Imposter Syndrome can feel like you're in the wrong room or will be found out as a fraud. This idea is common in our community and can stem from the idea that dancers have to pay their dues in order to earn a place in a respectable show, company, or class. The truth is, we have to believe we belong and that may require a little faking at first.In this episode, Brandon breaks down a real life imposter syndrome moment he felt in 2017 and how it affected his ability to be hired from auditions. He talks about ways to reframe situations when imposter syndrome creeps in and how to seek out rooms that you are inspired by instead of rooms that feel comfy and fitting.Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

Imposter Syndrome can feel like you're in the wrong room or will be found out as a fraud. This idea is common in our community and can stem from the idea that dancers have to pay their dues in order to earn a place in a respectable show, company, or class. The truth is, we have to believe we belong and that may require a little faking at first. In this episode, Brandon breaks down a real life imposter syndrome moment he felt in 2017 and how it affected his ability to be hired from auditions. He talks about ways to reframe situations when imposter syndrome creeps in and how to seek out rooms that you are inspired by instead of rooms that feel comfy and fitting. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Reframing Imposter Syndrome

It's really hard for dancers to know when to move on. It's also a challenge for them to have the courage to make a big change after working so hard to achieve a life long dream. Most of the time, the picture we build in our head isnt the reality when we book the job. This is when we have to get honest and take action that is going to be the most beneficial to our physical, emotional, and mental health.In this episode, Brandon breaks down the differences in  dance jobs and how we don't always know what we want until we experience it ourselves. What are the signs that it's time to quit? How do we pivot to a different job or career all together? When does one bad day start to add up and become a bad week, month, or year?Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

It's really hard for dancers to know when to move on. It's also a challenge for them to have the courage to make a big change after working so hard to achieve a life long dream. Most of the time, the picture we build in our head isnt the reality when we book the job. This is when we have to get honest and take action that is going to be the most beneficial to our physical, emotional, and mental health. In this episode, Brandon breaks down the differences in  dance jobs and how we don't always know what we want until we experience it ourselves. What are the signs that it's time to quit? How do we pivot to a different job or career all together? When does one bad day start to add up and become a bad week, month, or year? Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

"You Should Quit"

We're in an industry where paid opportunities are few and far between. When it comes to solidifying one of these opportunities (teaching jobs/choreographic commissions) for ourselves, we need to be able to clearly show how capable we are to do these jobs.In this episode, Brandon talks about why it's so important to document your work and why you need to start NOW. Clear video footage, behind the scenes photos, and in-process documentation are vital parts in advancing your career and work. Get good footage of your phrase work and piece (both finished and in process).Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

We're in an industry where paid opportunities are few and far between. When it comes to solidifying one of these opportunities (teaching jobs/choreographic commissions) for ourselves, we need to be able to clearly show how capable we are to do these jobs. In this episode, Brandon talks about why it's so important to document your work and why you need to start NOW. Clear video footage, behind the scenes photos, and in-process documentation are vital parts in advancing your career and work. Get good footage of your phrase work and piece (both finished and in process). Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Document Everything: Your Creative Work

You ever get that nervous butterfly feeling when you’re stepping outside of your comfort zone? It’s that kind of energy I’m constantly looking for. I want to engage in activities that make my armpits sweat… at least a little bit.In this episode, Brandon talk about why it’s important we challenge our nervous systems and step out of our comfort zones regularly. With summer approaching it’s important for dancers to hone new skills and learn skills that they can’t learn in their normal day to day training schedule.Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

You ever get that nervous butterfly feeling when you’re stepping outside of your comfort zone? It’s that kind of energy I’m constantly looking for. I want to engage in activities that make my armpits sweat… at least a little bit. In this episode, Brandon talk about why it’s important we challenge our nervous systems and step out of our comfort zones regularly. With summer approaching it’s important for dancers to hone new skills and learn skills that they can’t learn in their normal day to day training schedule. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Do Things That Make Your Armpits Sweat

