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 'DanceSpeak' podcast, emphasizing hard work, authenticity, and leveraging peer networks for career advancement. Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/193 DanceSpeak 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