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More Than Dance
Dance. Mindset. Motivation.
More Than Dance is where real life meets the dance floor.
Hosted by Krissy Phillipino, a dancer, choreographer, and studio owner with over 30 years in the industry. This podcast dives into the mindset reframes and quiet magic that take shape in the choreography, inside the studio, and through the work of showing up for yourself over and over.
Expect episodes packed with storytelling, dance wisdom, raw truths, and the kind of pep talks you didn’t know you needed.
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Episodes
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Dressing The Part: Why the "Costume" Matters | Ep 34
We act a different way when we dress a certain way. what you wear affects how to show up for yourself. I take you through a flashback of when I first came to…
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Interruptions Part 2: Detours: How to Excel Through Life's Major Detours | Ep 33
This is part two of our Interruptions series, and today we’re diving into detours. The unexpected reroutes that can feel like setbacks and often end up shaping…
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Interruptions Part 1: Transitions: How to Excel Through Life's Major Transitions | Ep 32
This is a two-part episode on interruptions: transitions and detours. In this episode we’re talking about transitions the kind that flip your routines upside…
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How To Prevent Burn Out | Ep 31
In this episode we talk all about burn out. When burnout takes over, autopilot replaces awareness. Why do we burn out? Constant people-pleasing Seeking…
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How To Fight Resistance And Build Momentum | Ep 30
Momentum isn’t about waiting for motivation to strike it’s about showing up, even when resistance feels heavier than you are. In this episode, we talk about…
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Going All In With Fear: Learn Faster, Fail Faster, And Grow Faster | Ep 29
This episode is all about the next level of courage, not just taking fear along for the ride, but cannonballing into the deep end with it. I share one of my…
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The Real Meaning of "Fearless" | Ep 28
This episode is about what being fearless really means. We always think we need to wait for fear to disappear...instead we get to bring the fear along for the…
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This Concept Will Change Your Life: "Be. Do. Have." | Ep 27
You said you want it... Can you hold on to it? Learning this concept changed my life. In this episode, I walk you through the idea of "Be. Do. Have." It's so…
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The Gift of Frustration | Ep 26
What if I told you that the best way to conquer the feeling of frustration is to lean into it? In this episode, I walk you through how to lean on frustration…
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How to Ask Better Questions To Become A Better Dancer | Ep 25
Learn how professional dancers address their confusion to become better dancers. Asking good questions is a skill just like dancing is a skill. Listen to this…
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Imposter Syndrome and the 4 P's | Ep 24
The imposter syndrome is an internal phoniness. You usually feel like a fraud if you aren't perfect. I define all the ways that we experience the imposter…
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She's Not Better, She's Just Further. | Ep 23
Let's dive into the social comparison theory. Where we compare ourselves to the best person in the room. She's not better, she's just further. Feel the fear…
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How to Play Offense and Defense in Dance | Ep 22
This one is for the dancer who’s tired of feeling guilty for resting and ready to move with purpose, not pressure. Understand what it means to be dancing on…
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The Cake Method For Dancers: Dance Better And Improve Faster | Ep 21
I came up with this method to help my students understand what to focus on when they are at dance. The Cake Method is as follows: Layer 1 - Memory Layer 2 -…
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Perfect Doesn't Exist | Ep 20
In this episode, I teach you the hack that I learned from observing my mom in action. My mom never strives for perfection she strives for getting things done…
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When An Opportunity Shows Up... and It's *Almost* It | Ep 19
The door before the dream. The opportunity that comes and its slightly related to your goal and you don't know if you should take it or leave it, questioning…
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You're Already "There" | Ep 18
We move so fast from one "there" to the next that we forget to actually celebrate the moment we are in. If we are always focused on what's next, it can feel…
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If You're Not Doing, You're Losing | Ep 17
The only way you win is when you do and the only way you lose is when you don't do. There is always going to be resistance to the unknown and here are some…
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How To Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone | Ep 16
This episode is all about knowing yourself as a dancer and as a learner. We talk about the difference between your comfort zone, your sweet spot, and your…
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When Life Gets Hard And What To Do About It | Ep 15
Being kind to yourself is a strategy and its one that we get to learn and practice if we aren't well versed in it. Softness isn't a weakness and when life gets…
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Be Seen: How to Make The Most Within Your Dance Community | Ep 14
The dance space is a varying space and it can be a hard place to make friends at first. I am going to teach you some tricks to help you implement and position…
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Performance Ready | Ep 13
Performance week is a fun and special week. Here are a few of my getting ready tricks that I love to implement during performance week. Snacks, hydration, and…
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Dancing Through Obstacles | Ep 12
Let's face it, life is always life-ing and its hard sometimes to navigate the recurring obstacles. I am here to walk you through what I see as the most common…
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Letting Go of Expectations Without Letting Go of Hope | Ep 11
Sometimes we think we don't have expectations... and then we find ourselves disappointed and don’t know why because the expectation was quiet, hidden…
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Get Unstuck: How To Finally Feel Like You Are Getting Somewhere | Ep 10
The most frustrating thing as a dancer and a person is to feel like you are working so hard on something like a skill and not getting anywhere. I'm here to…
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Having What It Takes... To Get What You Really Want In Life | Ep 9
This episode is the kick in the butt you didn't ask for. You want it... do you actually have what it takes to get it? We know what we want and we can make…
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Never Make The Wrong Decision Again | Ep 8
In this episode, I define your "Green Area" and how every road you take leads you there. (Everyone has one, so don't worry) The green area is your abundant…
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Become a Better Dancer FASTER | Ep 7
Learning how to dance is one thing. Learning how to learn dance is another. You can have raw talent... or you can be really strategic with how you bring…
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Rehearse Your F*ck Up: Making Mistakes Like A Pro | Ep 6
Mistakes, mess ups, f*ck ups are not optional. They happen on stage, at practice, at work and in life. The goal isn’t perfection. (Remember that's impossible…
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When Dance Isn't Enough (And What To Instead) | Ep 5
As we honor Mental Health Awareness Month, I thought it would be fitting to talk about the moments when dance is not enough and what you can do about it. This…
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Rewire Your Mind. Reclaim Your Power | Ep 4
We all carry beliefs we didn’t consciously choose to believe. Some we inherited and some we adopted in environments that didn’t give us room to be our full…
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Getting Started: 3 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Take the First Step | Ep 1
Starting something new can feel overwhelming, whether you're starting a dance class, or just finally doing the thing you’ve been thinking about forever... like…
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The Truth About Comparison (That’ll Set You Free) | Ep 2
Comparison isn’t always the villain. It can actually point you toward your desires, your goals, and your next evolution… if you know how to listen without…
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The Ugly Stage: Embracing the Ick | Ep 3
Let's talk about the ugly stage ... that in between where things feel cringy, awkward, and honestly... not cute. The part where you are working towards a goal…
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More Than Dance - The Intro
Welcome to More Than Dance. I’m Krissy Phillipino, a dancer, choreographer, studio owner, and your go-to guide for the real stuff dance teaches you; the kind…