Dance and Mindset explores the crucial role of psychology in dance, arguing that confidence, discipline, and mental training are as vital as physical skill. It delves into how mindset impacts a dancer's ability to learn, perform, and thrive in a competitive environment. The book uniquely tailors established psychological principles, like cognitive restructuring and mindfulness, to the specific demands of dance, offering actionable strategies. For instance, techniques from sport psychology are used to optimize performance under pressure.
The book examines confidence, discipline, and mental training, revealing how they originate, how to cultivate them, and their impact on auditions, rehearsals, and performances. It supports its arguments with empirical research and real-world insights from dancers and instructors.
Dance and Mindset progresses from core psychological concepts to practical applications with case studies, offering exercises like visualization scripts and goal-setting strategies, providing a comprehensive framework for mental conditioning in dance.
