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Can I get a oh yes!
Let's talk about the fierce world of dance – it's like a never-ending competition, am I right? And let's not forget the pressure to deliver, both on stage (and off).
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As a professional dancer turned dance teacher, I'm well aware of the struggles performers and teachers have ... I call myself a perfectionist. You? And while that has helped many dancers fine-tune technique or teachers clean routines, it's not exactly a confidence builder that we're constantly looking for faults and feeling the need to me flawless.
A little reality check – the last time you messed up (we've all been there, forgotten costumes, uploaded the wrong music), what did you say to yourself? Think about that for a minute...cue some thoughtful background music.
Now, picture your friend doing the same thing. What would you tell them?
I bet it's a lot kinder, more forgiving, right?
Why don't we extend that same kindness and support to ourselves? Why do we doubt our potential yet believe others 'have it'.
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Let's get real: We've got to start looking at our mindset way more ... find more balance between just working on dancer skills (a body focus), and spending more time on strengthening the mind. What I've learnt is hitting 'that' goal (like the 'win', being flexible) is awesome, it doesn't magically erase that self-doubt, the comparison game, or confidence issues. Isn't it time to start doing something to change that?
#classfortheheart.
What if we were our own inspiration?
This is what I wish more teachers and dancers also knew – performance pressure (anxiety/nerves) impacts a dancer's physical performance. Fun fact – it not only messes with the head but balance too... it also increases risk of injury!
Sooo, if dance training included teaching the skills to regulate the nervous system, and build a performance mindset, imagine the improvements – not just in how dancers feel, but also in how they dance.
Class for the Heart focuses on exactly that. Tackling the perfectionist mindset so evident in dance, uncovering thinking styles, practising creating calm, all while developing strength, mobility, flexibility, and importantly knowledge of your body ...to ultimately improve artistry.
Class focus on
Regulating the nervous system
Nerves side stage? Audition jitters? Mastering the nervous system is the dance game-changer!
Unlocking confidence
Comparison holds us back from reaching our full performance potential. True confidence comes from within, not from trophies or others' validation.
Improving flexibility
with form
Calm vibes & proper alignment go hand in hand with injury prevention & peak performance. Stretching often feels more like torture - time to work WITH the body to reach flexi goals faster!
Power - strength & stability
Power up from within – mentally & physically. It's all about finding stability, mastering balance – both metaphorically and literally.
Creating an artist
Remember: no one else is you, that's your ultimate superpower. Let's start owning that and knowing your worth.
HERE'S AN EXAMOLE OF THE #classfortheheart mindset & approach
Treat any conditioning exercises as your training ground for how you dance.
Ever noticed how dancers tend to forget their upper body during stretches? It's really obvious in hamstring stretches. For some reason, we think touching our head to our knee does the trick. Nope, that's just your lower back getting a stretch!
Instead, try lifting, extending & opening your chest WHILE you stretch. Think of it as preparing for those gorgeous high kicks!
That advice isn't just about technique – it's about boosting your mood too! Your posture impacts how you feel. We can work on both mind & body simultaneously. That way, you're not just getting better; you're FEELING better too!
CLASS FOR THE HEART
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