When it comes to performing consistently and reaching your potential as a dancer, singer, actor or musician, your mindset is everything. Why Mindset? Because… Read More
Ballet
A Beginner Stage Mum’s Tale
Stage Mum The term has a bit of a sour edge to it, wouldn’t you say? Not something you’d intentionally define yourself as. “I’m not one… Read More
10 Reasons Improvisation Should Be An Integral Part of All Vocational Ballet Training
After watching the first day of the Prix de Lausanne livestream yesterday, I have to admit, something that the Prix’s artistic director, Amanda… Read More
Creating a Class Environment In Which Dancers Thrive
Last week I was fortunate enough to speak at Ausdance Victoria’s International Dance Educator’s Workshop. I had a few requests from readers to… Read More
Handling the exposure of critiques and reviews
Reviews, critiques, constructive feedback, pointers, tips, honest opinions… Most performers are familiar with the edge of fear that comes up when your work… Read More
Even Principals Need Help Believing In Themselves
As we gear up for the Believe In Yourself online course that’s coming up quickly – next week (!) I’ve enjoyed chatting with Stephan… Read More
Emotions and the body – Part 1: Dance is emotion in motion
Feelings are a big part of performing as a dancer. Think of the most memorable performances you’ve seen, what made them memorable? Isn’t… Read More