Visualization is an incredible tool for dancers to help you perform your best consistently and with confidence! In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to use it most effectively more maximum benefit. Happy dancing! Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/f0VceG8LaIg To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit kirstenkemp.com To stay up to date on the latest announcements and blog posts at The Confident Dancer, sign up to be a part of my email...

Preparing for a ballet competition? Here are some tips on how to calm nerves, stop comparing yourself to other dancers, and confidently dance your personal best! Whether you are headed to YAGP, Prix de Lausanne, IBC, or another competition of any size or genre, I hope these mental preparation tips will help you to step out on stage with confidence and have a wonderful experience! Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/YKOuaBDnW-0 To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking...

Tired of insecurities holding you back as a dancer? Here are 6 tips on how to overcome insecurities in dance so you can start confidently dancing to your fullest potential no matter your skill level and regardless of if you are a recreational, pre-professional, or professional dancer. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/J_56SJkE3bQ To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit kirstenkemp.com To stay up to date on the latest announcements and blog posts...

Tired of feeling insecure, awkward, and apologetic as you dance? Use these 5 tips to become a more confident dancer now! These simple mindset shifts can help you to start boldly and confidently dancing to your fullest potential no matter your skill level and regardless of if you are a recreational, pre-professional, or professional dancer. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/uitwUxTump4 To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit kirstenkemp.com To...

Working with narcissistic leaders in dance and experiencing dehumanization as a dancer are sad realities that many dancers face, especially in the professional ballet world. In today's episode, we are talking about how dancers can reclaim a sense of agency over themselves and their journeys even in the midst of this broken system. Melody Mennite Principal ballerina formerly with Houston Ballet and currently dancing with Vitacca Ballet. She has toured internationally to perform the...

Hi Dancers! I know that not getting the attention or opportunities you want from teachers, choreographers, judges, or directors can be so frustrating and discouraging so I wanted to make this episode to share tips on what you can do in those situations to channel your energy productively in a way that may even get you the kind of results and attention you want. - Kirsten Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/vTRa3gW8U10 To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking...

Hi Dancers! Have you ever noticed self-doubt holding you back as a dancer and thought that if you were just a better dancer, you wouldn't feel this anymore? Well... for most dancers, that solution simply won't work so I'm here to give you practical advice that actually does! In this episode, I will walk you through how to start breaking through the self-doubt that's been holding you back. I hope you find it to be really encouraging, confidence building, and helpful! Let me know what you think...

Hi Dancers! How many times have you heard about the importance of believing in yourself, but felt like that's really easy to say but hard to do? So many dancers, especially aspiring professional dancers feel this! This video contains practical tips on how to believe in yourself, even when it's hard. I hope you find it to be really encouraging, confidence building, and helpful! Let me know what you think in the comments! - Kirsten LISTEN TO THIS AND OTHER EPISODES IN PODCAST FORM! Listen...

Melody Mennite - Principal ballerina formerly with Houston Ballet and currently dancing with Vitacca Ballet. She has toured internationally to perform the classics as well as contemporary work in dance. Some of her classical Principal roles include Odette/Odile, Aurora, Kitri, Sugar Plum Fairy and Clara in The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Manon, Juliet, The Sylph in Bournanville’s La Sylphide, Nikya in La Bayadere, Ciao Ciao San in Madame Butterfly, Marie in the ballet Marie, Tatiana and Olga in...

Hi Dancers! I hope this interview with Jess encourages you with just how much change is possible with the right support! Whether you are a professional dancer or a recreational dancer, if you want to overcome the mental blocks that have been holding you back from truly thriving and dancing to your fullest potential, reach out! You can learn more about my coaching services and apply for The Confident Dancer Coaching Program at https://kirstenkemp.com/ More about Jess: Jessica Procini is the...

Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she studied on scholarship at the Rock School for Dance Education, Metropolitan Ballet Academy, and the School of Pennsylvania Ballet. Sarah-Gabrielle joined Pennsylvania Ballet II (now Philadelphia Ballet II) in 2014 before joining Pacific Northwest Ballet in 2016, where she is currently a principal dancer. She is a two-time Princess Grace Award nominee, was named Dance Magazine’s On the Rise in 2018, and was the cover of Pointe...

Hi Dancers! So many dancers know that they struggle with tying their self-worth to dance, but aren't sure how to actually break that cycle! Whether this shows up for you in perfectionism, being overly self-critical, caring too much about what other people think, fearing judgment, or fearing failure, I hope this episode gets you one big step closer to feeling free to dance full out with joy because your self-worth no longer depends on dancing perfectly! Enjoy :) - Kirsten Watch this episode...

Hi Dancers! I hope you enjoy this episode on my BEST decisions and top regrets as I reflect on my journey to becoming a professional ballet dancer! I think we can learn so much from not only reflecting on our own experiences but also learning from the experiences of others to give us clarity on how we can best go about making our own dreams and goals a reality. Let me know in the comments what insights most resonated with you! - Kirsten Watch this episode on YouTube:...

Hi Dancers! In recent years, going to college (or a university) for dance has become an increasingly popular option for dancers interested in pursuing a professional career. As someone who has graduated from the University of Utah's ballet program with a BFA in Ballet and someone who has guest lectured for several university dance programs, I want to share 5 things you need to know before going to college for dance if this is a path you are either considering or if you are currently pursuing...

Hi Dancers! I hope you enjoy this conversation with Anabel Katsnelson from American Ballet Theatre! I know that so many dancers experience injuries at one time or another and we both know how challenging the injury recovery process can be. In this video, Anabel shares how she addressed the mental, emotional, and practical challenges of the injury recovery process to come back stronger. Enjoy! Anabel's Bio: Anabel Katsnelson was born in New City, New York and began training at the Petrov...

Hi Dancers! I hope you enjoy this conversation with Anabel Katsnelson from American Ballet Theatre! I know that so many dancers dream of dancing for such a big and reputable classical ballet company, so I thought it would be wonderful to have Anabel on to talk about what it's actually like to dance for such a big company and to also share what advice she has for dancers who aspire to follow the same path. Enjoy! Anabel's Bio: Anabel Katsnelson was born in New City, New York and began...

Hi Dancers! I hope you enjoy this episode on "Why Focusing on Natural Talent is Holding You Back"! With how often I hear dancers expressing frustration that they aren't a "natural turner" or "a quick learner" or "a jumper", I have learned just how dangerous for our progress and confidence it is to fixate on these labels. Does natural talent exist? Sure. But in this video, I want to share with you a much more productive way to spend your focus and energy so that you can truly dance to your...

Hi Dancers! Do you ever find yourself just going through the motions as you dance, lacking focus, inspiration, and motivation? We've all been there! This tip on how to use the power of intentionality to your advantage can seriously be game-changing, so I hope you really enjoy the benefits once you put it into practice! - Kirsten Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rCZjV4gr8-c To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit kirstenkemp.com To stay up to...

Hi Dancers! I hope this episode on 4 LIES That Dancers are Often Taught to Believe is eye-opening and helpful for you! Since our beliefs are so powerful in either helping or hindering us from confidently performing to our fullest potential, I wanted to make this video to help you let go of these four common beliefs that I see negatively affecting dancers. Have you believed any of these things? DM me on Instagram at @kirsten_theconfidentdancer and let me know! Happy dancing! - Kirsten Watch...

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, allowing me to put my best foot forward in training, and ultimately improve my skill WHILE enjoying the...

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 practical first steps to building confidence as a dancer that not many people talk about so you can start tapping into that...

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/SH4pformt-k To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit...

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 posts at The Confident Dancer, sign up to be a part of my email newsletter community here:...

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 it works for you! Thanks for watching! - Kirsten Watch this episode on YouTube:...