Episode 022: Discipline, Drive & Dance Wellness with Dolly Kelepecz
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Episode 022: Discipline, Drive & Dance Wellness with Dolly Kelepecz
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In this episode of Step Up Your Studio, Angela D'Valda Sirico welcomes longtime friend and industry icon Darlene "Dolly" Kelepecz —a celebrated performer, educator, author, and creator of the DK Body Balancing Method. Currently a full-time professor at UNLV and lead instructor for Dance Teacher University, Dolly shares powerful insights from her decades-long journey in ballet, Pilates, and dance education.
They dive deep into:
- The shift in dancer discipline and studio culture over the years
- The risks of overstretching and the importance of joint health
- Why Pilates is essential for today's dancers and teachers
- Point work readiness and why anatomical awareness matters
- Encouragement for teachers to stay strong, set boundaries, and nurture students' souls through the art of dance
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