193. Embracing Sensitivity as a Professional Dancer: Bold Advice from Galit Friedlander

In this episode, guest artist Galit Friedlander shares her personal dance journey from starting her professional career as a young teen to working as an assistant choreographer for Prince. She discusses the impact of being highly sensitive and empathetic as a dancer and a teacher, the importance of creating positive energy in rehearsals, and strategies for maintaining professionalism. Galit also provides advice from her experiences interviewing successful dancers on the 'Dance Speak' podcast, emphasizing hard work, authenticity, and leveraging peer networks for career advancement.

Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/193

DanseSpeak Podcast: https://dancespeakpodcast.com

Galit’s Website:https://www.gogalit.com

Galit’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/gogalit

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Galit

01:58 Pursuing Dance Professionally

05:37 Teaching and Choreography

06:24 Networking and Building a Career

10:33 The Importance of Peer Relationships

17:13 Highly Sensitive Person in Dance

18:38 Embracing Emotional Awareness in Dance

19:28 Navigating Energy in Rehearsals

21:29 Creating a Positive Dance Environment

29:16 Insights from DanceSpeak Podcast

34:30 Connecting with Galit and Final Thoughts