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Dance Team Audition Prep Tip Number Two: How to Know Yourself #mndancenews #DancePT

Tip #2: How to Know Yourself Yesterday we discussed how to learn about your audience. Now, how do you meet their expectations? Take a moment to ask yourself these questions: What have coaches/dance teachers given you corrections on? In dance, corrections mean that they care and want to help you. Focus on 1-2 items and practice focusing on fixing these corrections every day. Watch videos of your…

5 Days of Dance Team Audition Prep Tips #mndancenews #DancePT

Dancers, wondering how to best prepare for auditions? We’re sharing 5 days of tips with you! Tip 1: Know your audience! What does that mean? Mostly, find out what your audition judges will be looking for. How? If there’s an orientation meeting, then ask “what will you be looking for?” Different judges look for different things. Some might look for pointy toes, while others look at whether you…

0 Days Until Dance Team State: Backstage Tips for Peak Performance #mndancenews #DancePT

You made it! Welcome to Dance Team State! Here are a few last minute tips to peak performance and have a great experience! Passion. Your actions, words, and dancing should all convey your passion for this sport! Gratitude. You’ve already put in the effort to get here. Take a moment to share your gratitude with your coaches, parents, teammates, and everyone who has supported you in this journey.…

1 Day Until Dance Team State: Last Minute Packing Tips. 5 Key Items. #mndancenews #DancePT

Are you ready for Dance Team State? Here are a few last minute items to include in your bag: Water bottle. Remember that 2% dehydration impairs performance. Stay hydrated. Quick carbs. My favorites? Rice cakes and raisins. Choose your favorites. Dance team style relies on carbohydrate for the quick fuel for performance. Feeling shaky? Consume your quick carbs 15-30 min prior to your performance…

2 Days Until Dance Team State: How to Visualize #mndancenews #DancePT

Dancers and coaches, Ever practice visualization? It is used by professional dancers and athletes often to enhance performance (especially during peak week)! Today and tomorrow are GREAT days to utilize this practice! It can help peak performance and calm your nerves! Here are a few tips to get started: Focus 100% of your attention on visualizing. This can be done with eyes closed if you are…

4 Days Until Dance Team State: What's a Growth Mindset? #mndancenews #DancePT

Coaches and dancers, If you’ve been following our tips, you have your recovery strategy, nutrition strategy, and tapering plan ready to go! As you enter into this week, let’s talk about what you’re thinking. Professional athletes and dancers will tell you “mindset is everything!” What does that mean? Let’s experience first hand! Ask yourself these questions as you head into practice each day:…

8 Days Until Dance Team State: Using Good Fats to Peak Performance

Dancer and Parents, How can good fats help peak performance? Good fats help decrease inflammation and aide in the recovery cycle between practices. They also enhance optimal brain function, which is very important in quick thinking needed for dance performance. The key is source and timing! When should we consume good fats? Distribute throughout the day Avoid consuming fats within 1 hour prior to…

9 Days Until Dance Team State: Protein Power!

Dancers and Parents, Yesterday we discussed more ideal carbohydrate sources. Carbohydrates are the primary fuel for dance team style dance. However, protein is important too! Protein supports muscle, bone, and healing. Leading dance nutritionists recommend at least 1 gram protein/kg body weight/day, with protein sources being spread throughout the day. Many dancers don’t get enough protein. Here…