More Than Dance

Krissy Phillipino
  • 4.9 (142)
  • Self-Improvement

Dance. Mindset. Motivation.More Than Dance is where real life meets the dance floor. Hosted by Krissy Phillipino, a dancer, choreographer, and studio owner with over 30 years in the industry. This podcast dives into the mindset reframes and quiet magic that take shape in the choreography, inside the studio, and through the work of showing up for yourself over and over. Expect episodes packed with storytelling, dance wisdom, raw truths, and the kind of pep talks you didn’t know you needed. This isn’t just about dance. It’s about who you become when you let yourself go all in, even through the ugly stages, the moments when nothing feels like it’s clicking yet, and the times when you question yourself. From confidence and self worth to mindset shifts and breakthroughs More Than Dance is where movement meets transformation. Whether you're a seasoned dancer, brand new to movement, or simply someone who craves personal growth and deep, honest conversations, this space is for you. Because this was never just about dance.It’s about who you become while dancing. It’s more than dance. Follow: @krissyphillipino @kdfstudio

  1. 4d ago

    How To Feel Comfortable When You Are Out of Your Comfort Zone | Ep 118

    If you want to evolve, usually that means getting out of your comfort zone. But what if you knew the trick to find comfort even when you are out of your comfort zone.  Dance is a place where all beginners will say "This is so far out of my comfort zone"  but... its not that far out. We all are familiar with music, wearing different outfits for different occasions, and we are familiar with movement.. even just with walking.  What if finding the small things that are comfortable within something uncomfortable allows you to succeed faster and more comfortably. Its about having an abundance - "I can" mentality vs a victim - "I can't" mentality. In this episode, learn how to feel as though you always can! Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

    16 min

  2. 6d ago

    The Dance Trifecta - When it All Hits | Ep 117

    This episode is about something I call the trifecta. It’s that moment when the song is hitting, the choreography feels good, you love what you’re wearing, and you’re actually feeling good in your body. And honestly, some people don’t even know this experience exists yet. So part of this episode is just naming it. Giving you something to look forward to. Because once you know it’s possible, you can start noticing it, creating it, and celebrating it when it happens. I talk about how each piece can completely change your learning experience. If you don’t like your outfit, you might be distracted by how it feels. If you don’t like the song, it may be harder to connect. If the choreography isn’t clicking, it can be harder to remember. And then there’s the bonus piece, the quad factor, which is when your physical body feels good and you’re not spending the whole class thinking about modifications. But this episode is also a reminder that you don’t need all of these things to line up perfectly for class to count. Sometimes you celebrate the one thing that does feel good. Maybe it’s the song. Maybe it’s the outfit. Maybe it’s just the fact that you got out of the house, got around people, moved your body, and showed up. Being a dancer doesn’t mean every step has to be perfect. Sometimes the win is learning what helps you feel more present, more confident, and more connected in the room. And when the trifecta does hit? Enjoy it. Notice it. Let it remind you why you keep coming back. Its so fun when you get to look forward to something. Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

    21 min

  3. Jun 18

    Sneaky Expectations And What To Do About Them | Ep 116

    Sometimes our expectations sneak up on us and while we logically know we made an expectation we somehow have trouble getting ourselves out of that thought pattern.  In dance you can have a bunch of expectations good and not as good and they can affect your experience with class. You might not expect for your memory to be weak, or for the people around you to be so good.  This is episode is going to give you the survival tool kit for dealing and managing your expectations and your entire experience.  Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

    16 min

  4. Jun 16

    How To Expand On Your "AHA" Moment | EP 115

    When you're learning how to dance its amazing how much there is to learn in this new world of dance. One of the most exciting things is when it starts to clicks and you have your AHA moment.  In this episode we talk all about the aha moment and how to expand it so that you understand your learning process and that you can take advantage of everything you're learning! Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

    17 min

  5. Jun 11

    When The Chaos Happens And What To Do About It | Ep 114

    There is always a week that stands out for being the week that makes you say... "what just happened?" or "what is going on this week?" Whether for exciting things or not so exciting things the week goes by and things pile up and for whatever reason the information that we know about not having expectations switches and we come to realize we actually have baseline expectations..  and these are deadly because they are sneaky and they take something that we thought we didnt have expectations for and drive us wild trying to figure out why certain things didnt go certain ways.  In this episode learn what to do, how to be slow with yourself, give yourself grace and how to use dance as a baseline for the way all things get better! You got this! Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

    11 min

  6. Jun 9

    Get Out Of Your Rut With This 100% to 10% Conversion Rule | Ep 113

    You know that dream scenario? In this episode, I am going to show you how you can get so close to it with the 100% --> 10% conversion rule. We explore who you are and what your goals are with reflection, to make realistic changes in your life that are closer and closer to who you want to be. Then we talk about how to sustain those feelings and then how to implement your 10% conversion action plan. A great episode if you are feeling stuck and you want to get out of the rut you are in.  Watch out world because here you come! Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

    16 min

  7. Jun 4

    What Progress Actually Looks Like For A Dancer | Ep 112

    There's no doubt that frustration will happen, its more about how to manage it. I go over these skills with you and why they are important so that you can create progress WITH the frustration. Because there will always be something. 1. knowing more than one feeling can exist at the same time 2. what is the feeling you are feeling 3. finding your gratitude 4. reframe what doing well in class means 5. finding a win Progress happens because you continue to dance.  Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

    17 min

  8. Jun 2

    Feeling Uncomfortable In Dance Class? Try This | Ep 111

    In this episode, I share a class exercise we do every so often and why it has become one of my favorite ways to measure growth. The first time you do something, it can feel overwhelming. The second time, you have a reference point. The third time, you start to see progress. And before you know it, the thing that once felt scary starts to feel familiar.  We talk about how to pull from your real life and use familiar experiences to navigate new ones. We also dive into the power of repetition and why doing something more than once is often the key to building confidence. If you have the opportunity to repeat an experience, take it. If you don't, create the opportunity yourself. Put it on your calendar. Make it a tradition. Give yourself a marker in time to come back to it. Because every time you return, you're not starting over. You're building familiarity. And familiarity has a way of replacing fear, discomfort, and uncertainty with confidence, trust, and momentum. Sometimes the thing you're missing isn't talent. It's another rep. Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

    13 min
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Dance. Mindset. Motivation.More Than Dance is where real life meets the dance floor. Hosted by Krissy Phillipino, a dancer, choreographer, and studio owner with over 30 years in the industry. This podcast dives into the mindset reframes and quiet magic that take shape in the choreography, inside the studio, and through the work of showing up for yourself over and over. Expect episodes packed with storytelling, dance wisdom, raw truths, and the kind of pep talks you didn’t know you needed. This isn’t just about dance. It’s about who you become when you let yourself go all in, even through the ugly stages, the moments when nothing feels like it’s clicking yet, and the times when you question yourself. From confidence and self worth to mindset shifts and breakthroughs More Than Dance is where movement meets transformation. Whether you're a seasoned dancer, brand new to movement, or simply someone who craves personal growth and deep, honest conversations, this space is for you. Because this was never just about dance.It’s about who you become while dancing. It’s more than dance. Follow: @krissyphillipino @kdfstudio

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  • Creator
    Krissy Phillipino
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 More Than Dance
  • Show Website
    More Than Dance