Why Your Teenage Dancer is Overwh...
Why Your Teenage Dancer is Overwhelmed (And How to Actually Help)

THE JUSTIN AND INEKE PODCAST — A podcast for dance parents by Justin and Ineke

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Is your teenage dancer struggling with the pressure of school, family, and the studio? In this episode of THE JUSTIN & INEKE PODCAST, we speak about the psychology of 12-15-year-old dancers and why they often feel overwhelmed. This episode on teenage burnout and confidence is exactly what parents are looking for. We provide practical ways to support your child through the unique pressures of the dance world.

We discuss:

The "Fear of Failure" is causing school anxiety.

Why "too much praise" can actually hurt confidence.

The 5 steps to building real, lasting self-belief

How to transition your child from dancing for approval to dancing for themselves.

Stop trying to "protect" them from struggle—learn how to support them through it.

Topics covered on this episode: "Teenage dancer burnout" "Performanc ... 

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