☕️ COFFEE WITH KELSEY — Setting Goals for 2026

Ready to make 2026 your strongest, most focused year yet? In this episode, seven-time award-winning ballroom coach Kelsey Kizina breaks down how to set real, actionable goals—not vague resolutions that fade by February.

Whether you’re a dancer, a parent, or someone looking to build structure and momentum, you’ll learn:

• Why most goals fail (and how to fix it)

• How to honestly assess your current strengths, habits, and challenges

• The three types of goals every dancer needs

• How parents can support without controlling

• Step-by-step strategies to turn goals into action

• Your 2026 mindset shift for consistency, focus, and growth

Plus, Kelsey introduces Year-End Mini Sessions—30-minute one-on-one goal-setting consultations to help you map out a crystal-clear 2026 plan. Spots are limited!

🎯 Take action now: ballroomdancecoach.com

Start 2026 with clarity, confidence, and momentum. Your strongest year yet begins here.

☕️ Coffee with Kelsey — Episode 18: Chasing Perfect vs. Becoming Excellent

🎙️ Hosted by, Kelsey Kizina — 7-Time Award-Winning Professional Ballroom Coach
🎯 Topic: Breaking free from perfectionism and learning to train for excellence instead.

In this episode, I’m diving deep into one of the biggest challenges I see in dancers, parents, and even fellow professionals — perfectionism.

I’m talking about what perfectionism really is (and what it’s not), how it hides behind the idea of “discipline,” and how it quietly holds so many dancers back from growing, enjoying, and performing at their best.

I also share a personal story from my own professional journey — a time when I let perfectionism take over, and how it nearly cost me my love for the sport. It was a turning point that completely changed how I approach training, coaching, and mindset — and I want to help you make that same shift.

Whether you’re a young dancer pushing for progress, a parent trying to support your child, or a coach balancing high standards with compassion, this episode will help you trade pressure for purpose and fear for focus.

If this episode speaks to you, and you’re ready to start breaking free from perfectionism and building real, sustainable growth — I’d love to work with you.

I offer private coaching for all ages — from beginners just starting their journey to advanced competitors looking to sharpen their edge. We’ll focus on mindset, performance, and the technical details that make your dancing strong, confident, and consistent.

👉 You can learn more or book your next session at www.ballroomdancecoach.com

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If this episode resonates with you, I’d love for you to leave a quick review — it helps more dancers and parents find this community and these conversations.

Thanks for listening, and remember — excellence isn’t about being flawless. It’s about showing up, learning, and growing forward every single day.

🎙️ Episode Title: Lesssons from the P3 Convention

Podcast: Coffee with Kelsey

Host: Kelsey Kizina | Award-Winning Ballroom Coach

Episode Summary: This week, I’m sharing a full recap of my experience teaching at the 2025 P3 Convention in Kansas City — and what a weekend it was.

From the incredible energy of the dancers to the out-of-this-world excitement at the showcase and award ceremony, this event reminded me why I love teaching at conventions like this. The dancers brought everything — focus, discipline, and heart — and it showed in every single class.

In this episode, I talk about what made P3 so special, the lessons I hope every dancer takes home, and how to keep that same motivation alive after the event ends. Whether you were there in person or you’re just looking for a spark of inspiration in your own training, this one’s for you.

I also share a few reflections on the importance of composure, gratitude, and community — because events like this don’t just build dancers, they build people.

Thank you to the P3 organizers, the faculty, the ambassadors, and all the dancers who made this such an unforgettable experience.

To book a virtual or in-person private lesson, head to BallroomDanceCoach.com, and make sure you’re following along on Instagram @KelseyKizina for updates, training tips, and behind-the-scenes content.