Welcome back to Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with our newest DWC ambassador, Tatiana Seliverstova, born in Chisinau, Moldova, she began her dance journey at just seven years old, quickly rising to become Vice World Champion, European Champion, and the most decorated National Champion in Moldovan history. At 19, she boldly moved to the United States, where she achieved unparalleled success as a 3x World Smooth Vice Champion, and 3-time British Open Champion. Recognized as a Master of Sport of Moldova, Tatiana is celebrated for her visionary choreography that has redefined the American Smooth style on a global scale. As an official NDCA adjudicator, she shares her passion & expertise with dancers worldwide, inspiring the next generation through her teaching, choreography, and judging. Tatiana’s story is one of dedication, artistry, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, leaving an undeniable mark on the dance world.
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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!
In this episode, Christine chats with Jacob
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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with our newest DWC ambassador, Yuki Haraguchi
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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with DWC ambassador, Dominic Seigler, a certified dance teacher, professional, and competitor with nearly 20 years in the ballroom industry. What makes Dominic unique is his holistic approach to teaching. He believes that dance technique alone is not enough — having the right mental and emotional outlook is just as important as the physical side of dance. Through his work, he helps dancers develop resilience, confidence, and perspective, empowering them to grow both on and off the dance floor. Now based in California, Dominic continues to teach, choreograph, and compete in the professional smooth division while sharing his passion for ballroom and mental health worldwide.
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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!
In this episode, Christine chats with Angela Perez creator of Galaw Dance & Pilates. She is a professional ballroom dance instructor with over 15 years of experience, specializing in West Coast Swing, Latin, and social partner dancing. She began her career in Las Vegas and now shares her passion for movement in New York through dance and Pilates. Angela’s teaching style is playful, welcoming, and rooted in helping students feel confident, connected, and inspired—on and off the dance floor. Hence her company name GALAW (Grow Authentically, Live & Wonder)
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CHRISTINE BAR NOEL:
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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Laura Cantu, Holistic Freedom Coach and multitalented artist, visionary, and humanitarian. Throughout her life, she has felt an overwhelming desire to explore the mysteries of the unknown and to expand her awareness and experiences. By allowing her perspective to shift and change, Laura has learned to unleash her imagination and use it to guide her through creative processes. She passionately follows her dreams and has achieved high levels of success in her various careers. As a professional dancer, Laura won six national titles and placed fourth in the Professional Argentine Tango World Championships. She also stretched her creative muscles as a visual artist with drawings that toured across the globe. Adding to her diverse accomplishments, Laura earned her master’s degree in Oriental Medicine in 2012, which has afforded her opportunities to assist many along their journeys to realizing wellness.
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CONNECT WITH LAURA:
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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with DWC ambassador, Antonio Núñez who grew up in New York where he was heavily involved in Salsa, Merengue, and many of the Caribbean's African rooted folkloric dances. As he got older his mother pushed him into ballet, modern, and later hip hop. He learned ballroom dancing as a teenager and quickly became certified to teach at only 17 years old. Ballroom quickly replaced most other dance styles as Tony's passion, when he realized just how impactful this style can be to the soul and psyche of all of his students. Tony has had the privilege of dancing with some of the most beautiful artists and through their partnerships have received many incredible accolades and experiences including; US Professional 9 Dance finalist, World Smooth finalist (Moscow, Russia), United States Mambo Bronze Medalist, World Salsa Champion (San Juan, PR), Choreographer, Coach and Performer for Infinite Flow (an inclusive dance company that pairs professional dancers with disabled dancers Los Angeles, CA), Professionally certified Instructor of Barricchi Movement and Art (a ballroom take of proprioception awareness Hong Kong, China). Having a diverse background of professional, competitive, and social dancing with a street flare, Tony strives to put authenticity in all he teaches and performs. With his degree in Education, he has been teaching now for 23 years. His background in Education, affords him the opportunity to inspire people on a deeper level. For him, dancing (particularly partner dancing), is the vehicle that brings true self awareness and therefore ultimate fulfillment regardless of the background, orientation, gender or ability.
