DANCER CHECK-IN: “WHAT IS MY INFLUENCE?”
We all make a difference in our team culture. Whether through words or actions. Whether big, small, loud, or subtle.
How can you make a difference in your team culture?
CREATING AN IMPACTFUL ROUTINE (PART I)
With over three decades of creating and judging for the dance team industry, I’ve learned A LOT!
I’ve created winning routines & I’ve had a few, well…let’s call them learning experiences!
In this blog post, I’ll share some of my pro tips to help you focus in on what I’ve found to be helpful in building a solid & successful routine. After all, the ROUTINE(S) is what the season revolves around.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
“I have multiple upper classmen on my team, what are some leadership positions I can assign besides captains?”
MINDSET CHECK: GET OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE
If you are new to this feeling of discomfort or wondering what you can do to leave your comfort zone, here are a few ideas.
DANCER CHECK-IN- “EMOTIONAL READINESS”
For some, the new dance season has started. For others, that start date is just around the corner. Today, take a moment to do an emotional self-check on how prepared you feel for the season.
Let’s get out those journals!
FOCUS ON IMPROVING VS. PROVING
It is natural to want to compare ourselves to others. How quickly we can PROVE our abilities based on our peers is believed to be a defining quality towards how “talented” we are. Unfortunately, with this mindset we lose sight of what truly matters, the goal of IMPROVING.
DANCER CHECK-IN- “5 THINGS I’M GREAT AT!”
As dancers, we spend most of our training and competing hearing about and thinking about what we need to improve upon. That is why we need to make a conscious effort to remind ourselves of our greatness as people and dancers.
LET’S GET OUT THOSE JOURNALS!
THE THOUGHT CYCLE
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?
MINDSET CHECK- “WHY SHOULD I PRACTICE ON MY OWN?”
Do you ever wonder why your teachers/coaches stress practicing on your own?
DANCER CHECK-IN- “ONE MONTH, ONE GOAL CHECK- IN TIME”
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!
TECHNIQUE TIPS: “THE 80/20 PREP”
80/20 Prep? NOPE!
Why I tell my dancers to center their prep for a parallel jazz pirouette.
MINDSET CHECK- “CARING FOR YOUR INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT”
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.
But what about your INTERNAL environment?
DANCER CHECK-IN: “DEDICATION QUESTIONNAIRE”
I came across a Development Dedication Questionnaire and adapted it to dance. 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!
DANCER CHECK-IN- “ONE MONTH, ONE GOAL!”
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!
#1 MENTAL PERFORMANCE TOOL
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?
SETTING ACHIEVABLE GOALS
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?
MINDSET CHECK: 10 MOTIVATING REMINDERS WHY
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.
