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Pivot for Dancers is for professional dancers changing careers. We're having powerful conversations with former pro dancers to help you find meaning off the stage.

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  1. 10/19/2025

    Kelsey didn't wait around for her dance career to inevitably end

    Kelsey Glennon is a former professional dancer turned travel writer who oozes insight and wisdom. In this interview, she talks about: - Falling out of love with dance- Not wanting to be the jaded, lazy dancer at the end of her career- Choosing not to wait around for her dance career to inevitably end- Perfectionism, black and white thinking, and other unhelpful dancer mindsets- Why she thinks so many dancers go into fitness (hot take!)- Her life as a travel writer for publications like  @travelandleisure  and  @southernliving  For more videos like this all about dancer career changes, subscribe and I’ll see you in the next one! https://www.youtube.com/@pivotfordancers(0:00-2:37) Kelsey's dance training and professional experience (2:38-7:17) How and why Kelsey started freelance writing (7:18-16:44) Challenges of the pivot (16:45-19:44) Day-to-day life as a travel writer (19:45-21:52) Kelsey's future plans (21:53-26:18) Taking the parts of dance you loved into your new careerOther videos you might like:https://youtu.be/16JMiSPzlBEhttps://youtu.be/FJRbh7AI9HQhttps://youtu.be/dG-WzFlfBDY-------------------------------------Pivot for Dancers offers career change resources for professional dancers to help you find meaningful work off the stage.❤️ Get support for your career transition with Pivot Mentorship: https://pivotfordancers.com/services/mentorship/🪩 Start your career change journey with Happy Trails, a mini course to plan your pivot: https://pivotfordancers.com/products/happy-trails/✨ Take your first step with the How to Pivot ebook: https://pivotfordancers.com/products/how-to-pivot/💌 Join our email list and never miss an update: https://stats.sender.net/forms/dL9nlW/view💃 Learn more at https://pivotfordancers.com/-------------------------------------https://www.instagram.com/pivotfordancers/https://www.facebook.com/pivotfordancershttps://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotfordancers/------------------------------------Music Copyright: Informed Observer by  @isaaccavallaro ​

    26 min

  2. 10/08/2025

    How a ski mountain helped Elise let go of her dance career

    Elise MacDonald attended Oklahoma City University before moving to New York City in pursuit of her musical theater dreams. Landing roles in the 42nd Street touring company and performing A Chorus Line, and Some Like It Hot, the pandemic cut her dreams short. After some soul searching and a life-changing run down a ski mountain in the Catskills, Elise let go of her dance career once and for all. Personality tests and an open mind led her to find a path in data analytics and she hasn't looked back. 0:00-0:31 Intro0:32-3:37 Elise's dance background3:38-9:09 What cause the pivot?9:10-12:34 Challenges and pleasant surprises after leaving dance12:35-14:24 Being ok after dance and finding purpose14:25-19:51 Elise's new career path19:52-21:59 Pulling what you love about dance into a new career22:00-25:23 Enjoying the 9-5 with nothing to prove25:24-26:54 Dancers in the corporate world26:55-32:22 Elise's future plans and building a life beyond dance ------------------------------------- Pivot for Dancers offers career change resources for professional dancers to help you find meaning off the stage. ❤️ Get support for your career transition with Pivot Mentorship: https://pivotfordancers.com/services/mentorship/ 🪩 Start your career change journey with Happy Trails, a mini course to plan your pivot: https://pivotfordancers.com/products/happy-trails/ ✨ Take your first step with the How to Pivot ebook: https://pivotfordancers.com/products/how-to-pivot/ 💌 Join our email list and never miss an update: https://stats.sender.net/forms/dL9nlW/view 💃 Learn more at https://pivotfordancers.com/ ------------------------------------- https://www.instagram.com/pivotfordancers/ https://www.facebook.com/pivotfordancers https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotfordancers/ https://www.youtube.com/@pivotfordancers

    32 min

  3. 09/30/2025

    How Demi's roller skating hobby turned into 500K followers on Instagram

    we're joined by Demi Jenkins of  @peachyskaterr  who took the world of Instagram by storm (and by accident). Although not a hard pivot, Demi's story is for the dancers who aren't satisfied with the traditional dance path but know they have something to share. She's an incredible example of how letting go of industry expectations in favor of being exactly who you are might just be the thing you've been missing. https://www.instagram.com/peachyfeverr / For more videos like this all about dancer career changes, subscribe and I’ll see you in the next one! https://www.youtube.com/@pivotfordancers 0:00-0:27 Intro0:28-1:59 Demi's dance background2:00-5:04 How Demi started roller skating on Instagram5:05-8:53 Preventing burnout & the demands of social media8:54-15:10 The business side of Instagram and finding community15:11-18:55 Practicing your art & letting go of perfectionism18:56-22:37 Future plans for Demi & the Peachy brand -------------------------------------Other videos you might like: https://youtu.be/jIiyY7Iqqwkhttps://youtu.be/7EUfZS8mQtkhttps://youtu.be/dG-WzFlfBDY-------------------------------------Pivot for Dancers offers career change resources for professional dancers to help you find meaning off the stage.❤️ Get support for your career transition with Pivot Mentorship: https://pivotfordancers.com/services/mentorship/🪩 Start your career change journey with Happy Trails, a mini course to plan your pivot: https://pivotfordancers.com/products/happy-trails/✨ Take your first step with the How to Pivot ebook: https://pivotfordancers.com/products/how-to-pivot/💌 Join our email list and never miss an update: https://stats.sender.net/forms/dL9nlW/view💃 Learn more at https://pivotfordancers.com/ ------------------------------------- https://www.instagram.com/pivotfordancers/ https://www.facebook.com/pivotfordancers https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotfordancers/ https://www.youtube.com/@pivotfordancers

