More Than Dance

Krissy Phillipino
  • 4.9 (146)
  • 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. 8h ago

    Is Dance Really Worth It? | Ep 156

    Is it really worth it? The time, the money, the vulnerability, the discomfort of trying something new, and even getting yourself out of the house on a cold day when you'd rather stay home? In this episode, I talk about what makes something worth doing, especially when you don't know what the experience is going to be like until you actually do it. I share how planning my wedding with Josh has made me think about this question in a completely different way. When something feels scary, overwhelming, or uncomfortable, how do you know it's going to be worth putting yourself through it? We talk about why we choose dance in the first place and how much it actually gives us. The movement, the music, the friendships, the confidence, the self expression, and having something that's just for YOU. Dance checks off SO many boxes, but when you're brand new, you haven't experienced any of those benefits yet! I also talk about finding a teacher you trust, looking at the experiences of their students, and allowing yourself to lean into the discomfort of being new when you're surrounded by people who already know how incredible the experience can be. And then I ask a different question. What if you never gave yourself the opportunity to experience any of it? What if you never got to discover how dance could make you feel, the people you could meet, or the person you could become? Would you regret not trying? I know my answer. Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

  2. 2d ago

    Finding Your Own Unique Dance Style | Ep 155

    One of the coolest things about dance is that you can give two people the exact same choreography, and it’s going to look different on both of them. And I think that’s something we should be celebrating! In this episode, I’m talking about developing your own sense of style as a dancer, learning to recognize what makes your movement unique, and why you don’t have to dance like anybody else. We talk about how easy it is to compare ourselves to other dancers and start thinking we need to move the way they do instead of appreciating what we bring to the dance floor. I also get into how your style is constantly evolving because YOU are constantly evolving! Your body changes, your mobility changes, your experiences change, and all of those things can influence the way you move. We talk about being open to trying new styles, learning from different dancers, and allowing yourself to explore movement without feeling like you need to fit into a certain mold. You can be inspired by other dancers without needing to become them. And you can continue learning, growing, and changing without losing what makes your dancing yours. Your style is unique to you... embrace it! Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

  3. Oct 29

    Why Making Mistakes Makes You A Better Dancer | Ep 154

    This episode is all about changing your relationship with making mistakes! Can we skip to the good part? The part where dancing is fun! How many of you have started dance or something else and asked yourself "why isn't this fun?"  We want to become so good so fast but we somehow want it to be easy? Think about how you apologize when you make mistakes. We don't treat it like part of the process but rather we get embarrassed... We feel like we're doing something wrong when we don't get choreography right away. Great dancers get excited about making mistakes! Every mistake gives us information. Every time something doesn't work, we get another opportunity to figure it out.  Great dancers don't have time to be embarrassed about a mistake, they welcome them because they know its part of the process of learning and perfecting the craft.  When you become a better dancer you are also becoming someone who isn't afraid to mess up. This teaches up to create a different relationship with mistakes.   So instead of shying away from being wrong we get to say bring on the mistakes!  Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

  4. Oct 27

    Why Dance Doesn't Need A Finish Line | Ep 153

    In this episode, I’m talking about slowing down and learning to enjoy the process of dance instead of always trying to get to the next step. I started thinking about this through sewing and videography. When you’re working on a project, there’s usually a finished product you’re working toward. You make something, you complete it, and you get to enjoy what you’ve created. Dance is a little different, especially when you’re taking weekly classes. There’s no finish line! There’s always something new to learn, something to work on, and something to discover. We talk about how easy it is to get caught up in wanting to learn choreography faster, get everything right, or move on to the next thing without actually enjoying what we’re doing. Dance is a hobby! It’s something we choose to make time for because we enjoy it. So why are we putting so much pressure on ourselves to get it done? What if we stopped treating dance like another thing on our to do list and started enjoying the fact that there’s no rush? You don’t have to finish something for the time you spend doing it to be worthwhile. Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

