How Dancers Can Overcome Performance Anxiety

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• Performing Dance Arts

• Conquering the Stage Helping Your Child Dance
  Beyond Performance Anxiety

• Give Your Child theGift of Dance

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• Understanding Stress and Its Symptoms in Dance

• Common symptoms of performance anxiety in
  children
• Negative thinking "I'm going to mess
  up. Everyone will laugh."
• Irritability Short temper and easily upset.
• Fear of forgetting Obsessive focus on
  remembering steps.
• Fear of disapproval Anxiety about the audience's
  reaction.

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• Strategies for Overcoming Performance Anxiety

• Practice Makes Perfect
• Rehearse diligently to build confidence and
  muscle memory.
• Videotape yourself and watch for areas to
  improve.
• Focus on the Positives
• Challenge negative thoughts with positive
  affirmations.
• Visualize success and feel the joy of
  performance.

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• Strategies for Overcoming Performance Anxiety

• Seek Support
• Talk openly with family and friends about your
  anxieties.
• Seek guidance from your dance instructor or a
  therapist.
• Stay Healthy
• Prioritize sleep, nutritious meals, and regular
  exercise.
• Manage stress with relaxation techniques like
  yoga or meditation.
• Breathe Easy
• Learn simple breathing exercises to calm your
  mind and body.
• Practice mindful breathing before and during
  performances.

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• Finding the Right Dance Class

• Choose a supportive dance class that prioritizes
  your child's well-being and growth.
• Look for programs that
• Foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere.
• Offer age-appropriate challenges and celebrate
  individual progress.
• Provide opportunities for collaboration and
  teamwork.
• Have experienced and empathetic instructors who
  understand performance anxiety.

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• Contact us

• Vaughan Studio

• Etobicoke Studio

Etobicoke Studio

• 331 Cityview Blvd., Unit 2 Vaughan, ON
• L4H 3M3

• 37 Advance Rd. Suite 104
• Etobicoke, ON
• M8Z 2S6

124 Cartwright Ave. North York, ON M6A 1V2

• 905-856-1030

• 647-640-5010

647 262-1550

• info_at_pdayorkdale.ca

info_at_pdato.ca

• info_at_performingdancearts.ca

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• Thank you