Passion for Dance

Dr Chelsea Pierotti
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Passion for Dance

You train extensively as a dancer, but what about mental training? Have you ever trained your mental skills like confidence, focus, or resilience? When you tune in to Passion for Dance, that mental training is precisely what you get. You can learn from a sport psychology expert who understands the dance industry and can teach you how to elevate your performance and truly thrive on and off stage. Welcome to Passion for Dance, where your host, Dr. Chelsea, will bring the science of sport psychology into the dance studio. Each week, you will learn actionable strategies and new mindsets to build happier, more successful dancers. Dance teaches us to push through the pain to reach our goals, and we are used to criticism, tears, bleeding toes, and sore muscles. But now, psychological research has taught us more about mental health and resilience than ever before, and it's time to change our industry for the better. Being a dancer teaches us critical life skills, but that doesn't mean we have to suffer before we can build ourselves back up. Dance can teach us self-discipline, teamwork, confidence, grit, and resilience without destroying our self-esteem. The path to personal growth is full of joy, self-discovery, and challenging roadblocks, but we don't have to figure it out alone. This podcast is for all of us to connect, learn, and share our passion for dance with the world.

  1. 1 DAY AGO · BONUS

    New in 2025: A Shift in Focus and a New Website!

    Dr. Chelsea announces updates for the Passion for Dance podcast in 2025, including a slight shift in focus towards more dancer-focused episodes while maintaining content for dance educators and coaches. There's also a new website: PassionForDancePodcast.com, for easier access to episode resources, notes, and player links. Thank you for sharing your passion for dance with the world!

    4 min

  2. 12/19/2024

    190. The Gift of Injury: Lessons from Professional Dancer Hannah Teutscher

    Would you want to know that your last time onstage was the last time? Would that knowledge bring closure or would it be too difficult to perform if you knew it was your last time? My guest in today’s episode was a professional dancer who battled serious injuries throughout her long career, and she's here today to share some incredible words of wisdom for dealing with injury, finding a purpose again, and how she handled it when it was suddenly her last chance to perform. Hannah Teutscher, whose professional career brought her throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. She has taught workshops and masterclasses in dance, Pilates, and yoga worldwide, and currently teaches out of her studio in Nuremberg, Germany. She also runs a successful online teacher training, mentorships, and continuing education along with her wonderful podcast, The Pilates Exchange. She’s very open and vulnerable with us about her experience with injury and the journey of growth and recovery, and mental skills certainly pertain to dealing with injury and the end of a professional career, so tune into this episode to hear Hannah’s advice on the gift of injury! Connect with Hannah on her Website: www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/ Listen to the Pilates Exchange Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pilates-exchange/id1704769014 Other Episode Resources: https://chelseapierotti.com/190

    37 min

  3. 12/12/2024

    189. Making It as a Professional Dancer: Auditions, Branding, and Career Advice with Justine Menter

    Today’s episode is all about making it as a professional dancer. My guest, Justine Menter, has over 15 years of experience in LA's entertainment industry as a choreographer, educator, and entrepreneur. She hosts her own podcast, Dance Careers Unfiltered, and she's the founder of MNTR MGMT, career coaching for dance artists. Justine has so much insight into what it takes to make it as a professional. In this episode, she shares the pros and cons of being a freelance dancer, how she works through hard decisions, professional career paths you might not have previously considered, the mindset of auditioning, and branding yourself as a professional dancer. If you’re considering a professional dance career, tune into this episode to hear Justine’s advice! Follow Justine on Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinementer Follow MNTR MGMT on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mntr.mgmt Connect with Justine on Her Website: www.justinementer.com/mntrmgmt Listen to Dance Careers Unfiltered: Podcast: Dance Careers Unfiltered Follow Passion for Dance Podcast: https://followthepodcast.com/passionfordance

    41 min

  4. 12/05/2024

    188. Mentally Prepare for Competition with These 6 Mental Skills

    We are entering the thick of dance competition season where dancers start to feel more pressure and there are some big wins and some very hard days. Dancers who train their mental skills are not only able to increase their chances of success onstage but they also can use those mental skills to help reach the demands of their training schedules. If you want to be more resilient in the hard days and enjoy the wins along the way, mental skills can help. In today’s episode, I'll be sharing the six mental skills that will help you prepare for competition because (spoiler alert) mental skills don't just show up for you on competition day. Just like you train your battements and pirouettes and your hip-hop style, you have to train your mental skills on a regular basis. If you plan to train those mental skills, even just a few weeks before competition, you'll see a positive result. Tune into the episode to learn more about the six mental skills you can use to prepare for competition! Please share your thoughts on the Listener Survey! https://chelseapierotti.com/feedback Episode Resources: https://chelseapierotti.com/188