Through this podcast, I hope to share new ideas and shifts so that you can incorporate your many different interests in your dance career. In my conversation with director, producer, choreographer and environmental activist, Kelly Ashton Todd, we dive into we can continue to create work that reflects what we care about most.About Kelly:Kelly Ashton Todd is a performing artist, filmmaker, and environmental activist. She received a Master’s in Sustainability Leadership from Arizona State University 2021. She currently performs with Sleep No More, NYC. Todd’s choreography has been awarded the Brooklyn Arts Council Grant, Jerome Hill Foundation Finalist, F21 NYSCA in Media Grant, Puffin Foundation Grant, LEIMAY Fellowship, Human Impacts Institute Environmental Health Fellowship, NYFA Fellowship in Choreography, Springboard Danse Montreal Emerging Choreographer 2022, and commissioned by immersive experience Meow Wolf. Her award winning environmental dance film series, Under Review, has attended over 20 film festivals nationally and internationally.Connect with Kelly!Website: www.kellyashtontodd.comInstagram: @kellyashtontodd @underreviewseries Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

Through this podcast, I hope to share new ideas and shifts so that you can incorporate your many different interests in your dance career. In my conversation with director, producer, choreographer and environmental activist, Kelly Ashton Todd, we dive into we can continue to create work that reflects what we care about most. About Kelly: Kelly Ashton Todd is a performing artist, filmmaker, and environmental activist. She received a Master’s in Sustainability Leadership from Arizona State University 2021. She currently performs with Sleep No More, NYC. Todd’s choreography has been awarded the Brooklyn Arts Council Grant, Jerome Hill Foundation Finalist, F21 NYSCA in Media Grant, Puffin Foundation Grant, LEIMAY Fellowship, Human Impacts Institute Environmental Health Fellowship, NYFA Fellowship in Choreography, Springboard Danse Montreal Emerging Choreographer 2022, and commissioned by immersive experience Meow Wolf. Her award winning environmental dance film series, Under Review, has attended over 20 film festivals nationally and internationally. Connect with Kelly! Website: <a href="http://www.kellyashtontodd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyashtontodd.com</a> Instagram: @<a href="http://www.instagram.com/kellyashtontodd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kellyashtontodd</a> @<a href="http://instagram.com/underreviewseries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">underreviewseries</a> Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Mental Shifts and Integrating Your Passions with Kelly Ashton Todd

I see it time and time again. When I go to a show and open my program the longest dancer bios will be from the youngest dancers. I think we feel pressure early on to match the caliber of artist that we share the stage with, but in fact, those dancers will end up having the shortest bios.In this episode, Brandon talks about how to write your first bios and the value of keeping them short and sweet. How do we cut down the embellishment, the word count, and added extras that end up shining a light on our lack of experience instead of highlighting the accomplishments we should be proud of.Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

I see it time and time again. When I go to a show and open my program the longest dancer bios will be from the youngest dancers. I think we feel pressure early on to match the caliber of artist that we share the stage with, but in fact, those dancers will end up having the shortest bios. In this episode, Brandon talks about how to write your first bios and the value of keeping them short and sweet. How do we cut down the embellishment, the word count, and added extras that end up shining a light on our lack of experience instead of highlighting the accomplishments we should be proud of. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Writing Your First Bio

When we start our careers, we have a desire to have all the things to make us look more professional. The best websites, 150 business cards,  a email footer/signature. In reality, these things generally take away from what we can do to move our career forward.In this episode, Brandon reflects on the mistakes he made when he was first starting his career and talks about the ONLY four things you need when you're stepping into your career. Instead of focusing on making ourselves look more professional, we can add value to ourselves and our community by showing up and letting the "shiny objects" wait.Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

When we start our careers, we have a desire to have all the things to make us look more professional. The best websites, 150 business cards,  a email footer/signature. In reality, these things generally take away from what we can do to move our career forward. In this episode, Brandon reflects on the mistakes he made when he was first starting his career and talks about the ONLY four things you need when you're stepping into your career. Instead of focusing on making ourselves look more professional, we can add value to ourselves and our community by showing up and letting the "shiny objects" wait. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

PSA: Stop Wasting Time on Shiny Objects

Remember that adrenaline rush you got in auditions for jobs you really wanted? That's the energy that is probably missing from your self tapes. This form of auditioning isnt going away anytime soon so it is important for dancers to learn how to separate themselves from the 1,000 other self tapes landing in casting directors inbox's. In this episode, Brandon breaks down four ways to raise the stakes of your audition tapes and why it's so important to let them see you sweat/be polarizing. How do we drop into a phrase with the right amount of energy when its just us and a camera in a room?Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

