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
Mindful eating is a practice and a way to tune into your food and fully experience what you’re eating. For dancers, intentionally connecting to your food is key to feeling more balanced in the way you’re relating to your food
Whether you’re auditioning or you’re already in a company position, self-doubt is a common struggle among dancers. It’s perfectly logical that in such a competitive and comparison-driven field, you would, at times, doubt your ability to “make it.” But it
Each new year, you’re bombarded with talk of resolutions or making this your best year yet! I’d encourage you to take a step back before getting caught up in this yearly trend. Instead of setting resolutions, commit to making 2022
Overcoming the comments holding you back… Mindset for Dancers Most professional dancers can think back to one offhand comment from that they’ve internalized and allowed to affect way too much of their dancing careers and psyche. For me, there are
Dancers and Emotional Eating Dancers and Emotional Eating Many dancers who I work with consider themselves “emotional eaters.” And while I’m not into labels, I’ve been there and I know it can feel like you’re eating all your stress and
The Power of Journaling for Dancers It’s become very clear over the past decade or so that the practice of keeping a journal is beneficial. Studies have shown that it can have a positive impact on happiness, reaching goals, and