Podcast Episodes

#56: How to Understand Your Child’s Dance Critiques – Part 2: Technique Talk Decoded

Season 1 Episode 56

You’re back for Part 2—and this time, we’re talking pure technique. In this episode, I’ll help you break down the technical phrases your dancer may hear in critiques and what they actually mean. We’l…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

#55: How to Understand Your Child’s Dance Critiques (Even When They Sound Like Another Language) Part 1: Posture, Placement, Presence

Season 1 Episode 55

Have you ever listened to your child’s dance critiques and thought, “What does that even mean?” You’re not alone. In this episode, we're diving into some of the most common phrases judges and teacher…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

#54: That’s Not Fair! – Dance Competition Levels & What Skills Really Mean

Season 1 Episode 54

Feeling frustrated after a competition because your dancer didn’t place how you expected? Or maybe you’ve found yourself wondering, “How is that trick allowed in novice?”—then this episode is for you…

Published on 5 months ago

#53: The Power of Summer Dance Intensives

Season 1 Episode 53

Summer Dance Opportunities: Camps, Competitions & Career Growth

In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, Brittany Noltimier dives into the world of summer dance opportunities—from camps and inte…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

#52 Dance Competition Etiquette: How to Stand Out for the Right Reasons

Season 1 Episode 52

In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, Ms. Brittany dives into the essential etiquette every competitive dancer needs to know. Your competition experience isn’t just about those two minutes o…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

#52 Body Language Basics: How to Match Your Movements to the Emotion of the Song

Decoding Emotion in Music: Show how to analyze lyrics and music to determine the emotional tone.

Body Language 101: Teach gestures, posture, and movement styles that match specific emotions (e.g., sad…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

#51: The Secret to a Strong Ending: How to Finish Your Dance Routine with Confidence

Season 1 Episode 51

Dancers, are you unknowingly sabotaging your routine with a weak ending? In this episode, we’re fixing your final pose so you can leave a lasting impact! You’ve worked hard on your routine—don’t let …

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

#50: Unveiling the Fame Method - Your 4-Step Path to Stage Stardom

Season 1 Episode 50

Celebrate 50 episodes with a game-changer! I’m revealing my Fame Method—a 4-step system to transform any performer into a confident, captivating star. From nailing your onstage walk to finding song-p…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

#49 The Secret Sauce of Stage Presence - What Winners Do Differently

Season 1 Episode 49

Episode 49: The Secret Sauce of Stage Presence - What Winners Do Differently. Why do some performers steal the show while others fade? It’s all about presence—and I’m spilling three things winners na…

Published on 6 months ago

#48 Master Your On-Stage Walk: How to Make a Winning First Impression in Dance Competitions

Season 1 Episode 48

Podcast & YouTube Description: First impressions matter—on stage and in life! In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, Brittany Noltimier breaks down how your entrance onto the stage sets the t…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago