A Dancer's Mindset

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Today we are going to be talking about telling your teacher you're injured and coping with injury. Being a ballet dancer is like being a race horse. When we are injured or in pain, it can feel soul destroying and absolutely terrifying to tell our teacher leading us to hide pain and be more chronically injured later which is not what we want.

We are joined by Suvi my Vaganova buddy again in this episode. let's discuss!

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Have you ever had those moments where you feel completely lost and overwhelmed. You love your ballet but you don't have time to do all the things you want to achieve or anything that makes you feel happy and whole. Maybe you remember the things that used to make you really happy but they aren't in your life anymore. Why? Let's discuss.

Grab a note pad and pen because you'll need it for this one.

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I am so excited for you all to listen to this really pleasant conversation I had with Tiler Peck. The world renowned, incredibly dynamic, musical and versatile dancer of today.

People have said about her

"I don't even have to hear the music to be able to know what it sounds like when I watch you dance."

Tiler Peck started dancing at her mother's studio at the age of two and was introduced to various dance styles.

She worked with former Bolshoi principal dancer Alla Khaniashvili and former New York City Ballet dancers Patricia Neary and Yvonne Munsey.

Peck's journey led her to the School of American Ballet (SAB) and eventually to New York City Ballet.

She had to navigate the transition from jazz to ballet and overcome feelings of comparison and insecurity. P

eck's musicality is a defining characteristic of her dancing, and she describes it as being an extension of the music.

She believes in breaking the rules and being fearless on stage.

In this conversation, Tiler Peck discusses the importance of musicality in ballet and how it can be taught. Can it be taught to the degree Tiler is gifted?

She emphasizes the need for dancers to listen to the music and become comfortable with it, allowing it to guide their movements.

Tiler also shares her experience as a perfectionist and how it has both helped and hindered her progress.

She highlights the importance of finding a balance between striving for perfection and letting go to fully express oneself.

Tiler also talks about the significance of downtime and having experiences outside of ballet, which can enhance a dancer's artistry and bring more depth to their performances.

Let's meet Tiler!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Early Dance Training

04:12 Transition to Ballet and School of American Ballet

07:32 Working with Former Bolshoi Principal Dancer

10:42 Choosing Ballet as the Focus

20:35 Musicality and Jazz Background

25:14 Maintaining Musicality in Ballet Training

27:45 Nerves and Performing

29:23 Definition of Musicality in Dance

35:28 Developing Musicality as a Student

36:24 The Importance of Musicality in Ballet

39:04 Teaching Musicality in Ballet

41:19 The Relationship Between Technical Ability and Musicality

42:56 Stretching Time and Musicality

47:10 The Pitfalls of Perfectionism

51:49 The Importance of Downtime and Life Outside of Ballet

56:28Finding Yourself Outside of Ballet

01:05:50 Exploring Other Creative Fields

01:09:10Takeaways and Conclusion

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Hello Everyone,

Welcome back to another episode. Today we are talking about something very important which is how goals aren't good enough.

We are VERY good at making goals.

We aren't so good at creating clear a trajectory to achieving them. This is why we feel so anxious, disorganised and like we aren't good enough or achieving anything.

What systems do you have in place? Let's discuss!

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Exciting times Suvi is back for another episode. For those who don't know Myself and Suvi went to Vaganova together and now we are back together, sharing memories and our insights.

In this episode we talk about what we would have wanted to say to ourselves mentally when we were younger. We realised while at ballet school we were pretty darn negative rot ourselves.

We touch on how failing is ok and it is absolutely ket to success.

Expect helpful insights and lot's of giggles with my best ballet friend forever.

Let's discuss!

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Today we are listening to the amazing Wynton Learson Marsalis. The incredible iconic Trumpeter. He is obsessed with practicing and went on to win Grammys in both jazz and classical music in the same year. That's seriously unheard of.

Now for those not in the music world, winning grammys is like winning an oscar, it is the highest award you can get in music and winning in both jazz and classical categories is absolutely phenomenal. He is a sensational musician.

You won't be shocked that he worked extremely hard to get there, with a lot of practice, a lot.

This is what we are going to talk about today.

Get ready to be inspired.

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In this episode we are going to be talking about what your 'made it moment" is and what it looks like.

We will cover how we have to stop comparing ourselves to others in a destructive way and how we've got to focus on planting our own seed, growing our roots and nurturing ourselves to grow, on our way to "I made it moment"

So often we look at others who have 'made it' and wonder "when will I get there"? Stop wondering and let's start!

I can't wait for you to hear this episode. Remember there is only one of you!

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We all know injury totally sucks. It can feel like your life has fallen apart and that you have failed. I can feel like all your dreams are falling behind you while others are doing super well in life.

Well having been injured seriously a couple of times before, I know what this feels like. Yes, initially it absolutely sucks. Soon after though I became addicted with the opportunity to grow and become a better dancer, going back stronger than ever.

I had the desire, the faith and took the action. Let's discuss!

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Hello Everyone,

In this episode, we will be talking about the power of Will and how important it is to know what you want. Do you even know deeply what that looks like?

We will also be dicussinng why will power is so important, doing things that are uncomfortable will actually help you grow and be more resilient in life. It's an area of the brain which is huge in athletes but like any area needs to be nurtured and used in order to grow!

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I am super excited for us to speak with Joy Womack. I really resonated with joy as we had similar dreams, and similar goals of learning in Russia. Joy is an extremely determined and ambitious woman. She is always creating big goals in her head and taking her life where the oppurtunity is, not afraid to try and go for it. A really inspiring dancer and woman.

Let's meet Joy!

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