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
135 episodes
Become A Better Dancer In Less Than 5 Minutes | Ep 134
Through the many, many dance lessons I’ve taught over the years, I’ve figured out one of the easiest ways to make someone a better dancer in less than five minutes.Exaggerate the movement.When dancers are first starting o...
How Dance Shapes Who You Become | Ep 133
This episode is a little trip down memory lane and about knowing that dance is something that lives within you.I talk about going back to my old studio for the alumni show, being part of the recital again, and getting to think about all...
So You Took A Break From Dance... Now What? | Ep 132
If you’ve taken a break from dance and you’re thinking about coming back to it, this episode is here to remind you that dance is something you can always come back to.Your body is going to remember a lot more than you think it will....
Why Dance Is The Best Thing You Can Do For Yourself | Ep 131
This episode is all about why dance is one of the best things you can do for yourself.I talk about how even on some of my worst days, dance is something I can turn to and almost instantly feel better. And I want that for everybody.<...
Memorize Better With This One Trick | Ep 130
In this episode I share with you a big trick for helping you with dance and your memory. All great dancers have names for things and categorize things (patterns) in their head so that memory soon becomes easier. Using th...
Understand Patterns Of Dance And Become A Better Dancer | Ep 129
This episode is all about the patterns of dance and how you can learn to see these and anticipate these to become a better dance learner which will make you a better DANCER!
The Con Art Of Dance | Ep 128
As dancers, we're constantly creating illusions. We make people believe they saw something that didn't actually happen the way they think it did.I talk about how we use angles to make ourselves look more flexible. How we speed something...
When You Get The Dance Calling | EP 127
This episode is all about listening to the dance calling.Sometimes the biggest thing standing in your way isn't your own excuse. It's someone else's. It's the fear of what your parents might think, what your friends might say, or whethe...
All The Things In Your Head At Dance | EP 126
Great dancers have a dialogue in their heads to help them with, learning, memory, motivation. In this episode, learn exactly what thoughts to fill your head with while learning for the best outcome.
Navigating Dance While Stressed | EP 125
Stress, like fear, is something that will happen in life no matter how much you try to not. This episode tells a story of learning of your indicators, understand your stress, and how to be preventative for stress vs healing ...
How To Reframe Disappointment To Help You Grow As A Dancer | Ep 124
It never feels good to be disappointed especially when its something you are excited about it. This episode talks about how to have disappointment in dance while also having the ability to enjoy that we CAN dance. Its changing expectations and ...
How To Make Performing More For YOU | Ep 123
As dancers we think that the audience is the only one that we are performing for. In this episode learn how to make the performance more for you and how to bring your own authenticity to you experience so that you find enjoyment in the whole pr...
This One Question Leads To Consistency | Ep 122
I've been dancing over 30 years and in this episode you'll hear me talk about the biggest things I do maintain consistency.
How Making Someone Smile Can Fuel Into Your Performance | Ep 121
In this episode, we uncover the power of making someone else smile and how it fuels back to you. We reference this concept in other episodes as the ripple effect; doing something nice for someone else and how it comes back t...
Why Going Through The Motions Can Be The Best Thing For You: Messy Action | Ep 120
Two things can exist at the same time: We can know part of it and also not know all of it. When you are learning its hard to know that that you don't need to know all the information to do something. You might not be doing it 100% but you...
Word Shift Series: This Secret Skill Helps You Become A Better Dancer: Absolutes Always and Never | Ep 119
We already know how hard dance is and we dont need to make it harder by making our brain think we are awful.. but somehow our world has taught us to do this.And we do it through "Absolutes".The use of the word "always" and "never"...
How To Feel Comfortable When You Are Out of Your Comfort Zone | Ep 118
If you want to evolve, usually that means getting out of your comfort zone. But what if you knew the trick to find comfort even when you are out of your comfort zone. Dance is a place where all beginners will say "This is so far out...
The Dance Trifecta - When it All Hits | Ep 117
This episode is about something I call the trifecta.It’s that moment when the song is hitting, the choreography feels good, you love what you’re wearing, and you’re actually feeling good in your body.And honestly, some peop...
Sneaky Expectations And What To Do About Them | Ep 116
Sometimes our expectations sneak up on us and while we logically know we made an expectation we somehow have trouble getting ourselves out of that thought pattern. In dance you can have a bunch of expectations good and not as good a...
How To Expand On Your "AHA" Moment | EP 115
When you're learning how to dance its amazing how much there is to learn in this new world of dance. One of the most exciting things is when it starts to clicks and you have your AHA moment. In this episode we talk all about the aha...
When The Chaos Happens And What To Do About It | Ep 114
There is always a week that stands out for being the week that makes you say... "what just happened?" or "what is going on this week?" Whether for exciting things or not so exciting things the week goes by and things pile up and for whatever re...
Get Out Of Your Rut With This 100% to 10% Conversion Rule | Ep 113
You know that dream scenario? In this episode, I am going to show you how you can get so close to it with the 100% --> 10% conversion rule. We explore who you are and what your goals are with reflection, to make realistic changes in your lif...
What Progress Actually Looks Like For A Dancer | Ep 112
There's no doubt that frustration will happen, its more about how to manage it. I go over these skills with you and why they are important so that you can create progress WITH the frustration. Because there will always be something.1. kn...
Feeling Uncomfortable In Dance Class? Try This | Ep 111
In this episode, I share a class exercise we do every so often and why it has become one of my favorite ways to measure growth. The first time you do something, it can feel overwhelming. The second time, you have a reference point. The third ti...