Remember that adrenaline rush you got in auditions for jobs you really wanted? That's the energy that is probably missing from your self tapes. This form of auditioning isnt going away anytime soon so it is important for dancers to learn how to separate themselves from the 1,000 other self tapes landing in casting directors inbox's.  In this episode, Brandon breaks down four ways to raise the stakes of your audition tapes and why it's so important to let them see you sweat/be polarizing. How do we drop into a phrase with the right amount of energy when its just us and a camera in a room? Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Raise the Stakes of Your Self Tape Auditions 

As a coach/mentor, I have to bight my tongue sometimes when dancers tell me their career goals. After being around the block for a few years now, I've experienced my fair share of toxic work environments. I'm here to provide tool, insight, and resources to help these dancer's navigate their careers but I never want to tell them what they should or shouldn't do with their careers. In this episode, Brandon shares three situations dancers should lookout for when negotiating if their work situation is potentially harmful. Is your employer defensive when confronted with problems? Do they gaslight you or make you question your reality? Maybe they constantly compare or criticize your character. This episode is designed to help you identify this problematic behavior and notice the frequency in which it happens.Disclaimer: I am not a mental health expert. When I say "toxic," I mean there is  concern for emotional or mental health safety due to poor practices from an individual or within an organization.Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

As a coach/mentor, I have to bight my tongue sometimes when dancers tell me their career goals. After being around the block for a few years now, I've experienced my fair share of toxic work environments. I'm here to provide tool, insight, and resources to help these dancer's navigate their careers but I never want to tell them what they should or shouldn't do with their careers.  In this episode, Brandon shares three situations dancers should lookout for when negotiating if their work situation is potentially harmful. Is your employer defensive when confronted with problems? Do they gaslight you or make you question your reality? Maybe they constantly compare or criticize your character. This episode is designed to help you identify this problematic behavior and notice the frequency in which it happens. Disclaimer: I am not a mental health expert. When I say "toxic," I mean there is  concern for emotional or mental health safety due to poor practices from an individual or within an organization. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Your Dream Company Might be Toxic: Part 1- Employer

Dancer's are generally pretty familiar with in-studio coaching. They are use to honing their technique and artistic voice in the studio but when it comes to creating and navigating a career in dance, they can feel lost, unsure, and frustrated with the process. This is where career coaching comes in.In this episode, Brandon talks about why dancers today need a coach more than ever. With the ever changing audition world, limited job opportunities, and a variety of paths to take, dancers are feeling stuck and not sure what action to take. Brandon breaks down the reasons dancers can benefit from having someone in their corner and the tools that will help them find joy in both the journey and the destination.Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

Dancer's are generally pretty familiar with in-studio coaching. They are use to honing their technique and artistic voice in the studio but when it comes to creating and navigating a career in dance, they can feel lost, unsure, and frustrated with the process. This is where career coaching comes in. In this episode, Brandon talks about why dancers today need a coach more than ever. With the ever changing audition world, limited job opportunities, and a variety of paths to take, dancers are feeling stuck and not sure what action to take. Brandon breaks down the reasons dancers can benefit from having someone in their corner and the tools that will help them find joy in both the journey and the destination. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Why Dancers Need a Coach

Hosted by NYC based dancer, teacher, and career coach Brandon Coleman, this podcast provides tools to help pre-professional and early career dancers navigate a professional career in the arts. Breaking the Wall is about demystifying the dance industry and taking real action to make our life long dreams come true. As dancers, we spend hours a day and years of our lives honing our craft, but as we step into our careers we need to ask ourselves what we truly want from this life. How is the dance industry changing? Where do I start my career? How can I enjoy the work I'm doing every day? Through stories of success and lessons learned from some epic failures, we will get honest about what we bring to the dance world and what we want our lives to look like in it.

