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A Dancer's Mindset

Ballet with Isabella www.balletwithisabella.com
This podcast, hosted by ballet dancer, Vaganova graduate and international coach Isabella McGuire Mayes @balletwithIsabella For all the dancers out there with a desire for more and to reach their highest potential. Isabella will build your confidence, self esteem and self belief so you can make it to the top. There are many stories from Isabella's training days, tips to improve your mindset, special guests and more!! Giving you a winning dancer's mindset! Explore BWI - Your secret weapon to excellence. www.balletwithisabella.com Email hello@balletwithisabella.com
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Episodes

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.48 Level up your life! With these simple steps

Hey guys, Welcome back! Today we are going to be talking about levelling up your life! There are a few simple steps we can do to start achieve amazing results. Let's get going! Send your questions in - Isabellapodcast@gmail.com Follow me on social @balletwithisabella | Facebook | instagram | YouTube | TikTok Join BWI www.balletwithisabella.com 7 day free trial, Elite classes and courses helping you get to the next level.

Nov 21, 202213 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep. 47 Interview with Miko Fogarty! Winning gold and changing paths

Today I have the high honour of speaking with Miko Fogarty who has achieved so much in her life! Born in London, Miko has received worldwide recognition for her dancing. She was awarded the Gold Medal at the Moscow International Ballet Competition (considered the Olympics of Ballet) in 2013 and was one of the six dancers featured in the documentary First Position. Miko has taught masterclasses and danced in galas across the world. In 2015, she joined the Birmingham Royal Ballet. In 2016, she sta...

Nov 16, 20221 hr 8 min

A Dancers Mindset - Ep.46 How being present will make you happier!

Hello Everyone, Thank you so much for the support! Enjoy this episode talking about how being present, makes you happier, helps your self esteem, and makes you feel more secure within yourself! Don't forget you're amazing Follow me on social media @balletwithisabella Instagram| Facebook | TikTok | Youtube

Nov 07, 202224 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.45 Dealing with Performance Anxiety

Hello Everyone! Thank you so much for joining me today. Today we are going to be talking about performance anxiety, what it is and how to deal with it! Let's talk about it! Enjoy! Remember you're amazing Follow me on social media @balletwithisabella Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | TikTok Train with me! Get to the next level - balletwithisabella.com

Oct 31, 202224 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.44 Interview with Hannah Martin - From Gymnastics to Ballet!

Hello Everyone, Today I will be interviewing the very lovely and talented Hannah Martin. Hannah has been a very successful gymnast and then did the difficult thing of starting ballet late and pursued a ballet career. Hannah is a very determined, bright young women and I think she emphasises my point I say often which is, if you put the work in, hard work pays off! Let's hear what Hannah has to say Enjoy! Follow me on Socials @Balletwithisabella | Facebook | Youtube | instagram | TikTok Classes, ...

Oct 26, 202259 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.43 The world won't end if you screw up!

Hello Everyone! This episode was quite amusing to record. The weight we place on situations is honestly so silly. We really believe that the world might end if we fail at something, which leads people especially with an tendency to be anxious to think terrible things before they have even happened. In this episode I will remind you to rationalise, remind you of how life was for people who had the threat of death on a daily basis and how sending an email or doing a pirouette combination doesn't h...

Oct 17, 202213 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.42 Are you afraid of success?

Hello Everyone, Are you afraid of success? Do you choke up a little when you're given a chance that could take you to the next level of success? If this sounds like you, you're not alone! Let's discuss how fear of success can manifest itself and what we can do to combat it. Remember you are amazing! Follow me ! @balletwithisabella | tiktok | instagram | Facebook | youtube

Oct 10, 202230 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.41 Interview with Polina Semionova " I wasn't flexible enough" "On stage, it's live! we have to live it"

Hello Everyone, I am honoured to be speaking iconic ballerina Polina Semionova. Polina became a young star at just the age of 19 when she was named a principal dancer fresh out of school leaving Russia and moving to Berlin. Berlin, now her long time home was where she honed her skill, grew up, and mastered her craft. Polina went on to do many inspiring things which we will here today. Hearing what Polina values, what she struggles with, how she overcomes adversity make it even more obvious and i...

