Have you heard of the THOUGHT CYCLE?

This is a psychological phenomenon that affects all our actions/behaviors.

Are we aware that the thoughts that we carry in our mind, that we think are private and affect no one, ACTUALLY impact the team?

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!

“How do I get my team to turn together?”

Welcome Back! Do you remember the goal & action plan you committed to last month? It’s time to check in!

Let’s get out those journals!

80/20 Prep? NOPE!

Why I tell my dancers to center their prep for a parallel jazz pirouette.

I came across a Development Dedication Questionnaire and adapted it to dance to assist in giving an honest assessment into how dedicated you are to your development. This is a great questionnaire to better understand your level of dedication and highlight any areas that could be improved.

Let’s get out those journals!

As you work hard on your development as a dancer, have you considered the impact of your environment on your ability to improve and perform?

When we think about “environment,” often we only take into consideration what is going on outside of us. This could be home, school, social interactions, the studio, or anything else that could have an external impact on how you perform.

But what about your INTERNAL environment?

In our development as dancers, we need to take the time to evaluate our dedication to consistent, intentional work to improve. These factors can contribute to your success and joy as a competitor/performer just as much, if not more than your talent.

I came across a Development Dedication Questionnaire and adapted it to dance to assist in giving an honest assessment into how dedicated you are to your development. This is a great questionnaire to better understand your level of dedication and highlight any areas that could be improved.

Let’s get out those journals!

This month, let’s visit one of your long-term goals and commit to the immediate actions needed to get the process started. We will do a check in next month to see how we are progressing!

Time get out those journals!

Dancers, of all levels, understand the value of hard work, dedication, and consistent training to achieve their fullest potential. However, the #1 mental performance tool that is often overlooked is the use of a performance journal. SO, what is a performance journal? Why should EVERY dancer keep a journal? How do you use it?

Dancing is not just an art; it’s a journey of self-discovery and continuous improvement. No matter your ability level, setting goals is essential to enhancing your dance skills and reaching new heights.

So, WHY should you set goals and HOW do you make those goals effective and achievable?

Somedays we need reminders of why we show up, sweat, push ourselves to our limit, work through those muscle aches, and more. Here are 10 motivational reminders.