The curtain falls, the lights go
down and your heart is full. But there’s an empty feeling in the pit of your stomach. You suddenly feel alone.
Tomorrow feels unfamiliar and you... Read More
How to improve your performance with your eyes closed
It's the stuff that dreams are made of – improving your performance with your eyes closed – but how do we harness the power of mental imagery in reality? Read More
It’s ok to be a work-in-progress
Do you ever wonder when you’ll have it all together? There can be this unspoken expectation that you ‘should’ always be on top of things. The truth is, life is a process and within it, many seasons. Just like the ever-changing maple tree, you are a wonderful work in progress. Read More
How to stay positive whilst injured
Injury can bring on
feelings of significant loss. I’m sure you’ll agree, as a performer, you become so deeply connected with your work, that it really becomes how you identify yourself. Often we aren’t
consciously aware of this sense of identity, until something changes. Read More
Teachers: Tired? Here’s how to motivate yourself and your students
For students to dance smarter, they need opportunities and time to think and explore for themselves.
Can you remember the environment you grew up in as a dancer?
Some of the beliefs you may have internalised as a result might include: Read More
Recharge your Performance with the Power of Flow
Can you recall a time you were completely absorbed in your performance? It could be something you experienced quite recently, or perhaps you can remember a significant moment from your childhood… Was it the first time you nailed a pirouette? Or that feeling of moving fluidly to music? Read More
How To Handle Casting: Letting Go Of Expectations
You’ve worked so hard, and feel that this role you’ve been striving for, could be your platform for bigger and better opportunities. Except that your experience of casting day has often lead to disappointment. Read More