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Sep 28
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Ep. 154 Precious Adams: " It's impossibl...

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Hey Everyone,

We are back with another great interviewIn this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Precious Adams, First Soloist with English National Ballet, to talk about the powerful mindset shifts that have shaped her journey on her way to the top of her profession. Precious opens up about:💡 Her rise through the ranks at ENB and the lessons learned along the way🧠 How her mindset evolved to embrace confidence, resilience, and self-belief🥗 Why dieting doesn’t serve dancers as athletes — and how she built a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food and body image⚖️ The importance of balance on the path to success — both physically and mentally, how it's impossible to be in shape all year round. 🌟 Why there’s room for all of us to succeed in the ballet worldIf you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism, body image, or the pressure to maintain “peak shape” all year round, this conversation will bring clarity, hope, and practical advice to help you thrive both on and off the stage.🎧 Listen now to discover how Precious redefined success on her own terms — and how you can, too.-------✨ Welcome to Ballet With Isabella! ✨https://balletwithisabella.comBallet With Isabella (BWI) is your go-to online training platform for dancers of all levels! Whether you’re a beginner, pre-professional, or pro, we help you refine your technique, build strength, and boost confidence all with structured training that delivers real results. We are a community of go getters! 💖 What You’ll Find Here:✅ Expert-led ballet classes & courses✅ On-demand classes and courses to watch wherever you are. ✅ Structured Plans ✅ Flexibility & strength workouts for dancers✅ Mindset coaching✅ Live Zoom classes for Members ( recorded to watch later) ✅ Private coaching & personalized plans to smash your goals ✅ Intensives worldwide to work with isabella face to face.💡 Join Our Membership!🔹 Corps – Recorded classes + Live Members Classes🔹 Soloist – Live Classes + all on-demand classes & courses & plans🔹 Principal – Everything + a custom plan every 8 weeks🎙️ Listen to Our Podcast! A Dancer’s Mindset (Co-hosted by Suvi Honkanen) – interviews, training tips, and mental strategies to help you succeed in ballet.👩‍🏫 About IsabellaIsabella is a graduate of vaganova, pro ballet dancer and professional ballet coach. Founder of BWI, she beleives everyone should have the best. Helping dancers worldwide reach their full potential through expert training & mindset coaching.🔗 Start Training Today! → https://balletwithisabella.com/select-a-plan/✨ Subscribe & turn on notifications for new ballet content every week! 💃🩰--------

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