Thriving Dancers Podcast

Thriving Dancers Podcast

Hosted by: Karina

Thriving Dancers bridges the gap between holistic wisdom and modern science to help dance moms nurture strong, balanced, and joyful dancers, in body, mind, and spirit. Hosted by Karina Klepach, a doctoral student and...

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Unpopular "opinion"

In this episode of the Thriving Dancers Podcast, host Karina discusses the risks associated with forced stretching in dance, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual limits and advocating for a holistic...
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The #1 Reason Dancers Burn Out (and What No One's Talking About)

Burnout in dance isn't just from spending too many hours in the studio. It's from striving toward perfection you can never reach. When dancers realize they'll never get every technique, every position, every...
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Why Injuries Keep Happening?

Why do injuries happen when you're doing everything right? You rest, ice, follow all the advice... and injuries still happen. Here's the truth: most dancers push through pain (even when we tell them not to). The...
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The Reason Behind Thriving Dancers

What if everything you’ve been told about dancer wellness is only half the story? In this kickoff episode, Karina, a health educator, doctoral student in Integrative Health, and dance mom of 13+ years, reveals the...
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