This is the second article that Shelby Williams (Biscuit Ballerina) has written exclusively for Counselling for Dancers. She talks about healthier social media use... read more →
As some of you are aware, Shelby Williams (Biscuit Ballerina) and I are collaborating by exchanging articles for our respective blogs. Here is Shelby's... read more →
Dancer and dance teacher Alyssa Lisle, tells us about her weight issues, perfectionism and what the Anorexia Voice was telling her. Dance beginnings I started dance classes at the age... read more →
Success starts with Summer intensives Success is a choice. My first summer intensive away from home was in New York. Over a hundred enthusiastic teens like me from all over... read more →
My personal “rock bottom” was a near death experience, ironically, when I was at the peak of my dance performance career. It was a period of 35 days in ICU... read more →
A reader's response of the post on bully teaches and coaches in ballet. I received an email from someone who read my post on bully teachers and coaches in ballet. ... read more →
The third Q&A from dancers is about what to do about bullying teachers and coaches. Question: Some young dancers unfortunately find themselves in unhealthy situations with coaches or teachers. Some... read more →
Today's Q&A for Dancers' Mental Health is about self-care. Question: Do you have any day-to-day simple calming techniques for dancers who feel overwhelmed? Meditation, breathing and visualisations. [caption id="attachment_256" align="alignleft"... read more →
Today's post starts a series of Q&As from dancers regarding Mental Health issues for Ballet Dancers. Mental Health Awareness Week UK It is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK... read more →
Jeanette Kakareka tells us about her anxiety as a teenage ballet student I enjoyed being one of the smart kids at school Jeanette - Ballet in... read more →