 |
The Whole Dancer helping you achieve a more balanced approach to food, your body, dance, and lifeAuthor: Jess Spinner
Jess Spinner is a former pro dancer and now a holistic health, nutrition, and lifestyle coach for dancers. As a dancer you are living your dreams. You should not just survive but thrive and love every minute. This podcast was created to support you to feel your best in mind, body, and spirit. Founder and host Jess Spinner shares insights, information, and actionable steps to help you gain self-awareness to approach dance in ways that feel good. You can reach your goals, feel happy, AND feel balanced. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
Listen Now...
The Audition Season Waiting Game
Thursday, 5 March, 2026
In this episode, we dive into one of the most challenging parts of audition season: the waiting game. As early March hits, most submissions are in—but final decisions often don’t come until April or May, leaving dancers in a difficult in-between. You might feel exhausted, uncertain, and worried that opportunities are slipping away with each passing audition.We talk about why this stretch feels so heavy and how to move through it with a grounded sense of hope. Because the truth is—you only need one “yes.” The right artistic director could see something in you that others didn’t, and your moment can happen when you least expect it.You’ll also learn practical strategies to stay mentally strong, like reconnecting with what you uniquely offer as a dancer and continuing to show up fully in your training. Plus, we explore how to create an “inspired backup plan” so you can keep moving forward in your dance career with intention, confidence, and momentum—no matter the outcome of this season.If audition season is feeling overwhelming, this episode will remind you: you’re not behind, you’re in it.It's never too late for audition support. Sign up for a FREE Audition Success Coaching consultation here.
