Make These 8 Dance Resolutions To Become Better At What You Do

NBA or NFL pre-seasons are like new years for aspiring and current pro cheerleaders. New experiences, new dance routines, new uniforms, and certainly a new crowd to cheer with. With that, they make new dance resolutions to stay on top of their craft or become better than they were last year.

Making the common dancer’s resolutions wouldn’t fit this year. Now, we have put more emphasis on saving time and money due to the lifestyle changes and the economic recession. That is why I present you with new doable resolutions for dancers that would fit well in this time we live in.

1. Reframe how you label your resolutions

It’s good to be specific in your resolutions such as putting time constraints. The problem is, you’re making it hard on yourself to stick to them like everyone else does. Instead, make your resolutions in a way that reflects your own pacing. For example, instead of saying, “I should learn four or more routines each week,” say, “I want to procrastinate less and dance more.”

2. Choose resolutions that are achievable and spark joy

Resolutions are harder to follow if we don’t like them or they are imposed on us. You can easily stick to a resolution if the process of achieving them brings joy to your life. A good example would be making a resolution of, “I want to get better at dancing by grooving to my favorite songs.”

3. Don’t add resolutions

The problem with having new resolutions every year is that they occupy free time slots and make our days even more hectic. Instead of adding resolutions by occupying your free time slots, substitute the resolutions that you have successfully followed for the last year with new ones.

4. Focus on your overall well being

This means putting your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health first. Invest more time and money in yourself rather than on other people’s problems. This can be done by following a healthy diet and a good sleeping routine. Remember: self-care is not selfishness.

5. Set and follow a dance budget

Getting good at dancing through prep clinics and dance classes entails spending money. While it’s a good investment to spend cash to improve as a dancer, you shouldn’t allocate a majority of your paycheck to it, specially if earning money is harder these days. And even if dancing is your hobby, you shouldn’t cut your budget on things that make you live happy and comfortable.

6. Compliment when you mean it

Praising other people’s deeds helps you reflect on the things you want to improve in yourself. For example, if you see a dancer being able to pull off an impressive stunt or routine that you can’t, tell them sincerely that they’ve done an excellent job. It’s one way to inspire yourself because you’ll want the admiration and satisfaction you give to others.

7. Have a cross-training routine

A cross-training routine is a good way to address your strengths and weaknesses as a dancer and athlete. It can help you transform from an injury-prone performer into a strong one. It can also improve your athletic physique.

Just remember to address your body’s needs when making or choosing a routine. Don’t bite more than you can chew.

8. Improve your artistry further

Dancing is a show of athleticism and art. Yet, these two things are still distinct. In pro cheerleading, endurance, speed, balance, and precision aren’t enough. You must convey showmanship, feeling, and emotion to bring hype into a crowd by smiling as you dance - even if you’ll perform with a face mask given the circumstances of this era.

Remember, time and money are essential during these times. Make dance resolutions that are easier to follow to improve as a dancer. Give more focus on self-care and reduce your spending on your needs as a dancer to save money.

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