  5. Oct 22

    Why Beginner Dancers Are RICH | Ep 152

    Beginner dancers are rich in so much: opportunity, experiences, progress, and all of the things they get to discover for the very first time. Think about how much you have to gain when you’re learning something new. One class can completely change the way you move. One correction can make something click. And something that felt impossible a few weeks ago can suddenly become something you know how to do! We talk about being rich in FIRSTS, rich in PROGRESS, and rich in PERMISSION. Permission to not know, to ask questions, make mistakes, and try things without feeling like you should already have the answers. There’s something really exciting about being brand new to dance and thinking, “I’ve never done this before. Teach me EVERYTHING!” You haven’t decided what you’re good at, what you’re not good at, or even what styles of dance you love yet. There is SO much available to you! What if instead of focusing on everything you don’t know, you started looking at everything you GET to learn? There is so much opportunity in being a beginner! Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

  6. Oct 20

    Making Actual Progress: Effective Vs Efficient | Ep 151

    This episode is all about being effective and efficient when it comes to learning dance and understanding that sometimes doing MORE isn’t necessarily going to make you a better dancer. We talk about technique, practicing, and how much you’re actually asking your brain and body to do when you’re learning something new. You’re trying to remember everything you’re learning while also figuring out how to execute it, and that can be HARD. I talk about how important it is to embrace the learning process and how the way you think about that process can actually affect the dancer you’re becoming. If you’re constantly thinking something is too hard or that you’re not getting it, that’s going to change your experience. We also get into the difference between practicing effectively and practicing efficiently. You can do something over and over again, but what if you’re doing it wrong? Now you’re getting all of those repetitions in, but they aren't efficient.  Sometimes it’s not about doing more. It’s about the QUALITY of what you’re doing, the strategy you’re using, and even finding a dance teacher who knows how to help you learn in a way that works for you. And then there’s everything else that goes into it. Are you feeling shy? Are you in your head? Are you actually allowing yourself to learn, or are you so focused on what you’re doing wrong that it’s getting in the way? This episode is about looking a little deeper at HOW you’re learning, not just WHAT you’re learning, and understanding that you can be efficient without necessarily being effective. Getting better isn’t about working harder. It’s about understanding what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

  7. Oct 15

    Embracing The Messy and Forgetting the "All or Nothing" | Ep 150

    Do you ever get stuck in that all or nothing thinking where something either has to be 100% or you’re not doing it at all? This episode is all about embracing messy action and learning how to keep moving forward even when things aren’t going exactly the way you planned. I talk about how easy it is to get caught up in wanting everything to be perfect, wanting things to be within our control, and waiting for the circumstances to be exactly what we need them to be before we do something. Plans change and sometimes we have to figure out how to do the thing anyway, even if it’s going to be messy. Messy action can be uncomfortable, especially when you’re used to wanting things to be a certain way. Embracing that messiness is actually the secret to getting things completed. This episode is about getting out of that all or nothing mindset, allowing yourself to do things imperfectly, and recognizing that sometimes the best thing you can do is keep going, even when it’s messy. Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

  8. Oct 13

    Why Dance Is The Best Exercise You Can Do | Ep 149

    This episode goes into ALL the reasons why I think dance is one of the best forms of exercise you can possibly do. Dance is all encompassing. Your body is working with gravity, you’re using spatial awareness, balance, agility, coordination, weight transfers, reaction and timing. Your brain is processing SO much information while your body is trying to actually execute it. You’re training endurance, but you’re also invested in the song, the choreography and what you’re trying to express. And then there’s this whole other part of dance that you don’t necessarily get from a workout. You get to express anger, sexiness, joy, power, emotion. You learn things about yourself. You find your weaknesses. You work through them. You’re practicing confidence throughout the entire process, not only waiting to feel confident once you get a certain result or your body looks a certain way. It takes confidence to even LOOK at yourself in the mirror and work with the reflection you see. Then there’s the social part. You’re meeting people. You’re laughing together, learning together, being vulnerable together and building relationships with people through dance. And maybe one of the biggest differences is that you actually WANT to do it. There’s a difference between saying, “I have to go work out,” and wanting to go to dance. You show up differently when you’re there because you want to receive something from the experience instead of showing up to check something off a list. It’s not three sets of this, three sets of that and okay, workout done. You’re exercising. You’re learning. You’re thinking. You’re feeling. You’re connecting. You’re creating. Dance is the BEST Follow: Krissy: @krissyphillipino KDFSTUDIO: @kdfstudio

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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
    157
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 More Than Dance
  • Show Website
    More Than Dance

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