DANCE WELLNESS COMMUNITY:
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CONNECT WITH TONY:
https://www.instagram.com/toni_nunez85
CHRISTINE BAR NOEL:
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Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/recoveringperfectionistpodcast
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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner Kim Watson, MSN, FNP, one of Colorado’s premier Cosmetic Nurse Specialists, with over 30 years of experience in reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery. Nationally recognized as a trainer for Galderma and Allergan, she has educated thousands of aesthetic injectors and is sought after by dermatologists, surgeons, and clinical peers across the country.
Kim is the founder of the first official DanceSport Medical Team, providing medical and aesthetic services—such as IV therapy, B12 shots, and emergency care—at national ballroom dance competitions. Kim and her team are always ready and on deck for their clients, which includes TV personalities, Dancing with the Stars talent, and world-class ballroom athletes.
Her holistic and grounded approach is shaped by years of diverse experience—from emergency ambulance care and owning a cosmetic clinic in Colorado Springs to working with Olympic athletes and rodeo cowboys. This unique blend of expertise makes her a truly one-of-a-kind medical professional, ready for any situation.
When not in the clinic, Kim enjoys ballroom dancing and exploring the Rocky Mountains by mule.
DANCE WELLNESS COMMUNITY:
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CONNECT WITH KIM & HER TEAM:
https://www.instagram.com/dancesportmedicalteam/
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CHRISTINE BAR NOEL:
All The Things! https://beacons.ai/christinebarnoel
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/recoveringperfectionistpodcast
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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!
In this episode, Christine chats with Jordan Handel (a.k.a. J.Handel) who has propagated a vibrant myriad of musical styles from the California coastal culture that shaped his journey into the realm of DJing in 2010. Since, his commitment to creating tailored sonic experiences across diverse environments continues to refine the way he shares sound and space with people. Since 2015, Jordan has called Las Vegas home, balancing a versatile presence DJing across the city in clubs, lounges, restaurants, and special events. He also holds ample Wellness collaborations with Rooted Lounge, Action Mastery, Breath House, Shakti Sanctuary, and The Self Nourished. All while maintaining a steady presence as an event coordinator through his companies Subtle Sol & Subtle Bass.
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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with DWC ambassador, Ásta Sigvaldadóttir, born in Iceland, who started dancing at a very young age. She has lived and danced in Denmark, England, Poland, Russia before coming to the US 13 years ago. Ásta officially began her professional career in Latin at 23. She became a national champion and world finalist before moving to American Rhythm for the last couple of years with Andrew. Since retiring from professional competition, Ásta is currently based in NJ and teaches all over the world. Her newest passion project is Rhythm Lab, founded with Andrew, exploring the fundamentals of Rhythm & providing accessible resources, instructional videos & engaging articles that will help you build a solid foundation in rhythm dance.
DANCE WELLNESS COMMUNITY:
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CONNECT WITH ASTA:
https://www.instagram.com/astasig/
https://www.rhythmlabdance.com/
CHRISTINE BAR NOEL:
All The Things! https://beacons.ai/christinebarnoel
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/recoveringperfectionistpodcast
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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with DWC ambassador, Andrew Escolme, originally from England, Andrew started dancing when he was 10 years old and has trained and competed at the highest level since the age of 12. He has won the UK & British National Championships and was representative of England at numerous World and European Championships. Since moving to the United States in 2016 he has won the United States Professional Rising Star Rhythm Championship and has consistently placed in the top 10 of Top Teacher circuits such as the United States Dancesport Series and the World Dancesport Series. In 2024 he achieved the title of British Open Blackpool Dance Festival Professional American Rhythm Champion and lectured at the BDC World Dance Congress.
