Dance Colleges & Careers with Brittany Noltimier
Hey there, future dance superstars and parents! đ Are you a high school dynamo with a passion for dance and a gazillion questions about where to take your moves after graduation? Look no further! Join us on an exciting journey through the glittering world of dance colleges as we help you pirouette into the perfect program for you!
In our lively and upbeat podcast, we dish out the deets on the nation's top dance colleges, bringing you the inside scoop straight from the experts themselves â Deans, Professors, and even some cool cats who've strutted their stuff on those very same dance floors!
Picture this... fun-filled episodes packed with insights, interviews, and maybe a sprinkle of dance-floor magic! đşâ¨ We're on a mission to uncover what makes each University or College shine, because let's face it, choosing the right college is a big deal!
As your guide through this toe-tapping adventure, I've been there, done that. Picture a small-town dancer from North Dakota (yours truly!) feeling utterly lost in the whirlwind of senior year. I wasted time and money galore on university-hopping before finding my groove. Now, I'm here to save you from the same dance detours!
Discover your unique dance destiny, avoid the pitfalls, and learn how to thrive in the program that will make you the absolute best version of YOU. đ
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Episodes
87 episodes
#86: 3 Myths About Facial Expressions in Dance
A lot of dancers are told to âjust smile moreâ or âfeel the musicâ⌠but what if facial expressions in dance are actually a TRAINED skill?In this episode, Iâm breaking down 3 huge myths about facial expressions and performance quality tha...
#85: The 3 Types of Dancers I See (and whatâs holding them back)
1. The ProtectorThis dancer plays it safe. They donât want to look silly, so they hold back⌠and it reads as nervous or disconnected.đ (This is where you mention what you SAW on stage đ)2. The Ove...
#84: Hey Dancer, Stop Working So Hard (And Start Working Smarter)
Youâre working hard. I see you. Youâre in class every day, taking extra privates, rehearsing your solo, pushing yourself⌠and yet youâre still not seeing the results you want.In this episode, weâre talking about the difference between
#83 Why Your Dance Goals Arenât Working (And How to Fix That in 2026)
How to Set Real Dance Goals for 2026 (Not Just Wishful Thinking)As dancers, itâs easy to say âI hope I get betterâ or âI want to improve this yearâ â but hope is not a strategy.In this episode of Dance...
#82: The Office Cleaning Obsession â Stop Waiting for Perfect Before You Start
Do you ever catch yourself waiting until everything is âjust rightâ before you begin? The perfect studio, the perfect costume, the perfect moment? Perfectionism feels safe â but itâs actually what keeps dancers stuck.In this episode, Bri...
#81: Stop WaitingâStart Deciding: How to Choose Your Next Step After High School
If you're in high school and still unsure what you want to do after graduation, youâre not behind â youâre just standing at the starting line. In this episode, Brittany breaks down the fear of making âthe wrong choiceâ and explains why taking <...
#80: Fix Your Focus Face: The Expression Secret That Makes You Stand Out
In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, Brittany breaks down one of the most common â and unnoticed â habits holding dancers back: the âfocus face.â You know the one â the âuhhhâ face, the blank stare, the tight jaw. She shares ...
#79: The Blind Spot â Why What You Feel on Stage Isnât Always What They See
Have you ever thought you were performing one way, only to watch the video back â or get judge feedback â that told a completely different story? That gap is your blind spot.In this episode, Brittany shares her own vulnerable st...
#78: The Grass Isnât Always Greener at Another Studio
Thinking of switching studios? Before you make the leap, listen to this.In this episode, Brittany Noltimier unpacks why the âgrass is greenerâ mindset holds dancers back, and what to do instead. Youâll hear why moving studios doesnât aut...
#77: The Chili Story: Why Practice (Not Perfection) Builds Stage Presence
What does making chili have to do with stage presence? Everything.In this episode, I share a vulnerable story about my discomfort in the kitchen â and how it perfectly mirrors the awkwardness dancers feel when told to âuse their face.â Y...
