The Confident Dancer Podcast

Hi Dancers! I hope this video on 5 Belief Changes That Made Me a Better Dancer is eye-opening and helpful for you! This video was inspired by an Instagram post I made a few weeks ago on "5 Things I No Longer Believe as a Dancer" and since it was very well received, I thought I'd make a video on it! These mentality shifts have allowed me to approach my dancing in a much healthier way,...

Hi Dancers! I hope this video on the real way to build confidence as a dancer is eye-opening and helpful for you! I used to feel so frustrated when I heard people say "you have to believe in yourself" or "you have to be confident" to be the best dancer you can be, but they wouldn't share HOW to actually do that! I hope this video helps you to identify and understand the pra...

Hi Dancers! I hope you enjoyed this episode on how to move on from mistakes without beating yourself up. If you struggle with getting stuck in self-criticism when you mess up, I hope this episode provides you useful guidance on how to move on without getting stuck in your head so that you can save your energy for your best dancing moving forward. - Kirsten WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/S...

Hi Dancers! I hope you enjoyed this spicy little episode on what I love and hate about the dance world. Let me know what YOU love and don't love so much about the dance world in the comments! - Kirsten Watch this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/JLymSsxsND0 To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit kirstenkemp.com To stay up to date on the latest announcements and blog p...

Hi Dancers! Does stress ever get in the way of you dancing your best, or at the very least, ENJOYING yourself as you dance? Since at one time or another, we all get bogged down by the stress of life inside and outside the studio, I wanted to share this video with you on how to dance better with less stress by using these 7 tips to lower stress as a dancer. Try one out this week and let me know how...

Hi Dancers! I wanted to share some thoughts in response to  @BiscuitBallerina  's Instagram post she recently made, in which she shared thoughts on how easy it is to compare yourself to other dancers at a young age and feel defeated, especially when we draw conclusions about our future in dance without recognizing that we ALL grow at different rates and we will ALL always be works in progress!...

Hi Dancers! I hope this episode on '5 Surprising Causes of PERFECTIONISM in Dancers' really helps and encourages you if this is something you've been struggling with. Let me know which point resonates with you most in the comments! - Kirsten WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ZWpGIrkVBAQ To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit www.theconfidentdancer.co...

Hi Dancers! I hope this episode on '3 Tips to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Dancers' really helps and encourages you if this is something you've been struggling with. - Kirsten WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/u6EXrtHTZO8 To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit www.theconfidentdancer.com To stay up to date on the latest announcements and blog post...

Hi Dancers! I hope this video on 5 Tips to Break Through Imposter Syndrome as a Dancer really helps and encourages you if this is something you've been struggling with. Let me know which tip resonates with you most in the comments! - Kirsten WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/tMNTnbPv7E0 To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit www.theconfidentdancer.co...

Hi Dancers! I hope you really enjoyed this conversation with Georgia Dostal from Balanced Ballerinas on how to have a healthy, balanced approach to dance training (yes, even if you have "serious" goals)! Head to her podcast, the Balanced Ballerinas Podcast to listen to our conversation on how to overcome perfectionism and self-criticism! The Balanced Ballerinas Podcast: https://www.balan...

Toxic things dance teachers do that we need to STOP normalizing... let's talk about them! So many teachers are well-intentioned, but let's be honest... sometimes their methods can be damaging to the dancers they teach no matter how good their intention was. Since awareness is the first step in the process of change, I am making this video for both dancers and teachers to shed light on thes...

Normalized behaviors in dance that are actually toxic... let's talk about them! There are so many wonderful traits that dance training encourages us to develop such as self-discipline and perseverance, but let's be honest... sometimes it goes a little too far. Since awareness is the first steps in the process of change, I am making this video to shed light on these behaviors dancers often...

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try to think positively, you STILL compare yourself to others, feel like you're not good enough, hold back when you dance, or feel affected by fear and anxiety? Well, there is a reason for that and it is almost never talked about in dance! That's why today's podcast explains how mental blocks actually work and why positive thinking doesn&#...

Have you ever felt like you need more "balance" in your life as a dancer but you're not sure exactly how to create a healthy dance/life balance when training is taking up a lot of your schedule? Well whether you have felt overwhelmed and burnt out or just want to feel happier in life, I made this video to give you some guiding principles to create a personal routine for yourself that...

In this video, we are asking all your most burning questions to Dr. Christa Christianson, Founder of Dance Health LLC and the Dance Evolution App, Doctor of Physical Therapy, NSCA Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and Former professional dancer and instructor. We cover the best way to gain flexibility, the best warm up routine for dancers, the most common causes of injuries, and more. Enjoy...

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Have you ever wondered why you stop performing as well when people start watching you dance? There are reasons for this that may surprise you, so in this video, I wanted to not only share the psychological reasons why you might be holding back or cracking under pressure but also WHAT you can start to do to perform your best in front of an audience. Enjoy! - Kirsten LINKS: Get access to The Confide...

Welcome to The Confident Dancer Podcast! Your host, Kirsten Kemp, is a former professional dancer turned Mindset Coach for Dancers, specializing in helping dancers break through the mental blocks that are holding them back and build a healthy, confident mindset that supports them in dancing to their fullest potential. On The Confident Dancer Podcast, you'll not only receive powerful insights o...

Welcome to The Confident Dancer Podcast! Your host, Kirsten Kemp, is a former professional dancer turned Mindset Coach for Dancers, specializing in helping dancers break through the mental blocks that are holding them back and build a healthy, confident mindset that supports them in dancing to their fullest potential. On The Confident Dancer Podcast, you'll not only receive powerful insights o...

Welcome to The Confident Dancer Podcast! Your host, Kirsten Kemp, is a former professional dancer turned Mindset Coach for Dancers, specializing in helping dancers break through the mental blocks that are holding them back and build a healthy, confident mindset that supports them in dancing to their fullest potential. On The Confident Dancer Podcast, you'll not only receive powerful insights o...

Welcome to The Confident Dancer Podcast! Your host, Kirsten Kemp, is a former professional dancer turned Mindset Coach for Dancers, specializing in helping dancers break through the mental blocks that are holding them back and build a healthy, confident mindset that supports them in dancing to their fullest potential. On The Confident Dancer Podcast, you'll not only receive powerful insights o...

Welcome to The Confident Dancer Podcast! Your host, Kirsten Kemp, is a former professional dancer turned Mindset Coach for Dancers, specializing in helping dancers break through the mental blocks that are holding them back and build a healthy, confident mindset that supports them in dancing to their fullest potential. On The Confident Dancer Podcast, you'll not only receive powerful insights o...