast. Join your host, The Dance Scientist, to discuss critical topics in Dance Science. These episodes intend to build connections and drive discussion on how we…