Ballet II with Jessica Zeller has made me truly realize how much mental work I need to do while in my technique classes. Obviously, I’ve always used my brain in class as well as my body, but this year I’ve had a different thinking process. My dancing has changed tremendously. Of course, your physical ability is very important, but the way you think during class will have an impact on what your body will do. Your body has to be present in class, as well as your mind. There are many things to be thinking about in ballet class including advice your instructor gives to you, learning the logistics of new exercises, and self-correcting your personal mistakes etc. Also your mind determines what limit you will push yourself to. By mentally pushing yourself you can physically make it through a rough exercise, when your calves are on fire and you are drenched in sweat. Positive and analytical thinking can have a huge impact on your success with ballet. Making your ballet experience better in mind, body, and soul.
I completely agree with this post. Developing the correct mindset in class can be very difficult at times, due to intimidation or fear of being wrong. But, with the mental awareness of both what your are giving to the class as well as what the teacher is sharing with you can help, as stated in the post, get you through each exercise. My ballet has improved in just these first 5 weeks due to a change in mindset. Thinking ballet was my worst style turned into thinking I can tackle it one day. It has helped tremendously.
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