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 →
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 →
Caitlin Clarke, talks about her negative ballet training mindset and explains her difficulties in finding work in ballet companies. Ballet training mindset Since starting full time dance at age 14,... read more →
Harriet Mills, Principal with Staatsballet Karlsruhe, talks about how she survived the toxic regime and weight issues during her ballet training. ... 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 →
Diana Mitchel recalls her transition from child dancer to adult in 'Once a Dancer Always a Dancer' Training to be a ballet dancer was a way of life for me... 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 →
Susan Marlys, retired Royal Ballet dancer, explains how her image obsession stayed with her even after retiring from performing. I feel somewhat embarrassed by my neurosis. Is my obsession because... read more →