After Class: The Adult Ballet Podcast

Ep. 76 - Overcome Pointe Anxiety (Or Any Steps that Scare You): Effective Techniques for Adult Ballet Dancers đŸ©°


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Fear is one of the most common struggles adult ballet dancers face in their pointe work — but it doesn’t have to hold you back! In this episode of After Class, we dive into mental strategies that will help you work with your fear instead of against it. You’ll learn:

  • What’s really happening in your brain during "pointe anxiety" (and how to use it to your advantage)
  • Focus-shifting techniques that interrupt fear cycles and bring calm to your mind & body
  • How visualization can rewire your brain for successful practice sessions and classes en pointe
  • Using progressive exposure to tackle the steps you fear most

By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical, science-backed techniques you can start using today to replace fear with focus and confidence in your pointe journey!

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