More Than Dance
Dance. Mindset. Motivation.
More Than Dance is where real life meets the dance floor.
Hosted by Krissy Phillipino, a dancer, choreographer, and studio owner with over 30 years in the industry. This podcast dives into the mindset reframes and quiet magic that take shape in the choreography, inside the studio, and through the work of showing up for yourself over and over.
Expect episodes packed with storytelling, dance wisdom, raw truths, and the kind of pep talks you didn’t know you needed.
This isn’t just about dance.
It’s about who you become when you let yourself go all in, even through the ugly stages, the moments when nothing feels like it’s clicking yet, and the times when you question yourself.
From confidence and self worth to mindset shifts and breakthroughs More Than Dance is where movement meets transformation.
Whether you're a seasoned dancer, brand new to movement, or simply someone who craves personal growth and deep, honest conversations, this space is for you.
Because this was never just about dance.
It’s about who you become while dancing.
It’s more than dance.
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@kdfstudio
More Than Dance
If You Hate Looking At Yourself In The Mirror This Is For You | Ep 86
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The mirror in dance class can bring up a lot. Sometimes we look at our reflection and the first thought is, “I hate how I look.” The mirror stops being a tool and starts feeling like a judge.
In this episode, we talk about changing your relationship with the mirror.
Longevity in dance is a goal, and part of that longevity is learning how to exist in your body with more comfort and curiosity, not constant criticism. Dance gives us a vehicle to explore that.
Sometimes the discomfort we feel isn’t actually about our bodies at all. It’s about unfamiliarity. Just like wearing clothes that don’t feel like “you” yet, seeing yourself move in new ways can feel strange simply because you haven’t embraced it yet.
This episode is about building comfort over time and understanding that confidence doesn’t come from changing yourself, it comes from learning to accept where you are right now.
We talk about:
• using the mirror as feedback instead of judgment
• building comfort levels gradually
• why dance clothing or movement can feel unfamiliar at first
• learning to see the mirror as information, not criticism
The mirror isn't there to question you or validate you ... its there as a tool to learn dance
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