A Dancer's Mindset

Ballet with Isabella
A Dancer's Mindset

This podcast, hosted by ballet dancer, Vaganova graduate and international coach Isabella McGuire Mayes @balletwithIsabella For all the dancers out there with a desire for more and to reach their highest potential. Isabella will build your confidence, self esteem and self belief so you can make it to the top. There are many stories from Isabella's training days, tips to improve your mindset, special guests and more!! Giving you a winning dancer's mindset! Explore BWI - Your secret weapon to excellence. www.balletwithisabella.com Email hello@balletwithisabella.com

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Ep. 140 Your choices will turn into your life

    Hello Everyone! In this empowering episode of A Dancer's Mindset, we dive into the transformative power of choices. Every decision, no matter how small, shapes the life you're creating. Whether it’s committing to your training, prioritizing your health, or shifting your mindset, your choices are the building blocks of your future. We’ll explore how to align your decisions with the life you truly want and share practical tips to stay focused on your goals. Learn how to navigate distractions, overcome self-doubt, and make every choice count—even when the path feels uncertain. Your dream life doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built by the choices you make every day. Join me for this insightful conversation to discover how you can take control of your journey and step confidently toward the life you deserve. Enjoy! Like and subscribe! ---------------------------------- Next Intensive in Singapore! Classes, Courses and Plans! balletwithisabella.com Boris Kniaseff/Stevovich Floor Barre Course with India Rose https://balletwithisabella.com/course... Variations Course with Isabella https://balletwithisabella.com/course... Intensives coming up https://balletwithisabella.com/worksh... 14 day free trial to the BWI platform https://balletwithisabella.com/select... My website - Book a private lesson with me Listen to my podcast to enhance your mindset as a dancer! become more confident, with higher self esteem and self belief. Follow me on Instagram   / balletwithisabella   Follow me on TIKTOK Online classes and courses Memberships to enhance you training Live classes and more! Your secret weapon to excellence https://balletwithisabella.com MOST RECENT CLASSES AND COURSES https://balletwithisabella.com/1-to-1... Join thousands of listeners! https://open.spotify.com/show/72hZ7nn...www.tiktok.com/@balletwithisabella Join the BWI Community! Your secret weapon to excellence https://balletwithisabella.com/select...

    14 min
  2. NOV 30

    Ep. 139 A test of perserverance. Interview with Lucas Lima

    Hello Everyone! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lucas Lima who is a wonderful Principal Dancer of The Norweigan National Ballet as well as a wonderful teacher of The Academy. Lucas is a Brazilian Dancer, who recieved a place at The Royal Ballet School which changed hIs life forever. Despite being a dancer in school who didn't get injured, his mental strength was tested in his professional life. He had not one but a few serious injuries. Despite this, Lucas has this amazing perspective on life, living with gratitude even with these hard lessons. it was wonderful to talk to him. I hope this inspires you as it did me. Enjoy! Like and subscribe! ---------------------------------- Intensives coming up https://balletwithisabella.com/worksh... 14 day free trial to the BWI platform https://balletwithisabella.com/select... My website - Book a private lesson with me Listen to my podcast to enhance your mindset as a dancer! become more confident, with higher self esteem and self belief. Follow me on Instagram   / balletwithisabella   Follow me on TIKTOK Online classes and courses Memberships to enhance you training Live classes and more! Your secret weapon to excellence https://balletwithisabella.com MOST RECENT CLASSES AND COURSES https://balletwithisabella.com/1-to-1... Join thousands of listeners! https://open.spotify.com/show/72hZ7nn...www.tiktok.com/@balletwithisabella Join the BWI Community! Your secret weapon to excellence https://balletwithisabella.com/select...

    1h 11m
  3. NOV 23

    Ep.138 Homesickness. Pursuing your dreams far from home.

    Hello Everyone, Today I am joined by Suvi as we discuss home sickness in ballet. We both ventured form our home towns and travelled to Russia at a young age, not knowing the language or even what to expect. Being very close to our mothers made things that much harder but we realised some very key important components and mindset tools that made this more manageable. In the end we have to do uncomfortable things to come out the other side the person we dream to become. I hope you enjoy this episode and it helps you :-) Enjoy! Like and subscribe! ---------------------------------- Boris Kniaseff/Stevovich Floor Barre Course with India Rose https://balletwithisabella.com/course/floor-barre-for-turnout/ Variations Course with Isabella https://balletwithisabella.com/course/learn-variations-with-me/ Intensives coming up https://balletwithisabella.com/workshops/ 14 day free trial to the BWI platform https://balletwithisabella.com/select-a-plan/ * My website - Online classes and courses Memberships to enhance you training Live classes and more! Your secret weapon to excellence https://balletwithisabella.com MOST RECENT CLASSES AND COURSES * Book a private lesson with me https://balletwithisabella.com/1-to-1-lessons/ * Listen to my podcast to enhance your mindset as a dancer! become more confident, with higher self esteem and self belief. Join thousands of listeners! https://open.spotify.com/show/72hZ7nnhKSG97VofHYPBOW?si=8ebb73d9aedf425e * Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balletwithisabella * Follow me on TIKTOK www.tiktok.com/@balletwithisabella Join the BWI Community! Your secret weapon to excellence https://balletwithisabella.com/select-a-plan/

    25 min
  4. NOV 16

    Ep. 137 Should I push or rest? How to know what to do.

