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A Dancer's Mindset
by Ballet with Isabella
Hi friends, it’s Isabella! Vaganova graduate, international coach and recovering perfectionist. It’s time for you to step into what’s possible, This is the podcast for anyone striving for more – in your ballet career, your training, or just within yourself.We’ll talk confidence, resilience, motivation, mindset and the real-life stuff that comes with wanting more and that can often get in the way! So wherever you’re listening from today, I’m glad you’re here. Let’s get into it.
Episodes
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Ep. 172 THE Tools To Become A Confident Dancer!
Hello Everyone! I'm joined today by the wonderful Terry Hyde who was a pro dancer with the Royal Ballet before finding his path with Psychotherapy. Terry has just done a course for the ISABELLA platform which is incredibly in depth and detailed, covering many topics to help you unlock more in…
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EP. 171 How To Have A Growth Mindset. Chun Wai Chan.Principal Dancer NYCB
Hello Everyone! What does it mean to dance not just for yourself, but for an entire community?In this episode of A Dancer's Mindset, Isabella sits down with Chun Wai Chan — Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet and a true trailblazer. In 2022, Chan made history by becoming the first Chinese...
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Ep. 171 The Tools For A Confident Dancer's Mindset!
Hello Everyone! I'm joined today by the wonderful Terry Hyde who was a pro dancer with the Royal Ballet before finding his path with Psychotherapy. Terry has just done a course for the ISABELLA platform which is incredibly in depth and detailed, covering many topics to help you unlock more in…
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Ep. 170 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! My Story
Hello Everyone! This is so exciting - We are launching ISABELLA - our rebrand and new platform June 24th 2026 I wanted to not only thank this beautiful community but also share more about how this has evolved, why the change and why it is such a personal change and how this has been born out of…
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Ep. 170 The People Around You Matter!
Your Circle Is Your Ceiling The people around you are not just background noise in your journey — they are actively shaping who you become. In this episode, we talk honestly about what it does to you when someone consistently makes you feel small, why those experiences don't just stay in the...
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Ep. 169 Never Give Up Again!
Hello Everyone!, Today we talk about what makes us actually want to give up. It happens to all of us, the determination slips, the motivation just isn't what it used to be. We associate those emotions with how much we may actually want something when in fact, it could be how you are spending…
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EP. 168 How To Visualise The Future You Want
The Power of Visualisation: See It To Become It What if the most powerful training tool you have costs nothing, requires no studio, and works while you sleep? In this episode, we dive deep into the science of visualisation and why your brain doesn't know the difference between vividly imagining...
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EP. 167 Failures & Mistakes Are Not Your Identity!
Hey Everyone! We need to talk about failure. Not in a "dust yourself off and try again" motivational poster kind of way. Really talk about it. Because so many of us — especially as dancers — have spent years quietly believing that every mistake we make says something about who we are. A wobbled...
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Ep.166 Day 7: Becoming the Confident Dancer
Hello Everyone! You made it to Day 7. And something has already shifted — even if you can't quite name it yet. This final episode is about bringing everything together. The work you've done this week — facing the performance anxiety, stepping out of comparison, separating your worth from your...
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Ep. 165 Day 6: Burned Out? "Why Am I Even Doing This?
Hello Everyone! Welcome to Day 6 . You used to love this. You used to live for it — the classes, the rehearsals, the music, all of it. And somewhere along the way something shifted and now you're showing up out of habit or obligation or guilt, going through the motions, wondering when it stopped...
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Ep. 164 Day 5: Fear Of Being SEEN!
Hello Everyone, Welcome to Day 5 of The Dancer Reset Series! Let's dive in. Day 5: Fear of Being Seen You love to dance. But something happens when you feel truly watched — really seen — and it stops you. You make yourself smaller. You pull back at exactly the moment you should be expanding. You...
