{"id":1703,"date":"2019-08-23T15:58:26","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T15:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ksd-online.co.uk\/?p=1703"},"modified":"2019-08-23T15:58:30","modified_gmt":"2019-08-23T15:58:30","slug":"september-is-coming-returning-to-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ksd-online.co.uk\/ks-dance\/september-is-coming-returning-to-dance\/","title":{"rendered":"September is Coming: Returning to Dance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As we approach September, it\u2019s that time, where many dance\nschools and colleges open their studio doors to all of their valued students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what are some of the best practices you can do as a dance student returning to full time training at your vocational college, or incorporate into your usual weekly dance routine to help prepare yourself fully both mentally and physically for the year ahead; whether it’s performances or auditions<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patrick Gill (3rd Year)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s really important after a long break from dance that you set yourself a \u2018returning to dance\u2019 plan to avoid injuries occurring at the start of the new term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any dancer that has been unfortunate to suffer an injury, no\nmatter how small knows that injuries can really cause you distress and worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully during the Summer months you have found a good\nbalance between \u2018resting\u2019 and \u2018moving\u2019 and are now feeling motivated to return\nto classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what can you do in the weeks before the new term starts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) It\u2019s really important that you keep yourself hydrated and\neat healthy, always start your day with a good breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Get plenty of sleep, yes! It is now time to get back into\nthe routine of early nights to help the body and mind get back into a good\nroutine.  Begin also setting the alarm\nclock again to wake early each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Plan your day ahead, and re-introduce some form of gentle exercise, like; swimming, yoga, pilates, walking, your own gentle stretches and or a gentle ballet barre. Check out Science in Dance<\/a> for exercise details and information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Over the course of a week begin to increase the intensity\nof your daily exercise regime, adding perhaps higher legs at the barre and some\ncentre work with possibly some petit allegro and more challenging stretches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) Always listen to how your body feels and reacts, as you\nintroduce more and more physical levels to your daily routine. Always give your\nbody rest days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you begin to feel tired or experience uncomfortable\nmuscle soreness one day then just allow your self to rest up, maybe read a book\ninstead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) When you have regained your strength and your body is responding well to the exercises you have re-introduced in the previous weeks, then increase the level of the jumps you do and begin to up the duration and the intensity of your practice time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7) Whilst it is important to get yourself physically fit again, you must also prepare yourself mentally, when returning to dance, and take action to look after your wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accept where you are at in your training and set yourself\nsome realistic goals that you want to achieve once back in training. This may\nbe taking the next level dance exam in a particular style, or mastering a step,\nstyle or combination of the two that has proved more difficult to you in the\npast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8) Get focussed on having a successful year ahead and know\nthat any bumps in the road are par for the course and will only benefit you in\nthe long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9) Try to not compare yourself to others. You are talented\nand good enough to be where you are in your training and you will also have so\nmuch more to offer if you give it the time and effort required. Allow yourself\nto believe in your dreams, trust in your training and your teachers that\none-day soon, you will get there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10) Always acknowledge your positive qualities, we all have\nthem! It is your job to find them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11) Learn to recognise and challenge unhelpful thinking\npatterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

12) Finally surround yourself with a network of people who\nsupport you in every way and who genuinely want to see you achieving your\ndreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We look forward to seeing you all in the dance studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s to a great year and Happy Dancing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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