motivation | The Dance Buzz

Sometimes recital season makes studio owners and teachers want to pull their hair out! Here is a list of mantras to keep you going, keep you positive, or make you smile, even through the most stressful days.

I think I can, I think I can!

It’s almost over… It’s almost over…

Tutus… sequins… and glitter… OH MY!

One step at a time.

When in doubt, fade the music.

Dress the part. Act the part.

No words, just the sound of a cork *popping* out of a wine bottle in X weeks…

When in doubt, just take the next step.

Keep your head up.

No one reads handouts or signs. Just accept it.

You can do it!

Keep calm and carry on.

No matter how good or bad the current situation is, it will change.

GAHHHHHHHHHHH!

Hairspray, duct tape and safety pins will fix anything.

It’s not brain surgery, it’s dance.

I am strong. I am awesome. I will succeed.

Best wishes for your recital this year!

~ Cait

One step at a time… like learning
ballet positions.

Want to read more about setting goals, specifically for dancers and dance teachers? Check out "Circle Time" at Dance Advantage. January 2012's topic is "Setting Goals".

January is the perfect time of year to talk about setting goals for the New Year.

As a person who wears "many hats" (dance teacher, studio owner, blogger, wife), its important to set goals in each area of your life.

And what's even more important than setting goals is figuring out how to accomplish them!

Are you serious about wanting to accomplish your goals?

Well, here's an exercise you can do to help SET and ACCOMPLISH your goals for 2012. You will need at least 30 minutes to an hour, so set aside some time for yourself. This is time for you. It is important. Do it.

Take out a piece of paper and label columns with all the different areas of your life – don't forget to include a column for personal goals or family!