    Hello Everyone, Welcome back to this episode! This is a much-asked question I get. Should we push? Or should we rest? As dancers, we are hard-wired to push, seeing rest as a weakness. This is far from the truth, and this episode is all about helping you road map your days and weeks understanding when to push, or when to go easier for the sake of consistency and a lasting career. Enjoy! Like and follow the podcast! ---------------------------------- Turnout ball on the wall workout https://balletwithisabella.com/class/ball-on-wall/ Boris Kniaseff/Stevovich Floor Barre Course with India Rose https://balletwithisabella.com/course/floor-barre-for-turnout/ Variations Course with Isabella https://balletwithisabella.com/course/learn-variations-with-me/ Intensives coming up https://balletwithisabella.com/workshops/ 14 day free trial to the BWI platform https://balletwithisabella.com/select-a-plan/ * My website - Online classes and courses Memberships to enhance you training Live classes and more! Your secret weapon to excellence https://balletwithisabella.com MOST RECENT CLASSES AND COURSES * Book a private lesson with me https://balletwithisabella.com/1-to-1-lessons/ * Listen to my podcast to enhance your mindset as a dancer! become more confident, with higher self esteem and self belief. Join thousands of listeners! https://open.spotify.com/show/72hZ7nnhKSG97VofHYPBOW?si=8ebb73d9aedf425e * Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balletwithisabella * Follow me on TIKTOK www.tiktok.com/@balletwithisabella Join the BWI Community! Your secret weapon to excellence https://balletwithisabella.com/select-a-plan/

    26 min
  5. NOV 2

    Ep.136 Nerves as an Artist. How to Cope

    Hello Everyone, Today we will be talking about nerves as an artist. How to cope and deal with this as an artist who is under high pressure. We will be focusing this episode on Janet Baker who was a renowned opera singer of the 20th century. She was an amazing Soprano considered one of the greatest Opera Singers. Her problem was she had crippling stage freight. As a dancer, I found this inspiring, even the greats struggle with fear! I thought this would help many of you to talk about in your own unique pursuit. Let's discuss! --------------------------------- Enjoy! Like and subscribe! ---------------------------------- Boris Kniaseff/Stevovich Floor Barre Course with India Rose https://balletwithisabella.com/course... Variations Course with Isabella https://balletwithisabella.com/course... Intensives coming up https://balletwithisabella.com/worksh... 14 day free trial to the BWI platform https://balletwithisabella.com/select... My website - Book a private lesson with me Listen to my podcast to enhance your mindset as a dancer! become more confident, with higher self esteem and self belief. Follow me on Instagram   / balletwithisabella   Follow me on TIKTOK Online classes and courses Memberships to enhance you training Live classes and more! Your secret weapon to excellence https://balletwithisabella.com MOST RECENT CLASSES AND COURSES https://balletwithisabella.com/1-to-1... Join thousands of listeners! https://open.spotify.com/show/72hZ7nn...www.tiktok.com/@balletwithisabella Join the BWI Community! Your secret weapon to excellence https://balletwithisabella.com/select...

    34 min
  6. OCT 2

    Ep.133 Knowing you have weaknesses. How to deal with them.

    Hello Everyone, Welcome back! In this conversation, Isabella and Suvi discuss the challenges of building self-esteem in ballet, focusing on how to navigate weaknesses and shortcomings. They explore the importance of mindset, the impact of comparison with peers, and the significance of quality training over quantity. The discussion emphasizes the uniqueness of each dancer's journey and the necessity of resilience and persistence in the face of challenges. Practical tools for improvement and the importance of a positive routine are also highlighted, culminating in a message of self-acceptance and striving for personal bests. Takeaways It's important to normalize imperfections in ballet. Mindset plays a crucial role in overcoming weaknesses. Comparison with others can hinder personal growth. Quality of training is more important than quantity. Each dancer's journey is unique and should be respected. Building a positive routine can enhance performance. Resilience is key to overcoming challenges in dance. Self-belief is essential for improvement. Don't let others define your limitations. Celebrate small progress as a step towards improvement. Smashing Goals in Ballet The Power of Mindset in Dance "Smash those goals!" "Normalizing our imperfections is key." "I always felt really insecure about my technique." Titles Sound Bites - Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Self-Esteem in Ballet 02:52 Navigating Weaknesses and Shortcomings 05:49 Mindset and Self-Perception08:59Comparing Yourself to Others 12:05 Quality Over Quantity in Training 15:02 The Importance of Individual Journey 18:09 Practical Tools for Improvement 21:00 Building a Positive Routine 23:59Resilience and Persistence in Dance 27:14Final Thoughts on Self-Improvement --------- Join BWI Your secret weapon to excellance Classes - Courses and Plans www.balletwithisabella.com --------

    37 min
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This podcast, hosted by ballet dancer, Vaganova graduate and international coach Isabella McGuire Mayes @balletwithIsabella For all the dancers out there with a desire for more and to reach their highest potential. Isabella will build your confidence, self esteem and self belief so you can make it to the top. There are many stories from Isabella's training days, tips to improve your mindset, special guests and more!! Giving you a winning dancer's mindset! Explore BWI - Your secret weapon to excellence. www.balletwithisabella.com Email hello@balletwithisabella.com

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