Sometimes I talk to dancers who feel like they need to move to a big city in order to have a fulfilling career. However, if there is anything this pandemic has taught us, it's that dance can happen anywhere.In this episode, Brandon makes an argument for NOT moving to the big city and investing in smaller communities. When considering your own values, does a life in NYC, LA, or Chicago really offer you what you want? When it comes to having a fulfilling career, where can add the most value and fell valued for our work?Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

Sometimes I talk to dancers who feel like they need to move to a big city in order to have a fulfilling career. However, if there is anything this pandemic has taught us, it's that dance can happen anywhere. In this episode, Brandon makes an argument for NOT moving to the big city and investing in smaller communities. When considering your own values, does a life in NYC, LA, or Chicago really offer you what you want? When it comes to having a fulfilling career, where can add the most value and fell valued for our work? Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Keeping Your Career Local

When we think of networking, we sometimes think that it's about how it happens in "the real world." We don't always realize that the networking we need and can utilize right away has been happening for years.In this episode, Brandon talks about networking and why your current relationships matter more than the ones you think you need. It's important that we invest in new relationships but we also need to realize that our first jobs are probably going to come from the people we know and who are already in our corner. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

When we think of networking, we sometimes think that it's about how it happens in "the real world." We don't always realize that the networking we need and can utilize right away has been happening for years. In this episode, Brandon talks about networking and why your current relationships matter more than the ones you think you need. It's important that we invest in new relationships but we also need to realize that our first jobs are probably going to come from the people we know and who are already in our corner.  Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Why Your Current Relationships Matter

Breaking the Wall Podcast is 1 year old! Thank you to everyone who has joined me for any part of this wild ride.As dancers, we only have so much time and energy in a day. We want to take class, go to rehearsal, post on IG, write grants, meal prep, connect with our loved one, and it can be completely exhausting. In this episode, Brandon gives his tips on how to create a more sustainable schedule and focus in on your priorities. He talks about when he has the most energy in his day and when it's important to just let things go undone. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

Breaking the Wall Podcast is 1 year old! Thank you to everyone who has joined me for any part of this wild ride. As dancers, we only have so much time and energy in a day. We want to take class, go to rehearsal, post on IG, write grants, meal prep, connect with our loved one, and it can be completely exhausting. In this episode, Brandon gives his tips on how to create a more sustainable schedule and focus in on your priorities. He talks about when he has the most energy in his day and when it's important to just let things go undone. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Happy 1 Year! Energy Management and Trying to Do it All

In part 2 of my interview with Jen Passios, we dive into all things grant writing. We talk about why ways we can improve our writing skills, the materials we can gather before hand, and how we can use grant writing to better define who we are as artists.About Jen PassisosJen Passios is an artist-athlete, wordsmith, and dance educator committed to building agency through improvisation. She has spent the past 8 years performing throughout the United States, bringing dance to spaces ranging from law firms to museums, and church sanctuaries to sand dunes. Jen has had the pleasure of performing for audiences at events including the Inside/Out Festival at Jacob’s Pillow, the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston’s First Friday Series, TEDxCambridge, and New Balance’s 2018 International Conference. During her professional career, Jen has performed work by a notable roster of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists including: Yin Yue, Shannon Gillen/ VIM VIGOR, Marco Goecke, Itzik Galili, and Lorraine Chapman. In December 2019, she made her on screen debut as a principal dancer in the feature length film “Little Women” (Columbia Pictures) directed by Greta Gerwig and choreographed by Monica Bill Barnes. She spent the 2020-2021 season traveling the USA with CoGRAVITY partner Jacob Regan uncovering one pathway for a life in the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pair continue to create, improvise, teach, and write about the current state of dance through a choose-your-own adventure lens. In addition to her performance work, Jen uses her skills as a storyteller to help performing artists from Boston to Berlin secure the resources they need to bring excellent art to life. Through grant writing and strategy services, she has successfully obtained funding and expansion opportunities including awards from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Boston Dance Alliance, the Boston Center for the Arts, the New England Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Boston Mayor’s office of Arts and Culture, Mass MoCa/ Assets4Artists, Ballet Hispanico, The Boston Foundation, The Barr Foundation, the Western Arts Alliance, and Arts Midwest. As a result of these wins, her clients have been able to tour internationally, recoup money lost during the COVID 19 pandemic, make the leap from part time to full time operations, sustain a cast of 6 for an entire season, fund the creation &amp; production of evening length works, expand educational programming, reclaim over 500 hours of studio time, and accumulate a total of $60,000 in institutional funding.Connect with Jen!Instagram: @nonjenue Email: jenniferpassios@gmail.comInterested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

