To what extent is the traditional ballet physique integral to achieving artistic excellence? By Holly Austin
Jul
07
Nov
19
A Dancer’s Mental Health Wellbeing Isabella Gasparini, Soloist with the Royal Ballet, tells us about the highs and lows of her life as a dancer from Brazil to London, as a soloist with the Royal Ballet . Mental health is something we dancers often neglect. We're so physical and passionate... read more →
Mar
20
What's the difference? A Psychiatrist, a Clinical Psychologist, a Counselling Psychologist, a Psychotherapist and a Counsellor walk into a ballet class with good attitudes and go to the barre. The ballet master says how may I help you? As one, the therapists reply “we would like to help your dancers.”... read more →
Nov
22
Developing greater mental and emotional resilience as a dancer (mental health for dancers) As a dancer, you will know that to reach your true potential as a performer you need to develop a body that is both strong and flexible. You may have already spent several years working hard to... read more →
Jul
20
This is the second article that Shelby Williams (Biscuit Ballerina) has written exclusively for Counselling for Dancers. She talks about healthier social media use for dancers. A good friend of mine called social media "a thief of time", which is very apt. Read Shelby's... read more →
Mar
16
As some of you are aware, Shelby Williams (Biscuit Ballerina) and I are collaborating by exchanging articles for our respective blogs. Here is Shelby's first article entitled "A Perfectionist's Guide to Happiness", giving good advice to all dancers from her own experiences. In the... read more →
Jan
01
Thank you for visting my new website. I will use the blog section of my website to keep you up to date with interesting articles and dance related info. Thank you again for stopping by.
Jun
23
Thank you to Rachel Cossar for explaining how she made the transition from a ballerina to Choreography for Business From the beginning Growing up I was never one of those girls who dreamed of being a ballerina. In fact, while I... read more →
May
05
Dancer and dance teacher Alyssa Lisle, tells us about her weight issues, perfectionism and what the Anorexia Voice was telling her. Dance beginnings I started dance classes at the age of 3 and looking back now I can see the perfectionist traits in me. Although I have always thought of... read more →
Apr
28
This is the second part of Caitlin Clarke's article where she talks about giving up dancing to transition into a new life. The moment I had decided to stop dancing was bittersweet. I still remember the night I sat down at the dinner table with my parents and told them,... read more →