Inspired by big dreams, big letdowns and authentic conversations. The Dance Podcast is a series of interviews designed to inspire, share and connect dancers and educators.

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Season 5 Finale! 🙌🏼👏🏼 and truly the words and whispers in my heart and head these days. . I am SO incredibly grateful for every guest this season. It feels like I make a new friend with every conversation. And massive love to @dancestudioownersa
Is dance your hobby or your career? Do you want to be a small@fish in a big pond? @juliemcdonaldmsa shares SOLID advice to aspiring dancers this week 💖 Listen now 💖 . #dance #dancepodcast #podcast #dancelove #ballet #jazz #contemporary #lyrical #l
Opera, art, play writing, acting, history- @juliemcdonaldmsa reminds us to go beyond dance in episode 159 💖 . #dance #dancepodcast #podcast #dancelove #ballet #jazz #contemporary #lyrical #lax #nyc #choreographer #choreo #choreograph #sytycd #soyou
Julie McDonald is co-owner of McDonald Selznick Associates (@msaagency ). @juliemcdonaldmsa is the pioneer in the field of dance and choreography representation, having formed the first talent agency in 1985 devoted exclusively to dance. While breaki
Reminder 💕💕💕 @erinpride
Can any other dance educators relate?! . It’s a hell-yes over here 🙌🏼♥️ . @erinpride is this week’s episode and I am still lit up! . #dance #dancepodcast #podcast #dancelove #danceteacher #danceboss #danceeducator #thedancepodc
She has arrived! I first met @erinpride when she started her podcast and invited me on as a guest! Erin is an online business coach for dance educators and host of the Dance Boss Podcast. She is a Jersey girl all the way, graduated from Montclair Sta
No greater power than self-awareness and curiosity. 🔎
Making moves and making worlds with @caddyisbright ✨ *and he really does make the most magical worlds 😍 . #dance #dancepodcast #podcast #dancelove #ballet #jazz #contemporary #lyrical #lax #nyc #choreographer
The marvellous @caddyisbright is here! We talk about how Deaf studies informs his choreo, taking artistic feedback from Madonna, practicing non-attachment, and his extremely creative, versatile, and dynamic movement. . An young introverted Matt start
Another undeniable truth about being a dance educator. . Roz talks about the balance of loving them like our own while knowing and respecting we aren’t their parents 💕LOVED the truth talk on this week’s episode!!! 🙌🏼 . #dance #teache
There is always an opportunity to explore, understand, and work towards excellence. One of the greatest privileges as a dance educator, is to set and support that standard. . #dance #dancepodcast #podcast #dancelove #ballet #jazz #contemporary #lyri

Meet your host

Hey! I’m Lauren Ritchie.

A mental skills trainer, dance educator, adjudicator, writer, & unshakable optimist dedicated to helping dancers and athletes become their best.

I started the podcast for one reason: to connect.

I had a rough transition from the competitive world of dance into the professional industry and needed mentorship, mental skills, and perspective. I needed information, support and people that I simply couldn’t find and did not exist.

The podcast is built to:

- share the BTS and authentic stories of seasoned professionals

- inspire dancers and dance educators

- promote the diverse paths that are possible in a dance career

- highlight the mental framework and mental tools required to have long, healthy career

- connect the dance community

The podcast has enriched and changed my life in more ways than I could have ever imagined. It continues to be a source of inspiration and action within my own teaching and my life. I hope you enjoy xx

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