Wacky Wednesday Common
Here we are on the threshold of a new
dance year. A year full of promise and excitement! And probably full of some
anxiety too – right?
In a dance class it is easy, especially
when working with a new or unfamiliar teacher to become overwhelmed by
corrections. Whew! Sometimes it seems like they never stop and soon you can’t
remember what was said the day before. Anxiety builds.
To keep things under control try keeping
a small notebook in your dance bag. Every day write down the corrections you
remember getting that day. At the end of the week – and this is the important
part – go over what you wrote down and look
for the common things. Perhaps you were reminded to keep your head up on
Tuesday and on Friday. Maybe you were told to use your abdominal muscles almost
every day. You get the idea. Find the common threads.
Now you know exactly what to focus on.
This allows you to put your energy into specific areas instead of feeling
overwhelmed by everything. You can now work in a positive manner. And soon your
technique – and mindset – will improve.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #16aa:
“Keep a notebook of corrections.”
Link of the Day:
Quote of the Day:
“Whenever
something bad happens, keep calm, take a few deep breaths and shift the focus
to something positive.”
― Roy T. Bennett
― Roy T. Bennett
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