Episode 186: Turning Pressure into Power: Helping Young Dancers Reframe Stress Summary: I’ve talked to hundreds and hundreds of dancers all over the world, and I hear from each of them about the heavy load they experience as dancers. There’s pressure to perform. We never feel like we have enough time to get everything done. […]
Episode 149: Understanding and Managing Your Brain’s Alarm Response to Stress Summary: Do you find yourself getting crazy busy during competition season? You’re burning the candle at both ends only to crash hard and probably get sick as soon as it’s over? If you’re a passionate dance teacher, you’ve probably pushed yourself too hard. I
The Upside of a Dancer’s Stress Stress is something we all deal with, but today I want to share something with you that you might not have heard before… science has actually taught us that stress can be good for us! I know that sounds crazy but stick with me for this episode and I’ll