Sep 26, 202254 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.40 Hard route now, easy later!

Hello Everyone, In this episode we will be talking about how taking the hard route now and making the hard choices are what will get to where you want to be and make life easier later! Let's discuss! Enjoy! Follow me on Social Media @Balletwthisabella | Instаgram | Facebook | YouTube | tiktok

Sep 19, 202218 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.39 Most important ingredient to success

Hello Everyone! In this episode we will be talking about what I believe is the biggest ingredient to success and lasting results! Let's discuss! Please follow the podcast and my other social channels! balletwithisabella on | instagram | Facebook | YouTube | tiktok We're here to inspire and motivate!

Sep 12, 202212 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.38 Don't give power to perfection or limiting beliefs!

Hello Everyone! In this episode we get super motivational and discuss more about how you can subconsciously obtain someones beliefs of you, and allow that to stop you in your tracks, and slow you down from taking action because you aren't where you "should" be. This all stems back to perfectionism again which is why we touch on it more. Enjoy! Follow me on social media @balletwithisabella | Instagram | tiktok | Facebook | YouTube

Sep 05, 202221 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.37 Interview with Victor Caixeta! From Brazil to Mariinsky!

Hello Everyone, Today we will be speaking with Victor Caixeta. Victor is an amazing Brazilian dancer who went to Mariinsky after being discovered at The Moscow ballet competition! Since then, he's gone on to new heights, achieving solo roles at The Mariinsky and becoming a soloist. Now at Het National Ballet. We are here to hear about his experiences in Russia and his decision to leave. Follow us on Social Media - Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Tiktok @balletwithisabella For all guest episodes...

Aug 29, 20221 hr 3 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.35 Let yourself be happy, enjoy the little wins!

Hello Everyone, In this episode we will be talking about how to let ourselves be happy and enjoy the little wins on our journey to becoming the best dancer we can be. Sometimes we can feel guilty for having fun when we aren't where we want to be yet. But that's ok! it's far more enjoyable if we let ourselves enjoy the process. Follow me on social media @balletwithisabella on Facebook - YouTube - instagram Join the community on balletwithisabella.com Your secret weapon to excellence!...

Aug 15, 202214 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.34 How to listen to your body? should we listen?

Hello Everyone, In this episode - I will share my insights into when I believe we should listen to our body and when we shouldn't/ when it's not so necessary to. It can be hard to tell sometimes! Let's discuss follow me on my socials Facebook/YouTube/instagram - @balletwithisabella

Aug 08, 202224 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.33 Are Summer schools a good idea?

Hello everyone, In this episode I will be sharing my thoughts on summer schools, my experience with them and the advantages they can bring. In addition, I will tell you what I do when I'm resting. Do I completely rest or always do at least something? Enjoy!

Aug 05, 202222 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.32 Which is more important Discipline or Motivation?

Hello Everyone, in this episode I will be talking with you about motivation and discipline. Which is more important? Do we need both to succeed? Let's discuss! Follow me on instagram, Facebook and YouTube @balletwithisabella Start your 7 day free trial to my online class, courses, workshops www.balletwithisabella.com

Jul 28, 202222 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.31 Interview with Misty Copeland!

Hello Everyone! Today is a super exciting episode. We are interviewing the wonderful and ever inspirational Misty Copeland. Misty has broken boundaries in more ways than one and hearing her wisdom and advices for young dancers is extremely motivating for us all! Enjoy! Leave your comments down below. Please like, share, subscribe! Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balletwithisabella Join the Ballet with Isabella Community! Classes, Courses, Private Lessons, Blog and more! New Arab...

Jul 22, 20221 hr 1 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.30 Visualisation tips to hitting your goals!

