More Than Dance

Mistakes, mess ups, f*ck ups are not optional. They happen on stage, at practice, at work and in life. The goal isn’t perfection. (Remember that's impossible because perfection doesn't exist!) The goal is knowing what to do when something goes wrong… and making sure no one else even notices. In this episode, I talk about what I call "rehearsing the f*ck-up*", the art of bouncin...

As we honor Mental Health Awareness Month, I thought it would be fitting to talk about the moments when dance is not enough and what you can do about it.  This episode dives into the difference between dancing for an audience and dancing for yourself and why that shift matters when you are healing or triggered. I talk about what happens when wounds get reopened, you get triggered, and when things...

We all carry beliefs we didn’t consciously choose to believe. Some we inherited and some we adopted in environments that didn’t give us room to be our full selves. In this episode, I discuss what it means to unlearn the old stories/ old beliefs that keep you stuck and reclaim the parts of you that you silenced to fit in.  I used to quiet my voice in school because teachers constantly told me I was...

Starting something new can feel overwhelming, whether you're starting a dance class, or just finally doing the thing you’ve been thinking about forever... like me and this podcast! In this episode, I share my three simple and powerful techniques to help you actually start : 1. Make the first step so easy you can’t say no... EASE 2. Get comfortable being uncomfortable (discomfort = growth) 3....

Comparison isn’t always the villain. It can actually point you toward your desires, your goals, and your next evolution… if you know how to listen without losing yourself. In this episode, I break down the truth about comparison: 1. Comparison vs. obsession 2. Comparison breeds awareness and awareness builds CLARITY which leads to the creation of GOALS 3. Remember that your journey is divine, pers...

Let's talk about the ugly stage ... that in between where things feel cringy, awkward, and honestly... not cute. The part where you are working towards a goal and you haven't seen (enough) progress. This stage doesn't mean you’re failing or that you're not getting there... it means you’re in motion. The results will come! Keep showing up through the mess and learn why the ugly...

Welcome to More Than Dance. I’m Krissy Phillipino, a dancer, choreographer, studio owner, and your go-to guide for the real stuff dance teaches you; the kind you actually use in life. I’m also your favorite source for pep talks, perspective shifts, and permission to be unapologetically YOU.  Dance has shaped my entire life It’s how I found myself It’s how I’ve rebuilt myself, over and over It’s ho...