06 - Dancer to Educator: Making the Mindset Shift

In this episode, we explore the powerful (and often overlooked) shift from simply doing movement to truly understanding and teaching it. Sparked by a real moment in class—when a student asked, “How do I stop my momentum in a turn?”—this conversation dives into the thinking and problem-solving that defines great teaching.From there, we zoom out to reflect on a bigger idea: knowledge alone doesn’t make someone a great teacher. The ability to communicate, adapt, and meet students where they are is what truly creates impact.We’ll also explore:Why great performers don’t always make great teachersThe mindset shift to become a more impactful educatorPractical tools to help you grow in your teaching journeyFeaturing the timeless insight from Benjamin Franklin—“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”—this episode invites you to rethink how you approach both learning and teaching.Link to Ebook "The Resilient Dance Teacher Reboot" - https://www.theresilientdanceteacher.com/reboot Subscribe to my mailing list/newsletter HERE: https://www.theresilientdanceteacher.com/resilientnewsletter