Passion for Dance
Passion for Dance
Dr Chelsea Pierotti
226. Why Your Dance Team Has Cliques and 5 Ways to Handle It
16 minutes Posted Oct 16, 2025 at 11:35 am.
Understanding Cliques in Dance Teams 02:18 Building a Team-First Mindset 04:29 Mixing Up Groups to Prevent Cliques 07:23 Fostering Cross-Skill Interactions 09:20 Structured Conversations to Prevent Misunderstandings 10:58 Setting Clear Norms and Rewarding Inclusion 15:02 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses the negative impacts of cliques within dance teams and offers strategies to foster a more inclusive team culture. She shares 5 practical strategies with real tools you can implement today. Dance coaches, you can establish a culture where every dancer feels respected, valued, and included, ultimately leading to a more motivated and cohesive team that's a lot more fun dance with.   Dance Coach Mental Skills Bundle: ​​https://passionfordancepodcast.com/mentalskills   Please Leave a Review! https://passionfordancepodcast.com/rate   Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/226   Episode Breakdown: 00:45 Understanding Cliques in Dance Teams 02:18 Building a Team-First Mindset 04:29 Mixing Up Groups to Prevent Cliques 07:23 Fostering Cross-Skill Interactions 09:20 Structured Conversations to Prevent Misunderstandings 10:58 Setting Clear Norms and Rewarding Inclusion 15:02 Conclusion and Additional Resources