226. Why Your Dance Team Has Cliques and 5 Ways to Handle It

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses the negative impacts of cliques within dance teams and offers strategies to foster a more inclusive team culture. She shares 5 practical strategies with real tools you can implement today. Dance coaches, you can establish a culture where every dancer feels respected, valued, and included, ultimately leading to a more motivated and cohesive team that’s a lot more fun dance with.   Dance Coach Mental Skills Bundle: ​​https://passionfordancepodcast.com/mentalskills   Please Leave a Review! https://passionfordancepodcast.com/rate   Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/226   Episode Breakdown: 00:45 Understanding Cliques in Dance Teams 02:18 Building a Team-First Mindset 04:29 Mixing Up Groups to Prevent Cliques 07:23 Fostering Cross-Skill Interactions 09:20 Structured Conversations to Prevent Misunderstandings 10:58 Setting Clear Norms and Rewarding Inclusion 15:02 Conclusion and Additional Resources  

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses the importance of building real, durable confidence in dancers. She explains that true confidence doesn't come from simply repeating affirmations but is grounded in the consistent practice of growth mindset principles through actionable habits. Dr. Chelsea addresses common challenges dancers face, such as overthinking and stage nerves, and offers practical tools to help dancers build confidence.    Rate and Review the Podcast! https://passionfordancepodcast.com/rate   Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/225   Episode Breakdown: 00:31 The Truth About Confidence 01:33 From Mindset to Action 04:51 Cognitive Behavioral Tools for Dancers 08:10 Building Confidence Through Failure 09:43 The Role of Environment in Confidence 11:12 Framework for Building Confidence  

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses the common issue of procrastination among dancers and offers practical strategies to overcome it. She highlights the importance of self-discipline over motivation and introduces 2 practical tools to help you stop procrastinating and see real progress. By following these strategies, dancers can build consistency, confidence, and self-trust.  Thank you to our sponsor Apolla Performance: https://apollaperformance.com   Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/223   Episode Breakdown: 00:30 Welcome to Passion for Dance 00:37 Understanding Procrastination 02:42 The Importance of Discipline 05:02 Practical Tools to Overcome Procrastination 08:45 WOOP: A Strategy for Success 09:45 Building Habits to Combat Procrastination 10:56 Taking Action Today 12:37 Final Thoughts and Challenge    

In this episode of 'Passion for Dance,' Dr. Chelsea explores the science behind peak performance for dancers, and shares the science-backed tools that help you reach your personal best. Dr. Chelsea shares 5 tools for training, recovery, and of course, mindset, to help you be the best possible dancer. These 5 things are what high achieving dancers do differently!    Check out our sponsor Apolla Performance: https://apollaperformance.com   Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/223   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:31 Welcome to Passion for Dance 00:40 Understanding Peak Performance 02:13 Mental Skills for Peak Performance 04:06 Training Smarter, Not Harder 05:58 The Importance of Sleep 09:04 Balancing Academics and Dance 11:22 Holistic Approach to Peak Performance 11:45 Recap and Final Thoughts    

In this episode of Passion for Dance, host Dr. Chelsea discusses the college dance team recruiting process with Abbey Nugent, founder of Studio 2 Stadium. Abbey, a seasoned dance teacher and coach, offers valuable advice on preparing recruitment videos, effective communication with coaches, choosing the right program, and more. The episode also emphasizes the importance of transparency and resilience in the recruitment process, providing listeners with actionable insights to achieve their college dance team dreams.   Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/222   Connect with Abbey and Studio 2 Stadium! https://studio2stadium.com/ https://www.instagram.com/studio2stadium_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@studio2stadium   Episode Breakdown: 00:15 Introducing Abbey Nugent and Studio 2 Stadium 01:42 Abbey's Dance Journey and the Birth of Studio 2 Stadium 02:34 How Studio 2 Stadium Works 05:52 The Changing Landscape of College Dance Recruitment 08:14 Finding the Right College Dance Program 12:29 The Importance of Clinics and Combines 15:52 Effective Communication with Coaches 22:23 The Common Recruiting Video Explained 28:57 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring College Dancers 32:17 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses the delicate balance coaches need to create a goal-driven culture that promotes success without causing stress and burnout. She covers pitfalls of an outcome-focused culture, the importance of the type of goal you set, and advice for preventing burnout. Dr. Chelsea offers five practical strategies to maintain dancer motivation and wellbeing, including balancing outcome and process goals, prioritizing autonomy, celebrating small wins, normalizing rest, and modeling healthy ambition. She also highlights red flags that indicate a team might be slipping towards burnout and offers actionable steps to shift the culture towards a more positive and sustainable environment.   New to the show? Check out the Podcast Quiz to find out which episodes would be most helpful for you to listen to right now.   Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/221   Episode Breakdown: 01:19 The Challenge of Balancing Goals and Wellbeing 03:00 Understanding Goal-Driven Culture 04:37 Types of Goals and Their Impact 06:45 Strategies for Healthy Goal-Driven Culture 10:41 Recognizing Burnout and Perfectionism 12:47 Practical Takeaways for Coaches  