In part 2 of my interview with Jen Passios, we dive into all things grant writing. We talk about why ways we can improve our writing skills, the materials we can gather before hand, and how we can use grant writing to better define who we are as artists. About Jen Passisos <a href="http://instagram.com/nonjenue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jen Passios</a> is an artist-athlete, wordsmith, and dance educator committed to building agency through improvisation. She has spent the past 8 years performing throughout the United States, bringing dance to spaces ranging from law firms to museums, and church sanctuaries to sand dunes. Jen has had the pleasure of performing for audiences at events including the Inside/Out Festival at Jacob’s Pillow, the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston’s First Friday Series, TEDxCambridge, and New Balance’s 2018 International Conference. During her professional career, Jen has performed work by a notable roster of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists including: Yin Yue, Shannon Gillen/ VIM VIGOR, Marco Goecke, Itzik Galili, and Lorraine Chapman. In December 2019, she made her on screen debut as a principal dancer in the feature length film “Little Women” (Columbia Pictures) directed by Greta Gerwig and choreographed by Monica Bill Barnes. She spent the 2020-2021 season traveling the USA with<a href="http://www.cogravity.dance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> CoGRAVITY</a> partner Jacob Regan uncovering one pathway for a life in the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pair continue to create, improvise, teach, and write about the current state of dance through a choose-your-own adventure lens. In addition to her performance work, Jen uses her skills as a storyteller to help performing artists from Boston to Berlin secure the resources they need to bring excellent art to life. Through grant writing and strategy services, she has successfully obtained funding and expansion opportunities including awards from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Boston Dance Alliance, the Boston Center for the Arts, the New England Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Boston Mayor’s office of Arts and Culture, Mass MoCa/ Assets4Artists, Ballet Hispanico, The Boston Foundation, The Barr Foundation, the Western Arts Alliance, and Arts Midwest. As a result of these wins, her clients have been able to tour internationally, recoup money lost during the COVID 19 pandemic, make the leap from part time to full time operations, sustain a cast of 6 for an entire season, fund the creation &amp; production of evening length works, expand educational programming, reclaim over 500 hours of studio time, and accumulate a total of $60,000 in institutional funding. Connect with Jen! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nonjenue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nonjenue</a> Email: jenniferpassios@gmail.com Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Grant Writing with Jen Passios

In part one of my interview with "nomadic artist-athlete and educator" Jen Passios, we dive into her life as a professional dancer, creator, and grant writer. Throughout our conversation, we talked about  taking advantage of happenstance and the importance of defining your boundaries and values around your career wants/needs. About Jen PassisosJen Passios is an artist-athlete, wordsmith, and dance educator committed to building agency through improvisation. She has spent the past 8 years performing throughout the United States, bringing dance to spaces ranging from law firms to museums, and church sanctuaries to sand dunes. Jen has had the pleasure of performing for audiences at events including the Inside/Out Festival at Jacob’s Pillow, the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston’s First Friday Series, TEDxCambridge, and New Balance’s 2018 International Conference. During her professional career, Jen has performed work by a notable roster of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists including: Yin Yue, Shannon Gillen/ VIM VIGOR, Marco Goecke, Itzik Galili, and Lorraine Chapman. In December 2019, she made her on screen debut as a principal dancer in the feature length film “Little Women” (Columbia Pictures) directed by Greta Gerwig and choreographed by Monica Bill Barnes. She spent the 2020-2021 season traveling the USA with CoGRAVITY partner Jacob Regan uncovering one pathway for a life in the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pair continue to create, improvise, teach, and write about the current state of dance through a choose-your-own adventure lens. In addition to her performance work, Jen uses her skills as a storyteller to help performing artists from Boston to Berlin secure the resources they need to bring excellent art to life. Through grant writing and strategy services, she has successfully obtained funding and expansion opportunities including awards from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Boston Dance Alliance, the Boston Center for the Arts, the New England Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Boston Mayor’s office of Arts and Culture, Mass MoCa/ Assets4Artists, Ballet Hispanico, The Boston Foundation, The Barr Foundation, the Western Arts Alliance, and Arts Midwest. As a result of these wins, her clients have been able to tour internationally, recoup money lost during the COVID 19 pandemic, make the leap from part time to full time operations, sustain a cast of 6 for an entire season, fund the creation &amp; production of evening length works, expand educational programming, reclaim over 500 hours of studio time, and accumulate a total of $60,000 in institutional funding.Connect with Jen!Instagram: @nonjenueEmail: jenniferpassios@gmail.comInterested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

