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Dancer TalksHow Dancers Can Build Confidence and Overcome Obstacles with Kirsten KempOn this week's episode I spoke with Kirsten Kemp. We talked about tools for dancers to help them perform better, how to build confidence in situations like auditions, how having confidence can help you achieve the career of your dreams, and more! Kirsten Kemp is a former full-time professional ballet dancer turned High-Performance Mindset Coach for dancers, International Speaker, and Founder of The Confident Dancer specializing in helping dancers break through the mental blocks that have been holding them back and build a confident mindset that allows them to feel and perform their best consistently...2024-03-2153 min
Dancer TalksArtists Climate Collective: Sustainability in the Dance WorldOn this episode of Dancer Talks I spoke with Artists Climate Collective Co-Founder Madeline Bez. We spoke about her organization, Artists Climate Collective, a collective of dance artists dedicated to using art as a tool to grow environmental awareness, share resources and build community as we fight for a more sustainable future. We also spoke about sustainability in the dance world, and steps dancers and companies can make to become more sustainable in their daily lives. I hope you enjoy this episode! Please like and subscribe for more episodes. About Madeline Bez: Madeline is one of the co-founders of...2023-11-1726 min
Dancer TalksAli Block: Dancer Mental Health and Perfectionism Does being a perfectionism make you a better dancer? Listen to this week's episode to find out! I had the pleasure of chatting with Ali Block. Ali Block is a professional ballet dancer in New York City as well as graduate of Columbia University with a degree in Psychology. She is currently researching perfectionism and how it relates to professional ballet dancers. In this episode we chatted about the research that Ali is doing currently. We also talked about: does being a perfectionist actually make you a better dancer?, how to capitalize on the "dancer mentality" of being a perfectionist...2023-08-1654 min
Dancer TalksEpisode 9: Talking with Jack Gray of Atamira Dance Company I had the pleasure of talking to Jack Gray of Atamira Dance Company.A few weeks ago, I saw the Atamira Dance Company Perform at the Joyce Theatre in New York City. The show was stunning, I had never seen anything like it before, and I was so intrigued to learn more about the company, the choreographic process, and the Māori Culture. My conversation with Jack Gray was pretty life changing. I uncovered a new way of thinking and I am so excited to share this episode with you!The Atamira Dance Company is the leading creator and presenter o...2023-06-031h 01Dancer TalksEpisode 8: Robbie Downey: West Coast Ballet This week I am so excited to have Robbie Downey on the podcast. Some of you may know her as Ballet Freak from her YouTube channel that she started many years ago at the beginning of her ballet journey, well she has become such an amazing ballerina and I am excited to catch up with her and share her story with you! Robbie now dances in Los Angeles and has her own ballet school. She is a very accomplished and hard working dancer who has such a great mindset, and I am so inspired by her and I hope...2022-07-0640 minDancer TalksEpisode 7: Isabel Wallace-Green: Dallas Black Dance TheatreIsabel Wallace-Green is an incredible dancer who is currently dancing with Dallas Black Dance Theatre in Dallas, TX. She is a graduate of the Ailey Fordham BFA program and has also danced with New Chamber Ballet and in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. I am so excited to have Isabel on the podcast to chat about her career so far, the transition from student to professional, and the mindset that that takes. Also, what dancing in a BFA program was like compared to a company, combining her college double major to create an amazing solo show, and more!2022-04-0157 minDancer TalksEpisode 6: Caroline and Maria Biondo: Why Pilates is important for dancers and moreToday I chatted with two amazing ballerinas and certified pilates instructors, Caroline and Maria Biondo. We talked about their journey in dance, and how they became certified Pilates instructors. Learn why pilates is not only great for dancers, but for anyone! And also the interesting history of pilates. I also chatted a little bit about my journey in personal training and how learning pilates definitely helped my knowledge and body awareness as a personal trainer for dancers and non dancers! Check out the podcast to learn more! Maria and Caroline can be found on instagram at @mariaelenadance and @carolinebiondopilates2021-08-3041 minDancer TalksEpisode 5: Mark Lusk: MVMT Physical Therapy NYCBroadway Physical Therapist Mark Lusk of MVMT Physical Therapy answers all of your most asked questions!In this episode we cover: Dr. Lusk's journey from professional dancer to expert physical therapist. What it's like to be a physical therapist on Broadway, advice for those wanting to be a physical therapist, how to come back from being off of dancing because of the pandemic, and what exercises are crucial for staying in shape. Also, should dancers run? What is the right way to stretch to become more flexible? and more!Dr. Lusk enjoyed a 12-year career...2021-04-1934 minDancer TalksEpisode 4: Jacquelin Harris: Alvin Ailey American Dance TheatreI chatted with Jacquelin Harris, an incredible dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. We talked about her dance journey, her college experience while dancing professionally, her favorite places to travel, dance outreach in schools, and more! She is such an inspiring person to listen to, and I hope you enjoy this episode!2020-11-0617 minDancer TalksEpisode 3: Naomi Corti: New York City BalletI chatted with Naomi Corti, a dancer with the New York City Ballet. We talked about her dance journey, what it is like to dance with the New York City Ballet, crazy onstage moments, and how we are finding the positivity in these past few months.2020-08-0640 minDancer TalksEpisode 2: Emily Sindoni: Dance Body NYCI chatted with Emily Sindoni, and accomplished dancer in New York City and a trainer at Dance Body. We chatted about her journey in the dance world as well as how a crazy injury caused her to find her path in fitness.2020-08-0625 minDancer TalksEpisode 1: Florrie Geller: Cincinnati BalletToday we chatted with Florrie Geller, a professional ballerina who has most recently danced with Cincinnati Ballet. We hear her incredible story, craziest onstage moments, and advice for up and coming dancers.2020-05-3046 min