#84: Hey Dancer, Stop Working So Hard (And Start Working Smarter)

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of working with direction rather than just hard work in dance training.

You’re working hard. I see you. You’re in class every day, taking extra privates, rehearsing your solo, pushing yourself… and yet you’re still not seeing the results you want. In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between working hard and working with direction — and why so many dancers burn out, plateau, or lose confidence even though they’re doing “all the right things.” I break down: Why more classes isn’t always the answerHow vague goals like “better turns” or “better facial...

People in this episode

Host: Brittany Noltimier

Topics covered

• dancer burnout
• working smarter
• goal setting
• dance training
• confidence
• performance improvement

Keywords

• dance
• training
• burnout
• goals
• performance
• confidence
• improvement

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