{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"230. How to Be a Mentally Tough Dancer Using The Power of the Four Cs","description":"In this episode, Dr. Chelsea explores the concept of mental toughness in dancers by breaking down the Four C's: Control, Commitment, Challenge, and Confidence. She provides practical strategies for developing these skills to help dancers stay resilient under pressure, maintain motivation, embrace challenges, and build self-belief. Dr. Chelsea also discusses the importance of balancing commitment to avoid burnout and shares exercises to improve emotional and mental control.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Competition Confidence Checklist: https:\/\/passionfordancepodcast.com\/checklist &amp;nbsp; Episode Resources: https:\/\/passionfordancepodcast.com\/230 &amp;nbsp; More on the 4Cs from the creators: https:\/\/aqrinternational.co.uk\/ &amp;nbsp; Episode Breakdown: 00:09 Defining Mental Toughness 01:11 The Four C's of Mental Toughness 02:40 Control: Mastering Your Emotions 06:12 Commitment: Staying the Course 09:08 Challenge: Embracing Growth 12:22 Confidence: Believing in Yourself 15:19 Putting It All Together 16:26 Conclusion and Resources ","author_name":"Passion for Dance","author_url":"https:\/\/passionfordancepodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39104020\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195638220"}