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 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: http://eepurl.com/gDmjtz To follow along for daily tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what I'm up to, follow me on Instagram at @kirsten_theconfidentdancer TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 2:11 - Take the attention or opportunities off the pedestal. 3:59 - Desperation REPELS 9:21 - Use this as an opportunity to work on your own goals. 12:46 - Remember that dance is subjective. Everyone is allowed to have their own opinion. 19:07 - Define what you are and aren't there to do. ___________________________________________________ WORK WITH ME 1:1! THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM: A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you master the MENTAL side of dance so you can confidently perform to your fullest potential. Perfect for pre-professional, professional, or recreational dancers wanting to build a truly confident mindset that allows you to overcome mental blocks like self-doubt, performance anxiety, perfectionism, comparison, insecurities, etc. and enjoy performing your best consistently. Learn more and apply here: https://kirstenkemp.com/confident-dancer-coaching-program#confident-dancer ___________________________________________________ SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS: I offer mindset seminars to equip dancers with the inspiration and practical tools to thrive in their well-being and ability to perform their personal best. These 60-90 minute seminars can be a valuable addition to the holistic support and education of your dancers at your next intensive, year-round program, or professional development opportunity for your company dancers. Learn more and inquire here: https://kirstenkemp.com/speaking-and-workshops#speaking-and-workshops ___________________________________________________ ONLINE COURSES: My online course offerings are a wonderful way to learn the practical steps to retraining your mind so you can thrive and excel in your dancing, all at your own pace and for a more affordable price than individual coaching. Whether your goal is to break through fear and nervousness so you can show up confidently in your auditions or you want to release the self-criticism or self-doubt that's been draining all the joy out of dancing lately, The Confident Dancer Course and rotating mini-courses available are designed to help you do just that. Learn more and enroll here: https://kirstenkemp.com/online-course-offerings __________________________________________________ DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How To Find Your Unique Strengths as a Dancer": https://mailchi.mp/7e51450a0a3e/findyourstrengths DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How to Break Through the Feeling of Not Being Good Enough": https://tinyurl.com/redefining-good-enough