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Ep.163 Day 4: Don't Overthink & Align Yourself
Hello Everyone, Welcome to Day 4 of The Dancer Reset Series. Hopefully we are feeling good! Let's dive in to episode 4 Day 4: Why You Overthink Under Pressure The combination starts and your brain won't stop. Check your arms. Is your core on? What comes next? Why does everyone else look so…
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Ep. 162 Day 3: Self Worth Tied To Decisions Out Of Your Control
Hello Everyone, Welcome back to this Dancer Reset Series Day 3! You got the part — and you felt worthy. You didn't get the part — and suddenly you questioned everything. Whether you're good enough, whether you belong there, whether all of this is even worth it. If a casting list has ever had that...
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Ep. 161 Day 2: The Comparison Trap
Day 2: The Comparison Trap She got the correction you wanted. She has the extension you've been working on for years. She seems to pick everything up faster, easier, better — and suddenly you're not in class anymore, you're in your head, measuring every part of yourself against someone else and...
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Ep.160 Day 1: Amazing In Class. Lose It When Performing
Hello Everyone! Today marks the start of a new series! The Dancer Reset Series - 7 Days To Reset Your Mind. Episode 1, dives into why we seem to nail things in class but not when it matters, be it in an audition or when performing. You know you can do it. You've done it a hundred times. In class…
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Ep.159 I am UNBOTHERED
Unbothered by Anything and Anyone Hello Everyone! In this episode, we're talking about one of the most powerful things you can develop as a dancer — and honestly, as a person — the ability to be completely secure in yourself, no matter what the room gives you. Being unbothered isn't about being...
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Ep. 158 Don't Doubt Yourself! Listen To This
Hey Everyone! If you’re listening to this right now, I’m going to assume something. You were so close to giving up. This close to saying, “What’s the point?” This close to throwing in the towel, skipping the workout, abandoning the goal, telling yourself maybe it’s just not meant for you. And...
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Ep. 157 Inès McIntosh: Paris Opera Star Shares How You Can Shape Your Destiny!
Hello Everyone, Welcome back! In this episode of A Dancer’s Mindset, we sit down with Inès McIntosh, Leading soloist of the Paris Opera and soon to be an Etoilé I am sure, for a refreshingly honest conversation about what it really takes to climb the ranks in ballet.Ines opens up about the...
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Ep. 156 Victor Caixeta. How Being A Dreamer Made All His Ballet Goals Come True.
Hello Everyone, I am very excited about this episode as it shows the power of the human spirit and passion driving you. In this powerful interview, Victor Caixeta opens up about his extraordinary journey—from his early beginnings in Brazil to earning a coveted contract with the Mariinsky Ballet,...
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Ep.155 Your 90 Day Challenge
Hello Everyone! In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful 90-day challenge to believe and become the person you truly want to be. Too often, we say we want a certain life — more confidence, discipline, freedom, success — yet our daily actions don’t align with that vision. This challenge is...
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Ep. 154 Precious Adams: " It's impossible to be in shape, all year round!"
Hey Everyone, We are back with another great interviewIn this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Precious Adams, First Soloist with English National Ballet, to talk about the powerful mindset shifts that have shaped her journey on her way to the top of her profession. Precious opens up...
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Ep.153 Working hard but being overlooked?
Hey Everyone, In this episode of A Dancer’s Mindset, we dive into a topic that so many dancers face but rarely talk about—what to do when you don’t get instant recognition. In a world that often praises quick results, it’s easy to feel disheartened if your hard work doesn’t pay off right away.…
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Ep. 153 Madeline Woo – Leaps of Faith: From Ballet Stage to Creative Studio
Hello Everyone, In this inspiring episode of A Dancer’s Mindset, Isabella sits down with the incredible Madeline Woo—a powerhouse on stage, online, and now in the design world. From her journey to San Francisco Ballet to her meteoric rise on social media, Madeline shares the determination,...
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Ep. 152 How Pleasure & Discomfort Can Affect Your Success
Hello Everyone, In this deeply inspiring episode of A Dancer’s Mindset, we dive into the world of mental strength, discipline, and motivation through the teachings of Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi. Known for his powerful presence and profound wisdom, Master Shi Heng Yi shares life-changing...
