Coffee with Kelsey: Recent Episodes
Kelsey Kizina
Welcome to the Coffee with Kelsey Podcast! Take a quick listen to the trailer and follow. đ Award Winning professional ballroom dancer, instructor and business owner, Kelsey, chatting over coffee about her journey to becoming a pro finalist, entrepreneurship and where life is going now.
Follow Kelsey on Instagram @kelseykizina
đď¸ Episode Title: What to Expect From Your Ballroom Coach: Standards, Support, and Success
Podcast: Coffee with Kelsey
Host: Kelsey Kizina | Award-Winning Ballroom Coach
Episode Summary:
Whether youâre brand new to DanceSport or already competing, knowing what to expect from your ballroom coach can make all the difference in your growth, confidence, and results. In this episode, Kelsey pulls back the curtain on the studentâcoach relationshipâsharing exactly what you should expect from a great coach⌠and what they should expect from you in return.
From creating a safe, respectful learning environment to delivering structured, goal-oriented lessons, Kelsey breaks down the five non-negotiables every coach should meet. Youâll also learn how to stay coachable, practice with purpose, and keep communication clear so you can get the most from your training.
If youâve ever wondered whether your current coaching relationship is serving youâor if youâre looking for the right coach for you or your childâthis episode will give you the clarity, confidence, and questions you need to move forward.
Youâll Learn:
- 5 things every student should expect from their ballroom coach
- How to be the kind of student your coach wants to invest in
- Why high standards donât have to mean high pressure
- How to communicate when something isnât working
- Signs it might be time to find a new coach
Who This Episode Is For:
- Parents looking for the right ballroom coach for their child
- Beginner and intermediate dancers wanting to improve faster
- Competitive students aiming for better results
- Anyone curious about the role of a coach in DanceSport
Resources & Links:
đ Private coaching with Kelsey â All ages, no partner required: BallroomDanceCoach.com
đ˛ Follow Kelsey on Instagram: @KelseyKizina
Join the Conversation:
What do YOU expect from your ballroom coach? Share your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram @kelseykizina.
Coffee with Kelsey
No Ballroom Partner? No Problem! - Episode 15
đď¸ Hosted by: Kelsey Kizina
đ Location: Pittsburgh-based | Private coaching available worldwide
đ Coaching Info: BallroomDanceCoach.com
In this powerful episode of Coffee with Kelsey, weâre busting the myth that ballroom requires a partnerâand showing you how solo dancers are thriving around the world.
Whether youâre a kid just starting out or an adult rediscovering your love of dance, this episode proves you donât need a partner to be a powerhouse. Kelsey breaks down the rise of solo divisions, the surge in Pro/Am opportunities for all ages, and the real reason why going solo builds stronger, more confident dancers.
Youâll walk away with a solo training plan, mindset tools, andâif youâre readyâan invitation to work directly with Kelsey in private lessons. No partner needed. Just purpose.
- â Why solo ballroom is not a backup planâitâs a training advantage
- â The global growth of solo youth and adult divisions
- â How Pro/Am events work (and how to get started)
- â A weekly solo training plan you can implement today
- â How to develop your presence, poise, and performance skills alone
- â Mindset shifts to help you own your space on the floor
- â How to start private coaching with Kelseyâat any age, no partner required
đ¨ Ready to train like a powerhouse?
Book your private coaching session with Kelseyâavailable for solo dancers of all ages. No partner needed.
- đ Website: BallroomDanceCoach.com
Instagram: â @kelseykizina
đď¸ Coffee with Kelsey
Episode Title: Mind Over Movement: The Mental Game of DanceSport
Host: Kelsey Kizina
đ Website: â BallroomDanceCoach.comâ
đ Based in Pittsburgh, PA | Virtual coaching available
In this deeply motivating and honest episode, Kelsey Kizinaâaward-winning ballroom coach and choreographerâtackles one of the most overlooked elements in competitive dance: the mental game.
We train for technique. We focus on choreography. We obsess over costumes and placement. But what about mindset? Confidence? Resilience under pressure?
Whether you're a kid preparing for your first competition, an adult rediscovering dance, or a seasoned athlete pushing to break through, this episode is for you.
Kelsey shares personal stories from the competition floor, practical mental training strategies, and tools she uses with her students every week to help dancers not only performâbut perform with confidence, clarity, and composure.
