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! I know that Shelby was sharing her encouragements mostly in light of YAGP, but I also wanted to tie...

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.com To stay up to date on the latest announcements and blog posts at The Confident Dancer, sign up to be...

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

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.com To stay up to date on the latest announcements and blog posts at The Confident Dancer, sign...

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.balancedballerinas.com/podcasts/the-balanced-ballerinas-podcast Georgia's Website:...

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 these behaviors so we can take steps toward positive change. If you didn't catch part 1 of this video about...

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 do (or are encouraged to do) so we can start to takes steps towards practicing healthier behaviors that...

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't always work to resolve them. I hope you feel validated, encouraged, and educated to pursue real solutions by...

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 actually feels great and sustainable. Enjoy and let me know what you think in the comments! - Kirsten WATCH...

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 and click the links below to learn more about how to work with Christa if you're...

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 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 1:53 - 1. Self-confidence 2:16 - 2. Having things that ground you...

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 Confidence Code, my new mini-course designed to teach you the practical tools to build the kind of...

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 on how to utilize the power of your mind to perform optimally but also tips on how to navigate the ups...

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 on how to utilize the power of your mind to perform optimally but also tips on how to navigate the ups...

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 on how to utilize the power of your mind to perform optimally but also tips on how to navigate the ups...

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 on how to utilize the power of your mind to perform optimally but also tips on how to navigate the ups...

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 on how to utilize the power of your mind to perform optimally but also tips on how to navigate the ups...