xoballet88 Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Today I was talking to my studio's artistic director. She said that I could be a really great dancer and start getting solos as I get a little older, but that I sometimes doubt myself which makes me not try as much as I can. How can I try to have more confidence in my dancing? I keep comparing myself to my dance friends and how they can jump wayyyyy higher and how they're more flexible. I try to stay positive, but I can't help but compare myself to other girls. I really want to become a better dancer and to get solos like my teacher says I can, but I just always feel intimidated by everyone... Help?! Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Comparing oneself to others is not a bad thing; but just stewing about what they can do better is! Benchmark what it is about other dancers that you like. Use that as a measure to work toward and if possible, past that accomplishment. Use your teacher and work hard. No fear! Quote Link to comment
xoballet88 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 That's a good idea! I should use the other girls abilities as goals. And I've been thinking about what I'm good at which is technique! I guess technique with one turn is better than no technique with three turns. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
dancemaven Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Oops! A couple parents posted in this 7 year-old thread in the Young Dancers Forum by mistake and several posts had to be removed. Quote Link to comment
FangirlofDW Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Thanks so much for posting this! It's useful because I've been going though the same thing. I'm in love with this site... Quote Link to comment
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