HeyJaredThe Resilient Dance Teacher Podcast
Teaching dance is your passion—but burnout, pressure, and endless responsibilities can make even the most dedicated teachers feel exhausted.This podcast is for the dance teacher who wants to rediscover joy in the studio without sacrificing their energy, sanity, or love for…
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27 - Three Quick Tips for Providing Encouraging Feedback to Dancers (opens the original)
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The words we choose as dance educators matter. In this episode, we're exploring how to give feedback that is specific, encouraging, and helps students grow with confidence. We'll discuss why dance's subjective nature requires us to be mindful of unconscious bias, how our intentions may not always match how feedback is received, and why future-focused language can inspire students to keep learning. I'll also share a personal story about body-related feedback that stayed with me for years, and how
26 - Building a Growth Mindset in Dancers (opens the original)
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How do we help dancers move beyond the "I can't" mindset? In this episode, we're exploring how to build a growth mindset by creating an environment where challenges, mistakes, and effort are all valued as part of the learning process. Drawing from my own teaching experience and insights from my Danscend Mental Wellness Certification training, I share four practical ways to help students develop resilience: embracing challenges, becoming curious about mistakes, celebrating effort, and modeling li
25 - Imposter Syndrome: The Silent Disruptor in the Dance Space (opens the original)
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Have you ever felt like you don't deserve your accomplishments, even when you've worked incredibly hard for them? In this episode, we're talking about imposter syndrome—what it is, why so many dancers and dance educators experience it, and how perfectionism and negative self-talk can keep us from recognizing our own growth. Drawing from both research and personal experience, I share why our beliefs about ourselves often matter more than our achievements, and how we can begin to challenge the sto
24 - Feeling stuck? Let's get re-inspired as a dance educator. (opens the original)
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Are you heading into a new season of teaching feeling stuck, creatively drained, or overwhelmed by too many ideas? You're not alone. In this episode, we're talking about simple, practical ways to reconnect with your inspiration and reignite your passion as a dance educator. Whether you're planning classes, creating choreography, or simply looking for a fresh mindset, this episode will help you refocus your creativity with actionable strategies you can start using right away. In this episode, we'
23 - A Conversation on Dance Teaching, Adjudicating & Finding Balance (with Alice Bruter) (opens the original)
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In this special guest interview, I sit down with fellow dance educator Alice Bruter to discuss the lessons that have shaped her teaching journey. From rediscovering dance after stepping away from it, to navigating the challenges of starting a teaching career, we explore the experiences that have influenced her approach in and out of the studio. We also dive into her perspective as a dance competition adjudicator, what she's learned from watching dancers take the stage, and the advice she wishes
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