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Ep.151 Alina Cojocaru: Royal Ballet Legend Shares Her Definition Of Success
Hey Everyone, In this very special episode, we sit down with one of the most beloved ballerinas of our time—Alina Cojocaru. From her humble beginnings in Romania to becoming a Principal at The Royal Ballet, English National Ballet and beyond, Alina shares the highs, the challenges, her growth in...
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Ep.150 Are your mornings filled with anxiety?
Waking Up With Anxiety: How to Cope and Take Back Control Have you ever woken up with that familiar tightness in your chest, your thoughts already racing before your feet even hit the floor? You're not alone. Morning anxiety is incredibly common—especially for high achievers, perfectionists, and...
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Ep.149 Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish: Lessons for Dancers
Hello Everyone, In this episode of A Dancer’s Mindset, we dive into the legendary Stanford commencement speech by Steve Jobs — a message that continues to resonate with creators, dreamers, and high-achievers across the world. But what can dancers learn from a tech visionary? From trusting the…
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Ep.148 The inner game of dance. Understanding your inner voice
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...
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Ep. 147 Why am I not improving? Strategies for constant progress
Hello Everyone! In this powerful episode of A Dancer’s Mindset, Isabella and Suvi dive deep into a frustration so many dancers face: "Why am I not improving, even though I’m working so hard?" Together, we explore the real reasons your technique might be plateauing—and it’s not always about…
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Ep.146 How to practice & digest feedback
Hello Everyone! In this episode of A Dancer’s Mindset, we’re diving into one of the most crucial aspects of your training—how to practice effectively and digest feedback in a way that truly transforms your dancing. So many dancers go through the motions in class, but real progress comes from...
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Ep. 145 Being ignored in class. Navigating this for success
Hello Everyone! Have you ever felt invisible in ballet class, like no matter how hard you work, you’re not getting the corrections or attention you hoped for? In this episode, we dive into why this happens, how to shift your mindset, and what you can do to stand out for the right reasons. We’ll...
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Ep.144 What is the mindset of champions?
Hello Everyone, What does it take to reach the top, and stay there? In this episode, we break down the mindset of champions, drawing inspiration from Roger Federer’s incredible commencement speech at Dartmouth. Federer shares powerful insights on handling pressure, staying adaptable, and…
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Ep. 143 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome And Negative Talk
Hello Everyone In this episode of A Dancer’s Mindset, we’re diving into one of the biggest mental blocks dancers face imposter syndrome and negative self-talk. That little voice in your head telling you you’re not good enough? It’s time to unpack this and talk about it. We’ll explore: ✅ Why...
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Ep. 142 Be 1% better than yesterday
Hello Everyone, Today we are discussing being 1 percent better than you were yesterday. This pairs with setting non negotiables daily which are in line with your big goals are going to make a big difference to how you perform each day and ultimately the results you get. This kind of approach will...
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Ep. 141 You don't need to feel afraid or overwhelmed
Hello Everyone, In this heartfelt episode of A Dancer's Mindset, we tackle the all-too-familiar feelings of fear and overwhelm. Whether you’re facing big life decisions, navigating a challenging period, or striving for a goal that feels out of reach, fear and overwhelm can make it hard to see the...
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Ep. 140 Your choices will turn into your life
Hello Everyone! In this empowering episode of A Dancer's Mindset, we dive into the transformative power of choices. Every decision, no matter how small, shapes the life you're creating. Whether it’s committing to your training, prioritizing your health, or shifting your mindset, your choices are...
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Ep. 139 A test of perserverance. Interview with Lucas Lima
Hello Everyone! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lucas Lima who is a wonderful Principal Dancer of The Norweigan National Ballet as well as a wonderful teacher of The Academy. Lucas is a Brazilian Dancer, who recieved a place at The Royal Ballet School which changed hIs life forever.…
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Ep.138 Homesickness. Pursuing your dreams far from home.
Hello Everyone, Today I am joined by Suvi as we discuss home sickness in ballet. We both ventured form our home towns and travelled to Russia at a young age, not knowing the language or even what to expect. Being very close to our mothers made things that much harder but we realised some very key...
