For many of the dancers I work with, comparison is a major hurdle. Often, the advice around comparison is this: just stop doing it. However, emotional researchers have discovered that comparison is automatic. You can’t turn it off. So, it’s
(That Have Nothing to Do with Technique) Improving is something dancers can be obsessed with. You want to see consistent change towards a more technically and artistically proficient end. It can truly overwhelm you if you don’t see all the
At the start of a new season of dancing, you might be feeling some anxiety or worry caused by your high expectations for yourself. But at the beginning of a new season, there’s also so much possibility! With some easy
As we approach the start of the performance season, some dancers may be facing a stretch of unscheduled time as they come to the end of their offseason. Offseason, in this case, is a bit of a misnomer. Despite being
What if we changed the concept of competition, comparison, and success in dance? What if your thought process about someone else’s success had nothing to do with your potential to succeed? Their success is not your failure. Instead, it’s evidence
The Whole Dancer Ambassador program was created to support a group of dancers and also to encourage them to share the joy and value they derive from The Whole Dancer. Each of these dancers went through an application process and
The competitive nature of dance is undeniable. Whether you’re a competitive dancer or you’re vying for your next professional job, you’re bound to face competition, and with that comes stress. It’s essential to prioritize balance and wellness in dance to
If you’re headed to a summer intensive soon, you might have high hopes for a pre-professional training spot or an entry level job with the associated professional company. The practice of companies inviting dancers to attend a summer intensive for
Comparison will come up in dance. There’s research in the field of emotional psychology that shows how you as a human are impacted by comparison. The discoveries are startling. Comparison is basically a human condition. Everyone is doing it, all
The Whole Dancer really is all about balance and your best body journey in dance can be balanced. There are a lot of messages in the dance world that still tell you if you want to succeed, you have to