All Episodes

#86: 3 Myths About Facial Expressions in Dance

#85: The 3 Types of Dancers I See (and what’s holding them back)

#84: Hey Dancer, Stop Working So Hard (And Start Working Smarter)

#83 Why Your Dance Goals Aren’t Working (And How to Fix That in 2026)

#82: The Office Cleaning Obsession — Stop Waiting for Perfect Before You Start

#81: Stop Waiting—Start Deciding: How to Choose Your Next Step After High School

#80: Fix Your Focus Face: The Expression Secret That Makes You Stand Out

#79: The Blind Spot — Why What You Feel on Stage Isn’t Always What They See

#78: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener at Another Studio

#77: The Chili Story: Why Practice (Not Perfection) Builds Stage Presence

#76: Choreography Made Simple: How to Learn Dances Quickly

#75: Stage Presence Is NOT Something You’re Born With: How to Train It and Transform Your Confidence on Stage

#74: More Isn’t Better: Why Dancers Need Quality Over Quantity in Class

#73: Dance Studio Favoritism? What Parents Should Do (and NOT Do)

#72: Dance Instagram for Kids: Safe or Smart? Parent Guide to Social Media in Dance

#71: Don’t Compare Your Rehearsal to Their Perfect Post

#70: How to Win Your Next Job Interview (Even If You’re an Actor!)

#69: The 75% Rule: Why Even Great Dancers Don’t Always Score High

#68: 3 Most Misunderstood Dance Competition Mistakes

#67: It’s Not About More Class — It’s About How You Take Dance Class

#66: Nationals Mindset: How to Get the Most Out of Your Experience

#65: Use Your Strengths (And Hide What Doesn’t Help You)

#64: Quick Tricks vs Real Feels: The Truth About What Leaves a Lasting Impact on Stage

#63: Dancer First, Pageant Girl Second: How Pageants Can Boost Your Career

#62: Why Your Preteen Dancer's Lack of Motivation Isn’t a Sign to Quit

#61: Would I Hire You Based on Your Instagram?

#60: Why You’re Not Picking Up Choreography—And How Patterns Can Fix That

#59: Dancing Through Your Period: Real Talk and Relief Tips

#58: Start Now - How High School Dancers Can Prepare for College Dance Programs

#57: Is a Dance Degree Worth It? What It’s Really Like to Major in Dance

#56: How to Understand Your Child’s Dance Critiques – Part 2: Technique Talk Decoded

#55: How to Understand Your Child’s Dance Critiques (Even When They Sound Like Another Language) Part 1: Posture, Placement, Presence

#54: That’s Not Fair! – Dance Competition Levels & What Skills Really Mean

#53: The Power of Summer Dance Intensives

#52 Dance Competition Etiquette: How to Stand Out for the Right Reasons

#51: The Secret to a Strong Ending: How to Finish Your Dance Routine with Confidence

#50: Unveiling the Fame Method - Your 4-Step Path to Stage Stardom

#49 The Secret Sauce of Stage Presence - What Winners Do Differently

#48 Master Your On-Stage Walk: How to Make a Winning First Impression in Dance Competitions

#47 Mastering Theater Auditions: Insights from a Children's Theater Director

#46 Mastering Musicality for Dance Competitions

#45 Mastering Facial Expressions to Score Higher at Dance Competition

#44: The Competitive Edge: What Dance Competition Judges Are Really Looking For

#43: Mastering College Application Deadlines

#42: When to Use Props at Dance Competitions: Tips from the Judges Point of View

#41: How to Craft Performances to Gain Bonus Points at Competition

#40: New Year, New Mindset: Embracing Growth for Dancers and Dance Parents

#39: Slippery Dance Floors: Tips and Tricks for Performing Like a Pro

#38: How to Choose the Right Dance Mentor

#37: The Truth About Dancing in Heels in Competitive Dance

#36: In the Right Place: Trusting Your Dance Studio Journey

#35: Warm Up the Warm-Up: Preparing for Dance Class the Right Way

#34: Blocking Out Distractions: Why Smart Watches and Media Have No Place in Dance Class

#33: Ballet Barre Focus: Techniques for Staying Engaged and Learning Faster

#32: How to Get Noticed at Dance Workshops or with Guest Choreographers

#31: Improv: How to win at Improv for dancers?

#30: Crafting Your College Dance Application Videos: Tips and Requirements

#29: Professional Photography... What do I need as a high school senior?

#28: Winning the College Resume - How to build a dance resume

#27: Building a Winning Dance Portfolio

#26: Messy Hair... You Should Care!

#25: Eye Contact with Dance Judges... Yes or no?

#24: Mastering Relationships in Dances to Score Higher at Competition

#23: Dance College Application Dos and Don'ts

#22: Narrowing the Dance College Search - Where to Begin?

#21: Dance Application Process when Applying for College

#20: College Auditions: What to Expect

#19: 4 Essential Steps to Secure Your Spot in the Dance College of Your Dreams

#18: Choosing the Right Dance College – Where to Begin

#17: Theater Arts Preparatory School - Las Vegas Dance Trade School

#16: Get The Education You Want When They Say No!

#15: Tap Dance with Diana Brooks

#14: MFA... is it for me? with Maddie Kurtz

#13: University of Houston with Karen Stokes

#12: Oklahoma City University with Jo Rowan & Dean Mel

#11: Academic Advising with Max Vasapoli

#10: Mercyhurst University with Noelle Partusch

#9: USF Tampa with Michael Foley

#8: CalArts with Lilia Deering

#7: Point Park University with Kiesha Lalama

#6: U of Memphis with Jill Guyton Nee and Michael Medcalf

#5: CAP21 NYC with Kim Schafer

#4: U of Arizona with Melissa Lowe

#3: SMU with Christopher Dolder

#2: UNCSA with Brenda Daniels

#1: Basic College Info

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