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Ep. 137 Should I push or rest? How to know what to do.
Hello Everyone, Welcome back to this episode! This is a much-asked question I get. Should we push? Or should we rest? As dancers, we are hard-wired to push, seeing rest as a weakness. This is far from the truth, and this episode is all about helping you road map your days and weeks understanding...
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Ep.136 Nerves as an Artist. How to Cope
Hello Everyone, Today we will be talking about nerves as an artist. How to cope and deal with this as an artist who is under high pressure. We will be focusing this episode on Janet Baker who was a renowned opera singer of the 20th century. She was an amazing Soprano considered one of the…
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Ep. 135 Chloe Misseldine. ABT's Newest Swan Queen
Hello Everyone, I am very excited to be speaking with this amazing dancer. In this conversation, Chloe Misseldine shares her inspiring journey as a ballet dancer, detailing her early influences, the development of her passion for dance, and her experiences training at the Orlando Ballet School.…
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Ep,134 Get ahead of 99 percent of people
Welcome back everyone! In this episode I am going to let you in on a secret! How to get ahead of 99 percent of people. It isn't rocket science but not a lot of people will do it. It's about going the extra mile. Let's discuss this! Enjoy! Like and subscribe! ----------------------------------...
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Ep.133 Knowing you have weaknesses. How to deal with them.
Hello Everyone, Welcome back! In this conversation, Isabella and Suvi discuss the challenges of building self-esteem in ballet, focusing on how to navigate weaknesses and shortcomings. They explore the importance of mindset, the impact of comparison with peers, and the significance of quality...
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Ep.132 Pull it together! How do we do that?
Hello Everyone! We all have those moments where life feels a little scattered and we know we need to pull it together. But what does that really mean, and how do we make it happen? In this episode, we dive into the top 3 key habits that can help you get back on track and aligned with your...
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Ep.131 Your Fresh Start. It's Time To Level Up.
Hello Everyone, September is here. We are back to school, back to life! For many of us, this is a perfect reset time. Another 'New Year' Let's discuss, get going and level up for next 6 months ahead. ------ London WInter Ballet Lab for Students https://buytickets.at/balletwithisabella…
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Ep.130 Toxicity in Ballet. How do we cope?
Hello Everyone, Thank you so much for joining me today; today, we are going to be talking about toxicity in ballet. There is often the misconception that we have to suffer to succeed. This leads to a warped sense of how we can achieve success. Let's discuss so we can succeed with joy and the…
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Ep. 129 Build A Culture in the Studio! My Mission
Hello Everyone, You all know I am obsessed with ballet and mental health. Here in this episode, we will discuss what is is to build a culture in the studio, useful for students and teachers to know, even parents. Talking about this may also highlight If the culture you are in within the studio is...
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EP. 128 Performance without purpose. What if there's no goal?
Hello Everyone! Today we are going to be talking about performing without purpose. What does that look like? How do we stay motivated? Turns out this could be one of the most useful skills you could ever have. This is why when athletes retire, or win the Olympics, something which is SO goal...
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Ep. 127 Should we do summer schools? Is there one answer?
Hello Everyone! Today I am joined by my amazing friend Suvi Honkanen, Say hello Suvi! We are talking about Summer schools. Is this something we should be doing? Do we all have to do this? In Ballet we feel so much pressure to do everything by the book, do everything just as everyone else does and...
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Ep.126 This is Number One and BIG Announcement!
Hello Everyone! Today we are going to be talking about following your passion and how we need to keep the dream alive even when times are testing and tough. Don't forget why you started. Let's talk about how we can keep following our passion. Join the Mailing list for intensives coming up!...
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Hi friends, it’s Isabella! Vaganova graduate, international coach and recovering perfectionist. It’s time for you to step into what’s possible, This is the podcast for anyone striving for more – in your ballet career, your training, or just within yourself.We’ll talk confidence, resilience, motivation, mindset and the real-life stuff that comes with wanting more and that can often get in the way! So wherever you’re listening from today, I’m glad you’re here. Let’s get into it.
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