#115 - Alexandra Beller: Trusting the Dance Before You Know the Steps
About this episode
Alexandra Beller discusses the importance of trusting oneself in the creative process and embracing uncertainty.
What if creativity isn't about setting the perfect goal, but about learning to trust yourself in the unknown? In this episode, Heather and Alan sit down with choreographer, educator, somatic practitioner, and author Alexandra Beller for a conversation that moves far beyond dance. Alexandra shares how a lifetime of listening to her body, embracing uncertainty, and following curiosity led her from performing with a world-renowned dance company to creating her own work, teaching artists, and helping others reconnect with their intuition. Together, they explore the relationship between the mind and body, the difference between goals and drive, why modern culture has taught us to outsource our self-trust, and how creativity thrives when we stop demanding certainty. Alexandra also discusses her upcoming book, The Anatomy of Art, and explains why failure is not the opposite of success but a necessary part of invention, growth, and becoming who we are meant to be. If you've ever struggled to trust your instincts, felt trapped by expectations, or wondered how to create more authentically, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to embrace uncertainty and create…
People in this episode
Hosts: Heather Vickery, Alan Seales
Guest: Alexandra Beller
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Organizations: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company
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