In part one of my interview with "nomadic artist-athlete and educator" Jen Passios, we dive into her life as a professional dancer, creator, and grant writer. Throughout our conversation, we talked about  taking advantage of happenstance and the importance of defining your boundaries and values around your career wants/needs. About Jen Passisos <a href="http://instagram.com/nonjenue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jen Passios</a> is an artist-athlete, wordsmith, and dance educator committed to building agency through improvisation. She has spent the past 8 years performing throughout the United States, bringing dance to spaces ranging from law firms to museums, and church sanctuaries to sand dunes. Jen has had the pleasure of performing for audiences at events including the Inside/Out Festival at Jacob’s Pillow, the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston’s First Friday Series, TEDxCambridge, and New Balance’s 2018 International Conference. During her professional career, Jen has performed work by a notable roster of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists including: Yin Yue, Shannon Gillen/ VIM VIGOR, Marco Goecke, Itzik Galili, and Lorraine Chapman. In December 2019, she made her on screen debut as a principal dancer in the feature length film “Little Women” (Columbia Pictures) directed by Greta Gerwig and choreographed by Monica Bill Barnes. She spent the 2020-2021 season traveling the USA with<a href="http://www.cogravity.dance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> CoGRAVITY</a> partner Jacob Regan uncovering one pathway for a life in the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pair continue to create, improvise, teach, and write about the current state of dance through a choose-your-own adventure lens. In addition to her performance work, Jen uses her skills as a storyteller to help performing artists from Boston to Berlin secure the resources they need to bring excellent art to life. Through grant writing and strategy services, she has successfully obtained funding and expansion opportunities including awards from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Boston Dance Alliance, the Boston Center for the Arts, the New England Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Boston Mayor’s office of Arts and Culture, Mass MoCa/ Assets4Artists, Ballet Hispanico, The Boston Foundation, The Barr Foundation, the Western Arts Alliance, and Arts Midwest. As a result of these wins, her clients have been able to tour internationally, recoup money lost during the COVID 19 pandemic, make the leap from part time to full time operations, sustain a cast of 6 for an entire season, fund the creation &amp; production of evening length works, expand educational programming, reclaim over 500 hours of studio time, and accumulate a total of $60,000 in institutional funding. Connect with Jen! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nonjenue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nonjenue</a> Email: jenniferpassios@gmail.com Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Defining a Value System with Jen Passios

I'm not a big resolutions person BUT I think it's important to have big dreams and take important action towards those dreams. Every pre-pro and professional dancer has a variety of ways to get to where they want to be but if we do what everyone else is doing, how are we going to get to the place  we want to be specifically?In this episode, Brandon outlines three major action steps that dancers can take right now and why they are game changers.1) Invest in your education2) Be proactive instead of reactive3) Think big, and work smallBy doing these three things, dancers will find that their dreams are not only achievable but can happen sooner than they might think.Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

I'm not a big resolutions person BUT I think it's important to have big dreams and take important action towards those dreams. Every pre-pro and professional dancer has a variety of ways to get to where they want to be but if we do what everyone else is doing, how are we going to get to the place  we want to be specifically? In this episode, Brandon outlines three major action steps that dancers can take right now and why they are game changers. 1) Invest in your education 2) Be proactive instead of reactive 3) Think big, and work small By doing these three things, dancers will find that their dreams are not only achievable but can happen sooner than they might think. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Major Actions for 2022

Whether your are a new teacher or have been teaching for years, I think there is always a way to tweak and improve our class offerings. In the contemporary class world, the range of techniques, style, and information is vast. One contemporary class is not like any other. Because of this, it's important that we take steps to clarify the kind of class we teach so that our students to better grasp the ideas we want to share.In this episode, Brandon shares three ways to improve your contemporary class in 2022. The ideas are broad but can be applied to anyone who is currently teaching or in the process of forming a class.1) Take the mystery out of your classClass description by Dual Rivet for Gibney Dance Center: Dual Rivet’s Contemporary Floorwork class explores intense physicality through strength building techniques, attention to placement and weight, and a curiosity to move. Beginning with a warm up, across the floor, and then robust phrase work, the class emphasizes our maximum physical capacity as movers. Inspired heavily by capoeira, street dance, acrobatics, and release technique we will focus on softening and delving into safe practices while learning. The result will be momentous, seamless and sustainable movement, allowing for freedom within our form and personal exploration of style and musicality.2) Decide what your class IS NOT3) Find what is consistentInterested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