    13 min

  5. 11/21/2024

    187. Nutcracker Chronicles: Touching Stories and Helpful Advice from Professional Ballerina Janine Kovac

    It's Nutcracker season, and today I want to pull back the curtain on what life is really like as a professional ballet dancer. My guest today is Janine Kovac who was a professional dancer for 12 years in Iceland, Italy, San Francisco, and her hometown in El Paso, Texas. In today’s episode, Janine and I talk about how you can take whatever role you're given in the ballet, even if it's not your favorite, and truly make it your own. She shares her pre-performance ritual as a professional dancer, which I will say was very well thought out and definitely helped her have that sense of confidence every time she took the stage. Janine also shares a touching story about when her twins were in the NICU and how her life lessons from being a ballet dancer helped her get through it. This episode is packed with tangible advice and behind-the-scenes insights into the world of professional ballet and, of course, some extra fun with discussing The Nutcracker! Get Janine’s Book, The Nutcracker Chronicles: https://www.janinekovac.com/in-other-words2 Connect with Janine on Her Website: https://janinekovac.com Other Episode Resources: https://chelseapierotti.com/187

    45 min

  6. 11/14/2024

    186. Turning Pressure into Power: Helping Young Dancers Reframe Stress

    I've talked to hundreds and hundreds of dancers all over the world, and I hear from each of them about the heavy load they experience as dancers. There's pressure to perform. We never feel like we have enough time to get everything done. There's performance anxiety and burnout. But it doesn't have to be that way. Reframing stress can lead to a better performance as well as more mental resilience and personal growth. In today’s episode, I’ll break down the four different ways that you can reframe your stress as a dancer and share some practical tips for coaches, teachers, and parents too. Spoiler alert: reframing stress is rooted in the idea that stress isn't always a bad thing. It can be positive rather than something to fear or loathe. Tune in to learn more about the four ways to reframe your stress and turn pressure into your power! Episode Resources: https://chelseapierotti.com/186

    11 min

  7. 11/07/2024

    185. Helping Our Dancers Mess Up Full Out, with Jennifer Bassage Bonfil

    If you are a dance teacher who has ever struggled to get your students to go full out when they're learning, or if you've been saying the same cue, like, “Pull up,” and they don't get it, today's guest is here to share a different approach with a lot of tangible ideas to try in your next class. My guest today is Jennifer Bonfill, the Artistic Director of The Wooden Floor. She spent 13 years as a professional dancer and is now a truly exceptional teacher who has a genuine passion for dance. Jennifer believes that dance is more than an art form; it's a catalyst for personal growth and community connection. In this episode, we’ll talk about why dance is the answer, the impact of somatic-based approach to choreography, and how life skills learned through dance will most likely show up outside the studio as well. Listen in to hear Jennifer’s passion shine through. I know you'll come away with practical tips and inspiration for your next class! Jennifer’s Website: www.TheWoodenFloor.org Follow Passion for Dance: https://followthepodcast.com/passionfordance Other Episode Resources: https://chelseapierotti.com/185

    44 min

  8. 10/31/2024

    184. The 3 Daily Habits of Successful Dancers

    The best performers in the world didn't get to where they are through magic, nor did they get there overnight. The best path to your personal best is to focus on those small, daily habits that add up to consistent growth. Psychological research has taught us that there are three of these daily key habits to focus on. In today’s episode, I'll share the three daily habits of top-performing dancers that you can implement right away. I’ll be breaking them down and sharing how they all can all build upon each other. If you're a dancer with big goals, I encourage you to integrate these three practices in your daily life for better performance in class and onstage, greater confidence when you perform, and the resilience to bounce back quickly when things go wrong. Tune in to hear all about how creating daily habits supports successful dancers! Take the podcast quiz to know where to start: https://chelseapierotti.com/podcastquiz Other Episode Resources: https://chelseapierotti.com/184

    12 min
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You train extensively as a dancer, but what about mental training? Have you ever trained your mental skills like confidence, focus, or resilience? When you tune in to Passion for Dance, that mental training is precisely what you get. You can learn from a sport psychology expert who understands the dance industry and can teach you how to elevate your performance and truly thrive on and off stage. Welcome to Passion for Dance, where your host, Dr. Chelsea, will bring the science of sport psychology into the dance studio. Each week, you will learn actionable strategies and new mindsets to build happier, more successful dancers. Dance teaches us to push through the pain to reach our goals, and we are used to criticism, tears, bleeding toes, and sore muscles. But now, psychological research has taught us more about mental health and resilience than ever before, and it's time to change our industry for the better. Being a dancer teaches us critical life skills, but that doesn't mean we have to suffer before we can build ourselves back up. Dance can teach us self-discipline, teamwork, confidence, grit, and resilience without destroying our self-esteem. The path to personal growth is full of joy, self-discovery, and challenging roadblocks, but we don't have to figure it out alone. This podcast is for all of us to connect, learn, and share our passion for dance with the world.

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  • Creator
    Dr Chelsea Pierotti
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    195
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Passionate Coach LLC
  • Show Website
    Passion for Dance

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