DANCE WELLNESS COMMUNITY:
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CONNECT WITH ANDREW:
https://www.instagram.com/andrewaescolme/
https://www.rhythmlabdance.com/
CHRISTINE BAR NOEL:
All The Things! https://beacons.ai/christinebarnoel
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/recoveringperfectionistpodcast
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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Kasia Kozak, one of the most respected and sought after dancers and choreographers in America. She is a world class judge and national coach working with many of todays top professional and pro-am couples. She is originates from Poland, where she become Polish Junior Champion and moved to the United States at the age of 16. One of the highlights of her brilliant career was becoming one of the first USA couples to win the prestigious Blackpool Open Rising Star Latin Championship. She also became Show Dance Champion and Latin Couple of the year as well as being 6 time US National Professional Finalist. Through a variety of entrepreneurial projects her goal in her post-competitive career is to share her passion, enthusiasm and knowledge of dancing with as many people as she can.
DANCE WELLNESS COMMUNITY:
Join us in the INNER CIRCLE: https://dancewellnesscommunity.com/innercircle
CONNECT WITH KASIA:https://kasiakozak.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kasiakozakworld
CHRISTINE BAR NOEL:
All The Things! https://beacons.ai/christinebarnoel
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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Oreste Alitto, a dedicated Business Coach for independent professional ballroom dancers. With extensive experience in the dance industry as an accomplished Professional Ballroom Dancer and Pro Am teacher, Oreste specializes in helping dancers achieve a six-figure income through strategic business development. His approach integrates essential skills in communication, marketing, and sales, tailored specifically to the unique needs of dancers aiming to elevate their professional careers.
DANCE WELLNESS COMMUNITY:
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CONNECT WITH ORESTE:
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Welcome to the premier of Season 8 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with her Freedom Coaches business partner, Maggie Tatum, to discuss founding the Dance Wellness Community and what she brings to the party as one of the practitioners. Christine is an Entrepreneur, World Pro/Am Champion Ballroom Dancer, Podcast Host & Performance Coach for High Achievers. She has been a dancer for over 20 years, managed a dance studio for 5 years and created sales training programs for multiple corporate teams. In 2019 she created Freedom Mindset Academy and followed up with hosting the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast. Christine’s mission with launching the Dance Wellness Community is her two worlds (dance & wellness) coming together to bring effective solutions & resources to an industry that gave her so much to be thankful for.
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Welcome back to the Season 7 finale of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community! In this episode, Christine chats with Sarah Nolan, professional Latin Dancer and Co-Owner of Brooklyn Dancesport Club LA Edition. Born and raised in New Zealand, Sarah competed on the small but competitive ballroom and latin scene throughout New Zealand and Australia.
After receiving many national titles throughout all age divisions, she also made appearances on morning children's shows and the 2nd season of New Zealand's Got Talent.
Sarah then moved to London at 19 to continue to work with the top dance teachers in the world, and after two years she moved to the United States.
After meeting Nikolai in Blackpool, and moving across the globe to America, they now both call los Angeles home.
They compete and work at the highest level, As well as competing and representing California all over the United States, they also represent the USA when overseas.
In the first three years dancing together, they are three time national Finalists in the USA in the Amateur division, and are now competing in the Professional division, and are in the top 6 in America.
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Welcome back to Season 7 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community! In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Andy Fitzgerald, who has been competing on the Pro-Am International Latin Style Ballroom Competition circuit since 2020 and loves working with other dancers on preparing themselves to show their best selves out on the ballroom floor. He specializes in yoga, strength training, mindfulness and meditation techniques, and overall competition prep for ballroom competitions. “I have always been a huge fan of ballroom dancing for as long as I can remember. In 2019 after making some major health and lifestyle changes, I decided to do something good for myself and started taking ballroom dance lessons and then proceeded to compete at competitions all of over the country. I was always in relatively “good shape” but now I had a real reason to work on my body. Not for vanity, but for a sport. With a combination of diet, strength training, and yoga, I have been able to change my average dad bod into a dancer bod. Now, I get to spend my time helping others to achieve their best selves on and off the dance floor. DANCE WELLNESS COMMUNITY: Join us in the INNER CIRCLE: https://dancewellnesscommunity.com/innercircle CONNECT WITH ANDY: https://garagecoaz.com/
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Welcome back to Season 7 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Louis Bar, seven-time World Champion Ballroom Dancer and acclaimed coach and choreographer. Louis Bar, invites you to join his extraordinary journey of rhythm and elegance. The Visionary Co-Founder of Wow Anyone Featured on Las Vegas News and Named One of the Top Men in Vegas. Let me tell you about the WOW FACTOR that Louis Bar brings to the table. As a renowned choreographer, he has lent his expertise to Olympic ice skaters, Vegas shows, and numerous ballroom dancers worldwide. Louis’s charismatic personality exudes joy and fun, leaving a lasting impact wherever he goes. His expertise in developing a personal brand speaks volumes and can help you expand your opportunities in and out of the dance industry.
