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The Dance Parent PodcastDancing In College with Special Guest Madi HicksIs your dancer considering dancing in college? In this episode, Jana and Madi discuss how early that process should start and everything that parents need to know to help their dancer transition into dancing at the college level. 2024-03-2130 minThe Dance Parent PodcastDancing Outside of Your Comfort ZoneIn this episode, Jake and Jana dive into some post YAGP thoughts and just how valuable it is for dancers to embrace and take on opportunities to dance outside of their comfort zone. 2024-02-2822 minThe Dance Parent PodcastBeing a Mindful Dance Parent with Guest, Dr. Chelsea PierottiIn this episode, Jana interviews Dr. Chelsea Pierotti, a former professional ballet dancer and dance coach with a PhD in sport psychology about the importance of being a mindful dance parent and how to best support the psychological development of your dancer. https://www.chelseapierotti.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-for-dance/id15542021412024-02-2229 minThe Dance Parent PodcastMental Strength, Connection of Mind & Body, and ConsistencyIn this week's episode, Jake, Jana, and special guest Sam Neas dive into the importance of the mind/body connection and the mental strength required for consistent, quality dance training. 2024-01-1521 minThe Dance Parent PodcastHow To Help Your Dancer Through Complacency with Sam NeasIn this episode, Jake & Jana welcome back regular podcast guest, Sam Neas, to tackle how to spot and help your dancer through phases of complacency in their training.2023-12-1118 minThe Dance Parent PodcastHow To Support Your Dance TeachersIn this episode, Jake & Jana share some tips on creating a wonderful studio environment by supporting your student's dance teachers.2023-09-0129 minThe Dance Parent PodcastFinding Balance In A New SeasonIn this episode, Jake and Jana discuss the importance of finding the balance between keeping a dancer challenged and growing but not pushing them to the point of exhaustion and burn out. 2023-08-2418 minThe Dance Parent PodcastLife As A Dancer On Broadway With Richard YoderIn this episode, Jake interviews good friend and current dancer and performer on Broadway, Richard Yoder, on what life is like as a professional dancer on Broadway and the steps he credits to getting him to where he is today.2023-07-2851 minThe Dance Parent PodcastA Day In The Life Of A Ballet Dancer With Special Guest, Olivia GorgasIn this episode, Jana chats with former student and current professional ballet dancer, Olivia Gorgas. Olivia shares what her typical schedule looks like and all sorts of advice for dancers hoping to enter the professional ballet world!2023-07-1331 minThe Dance Parent PodcastSummer Training OpportunitiesIn this episode, Jake and Jana talk about how important summer training can be and how to squeeze the most out of it! 2023-06-1526 minThe Dance Parent PodcastRandom Thoughts With Special Guest Sam NeasIn this week's episode, we welcome back previous special guest, Sam Neas, to talk about the importance and benefits of alignment in a studio's culture and how to support everyone involved in order to have the best team possible.2023-05-2629 minThe Dance Parent PodcastInjury Prevention & Safe Stretching with Special Guest Kendall BaabIn this week’s episode, we interview Kendall Baab of Body Kinnect about injury prevention and safe stretching practices to keep our dancers healthy, growing, and doing what they love to their fullest! 2023-05-1838 minThe Dance Parent PodcastLauren Ritchie’s 5 Thoughts for DancersThis episode explores and unpacks points from Dance Mental Performance Educator, Lauren Ritchie, ranging from “rehearse from respect, not fear” to "you matter".2023-05-1123 minThe Dance Parent PodcastMaximizing Your Dancer's Growth After ConventionIn previous episodes, we have focused on the preparation for dance conventions but the follow up, reflection, and discussions afterward can be just as important! In this week’s episode we talk about keeping it positive, kind and growth centered! 2023-05-0421 minThe Dance Parent PodcastRandom Thoughts With Jake & JanaThis episode covers everything from the best way to navigate conversations with your dancer after a “hard day”, to class attendance, and finding a teacher that is a great fit for your dancer! 2023-04-2718 minThe Dance Parent PodcastProtecting Your Dancer’s Physical Health 101This weeks episode dives into the importance of quality nutrition, rest, conditioning, and more for your dancer’s best physical health. 