Passion for Dance
Ever wish you had someone to help you with the mental aspects of dance? That's exactly what you get when you tune in to the Passion for Dance podcast... a sport psychology expert who understands the dance industry.
Featured Episodes
Oct. 31, 2024
184. The 3 Daily Habits of Successful Dancers
The best performers in the world didn't get to where they are through magic, nor did they get there overnight. The best path to your personal best is to focus on those small, daily habits that add up to consistent growth. Psychological research has...
Feb. 22, 2024
148. Dancers: If you wan to reach the next level, develop GRIT
Have you heard of grit? Even if you haven’t, I bet you've seen it or you've felt it. Grit is the mental skill that could be the difference between getting that challenging turn section or staying stuck at your current level. This episode is for the...
Feb. 8, 2024
146. "Dream On" with U of Minnesota Coach Amanda Gaines
If you’re a part of the dance world, you probably saw the University of Minnesota's jazz dance routine at UDA Nationals with the passion and technique and the now viral turn section. But how do they pull off two incredible routines year after year?...
Recent Episodes
Nov. 20, 2025
230. How to Be a Mentally Tough Dancer Using The Power of the Four Cs
In this episode, Dr. Chelsea explores the concept of mental toughness in dancers by breaking down the Four C's: Control, Commitment, Challenge, and Confidence. She provides practical strategies for developing these skills to ...
Nov. 13, 2025
229. Cultivating Accountability and Work Ethic in Dance Teams: Insigh…
In this special episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses strategies for fostering accountability and work ethic in dance teams with three distinguished coaches—Arianna from Washington, Jenna from Nebraska, and Edwi...
Nov. 6, 2025
228. Self-Compassion in Dance: How to Balance Ambition with Kindness
In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea talks about self-compassion in dancers who are usually very hard on themselves. Inspired by a listener's question, the episode explores how treating oneself with kindness can ...
Oct. 23, 2025
227. Filling Buckets: A Simple Team Exercise for Connection and Kindn…
In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea shares a team-building exercise inspired by the children's book 'Have You Filled a Bucket Today?' The activity focuses on fostering connection and kindness among dancers by te...
Oct. 16, 2025
226. Why Your Dance Team Has Cliques and 5 Ways to Handle It
In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses the negative impacts of cliques within dance teams and offers strategies to foster a more inclusive team culture. She shares 5 practical strategies with real tools y...
Oct. 9, 2025
225. Building Lasting Confidence in Dance: It Takes More than Affirma…
In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses the importance of building real, durable confidence in dancers. She explains that true confidence doesn't come from simply repeating affirmations but is grounded in ...
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