Episodes

  • Dancing In College with Special Guest Madi Hicks
    Mar 21 2024

    Is your dancer considering dancing in college? In this episode, Jana and Madi discuss how early that process should start and everything that parents need to know to help their dancer transition into dancing at the college level.

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    30 mins
  • Dancing Outside of Your Comfort Zone
    Feb 28 2024

    In this episode, Jake and Jana dive into some post YAGP thoughts and just how valuable it is for dancers to embrace and take on opportunities to dance outside of their comfort zone.

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    23 mins
  • Being a Mindful Dance Parent with Guest, Dr. Chelsea Pierotti
    Feb 22 2024

    In this episode, Jana interviews Dr. Chelsea Pierotti, a former professional ballet dancer and dance coach with a PhD in sport psychology about the importance of being a mindful dance parent and how to best support the psychological development of your dancer.

    https://www.chelseapierotti.com/

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-for-dance/id1554202141

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    30 mins
  • How To Support Your Dance Teachers
    Sep 1 2023

    In this episode, Jake & Jana share some tips on creating a wonderful studio environment by supporting your student's dance teachers.

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    29 mins
  • Finding Balance In A New Season
    Aug 24 2023

    In this episode, Jake and Jana discuss the importance of finding the balance between keeping a dancer challenged and growing but not pushing them to the point of exhaustion and burn out.

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    19 mins
  • Life As A Dancer On Broadway With Richard Yoder
    Jul 28 2023

    In this episode, Jake interviews good friend and current dancer and performer on Broadway, Richard Yoder, on what life is like as a professional dancer on Broadway and the steps he credits to getting him to where he is today.

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    51 mins
  • A Day In The Life Of A Ballet Dancer With Special Guest, Olivia Gorgas
    Jul 13 2023

    In this episode, Jana chats with former student and current professional ballet dancer, Olivia Gorgas. Olivia shares what her typical schedule looks like and all sorts of advice for dancers hoping to enter the professional ballet world!

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    32 mins
  • Summer Training Opportunities
    Jun 15 2023

    In this episode, Jake and Jana talk about how important summer training can be and how to squeeze the most out of it!

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    27 mins