No Starving Artists Blog
Is Ballet dying? - A conversation with Shane Wuerthner
Explore the conversation around ballet’s future, dancer pay, and the evolving arts industry in this discussion with Athletistry’s Shane Wuerthner.
Dance vs Figure Skating - Episode 58
Artistry meets competition. Episode 58 explores what dancers can learn from figure skating—judging, burnout, and building real performance beyond tricks.
From Hunger to Purpose: Work Ethic, and Building the Next Generation of Dancers - Episode 52
In this episode of the No Starving Artist Podcast, Donovan Gibbs shares his journey from growing up in a family dance studio to dancing professionally and directing DNA Creatives. Discover insights on building a dance career, developing strong work ethic, setting goals, and finding purpose beyond performance. A must-listen for dancers, teachers, and creatives looking to grow in the dance industry.
Angel Strittmatter joins the No Starving Artist Podcast to discuss her journey from competitive dance to the LA commercial dance world, sharing insights on mental health, industry culture, social media, and building a sustainable dance career.
Emotional Adultification, Dance Education & Who We’re Really Training - Episode 50
Explore emotional adultification, gender bias, and competition culture in dance education with Neo Lynch on the No Starving Artist Podcast.
Life After Competition: Finding Your Path, Staying Creative & Growing as a Dancer - Episode 49
Explore life after competition dance, navigating adulthood, college dance programs, and staying creative with dancer and judge McKenna Murdock.
A behind-the-scenes look at dance studio life—covering recitals, competition teams, parent communication, and healthy classroom culture.
Bringing Safety, Fairness & Legitimacy to Dance Competitions: Inside the ICDR Movement - Episode 47
Explore how the International Competitive Dancer Registry (ICDR) is improving dancer safety, competition fairness, and legitimacy across the dance industry.
Learn how dancers can overcome perfectionism and performance anxiety through relaxation, play, and authentic expression with Sarah Marie Picard.