The Dance Parent Podcast

Mar 21 2024 24 mins 1
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The Dance Parent Podcast is designed to help parents of dancers better understand and navigate the dance world in order to help their student fulfill their individual and unique goals. In each episode, Jake & Jana Pfarr tackle a different topic and offer insights for parents of new or seasoned dancers alike. You'll gain a fresh view and understanding of a variety of topics that will help you and your dancer on their dance journey!

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Dancing In College with Special Guest Madi Hicks

Mar 21 2024 30 mins  
Is your dancer considering dancing in college? In this episode, Jana and Madi discuss how early that process should start and everything that parents need to know to help their dancer transition into dancing at the college level.

Dancing Outside of Your Comfort Zone

Feb 28 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, Jake and Jana dive into some post YAGP thoughts and just how valuable it is for dancers to embrace and take on opportunities to dance outside of their comfort zone.

Being a Mindful Dance Parent with Guest, Dr. Chelsea Pierotti

Feb 21 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, Jana interviews Dr. Chelsea Pierotti, a former professional ballet dancer and dance coach with a PhD in sport psychology about the importance of being a mindful dance parent and how to best support the psychological development of your dancer. https://www.chelseapierotti.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-for-dance/id1554202141

Mental Strength, Connection of Mind & Body, and Consistency

Jan 14 2024 21 mins  
In this week's episode, Jake, Jana, and special guest Sam Neas dive into the importance of the mind/body connection and the mental strength required for consistent, quality dance training.

How To Help Your Dancer Through Complacency with Sam Neas

Dec 11 2023 18 mins  
In this episode, Jake & Jana welcome back regular podcast guest, Sam Neas, to tackle how to spot and help your dancer through phases of complacency in their training.

How To Support Your Dance Teachers

Aug 31 2023 29 mins  
In this episode, Jake & Jana share some tips on creating a wonderful studio environment by supporting your student's dance teachers.

Finding Balance In A New Season

Aug 23 2023 18 mins  
In this episode, Jake and Jana discuss the importance of finding the balance between keeping a dancer challenged and growing but not pushing them to the point of exhaustion and burn out.

Life As A Dancer On Broadway With Richard Yoder

Jul 27 2023 51 mins  
In this episode, Jake interviews good friend and current dancer and performer on Broadway, Richard Yoder, on what life is like as a professional dancer on Broadway and the steps he credits to getting him to where he is today.

A Day In The Life Of A Ballet Dancer With Special Guest, Olivia Gorgas

Jul 13 2023 31 mins  
In this episode, Jana chats with former student and current professional ballet dancer, Olivia Gorgas. Olivia shares what her typical schedule looks like and all sorts of advice for dancers hoping to enter the professional ballet world!

Summer Training Opportunities

Jun 14 2023 26 mins  
In this episode, Jake and Jana talk about how important summer training can be and how to squeeze the most out of it!