đ§ Why your mindset is your most important dance partner
đŻ What mental training actually looks likeâand how to start
đ A true story of falling mid-Samba in front of the judges (and what happened next)
đŞ How to build confidence, not just wait for it
đ Five practical tools to develop your mental strength
đŹ How to reframe mistakes and train under pressure
đą Why progressânot perfectionâis the goal
â¤ď¸ A heartfelt message for adult dancers managing life and nerves
đŻ How private coaching supports the full dancerâmind and body
âThe most powerful part of your dancing isnât your feetâitâs your mindset.â
âConfidence isnât magicâitâs trained. Quietly. Steadily. Every time you show up.â
âThe floor doesnât define you. It reflects you.â
If you're ready to build not just your technique, but your total performance mindset, private coaching with Kelsey is available for dancers of all ages and levels. No partner needed. Just the willingness to grow.
đ Website: BallroomDanceCoach.com
đ Based in Pittsburgh, PA | Virtual coaching available
đ Subscribe and never miss an episode of Coffee with Kelsey.
đ¸ Instagram: @kelseykizina
đ Website: BallroomDanceCoach.com
đ Coffee with Kelsey â Episode 13
Title: Raising Resilience: The Real Work of a DanceSport ParentHost: Kelsey Kizina | @kelseykizina
In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Kelsey Kizina, award-winning ballroom coach and professional finalist, pulls back the curtain to spotlight the real MVPs of the ballroom worldâDanceSport parents.
Whether you're juggling snacks and shoes or sitting through endless rounds of competition, your role is more than supportiveâit's foundational. This episode, âRaising Resilience: The Real Work of a DanceSport Parent,â dives deep into the emotional labor, mental strength, and day-to-day dedication it takes to raise a young athlete in the world of competitive ballroom dance.
Kelsey shares real strategies, mindset shifts, and heartfelt encouragement.
If todayâs episode spoke to your heart, make sure to subscribe to Coffee with Kelsey and share this with another parent whoâs walking the DanceSport journey too. Letâs grow this resilient, heart-first communityâone dancer, one parent, one episode at a time.
Hosted by: Kelsey KizinaConnect: Instagram @kelseykizina Podcast Hashtag: #CoffeeWithKelsey
đ Beginner DanceSport Classes for Ages 5â10 start this August!đŹ No experience needed â just enthusiasm and a willingness to growđ Classes taught by Kelsey Kizina in a supportive, athletic-focused environment.
BallroomDanceCoach.com
Start Before You Feel Ready - Ep12
Welcome to a new season of Coffee with Kelsey! Thank you so much for joining me! Today, weâre chatting about taking the leap to start before you feel ready. Coffee with Kelsey, is hosted by professional finalist and 7 time award winning ballroom dance coach Kelsey Kizina. Be sure to follow the podcast for more episodes.
Join the conversation and follow Kelsey on Instagram â @kelseykizinaâ
Schedule dance lessons, coaching, and join the email squad here âĄď¸ â www.BallroomDanceCoach.com
Walking the Bridge to the Unknown - Ep11
Welcome to a new season of Coffee with Kelsey! Thank you so much for joining me! Today, weâre chatting about walking the bridge to the unknown. Coffee with Kelsey, is hosted by professional finalist and 7 time award winning ballroom dance coach Kelsey Kizina. Be sure to follow the podcast for more episodes.
