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... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
Caitlin Clarke, talks about her negative ballet training mindset and explains her difficulties in finding work in ballet companies. Ballet training mindset Since starting full time dance at age 14,... read more →
The third Q&A from dancers is about what to do about bullying teachers and coaches. Question: Some young dancers unfortunately find themselves in unhealthy situations with coaches or teachers. Some... read more →
Today's Q&A for Dancers' Mental Health is about self-care. Question: Do you have any day-to-day simple calming techniques for dancers who feel overwhelmed? Meditation, breathing and visualisations. [caption id="attachment_256" align="alignleft"... read more →
Diana Mitchel recalls her transition from child dancer to adult in 'Once a Dancer Always a Dancer' Training to be a ballet dancer was a way of life for me... read more →
Today's post starts a series of Q&As from dancers regarding Mental Health issues for Ballet Dancers. Mental Health Awareness Week UK It is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK... read more →
Jeanette Kakareka tells us about her anxiety as a teenage ballet student I enjoyed being one of the smart kids at school Jeanette - Ballet in... read more →
Narcissists are around us in all walks of life. All performers, to a certain degree, are narcissists, otherwise they wouldn’t want to get on stage and perform to an audience. ... read more →