All Episodes
Dance Teacher Pep Talk — 110 episodes
Episode 107: Guided Movement Stories for Children
Episode 106: Storytelling & Performance Practice Tips
Episode 105: Celebrating You & The Dance Studio
Episode 104: Calling Out Sick & Hustle Culture
Episode 103: Summer Dance Suggestions (2026)
Episode 102: Tough Dance Teacher Moments
Episode 101: Taking A Step Away from the Studio with Maia Mahosky of The Casual Dance Teacher's Podcast
Episode 100: Celebrating The Milestones
Episode 99: Nutrition Trends & Feeding The Dancer with Kelsey Rigopoulos RDN, LDN
Episode 98: Preparing The Tone/Preparing The Studio Space Take 2
Episode 97: Setting Up The Mind & Soul for Success as a Dance Teacher Part 2
Episode 96: Dance Syllabus Check-In
Episode 95: Human First, Dancer Second
Episode 94: Go After Your Dreams, Dance Teacher!
Episode 93: Dance Teaching--Energy is Everything
BONUS: My Meditation Collection is NOW LIVE!
Episode 92: A Re-Introduction to Dance Teacher Pep Talk
Episode 91: Choreography Inspiration Part 3
Episode 90: Childhood Dance, Creating Memories
Episode 89: Seasonal Combination Exercise for Your Dance Class
Episode 88: Being a GREAT Dance Teacher
Episode 87: Reflection on Trends Noticed in 2025 Competition Season
Episode 86: November Notices
Episode 85: What To Do When You Don't Feel Like Teaching
Episode 84: Improv in Multiple Styles to Build Confidence in our Dancers
Episode 83: Teaching Elements of Artistry Across Techniques with Chelsea Weidmann, "The Geeky Ballerina"
Episode 82: Stations Circuit Warm-Up Concept for The Dance Classroom
Episode 81: My Daily Autumn Non-Negotiables
Episode 80: How I Used ChatGPT in my Dance Lesson Planning
Episode 79: Mindset Check-In for Dance Teachers (Start of Dance Year)
Episode 78: 3 Tips to Create More Ease for Back To Dance
Episode 77: Mindfulness in the Dance Classroom
Episode 76: Summer Dance Teaching Preparation & Imposter Syndrome
Episode 75: Using Pilates with Corrections in the Dance Classroom Part 2
Episode 74: Using Pilates with Corrections in the Dance Classroom Part 1
Episode 73: Using the Planetary Energy of the Day to Map Your Dance Teacher Week
Episode 72: 6 Lessons at 36 (Dance Teacher Edition)
Episode 71: Being "In Practice" as a Dance Teacher
Episode 70: Spring Reminders & Thoughts for Dance Teachers
Episode 69: Practices To Calm The Dance Teacher Mind For The End of The Day
Episode 68: Things I Am Currently Loving (February 2025)
Episode 67: Affirmations for Dancers and Dance Teachers
Episode 66: Returning Back from Maternity Leave (Dance Teacher Edition)
Episode 65: Helping Dancers To Find Their Voice
Episode 64: Tips for Turns (Specifically Pirouette)
Episode 63: 2025 Dance Teacher Intentions/Promises
Episode 62: Tips For Slowing Down (And I Don't Just Mean Tempo)
Episode 61: Savor The Season
Episode 60: Don't Wish It Away
Episode 59: One Year Anniversary and a Talk on Purpose
Episode 58: Choreography Inspiration Part 2
Episode 57: What Summer Dance Taught Me
Episode 56: Thinking Outside of the Box for Dance Teaching Continuing Ed
Episode 55: Finding Success in the Dance Studio & in Life with Stephanie Kemp
Episode 54: Tips for Summer Dance: Teaching, Competition Team Coordination, and More!
Episode 53: Reframing Mindset For When Dancers Leave
Episode 52: Choreography Inspiration Tips Part 1
Episode 51: Musical Cueing & Musicality for Dance
Episode 50: End of Dance Year Reflection Pep Talk
Episode 49: 7 Notices & Lessons in Dance Teaching at Age 35
Episode 48: Moments in May for the Dance Classroom
Episode 47: "Live It, Love It, Leave It" A Dance Chat with Kiera Letts
Episode 46: Competition Notice-Passion & Presence Is Everything
Episode 45: Celebrating Your Graduating Seniors
Episode 44: Awareness April 2024 Theme
Episode 43: Things I Love In The Busy Dance Season
Episode 42: Responsive Classroom & Its Part in the Dance Studio with Jill Krysil
Episode 41: March Thoughts for Dance Teachers (2024)
Episode 40: Competition Pep Talk for Dancers
Episode 39: Competition Pep Talk for Dance Teachers & Choreographers
Episode 38: For the Sake of Achievement--Thoughts for Competitive Dance & Beyond
Episode 37: Guiding Dancers with Open Energy & Heart--A Conversation with Tara Iacobucci
BONUS: Stuck in a Rut? Change It Up! A New Look at our Dance Classes
Episode 36: February Feels
Episode 35: Cleaning Pieces--An Opportunity for Learning & Progress
Episode 34: Staying Authentic & True-A Dancer's Story of Growth & Evolvement with Sadie Guthrie
Episode 33: January Intentions for Dance Teachers
Episode 32: Make The Most Of Your Holiday Break
Episode 31: Nutcracker Class
BONUS: Commercial Choreography Concept
Episode 30: December Magic
Episode 29: When Difficult Situations Arise
Episode 28: A Meditation To Warm You
Episode 27: Nutrition, Body Image, and How We Can Do Better in the Dance World with Kelsey Rigopoulos, RDN LDN
Episode 26: 5 Books to Change Your Dance Teaching Life
Episode 25: November Gratitude
Episode 24: Astrology, Human Design, & Dance Teaching
Episode 23: Self-Doubts & Breakthroughs
Episode 22: Interview with Jennie Membrino-Nano on the Importance of Modern Dance in the Studio
Episode 21: My Favorite Halloween Activities for Dance
Episode 20: Warm-Ups & Revamping
Episode 19: Dance in Careers Part 2
Episode 18: Dance in Careers Part 1
Episode 17: Alphabet Combination Concept
Episode 16: Welcome October!
Episode 15: History & The Arts in Dance Class
Episode 14: Dance Teacher Mom Life (For Parents and Parents To Be)
Episode 13: My Burnout Story
Episode 12: Drive Home Wind Down
Episode 11: Teaching to the Individual in a Group
Episode 10: Slow September-A Mindfulness Remembrance
Episode 9: Improv Analysis Exercise
Episode 8: Dance Teacher Recovery Plan
Episode 7: Assistant Teachers
Episode 6: A Pep Talk for Low Motivation Days
Episode 5: Flashback Childhood Favorites
Episode 4: Syllabus Building & Lesson Planning
Episode 3: Preparing The Tone/Preparing The Space
Episode 2: Setting Your Mind & Soul Up For Success
Episode 1: Intro to Dance Teacher Pep Talk