The Confident Dancer Podcast
by The Confident Dancer
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Where I’ve Been for the Last 10 Months… Everything’s Changed
Where I’ve Been for the Last 10 Months… Everything’s Changed
About this podcast
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.
Join us weekly for inspiring conversations and head to The Confident Dancer Youtube channel if you'd like to see these podcasts in video form!
Happy Dancing!
- Kirsten Kemp
Episodes
The newest 20 of 47 episodes
- Where I’ve Been for the Last 10 Months… Everything’s Changed · 19 minHello friends! It's been a while. I'm so excited to share these updates with you! If you follow me on Instagram, some of these updates might not be a surprise but whether you…
- How to Set "REALISTIC" and Exciting Goals for the New Year (goal-setting tips for dancers) · 37 minIt's that time of year where a lot of us think about goal-setting, yet so many dancers have a hard time setting goals that feel both "realistic" and exciting. In this episode…
- 6 Mindset Shifts that Gave Me the Best Audition Season of My Life · 24 minThese 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…
- 5 Tips to Avoid BURNOUT During Busy Times as a Dancer · 21 minSo 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…
- What to Start Focusing on NOW to Excel in Auditions this Spring · 25 minIt'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…
- Tips for Handling JEALOUSY as a Dancer (whether you're jealous or others are jealous of you) · 24 minSo 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…
- How to Use VISUALIZATION to Perform Your Best CONSISTENTLY as a Dancer! · 20 minVisualization 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…
- Ballet Competition Performance Tips: How to calm nerves, stop comparing, and dance with confidence! · 27 minPreparing 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…
- 6 Tips to Overcome INSECURITIES in Dance · 24 minTired 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…
- 5 Tips to Become a More Confident Dancer NOW · 24 minTired 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…
- Narcissistic Leaders, Dehumanization of Dancers, & How Dancers Can Reclaim Agency w/ Melody Mennite · 1 h 14 minWorking 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…
- Not Getting the Attention or Opportunities You Want? Do this. · 22 minHi 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…
- Why Increased Skill DOESN'T Fix Self-Doubt for Dancers (ADVICE THAT WORKS) · 14 minHi Dancers! Have you ever noticed self-doubt holding you back as a dancer and thought that if you were just a better dancer, you wouldn't feel this anymore? Well... for most…
- DANCERS: How to Believe in Yourself Even When it's Hard · 26 minHi Dancers! How many times have you heard about the importance of believing in yourself, but felt like that's really easy to say but hard to do? So many dancers, especially…
- Melody Mennite on Her Incredible Career as a Principal Dancer with Houston Ballet + What's Next! · 1 h 9 minMelody Mennite - Principal ballerina formerly with Houston Ballet and currently dancing with Vitacca Ballet. She has toured internationally to perform the classics as well as…
- Thriving in ballet again, overcoming mental blocks around turns, adagio, & more with Jessica Procini · 1 h 1 minHi Dancers! I hope this interview with Jess encourages you with just how much change is possible with the right support! Whether you are a professional dancer or a recreational…
- Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan on Becoming a Principal Dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet · 52 minSarah-Gabrielle Ryan is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she studied on scholarship at the Rock School for Dance Education, Metropolitan Ballet Academy, and the School of…
- How to Stop Tying Your Self-Worth to Dance · 27 minHi Dancers! So many dancers know that they struggle with tying their self-worth to dance, but aren't sure how to actually break that cycle! Whether this shows up for you in…
- Reflecting Back on My Dance Journey: Best Decisions and Top Regrets · 32 minHi Dancers! I hope you enjoy this episode on my BEST decisions and top regrets as I reflect on my journey to becoming a professional ballet dancer! I think we can learn so much…
- 5 Things You Need to Know Before Going to College for Dance · 30 minHi Dancers! In recent years, going to college (or a university) for dance has become an increasingly popular option for dancers interested in pursuing a professional career. As…
