Lauren Ritchie
Mental Performance and Mindset Educator, MEd, BA, ESFCC.
As a human, you can train three things: your mind, your body, and your craft. Lauren Ritchie has been studying, researching, and educating dancers and teachers on the physical, emotional and mental intricacies of dance. Recognizing the lack of mental skills training in dance, Lauren has created programs and exercises dedicated to educating and empowering both dancers’ and educators’ mental health and mindset to optimize physical and artistic training. From her MEd in Coaching Studies to a BA in Professional Communications, to multiple Yoga certifications and an accredited Art & Science of Coaching Certification, Lauren has a unique blend of education and resources that offer a holistic training approach for dancers.
An established educator, facilitator and speaker, Lauren has delivered workshops to prestigious schools and programs like Harbour Dance Centre, the Alberta Ballet School, the Dancer Transition Resource Centre, Capilano University and The Bridge Program with The Protege Movement. She is the co-founder of the Dance Teacher reTREAT, the creator of Mental Skills Training Teacher Training program and has been a keynote speaker for the Women In Sport Speaker Series, Dance Studio Owners Association, House of Jazz (London), and the Dance Teacher Expo.
Lauren has firsthand knowledge of the attributes required to achieve and sustain peak performance. She was a highly competitive and decorated dancer having classically trained in ballet, jazz, tap and lyrical. After completing her A.R.A.D, Lauren knew she “wanted to dance” but had little guidance and awareness of the true process of transitioning into a professional dance career. This is why Lauren has created and hosts The Dance Podcast; an invaluable resource dedicated to inspire and educate dancers, teachers, and parents through candid conversations with industry professionals.
Lauren’s engaging and encouraging teaching style has inspired dance teachers and students across the country to be their best – mind, body, and craft.
Lauren Ritchie, Mental Skills at The Moment
#169 Marguerite Derricks a Legend at The Moment
#168 Draico, Hip Hop at The Moment
#167 Liana Blackburn, Empowerment through Movement at The Moment
#166 Casey Gonzalez, Ballet & Pilates Educator at The Moment
#165 Teddy Forance, CLI Director, Contemporary creator at The Moment
#164 Julia Pearson, Tiny Tot Teacher Extraordinaire, Adaptive Dance and Ballet Book Author at The Moment
#163 Blake Stanley, Structural Technique & Anatomy at The Moment
#162 Eddie “Neptune” Eskridge - Hip Hop at The Moment
#161 Kim Mcswain, KM Agency & Creator of The Moment
#159 Julie McDonald. Los Angeles Talent Agent. McDonald/Selznick Associates
#158 Erin Pride. Dance Boss Podcast. Online Business Coach. Dance Educator.
#157 Matt Cady. Madonna. FannyPak. Katie Perry.
#156 Rosalynn Miller. Studio Owner. Dedicated Educator. More Than Just Great Dancing Mentor.
#155 Maud Arnold. Tap Superstar. Syncopated lady. DC Tap Festival.
#154 Lucie Clements. The Dance Psychologist.
#153 Dana Wilson. Justin Timberlake. Seaweed Sister. Words That Move Me podcast.
#152 Richard Elszy. Educator. Choreographer. Building Blocks of Dance.
#151 Christie Lee Manning. House of Jazz. Inside Out Podcast.
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