13. What is Sport Psychology and How Can It Help Dancers?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When I was dancing 20+ hours a week and basically living at the studio, I was always focused on improving my technique. All my energy went into getting stronger at the ballet barre, working flexibility, and trying to nail that hard across the floor combo in turns and leaps class. What I wasn’t thinking about, was my mindset. I wish I could say I “got it” intuitively and knew how to harness the power o</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">f sport psychology at an early age. But in reality, I was (am) a perfectionist who worries about what other people think ALL THE TIME. There were some tools in the sport psychology toolbox that I used regularly like visualization, but for the most part I was a typical studio kid who was desperate to keep my place in front of the jazz routine, get noticed by my ballet teacher, and win at competition. I thought the only way to accomplish those goals was to work harder and push my body further.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I wish I knew then, what I know now. I wish I knew the power of sport psychology, and in this episode, I share just that… how sport psychology can change your life as a dancer and a dance educator.</span></p> <p>______</p> <p>This episode is brought to you by the membership:</p> <p>Relevé: A Community for Dance Coaches on the Rise. Learn more at <a href= "https://chelseapierotti.com/membership">https://chelseapierotti.com/membership</a></p> <p>______</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me on instagram</span> <a href= "https://instagram.com/dr.chelsea.pierotti"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">@dr.chelsea.pierotti</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">as you’re listening to the episode. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Check out the full Show Notes, including episode highlights, key takeaways, exclusive resourc