Happy New Year! What goals have you set for yourself that will make your 2014 awesome? If you haven’t made any resolutions yet, we’re here to help you – we’ve compiled a list of things that we’d think would be great for all dancers to strive for any day of the year!
• Flexibility
There’s no such thing as a dancer that is “too-flexible”! Flexibility is important to all dancers because it helps them perform moves correctly and reduces the likelihood of injury. If you think you could use some improvement in the flexibility department, set a daily “stretch-time” and witness results!
• Strength
Although dancers appear to be light, there’s muscle behind the gracefulness! It is important for dancers to have strong muscles so that can move efficiently, have more powerful movements, and to prevent injury. Try doing a few full-body exercises, such as a plank, a few times per day (or enroll in a conditioning class) to improve your strength!
• A Positive, Confident Attitude
We believe being confident and having a positive attitude are the best attributes that a dancer can have. Life is not always easy, and neither is the dance world – you’ll experience difficult days, receive corrections, or sometimes find choreography challenging – but don’t let that get you down! A positive attitude can take you a long way: if you believe it, you can achieve it! Positive, confident dancers can do the unimaginable. So see challenges as an opportunity to grow into the best dancer you can be!
• Try Something New
The New Year is a great time to try new things. Why not take some time to explore a new form of dance? You’ll never know what you love if you don’t experience new things! Take a break from your ballerina posture and loosen up with a modern class. Or relax, and let your feet do all of the talking when you learn just how much rhythm you have when you try a tap class! We offer free trial classes for students just like you, who are interested in different dance forms – so why not give it a try?
Now, has this post made you think of any New Year’s Resolutions? Share your goals below, in the comments!
