Working Through Dance Team Drama: Q&A with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Elissa Hamlat

We are grateful to welcome back Amira's sister, clinical psychologist, Dr. Elissa Hamlat. In this episode specific questions and circumstances relating to competition dancers were discussed. Dr. Elissa was able to weigh in with her thoughtful tips and advice on how to minimize dance team drama, while still advocating for your dancer.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

• Dance parent feeling emotional conflict of pride & embarrassment with solo
• Junior age dancers getting in trouble 
• Dealing with "Mean Girls" on the team 
• Favoritism from dance teachers 
• Dancer being blamed for low competition score and overall placement
• Anxiety and panic attacks with convention competition

EPISODES REFERENCED

Dance Parenting Though Ages & Stages: Perks & Challenges of Minis & Juniors

Wining & Loosing: Parenting Through the Emotional Highs & Lows of Competition with Chloe Maleski

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