Attention Dance Parents: 🔥 This will almost certainly make or break your dancers’ experience as a high-performing competitor… Because there’s one action ALL successful dancers, performers and artists do before getting on stage that the unsuccessful don’t… Here’s A Quick Story 🎯 Here’s a quick story and lesson: I was Adam Sandler’s private movement coachContinue reading “🔥 This ONE Action Of Successful Dancers Will Improve Your Game At Your Next Competition”
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The 2 Types of Interference Dancers Put On Themselves
Here’s todays DEEP THOUGHT 🤔 Sometimes, just like football, we let interference stop the play. ⛔ What’s “Interference” you ask? Read on… Interference in football is a penalty 🚩 when an opposing player illegally blocks you from catching the football. 🤼♂️ Like when a player pulls your jersey, grabs your helmet, or trips you onContinue reading “The 2 Types of Interference Dancers Put On Themselves”
MINDSET TIPS: What’s A Team Quest, Anyway?
What the heck is a “Team Quest” anyway? This video below explains what that means, and how it can help your dance team- using characters and plot from my favourite movie! (And if you haven’t seen it, watch it on your TV tonight because it’s the best, and you’ll love the romance) Need an eventContinue reading “MINDSET TIPS: What’s A Team Quest, Anyway?”
MINDSET: Are You IMPATIENT? Here’s A Useful Tip
Hey impatient dance lover! Progress and all the things not happening fast enough for you? Feeling frustrated? We’ve all been there! Watch this useful reminder and you’ll know how to deal. Need an event speaker, dance choreographer or personal coach? Connect with me here. ALSO: A great resource for dance teachers, students, and dance loversContinue reading “MINDSET: Are You IMPATIENT? Here’s A Useful Tip”
How Your MINDSET Could Cause INJURIES!
Have you been injured? Are you hurt right now? I’m sure you agree, injuries SUCK. And sometimes, we get injured because we’re not taking the time to take care of our head space. Could overwhelm be the cause? Watch this for my recommendation on what else you should be resting! Need an event speaker, danceContinue reading “How Your MINDSET Could Cause INJURIES!”
MINDSET LESSON: The 3 Traits Of Pro Students
I’m sure you’ve discovered all serious dancers have something in common… but WHAT is it exactly? Watch this video and I’ll let you in on the secret! Do you have all three? Need an event speaker, dance choreographer or personal coach? Connect with me here. ALSO: A great resource for dance teachers, students, and danceContinue reading “MINDSET LESSON: The 3 Traits Of Pro Students”
“Be Prepared!” Mindset Advice For Dancers
This is the one where I talk about the Boy Scouts. Are you using their motto to “Be Prepared” for your future dance success? Or are you just wingin’ it? Watch this lesson below and find out what you can do, starting TODAY! Need an event speaker, dance choreographer or personal coach? Connect with meContinue reading ““Be Prepared!” Mindset Advice For Dancers”
AMAZING! How Neuroscience Affects Your Daily Life
Neuroscience is amazing! Neuroscience is basically the science of the brain, how it communicates to itself and how it makes our body work. One of the most fascinating observations about the brain is this… The quality of your thoughts 🤔 has a huge impact on the quality of your LIFE. 🌞 Science says we thinkContinue reading “AMAZING! How Neuroscience Affects Your Daily Life”
TEACHERS: Why A Little Encouragement Can Do Wonders
Hey teachers, a little encouragement can go a long way! Never underestimate the power of your words with your students. The words that come out of your mouth matter. I know sometimes it doesn’t feel like it… But some of it will *actually* stick! Encouragement is always memorable. So try your best to make sure whateverContinue reading “TEACHERS: Why A Little Encouragement Can Do Wonders”
Helping To Build ConfiDANCE in High Schools
A few pics of my students at Newtonbrook High School in Toronto. I’m excited for these dancers. They’ve been working on a piece for a competition in the TDSB. They collaborate on all the choreography themselves, with one student choreographer. Their dance teacher Joanna Perlus and I do nothing but coach & ask questions thatContinue reading “Helping To Build ConfiDANCE in High Schools”
Shawn Byfield - Certified Public Speaker, Dance Coach & Choreographer 