More Than Dance

This episode is all about role models and how they show us what’s possible long before we’re ready to believe it for ourselves. I talk about the first time, I had a role model before I even knew what the concept what. Watching the "big girls" (the older girls) at dance. They had better costumes, bigger energy, boobies (let’s be honest), confidence, power and moves that made me think, oh…...

You ever notice how fast we say it? “I’m so bad at that.” It rolls right off our tongue  like we’ve accepted it as part of who we are. “I’m bad at balance.” “I’m bad at remembering things.” “I’m bad at organizing.” We say it so often that it stops sounding like a temporary struggle and starts becoming our identity. In this episode, I unpack what really happens when you keep repeating that story. O...

This episode is about one of my least favorite phrases: “I’m too old.” and some other common excuses I hear at the studio: “I’m too old to dance,” “too out of shape,” “too young to start that.” These stories keep us small. I share how I once thought I was too young to open a dance studio because I pictured only older people doing that.  We talk about where these limits come from, why we hold onto...

This episode is all about the second layer of the ripple effect, the power of helping, accepting help, and how those tiny gestures create energy that lasts way longer than the moment itself. I share the story of helping a woman set up her tent on the beach, how it instantly shifted her whole day, and how that one act somehow turned into a full-circle moment later (yes, even involving a mystery sme...

This episode dives into the magic of the ripple effect. Something I LOVE to talk about! How tiny, intentional actions can spark joy, connection, and momentum in ways we don’t realize. I share a story from Martha’s Vineyard that reminded me how small gestures can shift someone’s day and even ripple into unexpected moments of positivity. On the dance floor, the ripple effect is just as powerful. I t...

Practicing at home can feel messy, frustrating, or even overwhelming. In this episode, I break down a step-by-step approach to making the most of your solo practice and turning your space into a real training ground.  You’ll learn how to  Find your space: understand your surroundings, your space, your floor and the level at which you can safely and effectively practice, so you can move freely with...

There are so many reasons we get shook throughout the day, a text, a look, a shift in energy, and how you move through it determines whether you stay stuck or come back to power. In this episode, I walk you through simple, grounded ways to process those moments instead of spiraling through them: Feel the feeling and take time with yourself to understand what your gut is saying and name the reactio...

When have to and need to become get to everything shifts! In this episode of The Word Shift Series , we’re talking about the quiet power of shifting “have to” (or “need to”)  into “get to.”  When you start to say “I get to,” it reminds you that you worked hard (or are working hard) to build the the life you are living. These opportunities and challenges and the way you speak about them can reconne...

When you use the word “should,” you create pressure where there doesn’t need to be any. Should is not desire based; its approval based.   It’s a word that pulls you out of the present and into judgment what you should’ve done, what you should be doing, or who you should be by now. In this episode, I break down how “should” keeps you disconnected from your actual desires and aligned action. I share...

When you use the word “try,” you’re giving yourself an out. It sounds like commitment, but it’s really hesitation in disguise. “Try” helps you avoid failure. It gives you permission to play it safe. It also keeps you from going all in and from learning what you’re actually capable of. Most of the time, try comes from fear of failure, fear of success, or fear of what it means if you really do it ....

This episode is all about one of the most limiting words: "CAN'T" and the reasons why I choose to not say it and how I encourage my students to avoid it too! This positive reframe will change your life! "Can't" fuels your limiting beliefs. There are so many ways to say what you want to say that inspires you vs. degrade you.  Can't is short cut to opt out before e...

In this episode learn the 4 things that every dancer can do to have the best experience at class.  Step 1: Create your intention: Why did you come to class today? What did you want to get out of class today? What do you want to focus on? What do you want to improve? Where do you want your headspace to be? Step 2: Check in with yourself: When the first confusing moment comes in, a check in for a qu...

Everyone’s always waiting for the “perfect time.” I am a believer that perfect timing doesn’t exist. It’s something we create and choose to believe when we look at situations half full.  In this episode, I share the story of how I became a DJ. This moment could’ve easily looked like bad timing if I chose to see it that way. I chose to look at the glass half full and trust in divine timing. Everyth...

Have you ever experienced a crash after something so good?  It could be a show you performed or went to, an event, a trip. It's usually when everything feels aligned, and you were lit up by the people around you. And when you get home its just feels sad, and borderline depressing, vs. motivating and uplifting.. like maybe you thought it would? This episode is all about that feeling, the post-...

In this episode. I share 3 CRAZY stories of when I was doubted by others and how I used those experiences shape my life.  We go into my favorite strategies for overcoming doubt: stay true to yourself and understanding your "why" learn to be a teacher and teach people who you are.. and that you don't need their approval put yourself in a moment to live like "future you"  ch...

There’s a big difference between being lazy and knowing when to rest. Rest doesn’t mean regression it means recovery. And recovery is part of the work. In this episode, I talk about how learning to hold back is actually a skill. Just like pushing through discomfort is a skill. Both change the way you show up. I talk about: How to modify without shame, and why listening to your body builds longevit...

We all dread certain conversations. There's usually a reason: fear. Fear of rejection or fear of conflict. Sometimes these hard conversations are the conversations you get to have with yourself. In this episode, I talk about: Why avoidance creates resentment  toward yourself and toward others  How broken-record promises to yourself keep you stuck Why some of the things you’re holding onto are...

In this episode, I share with you a few stories about how I grew my creativity muscle and became more creative through play.  Sometimes we assume that we are not creative because we weren't born with "it". I am here to teach and show you how to tap into your own creativity so you too, can become creative and have more FUN! Learn how to: let ideas flow naturally allow yourself permis...

There are tons of big moments in life and all of these moments have parallels to being backstage and creating good backstage energy. These big moments could be: a job interview launching an event speaking on stage or giving a presentation  getting surgery even breaking up with someone Let me help you get ready for your big moment. Use these skills to help guide you through it with ease.  Backstage...

Learn how to outsmart your body. Changing the energy and the energy around you can help you feel unstuck and gain the ability to get out of a rut! I brief over the teachings of Dr. Joe Dispenza.  Learn how the energy we carry with us predicts our future.  When you pattern interrupt you are changing energy, which means you are changing frequency, which means you get to rewrite your future . What is...

In this episode we review the idea that If you are properly rehearsed you are prepared. One of the most valuable skills a dancer has is the fact that we can rehearse and rehearse and prepare. When you take that same idea into your life, you realize you can run a mental rehearsal before big decisions, big changes, or even starting a new activity like dance class. When you’re adding something new in...

The way dancers show up on stage is the way we get to show up for ourselves in real life. When you can consistently show up for yourself, there are going to be a lot of holes in your life that will eventually get filled in.  Think about your goals and your intentions and what it will take to get you there. Usually its a series of doing something with consistency, staying disciplined, and showing u...

We act a different way when we dress a certain way. what you wear affects how to show up for yourself. I take you through a flashback of when I first came to realize the importance of what you wear. What if I told you that once you start wearing the outfit and dressing the part you will become the part. We talk about body image and self esteem and how the costume can become part of you and allow y...

This is part two of our Interruptions series, and today we’re diving into detours. The unexpected reroutes that can feel like setbacks and often end up shaping us in better ways. On stage and in life, detours test our patience, and dancers know this: the show must go on. And sometimes, what feels like the wrong turn ends up being the divine one. In this episode, I share: The different types of det...

This is a two-part episode on interruptions:  transitions and detours. In this episode we’re talking about transitions the kind that flip your routines upside down and make everything feel off balance.  In this episode, I share a simple math hack that shows why transitions almost always take longer than we expect, and how to adjust with more grace and less pressure. You’ll learn how to transition...