Are you ready to break the cycle of self-doubt and build lasting confidence? In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea reveals the secret to building confidence: the Confidence Loop. Discover why confidence isn’t something you’re born with, but a skill you can build every day through consistent effort, preparation, and self-trust. Whether you’re struggling with inconsistency or looking for actionable strategies to boost your confidence, this episode is packed with research-backed insights and practical tips you can use right away. Grab your Competition Confidence Checklist: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/checklist Other Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/220 Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Introduction & why confidence matters 01:35 – The Confidence Loop explained 04:27 – Research-backed keys to building confidence 07:03 – How inconsistency affects your confidence 08:24 – Tangible ways to practice and grow your confidence 11:00 – Weekly challenge to fuel your confidence loop  

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea explores the importance of trust in building a positive dance team culture. She highlights five common trust breakers—playing favorites, not listening, inconsistency, competing instead of collaborating, and gossiping—that can undermine team dynamics. Offering actionable strategies, Dr. Chelsea emphasizes the importance of addressing trust issues promptly, revisiting team agreements, and fostering psychological safety. By identifying and mitigating these trust-destroying behaviors, dancers and coaches can cultivate a more cohesive and successful team. Additional resources, including a mental skills bundle, are available to help you get started.   Grab the Dance Coach Mental Skills Bundle: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/mentalskills   Other podcast resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/219   Episode Breakdown: 00:33 The Importance of Trust in Dance Teams 01:38 Identifying Trust Breakers 04:07 Common Trust Breakers in Dance Teams 08:14 Rebuilding Trust in Your Team 11:18 Final Thoughts and Resources

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea hosts Jason Pickett, a distinguished dance teacher, choreographer, and founder of No Starving Artists. They discuss their shared love for teaching, the evolving landscape of college dance, and the importance of individualism and improvisation in dancer development. Jason delves into the business side of dance, advocating for a collaborative and transparent approach to foster sustainable careers for artists. He also shares valuable insights on awareness, confidence, and the critical role of mental skills in a dancer's success. Listen in for  practical advice for dance educators and aspiring professionals to build confidence in the studio and on stage.   Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/219   New Listener Resource: https://passionfordancepodcast.com   Connect with Jason Pickett:  https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ https://nsadance.com/   Episode Breakdown 00:09 Introducing Jason Pickett 01:30 Jason's Dance Journey 03:00 The Role of Teaching in Dance 05:05 The Impact of Filming Dance Classes 10:35 Challenges in Modern Dance Education 16:33 The Importance of Individualism and Improvisation 19:46 Awareness and Adaptability in Dance 24:17 The Struggle with Comparison 25:54 Building Individuality and Confidence 30:37 Teaching Awareness 32:40 Career Advice for Young Dancers 33:43 Making Decisions and Embracing Failure 39:01 The No Starving Artists Ethos 44:14 Lessons Learned from Dance    

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea explores the top five life skills dancers develop and how these skills transfer to other areas of life. She delves into emotional regulation, leadership and self-control, grit, communication and respect, and responsibility and time management. Dr. Chelsea offers practical advice for dancers and coaches to implement these skills outside the dance studio. Tune in to learn actionable strategies for applying your dance-based skills to enhance your personal growth, relationships, and professional success.   Leave a message: Because of dance, I… https://passionfordancepodcast.com/voicemail   Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/217   Time Management Episode with Kelly Noaln: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/171   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome to Passion for Dance 00:52 Five Life Skills Learned Through Dance 02:58 Emotional Regulation: Staying Calm Under Pressure 05:15 Leadership and Self-Control: Influencing with Grace 07:10 Grit: The Power of Perseverance 08:50 Communication and Respect: Building Strong Teams 10:21 Responsibility and Time Management: Balancing It All 12:40 Recap and Reflection: Life Skills Beyond Dance 13:53 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps