89. Why Do Human Beings Dance? With Natalie Orr

<p><strong>Summary:</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you ever had to grieve the loss of your dream even if it was your choice to choose a different path in life? I know I’ve gone through that, and there were a lot of tears involved. My guest today, Natalie Orr, has been there too, but she turned her dance experience and passions into a coaching business that helps people understand those hard life transitions in a new way. Natalie is an ex-professional dancer, a teacher, and a dance and life coach with a background in dance anthropology. She works with dance teachers who want to break out of the restrictions of how things should be done, overcome perfectionism, and enjoy the dance journey.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Natalie breaks down what dance anthropology is and why music and dance connect us and create such a true sense of community. She also dives into how dance teachers and dancers alike shouldn't let ourselves lose sight of the origins of dance and music in our cultures.</span></p> <p><strong>Key Highlights -</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[2m 26s] - Natalie’s Dance Journey</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[11m 35s] - Embracing the New Journey</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[16m 49s] - Taking the First Step of Action</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[21m 14s] - Natalie’s Definition of Dance</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[24m 14s] - Dance and Music as Part of Community</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[28m 57s] - Natalie’s Practical Advice for Dance Educators</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources -</strong></p> <ul> <li>Episode webpage: https://chelseapierotti.com/89</li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow Natalie on Instagram:</span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/nataliedanza/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/nataliedanza/</span></a></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow Natalie