Podcast Episodes

#76: Choreography Made Simple: How to Learn Dances Quickly

Season 1 Episode 76

Do you ever feel like everyone around you picks up choreography faster than you? It’s frustrating, embarrassing, and can leave you spiraling with self-doubt. I know, because I’ve been there.

In today’…

Published on 8 hours ago

#75: Stage Presence Is NOT Something You’re Born With: How to Train It and Transform Your Confidence on Stage

Season 1 Episode 75

Stage presence is not a talent you’re born with—it’s a skill you can train. In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, Brittany Noltimier unpacks the myths surrounding stage presence and shows yo…

Published on 1 week ago

#74: More Isn’t Better: Why Dancers Need Quality Over Quantity in Class

Season 1 Episode 74

Is your dancer convinced they need more classes—more ballet, more privates, more conventions—to succeed? The truth is, more hours don’t always equal better results. In this episode of Dance Colleges …

Published on 2 weeks ago

#73: Dance Studio Favoritism? What Parents Should Do (and NOT Do)

Season 1 Episode 73

Your child comes home crying after class—and as a parent, your first instinct is to fix it. But here’s the truth: the way you approach the situation can either support your child’s growth… or hold th…

Published on 3 weeks ago

#72: Dance Instagram for Kids: Safe or Smart? Parent Guide to Social Media in Dance

Season 1 Episode 72

Should your child have a dance Instagram account? Parents often wonder if it’s the “right” move to help their dancer gain exposure, connect with opportunities, or simply share their journey with frie…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

#71: Don’t Compare Your Rehearsal to Their Perfect Post

Season 1 Episode 71

In this empowering episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, host Brittany Noltimier reminds dancers, parents, and performers that what we see online is a filtered version of reality. From TikTok trends…

Published on 1 month ago

#70: How to Win Your Next Job Interview (Even If You’re an Actor!)

Season 1 Episode 70

Your next job interview doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking mess. Whether you're auditioning for a role or applying for a 9–5, the prep strategies are the same — and performers might even have an edg…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

#69: The 75% Rule: Why Even Great Dancers Don’t Always Score High

Season 1 Episode 69

Think your flawless technique is enough? Think again.

 In this episode, Brittany breaks down the 75% Rule — the hard truth behind why technically perfect dancers still fall short on score sheets. If y…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

#68: 3 Most Misunderstood Dance Competition Mistakes

Season 1 Episode 68

What you think is helping… might be what’s holding you back.

Clean technique? Check. Power tricks? Check. But still not placing? You might be making one of these 3 super common—but wildly misunderstoo…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

#67: It’s Not About More Class — It’s About How You Take Dance Class

Season 1 Episode 67

Smarter training, better attitude, and what top dancers actually do in rehearsal 

Think more classes are the key to success? Not quite. In this episode, I share what I saw at Nationals this year — inc…

Published on 2 months ago