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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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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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3 Steps to Coping with Injury

I decided this would be a good place to start. A very personal place to start. After suffering a dislocated shoulder last August, I have been out injured for the last 8 months. Injury can have a significant impact on many aspects of our lives. From having to stop what

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Positivity During Lockdown: a 3 Step Plan

I'm not ok. How many of us allow ourselves to say this? To ourselves as well as others. This blog, as well as so many others, tends to focus on ways to help us feel ok, feel better. But it's also important to allow ourselves to

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Open Up About Mental Health

1 in 6 people will experience mental health problems every week. Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week. Hundreds of people took to social media to try and raise awareness of the importance of talking and opening up. But with 92% of dancers struggling with mental illness in the space