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
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 ...
Oct. 2, 2025
224. Motivation Vs. Discipline: Winning the Battle Against Procrastin…
In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses the common issue of procrastination among dancers and offers practical strategies to overcome it. She highlights the importance of self-discipline over motivation an...
Sept. 25, 2025
223. What High-Achieving Dancers Do Differently
In this episode of 'Passion for Dance,' Dr. Chelsea explores the science behind peak performance for dancers, and shares the science-backed tools that help you reach your personal best. Dr. Chelsea shares 5 tools for training...
Sept. 18, 2025
222. Navigating College Dance Team Recruitment with Abbey Nugent
In this episode of Passion for Dance, host Dr. Chelsea discusses the college dance team recruiting process with Abbey Nugent, founder of Studio 2 Stadium. Abbey, a seasoned dance teacher and coach, offers valuable advice on p...
Sept. 11, 2025
221. How to Create a Goal-Driven Culture Without Burning Out Your Dan…
In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses the delicate balance coaches need to create a goal-driven culture that promotes success without causing stress and burnout. She covers pitfalls of an outcome-focused...
Sept. 4, 2025
220. Building Confidence That Lasts: Strategies Every Dancer Needs
Are you ready to break the cycle of self-doubt and build lasting confidence? In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea reveals the secret to building confidence: the Confidence Loop. Discover why confidence isn’t some...
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