Episode Synopsis "The Perfectionist Mindset"

On this week's episode of The Dance Docs, I sit down with Dr. Scott Leydig PsyD to discuss a listener's question about perfectionism.  Scott and I look a little deeper at what is perfectionism, why it may be common in the dance community, and how to identify and help a dancer who has this kind of mindset.  We round things out with ideas for our teachers and instructors in understanding how to build a supportive environment for the dancer.

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