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EPISODE · May 6, 2025 · 26 MIN

Ep.148 The inner game of dance. Understanding your inner voice

from A Dancer's Mindset · host Ballet with Isabella

Hello Everyone, Today is an inspiring episode. 🧠 Inspired by W. Timothy Gallwey’s 'The Inner Game of Tennis'🎧 In this episode, we're diving into the powerful teachings of The Inner Game of Tennis – a book that, although written for athletes on the court, holds absolute gold for dancers in the studio.You’ll discover:✔️ Why the biggest battle isn’t against your technique – it’s against your own mind✔️ How to quiet the inner critic and tap into flow✔️ The difference between Self 1 (the thinker) and Self 2 (the doer) – and how learning to trust your body can transform your dancing✔️ Why overthinking kills performance – and how awareness, not judgment, leads to improvement✔️ How to stop “trying harder” and start “allowing more” in your artistryWhether you're preparing for an audition, stuck in a perfectionist loop, or just want to dance with more ease and confidence, this episode will shift how you think about training forever.You don’t need to play tennis to benefit from this book – you just need a desire to perform freely, fully, and fearlessly.Please Follow & Share the podcast so we can help more and more of you. ------Never Miss a thing from BWI Join our Mailing list ✨ Want to take your ballet training to the next level? Here’s how we can help! ✨💻 Join Ballet With Isabella – Our online platform offers structured training plans, recorded classes, and expert guidance to help you improve, no matter your level. Whether you're working on pointe strength, turnout, flexibility, or technique, we’ve got the resources to support your progress. Join us today at balletwithisabella.com!📲 Train Smarter With Our Courses – Want to master pirouettes, allegro, or fouettés? Our in-depth courses break down technique, strength, and drills to help you finally achieve your goals. Browse all courses here!🎭 Become a Principal Member – If you’re looking for personalized coaching, live classes, and exclusive workshops, our Principal Membership is the ultimate way to refine your artistry and technique with direct feedback from me. Sign up now at balletwithisabella.com/membership!🎧 Listen & Learn More – Keep growing your mindset and motivation by subscribing to A Dancer’s Mindset on your favorite podcast platform.📲 Follow on Socials – Stay inspired with daily tips, behind-the-scenes training, and motivation:📍Instagram: @balletwithisabella📍TikTok: @balletwithisabella📍YouTube: Subscribe for free training videos & insights!🔥 Start training smarter and reaching your goals today! 🔥

Hello Everyone, Today is an inspiring episode. 🧠 Inspired by W. Timothy Gallwey’s 'The Inner Game of Tennis'🎧 In this episode, we're diving into the powerful teachings of The Inner Game of Tennis – a book that, although written for athletes on the court, holds absolute gold for dancers in the studio.You’ll discover:✔️ Why the biggest battle isn’t against your technique – it’s against your own mind✔️ How to quiet the inner critic and tap into flow✔️ The difference between Self 1 (the thinker) and Self 2 (the doer) – and how learning to trust your body can transform your dancing✔️ Why overthinking kills performance – and how awareness, not judgment, leads to improvement✔️ How to stop “trying harder” and start “allowing more” in your artistryWhether you're preparing for an audition, stuck in a perfectionist loop, or just want to dance with more ease and confidence, this episode will shift how you think about training forever.You don’t need to play tennis to benefit from this book – you just need a desire to perform freely, fully, and fearlessly.Please Follow & Share the podcast so we can help more and more of you. ------Never Miss a thing from BWI Join our Mailing list ✨ Want to take your ballet training to the next level? Here’s how we can help! ✨💻 Join Ballet With Isabella – Our online platform offers structured training plans, recorded classes, and expert guidance to help you improve, no matter your level. Whether you're working on pointe strength, turnout, flexibility, or technique, we’ve got the resources to support your progress. Join us today at balletwithisabella.com!📲 Train Smarter With Our Courses – Want to master pirouettes, allegro, or fouettés? Our in-depth courses break down technique, strength, and drills to help you finally achieve your goals. Browse all courses here!🎭 Become a Principal Member – If you’re looking for personalized coaching, live classes, and exclusive workshops, our Principal Membership is the ultimate way to refine your artistry and technique with direct feedback from me. Sign up now at balletwithisabella.com/membership!🎧 Listen & Learn More – Keep growing your mindset and motivation by subscribing to A Dancer’s Mindset on your favorite podcast platform.📲 Follow on Socials – Stay inspired with daily tips, behind-the-scenes training, and motivation:📍Instagram: @balletwithisabella📍TikTok: @balletwithisabella📍YouTube: Subscribe for free training videos & insights!🔥 Start training smarter and reaching your goals today! 🔥

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