Beyond the Marley

This week, Bre breaks down the psychology behind a successful competition performance, In this episode, she explores how managing self-talk and staying calm under pressure can prevent "weird" mistakes on stage. With real-life examples and expert tips on peak performance, Bre shows how dancers can avoid the pitfalls of negative thinking and cultivate confidence instead. Whether you're a coach, dancer, or parent, you'll leave with pr...

Today Bre and Natasha bring on one of the most recognized names in dance Maesi Caes! Get an inside look on what it's really like to be a student-athlete at the University of Minnesota and the sacrifices and mental mindset you must have to compete in the top 1% . Maesi opens up about past and current struggles that she has had to overcome and silence the voices of others to dance for herself, her team, and accomplish her dreams. Enj...

This week Bre and Natasha interview Dr. Chelsea Pierotti. Dr. Chelsea Pierotti is a sport psychologist and high performance coach for dancers and dance educators. As a speaker, workshop teacher, and podcast host, Dr. Chelsea’s mission is to create happier, more successful dancers through positive mental skills. Visit her website and check out her podcast, a Passion for Dance at https://chelseapierotti.com. 

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Welcome to Beyond the Marley Podcast, in this episode, we're honored to host Jill Lamey, the esteemed Seaton High School Dance Program Director and Varsity Head Coach.

Jill's journey in dance began at age of 4, immersing herself in the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz within the studio setting. As a teenager, she transitioned into the dynamic realm...

James Silvas is an International Mindset Specialist and Peak Performance Coach who teaches athletes, leaders, and high-performing teams how to clear their minds, break through fear, optimize their performance, and enhance the quality of their personal and professional lives. He graduated with a bachelor's Degree from UNLV, where he was inspired to pursue this work by his faculty mentor and 4x world-renowned Mental Performance C...

Jenny Sweet is the Head Coach of the National Champion Holy Angels Dance Team located in New Jersey. Under her direction, she has led the team to 5 UDA National Championships in Small Varsity Hip Hop and multiple top 3 placements in Small Varsity Pom. Her dance team journey began as a member of the James Madison University Dukettes where she led the team as a captain her senior year. Jenny was a core member of UDA College Circuit S...

Introducing Season 2 of the Beyond the Marley Podcast with legendary coach and top choreographer, Chelsea Horn. Join us as Chelsea shares her inspiring journey, from Dancing Bluebonnets to creating a new program The Dance Vault. Discover how she handles the pressure of working with top programs and learn from her experiences with burnout. Gain valuable insights into the challenges of making career decisions in the dance industry. G...

In the latest Beyond the Marley podcast episode, Amanda Gaines sits down to discuss her impressive career in dance and coaching. With 12 seasons as the coach of the University of Minnesota Dance Team, Amanda brings a wealth of experience to the conversation.

Growing up in Minneapolis, Amanda trained and competed in all dance styles before becoming captain and choreographer of the dance team at the University of Minnesota. After gra...

Join us for an exhilarating episode as we welcome All Star champion Dana Parsons. With over 30 years of dance training and experience in the dance world, Dana has achieved numerous accolades, including being a member of the first Dance Mania team in 1999 and becoming the owner of Dance Mania in 2008, growing the program into one of the most elite All Star dance teams in the world.

Dana's achievements include being named the USA...

On the latest episode of Beyond the Marley, we feature the one and only Coach Melissa McGhee! This legendary head coach takes us on an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into her world of building and leading one of the top dance teams in the country, and trust us, and it's an episode you won't want to miss!

Coach Melissa has been a game-changer and influencer in the dance world for years, and with good reason! Her expertise ...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to dance on a nationally-ranked college dance team? In this podcast interview, we talk to Jenny Eustice, the head coach of the University of Iowa Dance Team, to learn more about what it takes to succeed in the world of college dance.

Eustice shares her inspiring story of how she went from being a dancer to a coach, and what it takes to become one of the top collegiate coaches in the coun...

We are overjoyed to have Hayley Reyes join us for this episode of Beyond the Marley podcast. As the Director of All Star Dance Experience for Varsity All Star, Hayley has an abundance of incredible experience. She has served on several USASF Executive Committees and Boards, is a former professional dancer in the entertainment industry, an NFL San Diego Charger Cheerleader, Studio Dancer and Instructor, and Collegiate Dancer of the ...

In our first episode of Beyond the Marley, we have an exclusive interview with the multi-talented Jackie Consiglio. Jackie is a National Champion with numerous titles to her name, both as a dancer and a coach in D1A collegiate divisions. She is also an accomplished choreographer, having won national titles across multiple different styles and divisions, making her one of the most diverse national champions in the industry.

Jackie c...