Trust In The Journey Of Life with Cat Cogliandro

In this conversation, Cat shares their journey as a dancer and choreographer, discussing their educational background, the creation of their dance company cat.astrophe, and the establishment of the aCatemy. They emphasize the importance of community, self-worth, and creating safe spaces in the dance industry. Cat also reflects on the balance between teaching, performing, and personal life, offering valuable advice for aspiring dancers and choreographers.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cat Cogliandro03:12 Journey Through Dance Education06:07 Creating Community in Dance08:49 The aCatemy: A New Approach to Training11:41 Cultivating Class Culture14:58 Finding Balance in a Busy Life17:49 Embracing Change and Trusting the Process20:45 Advice for Aspiring Dancers23:43 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Cat:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cat_cogliandro?igsh=ZGxxZ3dlaXh2ZG9xTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cat_cogliandro?_t=ZP-8y3gNwBKKDO&_r=1Takeaways​Cat emphasizes the importance of finding oneself through education and experience.​Creating a supportive community in dance is essential for growth and collaboration.​The dance industry often perpetuates harmful practices that need to be dismantled.​Education should focus on advocacy and personal expression rather than competition.​Balancing personal life and professional commitments is a continuous journey.​Trusting oneself and surrendering control can lead to greater fulfillment.​Surrounding oneself with positive influences is crucial for personal development.​Failure is a part of the journey; it's important to embrace it with a positive attitude.​Community and collaboration are vital in the arts.​Change is a natural part of life and should be embraced.

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