MINDSET CHECK- “WHY SHOULD I PRACTICE ON MY OWN?”
A Dose Of Danspiration- Mindset Check- “Why You Should Practice On Your Own.”
Do you ever wonder why your teachers/coaches stress practicing on your own?
When the skill/movement is challenging or you don’t see results quickly, it can be easy to lose motivation and question if there is any value in practicing on your own.
However, the benefits of this extra time and energy accumulate over time. That’s why it is important to keep that positive, growth mindset, stay motivated, and remind yourself of your why!
A few benefits include:
The better you get at your foundational technique, body movement, and performance confidence, the more fun dance will be!
Practice doesn’t just make you a better dancer and performer. It makes you a positive contributor to your team’s success and it makes the practices/performances more enjoyable because of the confidence you’ve gained by giving yourself knowledge and control over your personal portion of the routine.
Dedicating extra time helps build important life skills.
The discipline, commitment, and work ethic it requires to consistently put in the extra work are habits that will benefit you in anything you choose to do throughout life.
When you take ownership of your own development, it makes your connection to dance more personal.
Through watching dance, evaluating your own performances, and spending time thinking about and working on your development as a dancer, you are connecting with dance in a way that can last a lifetime. You gain a greater understanding of how to execute, what is required, and why something is an expectation. No matter where dance takes you after you hang up the shoes for the last time, a lifelong love for and involvement in dance will connect you with a worldwide community that can change your life and help shape your future!
Putting in the extra work is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Be passionate, be mindful, and be committed to the possibilities of you!
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