Podcast Episodes

#86: 3 Myths About Facial Expressions in Dance

Season 1 Episode 86

A lot of dancers are told to “just smile more” or “feel the music”… but what if facial expressions in dance are actually a TRAINED skill?

In this epis…

5 hours ago

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#85: The 3 Types of Dancers I See (and what’s holding them back)

Season 1 Episode 85

1. The Protector

This dancer plays it safe.
 They don’t want to look silly, so they hold back… and it reads as nervous or disconnected.

👉 (This is where…

1 week ago

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#84: Hey Dancer, Stop Working So Hard (And Start Working Smarter)

Season 1 Episode 84

You’re working hard. I see you. You’re in class every day, taking extra privates, rehearsing your solo, pushing yourself… and yet you’re still not se…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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#83 Why Your Dance Goals Aren’t Working (And How to Fix That in 2026)

Season 1 Episode 83

How to Set Real Dance Goals for 2026 (Not Just Wishful Thinking)

As dancers, it’s easy to say “I hope I get better” or “I want to improve this year” —…

4 months ago

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#82: The Office Cleaning Obsession — Stop Waiting for Perfect Before You Start

Season 1 Episode 82

Do you ever catch yourself waiting until everything is “just right” before you begin? The perfect studio, the perfect costume, the perfect moment? Pe…

6 months ago

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#81: Stop Waiting—Start Deciding: How to Choose Your Next Step After High School

Season 1 Episode 81

If you're in high school and still unsure what you want to do after graduation, you’re not behind — you’re just standing at the starting line. In thi…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

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#80: Fix Your Focus Face: The Expression Secret That Makes You Stand Out

Season 1 Episode 80

In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, Brittany breaks down one of the most common — and unnoticed — habits holding dancers back: the “focus …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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#79: The Blind Spot — Why What You Feel on Stage Isn’t Always What They See

Season 1 Episode 79

Have you ever thought you were performing one way, only to watch the video back — or get judge feedback — that told a completely different story? Tha…

6 months, 4 weeks ago

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#78: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener at Another Studio

Season 1 Episode 78

Thinking of switching studios? Before you make the leap, listen to this.

In this episode, Brittany Noltimier unpacks why the “grass is greener” mindse…

7 months ago

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#77: The Chili Story: Why Practice (Not Perfection) Builds Stage Presence

Season 1 Episode 77

What does making chili have to do with stage presence? Everything.

In this episode, I share a vulnerable story about my discomfort in the kitchen — an…

7 months, 1 week ago

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