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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Episodes
21 episodes
Perfect Doesn't Exist | Ep 20
In this episode, I teach you the hack that I learned from observing my mom in action. My mom never strives for perfection she strives for getting things done and getting them done efficiently. Being a dancer you learn quickly that t...
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Episode 20
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13:20
When An Opportunity Shows Up... and It's *Almost* It | Ep 19
The door before the dream. The opportunity that comes and its slightly related to your goal and you don't know if you should take it or leave it, questioning if it is a giant distraction. It can be hard to know whether or not to take these oppo...
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Episode 19
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19:31
You're Already "There" | Ep 18
We move so fast from one "there" to the next that we forget to actually celebrate the moment we are in. If we are always focused on what's next, it can feel like we are never doing enough even when we are hitting the exact goal(s) we used to dr...
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Episode 18
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9:52
If You're Not Doing, You're Losing | Ep 17
The only way you win is when you do and the only way you lose is when you don't do. There is always going to be resistance to the unknown and here are some tips on how to combat this to move forward:Mistakes are not failures, they a...
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Episode 17
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21:27
How To Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone | Ep 16
This episode is all about knowing yourself as a dancer and as a learner. We talk about the difference between your comfort zone, your sweet spot, and your survival zone and why understanding all three is crucial for your growth and to avoid spi...
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Episode 16
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27:31
When Life Gets Hard And What To Do About It | Ep 15
Being kind to yourself is a strategy and its one that we get to learn and practice if we aren't well versed in it. Softness isn't a weakness and when life gets hard we don't need to meet it with more hardness towards ourselves. In t...
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Episode 15
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19:22
Be Seen: How to Make The Most Within Your Dance Community | Ep 14
The dance space is a varying space and it can be a hard place to make friends at first. I am going to teach you some tricks to help you implement and position yourself to receive and to make the most out of your experiences at your dance studio...
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Episode 14
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22:24
Performance Ready | Ep 13
Performance week is a fun and special week. Here are a few of my getting ready tricks that I love to implement during performance week.Snacks, hydration, and nourishmentGet your back ups in placeNurture your body a...
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Episode 13
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18:46
Dancing Through Obstacles | Ep 12
Let's face it, life is always life-ing and its hard sometimes to navigate the recurring obstacles. I am here to walk you through what I see as the most common obstacles that prevent my current and prospective students from dancing.<...
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Episode 12
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33:51
Letting Go of Expectations Without Letting Go of Hope | Ep 11
Sometimes we think we don't have expectations... and then we find ourselves disappointed and don’t know why because the expectation was quiet, hidden, unspoken. It was still there all along despite our best efforts to not have expectations.&nbs...
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Episode 11
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20:33
Get Unstuck: How To Finally Feel Like You Are Getting Somewhere | Ep 10
The most frustrating thing as a dancer and a person is to feel like you are working so hard on something like a skill and not getting anywhere. I'm here to tell you that this moment, is where the magic is happening! Because when it doesn't feel...
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Episode 10
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14:51
Having What It Takes... To Get What You Really Want In Life | Ep 9
This episode is the kick in the butt you didn't ask for. You want it... do you actually have what it takes to get it?We know what we want and we can make goals, yet we find ourselves not achieving them. In this epis...
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Episode 9
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32:16
Never Make The Wrong Decision Again | Ep 8
In this episode, I define your "Green Area" and how every road you take leads you there. (Everyone has one, so don't worry) The green area is your abundant zone, the part of life that feels aligned. This episode is about trusting yo...
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Episode 8
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17:29
Become a Better Dancer FASTER | Ep 7
Learning how to dance is one thing. Learning how to learn dance is another. You can have raw talent... or you can be really strategic with how you bring information in. In this episode I talk about:Different lea...
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Episode 7
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16:32
Rehearse Your F*ck Up: Making Mistakes Like A Pro | Ep 6
Mistakes, mess ups, f*ck ups are not optional.They happen on stage, at practice, at work and in life. The goal isn’t perfection. (Remember that's impossible because perfection doesn't exist!)The goal is knowing what to do when som...
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Episode 6
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10:19
When Dance Isn't Enough (And What To Instead) | Ep 5
As we honor Mental Health Awareness Month, I thought it would be fitting to talk about the moments when dance is not enough and what you can do about it. This episode dives into the difference between dancing for an audience and dan...
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Episode 5
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17:29
Rewire Your Mind. Reclaim Your Power | Ep 4
We all carry beliefs we didn’t consciously choose to believe. Some we inherited and some we adopted in environments that didn’t give us room to be our full selves.In this episode, I discuss what it means to unlearn the old stories/ old b...
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Episode 4
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16:32
The Ugly Stage: Embracing the Ick | Ep 3
Let's talk about the ugly stage ... that in between where things feel cringy, awkward, and honestly... not cute.The part where you are working towards a goal and you haven't seen (enough) progress.This stage doesn't mean ...
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Episode 3
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6:42
The Truth About Comparison (That’ll Set You Free) | Ep 2
Comparison isn’t always the villain. It can actually point you toward your desires, your goals, and your next evolution… if you know how to listen without losing yourself.In this episode, I break down the truth about comparison:1....
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Episode 2
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14:38
Getting Started: 3 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Take the First Step | Ep 1
Starting something new can feel overwhelming, whether you're starting a dance class, or just finally doing the thing you’ve been thinking about forever... like me and this podcast!In this episode, I share my three simple and powerful tec...
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Episode 1
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