You Must Love Dance to Stick to It — Talking About College Dance
Fall is exciting: the sound of marching bands, cooler weather, Dankso® clogs deliciously back on our feet. While fall is a great time for educational beginnings as we meet new or returning students and...
View ArticleBurnout, Obstacles, and Overcommitment
Chantale Lussier-Ley is a mental performance consultant based in Canada who has worked extensively with dancers. I interviewed her to get some professional insight on how parents should respond when...
View ArticleWhat To Do When It’s Clear A Career Isn’t In Your Future
A performance career is not for everyone, no matter how long you’ve planned for it. But after you’ve come to this conclusion, what happens next? Jessica Shoop Williams has been there… and back again...
View ArticlePotential Hazards of Discussing a Dancer’s Potential
Is an educator obligated to share his/her perspective on whether or not a dancer will “make it” in the professional dance arena? Recently, I was talking over topic ideas with a friend preparing to...
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