I recently sat down with Kirsten Kemp, a high-performance mindset coach who works specifically with dancers, for one of my favorite conversations I've had on the podcast. We talked about the psychology behind perfectionism, why it's so common in adult dancers, and most importantly, what to do about it.
If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “adult ballet intensives” and falling down a rabbit hole of scattered information, you’re not alone. That's why I’ve compiled a comprehensive list of adult ballet intensives and retreats happening all over the world in 2026...
As adults, jealousy often turns inward into self-criticism, doubt, and comparison. And I think that's what makes it so unsettling, because often we’re genuinely happy for the other person at the same time...
