Dance Colleges and Careers Podcast
1) #84: Hey Dancer, Stop Working So Hard (And Start Working Smarter)
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 seeing the results you want. In this episode, we’re t...Show More
2) #83 Why Your Dance Goals Aren’t Working (And How to Fix That in 2026)
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” — but hope is not a strategy. In this episode of Da...Show More
3) #82: The Office Cleaning Obsession — Stop Waiting for Perfect Before You Start
Do you ever catch yourself waiting until everything is “just right” before you begin? The perfect studio, the perfect costume, the perfect moment? Perfectionism feels safe — but it’s actually what kee...Show More
#82: The Office Cleaning Obsession — Stop Waiting for Perfect Before You Start
11:40 | Oct 30th, 2025
4) #81: Stop Waiting—Start Deciding: How to Choose Your Next Step After High School
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 this episode, Brittany breaks down the fear of making ...Show More
#81: Stop Waiting—Start Deciding: How to Choose Your Next Step After High School
16:17 | Oct 22nd, 2025
5) #80: Fix Your Focus Face: The Expression Secret That Makes You Stand Out
In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, Brittany breaks down one of the most common — and unnoticed — habits holding dancers back: the “focus face.” You know the one — the “uhhh” face, the blan...Show More
6) #79: The Blind Spot — Why What You Feel on Stage Isn’t Always What They See
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? That gap is your blind spot. In this episode, Brittany...Show More
#79: The Blind Spot — Why What You Feel on Stage Isn’t Always What They See
10:50 | Oct 8th, 2025
7) #78: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener at Another Studio
Thinking of switching studios? Before you make the leap, listen to this. In this episode, Brittany Noltimier unpacks why the “grass is greener” mindset holds dancers back, and what to do instead. You’...Show More
8) #77: The Chili Story: Why Practice (Not Perfection) Builds Stage Presence
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 — and how it perfectly mirrors the awkwardness dancers...Show More
9) #76: Choreography Made Simple: How to Learn Dances Quickly
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’...Show More
10) #75: Stage Presence Is NOT Something You’re Born With: How to Train It and Transform Your Confidence on Stage
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 you...Show More