2023-04-2030 minThe Dance Parent PodcastBalancing Finances & Time With Your Dancer’s TrainingFinding a balance of resources can be difficult for any family with a serious dancer wanting the best training. In this episode, Jake and Jana, answer several parent questions on the topic and expand on their best suggestions to finding an appropriate balance for your dancer! 2023-04-1326 minThe Dance Parent PodcastHow To Support Your Dancer’s GoalsIn this week’s episode, we dive into how all parents can help their dancers to achieve their goals regardless of the parent’s previous dance knowledge. We discuss how to find baby steps to the big goal whether that is a professional career, college dance programs, summer intensives, or even auditioning for the dance company for the first time! 2023-04-0621 minThe Dance Parent PodcastThe Importance of Being A Well Rounded DancerIn this week’s episode, Jake and Jana discuss the value of versatility in dance training. They share their view on how important a well rounded dance education and exposure to various different styles is for all dancers. 2023-03-3024 minThe Dance Parent PodcastLet's Talk About SolosIn this week's episode, Jake & Jana talk all about competition solos and approaching solo preparation as a tool for the dancer's overall growth and development.2023-03-2316 minThe Dance Parent PodcastLife Lessons Learned At NYCDAThis week Jake and Jana share some of their favorite words of wisdom from NYCDA Founder & Executive Director, Joe Lanteri, and how these life lessons go far beyond dance training alone. 2023-03-1621 minThe Dance Parent Podcast4 Ways To Help Your Dancer Have An Incredible Convention/Competition WeekendIn this episode, Jake and Jana explore four of the most effective ways that parents can set their dancer up for success before, during, and after a convention weekend. 2023-03-0923 minThe Dance Parent PodcastPerspective From Current Juilliard Dance Student & TA Alum, Griffin MasseyIn this episode, Griffin Massey shares his views on competition dance, the wonderful life lessons that can come from dance training, and what he has found to be the most valuable element in helping him to achieve his dreams. 2023-03-0221 minThe Dance Parent PodcastAdvice From A Guest ChoreographerIn this episode, Jake & Jana interview choreographer, Sam Neas, about all things your dancer can bring into the room. We discuss everything from preparing your dancer for the day to how to be a strong participant in creating the best final product.2023-02-2322 minThe Dance Parent PodcastIs It Too Late For...?In this week’s episode Jake and Jana dive into the ever so common question of “Is it too late for my dancer to be successful at (fill in the blank)” or “Can my dancer still be successful if they aren’t able to do (fill in the blank) by a certain age?” Spoiler alert: kids prove to us everyday that it’s never too late! 2023-02-1612 minThe Dance Parent PodcastThe Benefits of BalletIn this week’s episode we discuss the physical and mental benefits of ballet training for all dancers. 2023-02-0918 minThe Dance Parent PodcastProtecting Your Dancer's Mental HealthNavigating the balance between helping your dancer to achieve their full potential while still making sure that they have a fun and fulfilling childhood can be difficult. In this episode, Jake and Jana dive into this complex balance and some tips on helping to make sure that your dancers mental health always remains a priority. 2023-02-0218 minThe Dance Parent PodcastOpportunities For Your Dancer's FutureInevitably, some of your dancers will look at you one day and say “I think I want to keep dancing after high school”. This episode dives into the full scope of possibilities for dancers after high school. And please note, this is super helpful even for parents of young dancers to just be prepared on all of the opportunities for dancers in today’s world!2023-01-2627 minThe Dance Parent PodcastHow To Best Help Your Dancer At HomeIf you want to better help guide your dancer at home, there are some definite things you can do! In this episode Jake & Jana talk about 5 things that can help your dancer improve when working on things at home.2023-01-1916 minThe Dance Parent PodcastMisconceptions Regarding Competition ScoringIn this episode we tackle some common misconceptions and questions we've received over the years about dance competition scoring and talk about what is currently being required of today's dancers.2023-01-1415 min