Dancing advice - Healing Figures

Rejection Happens: 3 Ways Dancers Can Cope and Grow

Rejection is part of every dancer's journey. Receiving tough feedback, not getting the role you wanted, or being turned down for a program - rejection is everywhere, and it never feels good. But it doesn't have to hold you back. Rejection can help you grow if you approach it the

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3 Steps to Build Resilience and Thrive as a Dancer

Dancing is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one. Tough rehearsals, criticism, and rejections can all take a toll. But resilience is what helps dancers to push through challenges and keep growing. Here are three ways to strengthen your mindset so you can thrive in and

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Take a Break: 3 Reasons Dancers Need Rest Days

As dancer's, we're wired to keep pushing ourselves. Practising longer, working harder, and striving for perfection. But rest is just as important as training when it comes to reaching your goals.

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3 Mindset Shifts to Overcome Performance Anxiety

Ever feel those pre-performance jitters? Trust me, you are not alone! Performance anxiety is something most dancers face at some point. But instead of letting it take over, you can learn to work with it and even use it to your advantage.

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What Every Dancer Needs to Know about Nutrition: 3 Key Tips

As a dancer, your body is your most important tool. Proper nutrition is key to keeping it at it's best. The right fuel will make all the difference, so here are three simple tips to keep you performing at your best.

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5 Simple Ways to Prevent Burnout as a Dancer

When dancing is our passion, we pour our hearts, sweat and tears into it. But when you're pushing yourself so hard, it can be easy to fall into full-on burnout. And once the spiral begins, it can be hard to pull yoursellf out of it.

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Goal Setting for Motivation and Emotional Intelligence

Motivation is the driving force behind our actions. Lets be honest - we all lose it sometimes! So how can we keep the motivation alive and resist the temptation to give up?

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Interview With A Dancer - Dan Martin

This is the first in a new series: Interview With a Dancer. Dancers and choreographers share their experiences with mental health and wellbeing within the industry. Dan Martin is a dancer and choreographer, based in the South West. When did you start dancing and what did it mean to you