    23 min

  4. 09/28/2025

    Missing the magic of the stage? Here's how Ali is finding meaning beyond her ballet career

    Ali's impressive ballet career spanned 15 years with credits including Texas Ballet Theater, Eugene Ballet Company, Eglevsky Ballet and the role of Clara in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. After graduating from Columbia University in 2020, her pivot into a career in research at Mount Sinai has her filled with both excitement and existential crisis. From being pulled into next phases life as she enters her mid-thirties to navigating the challenges of letting go of her ballet identity, this is a must-watch for any dancer going through the messy middle of changing careers. Mentioned in this podcast:- Ali's research paper: https://journals.aom.org/doi/10.5465/amj.2023.0187?ai=vik9&ui=3xpa&af=H- "A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is more painful." Martha Graham ------------------------------------- Pivot for Dancers offers career change resources for professional dancers to help you find meaning off the stage.❤️ Get support for your career transition with Pivot Mentorship: https://pivotfordancers.com/services/mentorship/🪩 Start your career change journey with Happy Trails, a mini course to plan your pivot: https://pivotfordancers.com/products/happy-trails/✨ Take your first step with the How to Pivot ebook: https://pivotfordancers.com/products/how-to-pivot/💌 Join our email list and never miss an update: https://stats.sender.net/forms/dL9nlW/view💃 Learn more at https://pivotfordancers.com/ ------------------------------------- https://www.instagram.com/pivotfordancers/ https://www.facebook.com/pivotfordancers https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotfordancers/ https://www.youtube.com/@pivotfordancers

    27 min

  5. 09/26/2025

    Are we done telling dancers not to have a backup plan? Rachel is proof that you can

    we're chatting with Rachel Lee all about dancing full time while running a business and balancing motherhood. We chat about taking imperfect action even when you don't feel ready and looking at life (and business) like seasons. Rachel helps business owners bring a sense of calm to their productivity flows and shares her tips and tricks for wedding videographers with her consultants and courses. Mentioned in this podcast:- Happy Trails course: https://pivot-for-dancers-mentorship.my.canva.site/happy-trails-landing-page - How to Pivot ebook: https://buy.stripe.com/14k6oG8rQexsgCI147- The 12-Week Year: https://www.amazon.com.au/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/1118509234 ------------------------------------- Pivot for Dancers offers career change resources for professional dancers to help you find meaning off the stage.❤️ Get support for your career transition with Pivot Mentorship: https://pivotfordancers.com/services/mentorship/🪩 Start your career change journey with Happy Trails, a mini course to plan your pivot: https://pivotfordancers.com/products/happy-trails/✨ Take your first step with the How to Pivot ebook: https://pivotfordancers.com/products/how-to-pivot/💌 Join our email list and never miss an update: https://stats.sender.net/forms/dL9nlW/view💃 Learn more at https://pivotfordancers.com/ ------------------------------------- https://www.instagram.com/pivotfordancers/ https://www.facebook.com/pivotfordancers https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotfordancers/ https://www.youtube.com/@pivotfordancers

    30 min

  6. 09/25/2025

    Will you regret being a dancer? How Monica turned guilt into growth

    We're chatting with Monica Bryant on her career change from professional musical theater performer to interior designer. Feeling burnt out from the hustle and bustle of living in New York City, the pandemic was the final push she needed to start her pivot. Learn how Monica "fell into" her first interior design job and how she feels about leaving the Big Apple for a simpler life in North Carolina. As promised, here's the link for Havenly: https://havenly.com/ ------------------------------------- Pivot for Dancers offers career change resources for professional dancers to help you find meaning off the stage.❤️ Get support for your career transition with Pivot Mentorship: https://pivotfordancers.com/services/mentorship/🪩 Start your career change journey with Happy Trails, a mini course to plan your pivot: https://pivotfordancers.com/products/happy-trails/✨ Take your first step with the How to Pivot ebook: https://pivotfordancers.com/products/how-to-pivot/💌 Join our email list and never miss an update: https://stats.sender.net/forms/dL9nlW/view💃 Learn more at https://pivotfordancers.com/ ------------------------------------- https://www.instagram.com/pivotfordancers/ https://www.facebook.com/pivotfordancers https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotfordancers/ https://www.youtube.com/@pivotfordancers

    26 min
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Pivot for Dancers is for professional dancers changing careers. We're having powerful conversations with former pro dancers to help you find meaning off the stage.

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