Join the conversation and follow Kelsey on Instagram @kelseykizina
Schedule dance lessons, coaching, and join the email squad here âĄď¸ www.BallroomDanceCoach.com
Developing discipline - Ep10Welcome to episode ten of Coffee with Kelsey! Thank you so much for joining me! Today weâre chatting about discipline, how to develop it and why itâs important.Coffee with Kelsey, featuring 7 time award winning ballroom dance coach Kelsey Kizina. Be sure to follow the podcast for more episodes. Follow Kelsey on Instagram, Threads & TikTok @kelseykizina Schedule dance lessons, coaching and join the email squad here âĄď¸ www.BallroomDanceCoach.com
What is a growth mindset?Welcome to the ninth episode of Coffee with Kelsey! Thank you so much for joining me! Today weâre discussing the question, what is a growth mindset and what stages we need to go through to get there. Coffee with Kelsey, featuring 7 time award winning ballroom dance coach Kelsey Kizina. Be sure to follow the podcast for more episodes. Follow Kelsey on Instagram, Threads & TikTok @kelseykizina Schedule dance lessons, coaching and join the email squad here âĄď¸ www.BallroomDanceCoach.com
How to set goals for 2024! Welcome to the eighth episode of Coffee with Kelsey! Thank you so much for joining me! Today weâre chatting about setting goals for 2024 plus a huge announcement you donât want to miss!Coffee with Kelsey, featuring 7 time award winning ballroom dance coach Kelsey Kizina. Be sure to follow the podcast for more episodes. Follow Kelsey on Instagram, Threads & TikTok @kelseykizina Schedule dance lessons, coaching and join the email squad here âĄď¸ www.BallroomDanceCoach.com
My Journey to the Ballroom - Pro Debut Welcome to the seventh episode of Coffee with Kelsey! Thank you so much for joining me! Today weâre chatting about our professional debut in the heart of New York City! Listen to hear about my journey to becoming a professional ballroom dancer. Be sure to follow for more episodes.Coffee with Kelsey featuring Kelsey Kizina. Follow Kelsey on Instagram, Threads & TikTok @kelseykizina Follow the podcast on IG @coffee_with_kelsey.
My Journey to the Ballroom - Going Pro?Welcome to the sixth episode of Coffee with Kelsey! Thank you so much for joining me! Today weâre chatting about when we questioned if we still fit into the amateur division. Listen to hear about my journey to becoming a professional ballroom dancer. Be sure to follow for more episodes.Coffee with Kelsey featuring Kelsey Kizina. Follow Kelsey on Instagram & TikTok @kelseykizina Follow the podcast on IG @coffee_with_kelsey. www.KelseyKizina.com
My Journey to the Ballroom - NYC BoundâŚagainWelcome to the fifth episode of Coffee with Kelsey! Thank you so much for joining me! Today weâre chatting about going back to NYC and the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Listen to hear about my journey to becoming a professional ballroom dancer. Be sure to follow for more episodes.Coffee with Kelsey featuring Kelsey Kizina. Follow Kelsey on Instagram & TikTok @kelseykizina Follow the podcast on IG @coffee_with_kelsey www.KelseyKizina.com
My Journey to the Ballroom - Hurricane Sandy Welcome to the fourth episode of Coffee with Kelsey! Thank you so much for joining me! Today weâre chatting about the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Listen to hear about my journey to becoming a professional ballroom dancer. Be sure to follow for more episodes.Coffee with Kelsey featuring Kelsey Kizina. Follow Kelsey on Instagram & TikTok @kelseykizina Follow the podcast on IG @coffee_with_kelsey www.KelseyKizina.com
My Journey to the Ballroom- Moving to NYCWelcome to the third episode of Coffee with Kelsey! Thank you so much for joining me! Today weâre chatting about the time I moved to New York City! Listen to hear about my journey to becoming a professional ballroom dancer. Be sure to follow for more episodes.Coffee with Kelsey featuring Kelsey Kizina. Follow Kelsey on Instagram & TikTok @kelseykizina Follow the podcast on IG @coffee_with_kelsey www.KelseyKizina.com
Welcome to Coffee with Kelsey! Iâm back! đ Weâre continuing the journey of how I became a professional ballroom dancer, what Iâm up to now and chatting with you about everything in between over coffee. Hosted by Kelsey Kizina follow on IG & TikTok @kelseykizina www.KelseyKizina.com
My Journey to the Ballroom- The Early Days Welcome to the second episode of Coffee with Kelsey! Thank you so much for joining me! Today we're going back to the early days of my amateur dance career. Listen to hear how my journey to becoming a professional ballroom dancer got started. Â Be sure to follow for more episodes. Coffee with Kelsey featuring Kelsey Kizina. Follow Kelsey on Instagram @kelseykizina
My journey to the Ballroom - How it all started Welcome to the first episode of Coffee with Kelsey! Thank you so much for joining me! Today we're going all the way back to the beginning. Listen to hear how my journey to becoming a professional ballroom dancer started.  Be sure to follow for more episodes. Coffee with Kelsey featuring Kelsey Kizina