Whether your are a new teacher or have been teaching for years, I think there is always a way to tweak and improve our class offerings. In the contemporary class world, the range of techniques, style, and information is vast. One contemporary class is not like any other. Because of this, it's important that we take steps to clarify the kind of class we teach so that our students to better grasp the ideas we want to share. In this episode, Brandon shares three ways to improve your contemporary class in 2022. The ideas are broad but can be applied to anyone who is currently teaching or in the process of forming a class. 1) Take the mystery out of your class Class description by Dual Rivet for Gibney Dance Center: Dual Rivet’s Contemporary Floorwork class explores intense physicality through strength building techniques, attention to placement and weight, and a curiosity to move. Beginning with a warm up, across the floor, and then robust phrase work, the class emphasizes our maximum physical capacity as movers. Inspired heavily by capoeira, street dance, acrobatics, and release technique we will focus on softening and delving into safe practices while learning. The result will be momentous, seamless and sustainable movement, allowing for freedom within our form and personal exploration of style and musicality. 2) Decide what your class IS NOT 3) Find what is consistent Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Improving Your Contemporary Class 

It's the New Year and we're already thinking about summer! It's about this time when all the summer workshops and intensives start putting out their dates for summer 2022 and it's important that we know what we're looking for.In this episode, Brandon talks about why it's important to get more critical about the summer intensives we attend. What do you really want to get out of the experience once the week is over. He will break down when it's the best time to jump into new experiences and techniques and when it's time to get specific about where you want your career to go.Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

It's the New Year and we're already thinking about summer! It's about this time when all the summer workshops and intensives start putting out their dates for summer 2022 and it's important that we know what we're looking for. In this episode, Brandon talks about why it's important to get more critical about the summer intensives we attend. What do you really want to get out of the experience once the week is over. He will break down when it's the best time to jump into new experiences and techniques and when it's time to get specific about where you want your career to go. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

Getting Specific about Summer Workshops

As we navigate our childhoods and move through our college careers, we gain a wide range of mentors from our parents to teachers etc. When we step into adulthood, I think we crave that same guidance and sometimes  bestow that responsibility on our employers. Of course people can be both, however, separating the two has its benefits.In this episode, Brandon talks about the importance of having a mentor and why it's important to know the difference between a mentor and an employer. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

As we navigate our childhoods and move through our college careers, we gain a wide range of mentors from our parents to teachers etc. When we step into adulthood, I think we crave that same guidance and sometimes  bestow that responsibility on our employers. Of course people can be both, however, separating the two has its benefits. In this episode, Brandon talks about the importance of having a mentor and why it's important to know the difference between a mentor and an employer.  Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

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In the Fall, I had some performing plans fall through and because of that I had to pivot and find a new way of making money.  I decided to conduct a mini experiment and see how a serving job would affect my physical, mental, and emotional heath.In this episode, Brandon breaks down how his four month serving job affected his overall energy and motivation. He dives into positive aspects of quick cash or "knick knack" money but how his creativity, drive, and desire to work on his craft started to dwindle. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HEREBrandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals.Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coachingConnect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

In the Fall, I had some performing plans fall through and because of that I had to pivot and find a new way of making money.  I decided to conduct a mini experiment and see how a serving job would affect my physical, mental, and emotional heath. In this episode, Brandon breaks down how his four month serving job affected his overall energy and motivation. He dives into positive aspects of quick cash or "knick knack" money but how his creativity, drive, and desire to work on his craft started to dwindle. Interested in working with Brandon?  SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation <a href="https://forms.gle/y1mdYQuGgNgEsyvz8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable  when pursuing their goals. Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like. Learn more here: <a href="http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching</a> Connect with Brandon! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsbrandoncoleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@itsBrandonColeman</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingthewallpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BreakingTheWallPodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://www.brandoncolemandance.com/btwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP</a>

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