Hello everyone, today I will be sharing my favourite visualisation tips to utilise this amazing tool to your advantage. Visualise and watch how your life changes! Join the community - @balletwithisabella on instagram/Facebook/youtube Join the many members of BWI and start your journey to success! www.balletwithisabella.com

Jul 11, 202216 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.29 Stop trying to believe! Just take action!

Hello Everyone! I am very happy to share this episode as I think there's more of you out there who find it hard to believe in themselves than the other way around. Here I will discuss another way to think so that we are still on our journey to achieve our gоals without feeling like what we want is impossible to achieve! Enjoy! Follow me on instagram/YouTube/Facebook @balletwithisabella Start your journey to excellence. Classes, courses, workshops, 1:1 coaching and mentoring. www.balletwithisabel...

Jul 06, 202210 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.28 Imposter Syndrome. What is it? How to deal with it?

Hello Everyone, Today I will be talking with you about Imposter Syndrome! Something that you may be suffering from and not even realise. You may have just accepted that you struggle with anxieties and negative thoughts. This episode may sounds familiar to you. Rest assured, let's discuss and I have a few solutions which can help you! Enjoy! xo follow me - Facebook, instagram, YouTube @balletwithisabella

Jun 27, 202227 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.27 Do I have to be an extrovert to succeed?

Hello Everyone! In this episode I will be sharing my thoughts on a question I got recently. Do you have to be an extrovert to succeed? Let's discuss! I'm so happy you are here! Enjoy! xo follow me, instagram, Facebook, YouTube - @balletwithisabella

Jun 20, 202213 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.26 Dealing with Rejection

Hello everyone! In this episode I will be sharing with you how rejection doesn't have to be all doom and gloom and how it can actually help you grow and become better! There is always something we can take away from a no. Sometimes it is in our control what the outcome will be but sometimes it's outside of our control. Let's discuss! follow me! Instagram, Youtube, Facebook - @balletwithisabella

Jun 13, 202216 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.23 Quantum Ballerina Merritt Moore! Time Management, doing the impossible, making your dreams a reality!

Hello Everyone! I am so excited about this episode as it is with a dear friend of mine and inspiring woman, Merritt Moore! @physicsonpointe With Merritt being so inspiring in her achievements, we talk about how she carved her own path, is now the happiest she's ever been as well as how she reached her level of success in a seemingly impossible pursuit! This Woman pursued not one but two extremely demanding careers. About Merritt “Merritt has achieved what some would call ‘the impossible’: a care...

May 23, 20221 hr 6 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.22 Results don't come without effort

Hello Everyone, Welcome back to another episode! Today I will be talking about how effort is so important if you want to get anywhere in life. Sometimes its hard to make effort but it's critical if we want to go anywhere and improve. Here, I share my advice Please leave a rate and review and enjoy! Isabella xo

May 16, 20229 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.21 Audtion them! You're in Control

Hello Everyone, Тоday I'm going to be talking about how to overcome audition anxiety by changing your perspective by thinking you are auditioning them! Listen to my suggestions and I hope it helps you on your journey to the dance career you want. Please leave a rate and review Enjoy! Isabella xo

May 09, 202210 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.20 Nobody decides your future but you!

Hello Everyone! Welcome back to another episode! Today I will share how it's so crucial not to listen to hurtful comments that are said to you by maybe a teacher at some point in your life. This podcast is not just for the dancers out there but also the parents. Sometimes a teacher might say your child isn't going to make it. How do we deal with that? Should we listen to them? I share my thoughts. Please like, share and subscribe to the podcast! Enjoy and thank you for the support x...

May 02, 202215 min

A Dancer's Mindset - Ep.19 Insecurities and owning your difference

Hello Everyone! Welcome back to a dancers mindset! Today we are going to be talking about what it's like feeling insecure about being different. I was very insecure about my height for a while, until I decided to embrace it. I will share comments that were made to me that were quite damaging along with how I needed up owning my difference and surrounded myself with the right people. Please leave a rate and review Thank you for the support! Enjoy!...

Apr 25, 202217 min
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