The Dance Science Podcast
By The Dance Scientist, LLC
The Dance Science PodcastJun 12, 2023
37: Flip the Script: My Controversial Opinion on the Acro Argument
36: Inhaling Intention: Exploring Breath, Mindfulness, & Consent In Dance
35: Harmony in Motion: Bridging Acupuncture & Athletic Training
Join me & Megan Richardson (Acupuncturist & Athletic Trainer) as we discuss: She treats dancers as holistic beings using the biopsychosocial model, Acupuncture is not only for injuries & why dancers benefit from it, How other factors impact dancers such as: sleep, nutrition, digestion, How she blends her work of both worlds when treating dancers, Advice she gives dancers about being aware of your self talk, and more. Follow her on her IG to see her incredible work! https://www.instagram.com/meganrichardsonwellness/!
34: Stepping Up: Cultivating Confidence in Dancers
33: Energy in Motion: Dancer's Guide to Peak Performance
Join me and Nik as we discuss: Dancers train technique, but often the mental skills are a missing piece, How everything is a whole-body approach of body & mind, Importance of seeking quality certifications, Debunking the myth that female dancers will bulk from lifting weights, How he coaches dancers to self-motivate themselves, & MORE! Follow him on Instagram to learn more: https://www.instagram.com/nikkleemann/!
32: Navigating Health Care for Dancers
31: Dancing Minds: Delving into Dance Psychology with Michelle Dwarika
30: The Balanced Performer: A Dance PT'S Insights
29: A look into Mid Year Makeover: Infusing Wellness Into Your Curriculum Workshop
28: Mental Skills vs. Mental Toughness: Debunking Common Myths
27: The Habit is Magic - How Honoring Your Gifts Could be the Missing Link for your Career
26: Dancing into Your Dream Career with Confidence
Join me & Caitlin (The Brainy Ballerina) as we discuss: challenging the starving artist mindset, you can thrive and love your career and be happy, separating human from the dancer, the importance of asking dancers what they want for themselves, her favorite part of mentoring dancers, & more! Learn more about Caitlin on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrainyballerina/!
25: Dance Diaries: The Art of Journaling
24: Stop normalizing pain - Understanding the body & Addressing things early
Join me & Gina Aicardi, a Dance Physical Therapist, as we discuss: pain isn't normal & what dancers should do, address things early, the importance of understanding the body, how she's filling a hole by being the only dance PT in her area, and advice for when studios/teachers push back. Read more about Gina on her Instagram - @jointeffortdance!
23: Dance Strong: Unleashing Potential through Cross-Training
22: Beyond the Whirl: Exploring the Science of Pirouettes
21: Graceful Transitions: The Art and Science of Pointe Readiness
Join me on this solo episode as we discuss some new factors to consider regarding Pointe Readiness. As always, I'm here to break the scientific research down for you into digestible chunks so that we can all become better Dance Educators.
20: Beyond the Barre: Guiding Adolescent Dancers
19: Period Health in Dancers
18: Connecting the Dots between Science and Artistry
17: Building a Dynamic Dance Warm-Up
16: Turnout: Debunking the Myths
15: Motor Learning: The Basics
14: An Individualized Nutrition Approach
13: Making Injury Prevention Simple
12: Questioning Traditions
11: Unpacking the term Artistic Athletes - Finding the Balance
10: My Favorite Dance Assignments
9: Functional Anatomy & My Favorite Anatomy App
8: Learning Styles in Dance Pedagogy
7: Making Social Media Simple & Fun
6: A Body-Based Approach to Mental Health for Dancers
Join our guest Giuliana and I as we peel back the layers of the biopsychosocial approach, her work at Joffrey, & how we can support our dancers in this era! Learn more about Giuliana on her website www.bedsidemanneruniverse.com or on her Instagram @bedside.manner.
5: Micro Habits Lead to Big Changes: The Science of Behavioral Change
Join our 3rd guest, Crystal & I for this juicy conversation on behavioral change, small habits, mindset skills, & why goals don’t always work! You learn more about Crystal on her website www.crystalnicholls.com or her Instagram page @crystal_nicholls.