The Confident Dancer Podcast

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The Confident Dancer Podcast is your space to receive weekly insights and encouragement from former Professional Dancer turned Mindset Coach for Dancers, Kirsten Kemp, on how to navigate the ups and downs of life as a dancer with confidence, train your mind to help you perform to your fullest potential consistently, and thrive as a human in the process of accomplishing your goals. Join us weekly for inspiring conversations and head to The Confident Dancer Youtube channel if you'd like to see these podcasts in video form! Happy Dancing! - Kirsten Kemp

Episode Date
Where I’ve Been for the Last 10 Months… Everything’s Changed
Oct 10, 2025
How to Set "REALISTIC" and Exciting Goals for the New Year (goal-setting tips for dancers)
Jan 09, 2025
6 Mindset Shifts that Gave Me the Best Audition Season of My Life
Dec 18, 2024
5 Tips to Avoid BURNOUT During Busy Times as a Dancer
Dec 11, 2024
What to Start Focusing on NOW to Excel in Auditions this Spring
Dec 04, 2024
Tips for Handling JEALOUSY as a Dancer (whether you're jealous or others are jealous of you)
Nov 27, 2024
How to Use VISUALIZATION to Perform Your Best CONSISTENTLY as a Dancer!
Nov 13, 2024
Ballet Competition Performance Tips: How to calm nerves, stop comparing, and dance with confidence!
Nov 06, 2024
6 Tips to Overcome INSECURITIES in Dance
Oct 31, 2024
5 Tips to Become a More Confident Dancer NOW
Oct 23, 2024
Narcissistic Leaders, Dehumanization of Dancers, & How Dancers Can Reclaim Agency w/ Melody Mennite
Oct 16, 2024
Not Getting the Attention or Opportunities You Want? Do this.
Oct 09, 2024
Why Increased Skill DOESN'T Fix Self-Doubt for Dancers (ADVICE THAT WORKS)
Oct 02, 2024
DANCERS: How to Believe in Yourself Even When it's Hard
Sep 25, 2024
Melody Mennite on Her Incredible Career as a Principal Dancer with Houston Ballet + What's Next!
Aug 28, 2024
Thriving in ballet again, overcoming mental blocks around turns, adagio, & more with Jessica Procini
Aug 21, 2024
Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan on Becoming a Principal Dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet
Jul 17, 2024
How to Stop Tying Your Self-Worth to Dance
Jun 19, 2024
Reflecting Back on My Dance Journey: Best Decisions and Top Regrets
Jun 12, 2024
5 Things You Need to Know Before Going to College for Dance
May 29, 2024
Returning to the Stage after a Major Injury with Anabel Katsnelson from American Ballet Theatre
May 22, 2024
What it's ACTUALLY Like to Dance for American Ballet Theatre with Anabel Katsnelson
May 15, 2024
Why Focusing on Natural Talent is Holding You Back
May 08, 2024
One Powerful Tip to Boost Focus and Motivation as You Dance!
May 01, 2024
4 LIES That Dancers are Often Taught to Believe
Apr 24, 2024
5 Belief Changes That Made Me a Better Dancer
Apr 17, 2024
The REAL Way to Build Confidence (that few people talk about)
Apr 10, 2024
How to Move on From Mistakes without Beating Yourself Up
Apr 03, 2024
What I LOVE and HATE about the dance world (it gets *SPICY*)
Mar 20, 2024
7 ways to lower STRESS as a dancer (to dance BETTER with LESS stress!)
Mar 13, 2024
Reacting to Biscuit Ballerina… [thoughts on social media, YAGP, and comparison]
Mar 06, 2024
5 Surprising Causes of PERFECTIONISM in Dancers
Feb 28, 2024
3 Tips to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Dancers
Feb 21, 2024
5 Tips to Break Through Imposter Syndrome as a Dancer
Feb 14, 2024
How to Have a Healthy, Balanced Approach to Dance Training w/ Georgia Dostal of Balanced Ballerinas
Feb 07, 2024
Toxic Things Dance Teachers Do That We Need to STOP Normalizing
Jan 24, 2024
Normalized Behaviors in Dance That are Actually Toxic
Jan 17, 2024
Mental Blocks Explained + Why Positive Thinking Doesn't Always Work
Jan 10, 2024
How to Create a Healthy Dance/Life Balance (that's realistic)
Jan 03, 2024
Q&A with a Physical Therapist for Dancers, Dr. Christa Christianson!
Dec 27, 2023
What I’ve Learned Talking to The World’s Top Professional Ballet Dancers
Dec 20, 2023
Why You Stop Performing as Well When People are Watching (and how to overcome it!)
Dec 13, 2023
UPDATE on Quitting Dancing Professionally: what it's actually been like (expectations vs reality)
Dec 05, 2023
Scared of Pirouettes? Here's How to Not Be. (tips to reduce fear and improve your turns)
Dec 05, 2023
How to Stop Hating Adagio in Ballet Class (even if you feel bad at it)
Dec 05, 2023
It's Ok if Your Path Looks Different (an encouragement if you're scared of failing)
Dec 05, 2023
5 Things You Can Do to Practically Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Professional Dancer
Dec 05, 2023