#76: Choreography Made Simple: How to Learn Dances Quickly
Do you ever feel like everyone around you picks up choreography faster than you? Itâs frustrating, embarrassing, and can leave you spiraling with self-doubt. I know, because Iâve been there.In todayâs episode of Dance Colleges and Ca...
#75: Stage Presence Is NOT Something Youâre Born With: How to Train It and Transform Your Confidence on Stage
Stage presence is not a talent youâre born withâitâs a skill you can train. In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, Brittany Noltimier unpacks the myths surrounding stage presence and shows you how to build it with confidence, p...
#74: More Isnât Better: Why Dancers Need Quality Over Quantity in Class
Is your dancer convinced they need more classesâmore ballet, more privates, more conventionsâto succeed? The truth is, more hours donât always equal better results. In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, Brittany Nolti...
#73: Dance Studio Favoritism? What Parents Should Do (and NOT Do)
Your child comes home crying after classâand as a parent, your first instinct is to fix it. But hereâs the truth: the way you approach the situation can either support your childâs growth⌠or hold them back.In this episode of Dance C...
#72: Dance Instagram for Kids: Safe or Smart? Parent Guide to Social Media in Dance
Should your child have a dance Instagram account? Parents often wonder if itâs the ârightâ move to help their dancer gain exposure, connect with opportunities, or simply share their journey with friends and family. In this episode, I break down...
#71: Donât Compare Your Rehearsal to Their Perfect Post
In this empowering episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, host Brittany Noltimier reminds dancers, parents, and performers that what we see online is a filtered version of reality. From TikTok trends to viral pirouettes, we're often bo...
#70: How to Win Your Next Job Interview (Even If Youâre an Actor!)
Your next job interview doesnât have to be a nerve-wracking mess. Whether you're auditioning for a role or applying for a 9â5, the prep strategies are the same â and performers might even have an edge. In this episode, Brittany shares 5 powerfu...
#69: The 75% Rule: Why Even Great Dancers Donât Always Score High
Think your flawless technique is enough? Think again. In this episode, Brittany breaks down the 75% Rule â the hard truth behind why technically perfect dancers still fall short on score sheets. If youâre ignoring yo...
#68: 3 Most Misunderstood Dance Competition Mistakes
What you think is helping⌠might be whatâs holding you back.Clean technique? Check. Power tricks? Check. But still not placing? You might be making one of these 3 super commonâbut wildly misunderstoodâcompetition mistakes...
#67: Itâs Not About More Class â Itâs About How You Take Dance Class
Smarter training, better attitude, and what top dancers actually do in rehearsal Think more classes are the key to success? Not quite. In this episode, I share what I saw at Nationals this year â including one dancer who went full-o...
#66: Nationals Mindset: How to Get the Most Out of Your Experience
Whatâs your mindset going into nationals? In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, I break down the difference between regionals and nationals â and how YOU (and your whole family!) can get the most out of the trip.From be...
#65: Use Your Strengths (And Hide What Doesnât Help You)
This weekâs episode is a reminder that you donât have to do it all â you just need to do you really well.Iâm coming to you from a pageant venue in Orlando, where Iâve seen firsthand how dancers, singers, and performers thrive wh...
#64: Quick Tricks vs Real Feels: The Truth About What Leaves a Lasting Impact on Stage
Too often, dancers obsess over tricks and forget about the magic that truly makes them unforgettable. In this episode, I share the difference between âquick tricksâ and âreal feelsâ â and why emotional connection, storytelling, and soul-driven ...
#63: Dancer First, Pageant Girl Second: How Pageants Can Boost Your Career
Not all pageant girls are prissy or pageant-bornâand dancers often make some of the BEST contestants.In this episode, Iâm breaking down the surprising overlap between dance and pageants, especially systems like Miss America where talent,...
#62: Why Your Preteen Dancer's Lack of Motivation Isnât a Sign to Quit
Is your once-excited dancer suddenly whining about going to class? Are they coming home tired, complaining, or glued to their phone? Before you think itâs time to pull them out of dance, listen to this weekâs episode.Iâm diving into why ...