DANCE WELLNESS COMMUNITY:
Join us in the INNER CIRCLE: https://dancewellnesscommunity.com/innercircle
CONNECT WITH LOUIS:
https://www.instagram.com/louisbardance
CHRISTINE BAR NOEL:
All The Things! https://beacons.ai/christinebarnoel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveringperfectionistpodcast
Welcome back to Season 7 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Amber Haider, an educator, coach, fitness professional, mom of 4 and pro/am ballroom dancer, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Life Coaching certifications. When she turned 40, Amber had a coaching business she was growing and her kids were all in school so on a whim, she decided to try ballroom dancing. Amber credits the Life Coaching tools she was using in her practice for her ability to navigate the ups and downs of ballroom dancing. She has learned that our mind drama is what limits our ability to express our talent and training to the fullest. Many dancers start out loving it, and then somewhere down the line they find themselves miserable. When she coaches you, she leverages joy, but also wants you to be really, really good at dancing! So she remove interferences like self doubt, comparison, and negative self talk and increases confidence, resilience, and mental and emotional control.
DANCE WELLNESS COMMUNITY:
Join us in the INNER CIRCLE: https://dancewellnesscommunity.com/innercircle
CONNECT WITH AMBER:
https://www.instagram.com/amber_h8r/
Podcast: https://amberhaider.com/podcast/
Book a session: https://amberhaider.as.me/schedule.php
CHRISTINE BAR NOEL:
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Welcome back to Season 7 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, M’balia Tagoe, a life-long dancer, having performed in Ghanaian dance, ballet, modern, and jazz as a youngster before turning her focus to ballroom as an adult. She was moved to begin her financial efficiency coaching work as a result of challenges she herself faced trying to navigate the financing of her dear mother’s care due to progressive cognitive decline. The experience highlighted to her how inadequate conventional financial education is and how to better set herself and her family up for financial success during challenging times. Through her journey, she discovered how to be prepared not only for life’s challenges, but for how to capitalize on life’s opportunities. It became her passion to educate and coach others about these powerful financial strategies that are not commonly known. M’balia brings her considerable problem-solving and communication skills from her three decades of experience as an engineering and construction project manager to bear in her coaching work, guiding business owners, individuals, and their families to achieve their financial goals with certainty. She truly believes that everyone can Be A Financial Icon.
DANCE WELLNESS COMMUNITY:
Join us in the INNER CIRCLE: https://dancewellnesscommunity.com/innercircle
CONNECT WITH M'BALIA:
https://www.beafinancialicon.com/
https://www.instagram.com/beafinancialicon
Book a session: https://www.beafinancialicon.com/#section-BNPD06JS9V
CHRISTINE BAR NOEL:
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Welcome back to Season 7 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!
In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Christine Y Matsumoto, a Performance Coach and Physical Therapist. She specializes in sports and orthopedic performance training for dancesport athletes. As a competitive ballroom dancer for almost two decades, Christine understands not just the physicality required for dancing but also what requirements are necessary to maintain a sustainable and long-lasting competitive career. She works with dancers to improve their physical capabilities so that their artistry and expression can show through. Her speciality includes optimizing physical performance, injury management and prevention, as well as solving problems for dancers that are holding them back from what their bodies can truly achieve.
DANCE WELLNESS COMMUNITY:
Join us in the INNER CIRCLE: https://dancewellnesscommunity.com/innercircle
CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE MATSUMOTO:
https://www.instagram.com/dancesportdoc
Book a session: https://calendly.com/cyim1001
CHRISTINE BAR NOEL:
All The Things! https://beacons.ai/christinebarnoel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveringperfectionistpodcast