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I am beyond excited to try all these @balletrocksfashion goodies! #balletclass will be extra fun today. Thanks Colleen #ballet #dancer #ballethacks #dance #balletdancer https://www.instagram.com/p/By5S-Engmls/?igshid=wa5uqc34s8el

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Talking to young student Mia at the pointe shoe workshop @schoolatsteps last month. She had really good questions and like all dancers needed adjustments for her foot type. #ballethacks #ballet #dace #youngdancer #pointeshoeexpert #howto #knowledge (at Steps on Broadway) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxkSIVegMOA/?igshid=1vnlbvwwz8h62

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My go to book for #pointe shoe tricks Pointe Shoe Tips and Tricks by Angela Rhinehart. It is comprehensive snd shows how she #ballethacks step by step. #angelarhinehardt #howto #diy #book https://www.instagram.com/p/BxPzbNnAnq2/?igshid=1iuomovpmps9j

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Tomorrow we release episode #14 on my #youtubechannel with some helpful #ballethacks #pointeshoe #pointeshoeexperts #hack #youtube #youtubechannelcreator thanks to @quimen @barnarddance @chacottbyfreedoflondon @freedoflondonusa @heekolot #madeinny original concept by @fam_design https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGhcqOAUjb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qytq9tjjglp4

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Dance hack

Let go of the barre from time to time to check if you can balance.

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Tip #1: Motivation

- Consider your situation Look where you stand right now. If you are just beginning with dancing you obviously won’t start with perfect pointe routines. If you came just back from a break, expect to be slowed down a bit. If you’re not naturally flexible, don’t compare your accomplishments with crazy flexible dancers. If you don’t look at yourself individually, you tend to get disappointed quickly.

-Remember what it felt like to get sth Everytime you struggle to motivate yourself, remember your last accomplishment and what it felt like. Amazing, right? And you want to get this again, right?

-Set realisic goals Always look for something new you want to get. Stay realistic but don’t make it too easy. Be specific! Don’t just say: I want to get bettee oversplits, say: I want to get oversplits with this two books under my foot. And set your time!! Don’t just say: I want my bad leg splits, say: I want my bad leg splits until the end of summer or til competition season.

-Be proud Celebrate every progress! Take pictures to watch yourself get better amd better

Other random help: -watch other dancers on youtube I personally always watch rythmic gymnastics while streching. These girls are so insane and I always get the urge to push harder

-listen to motivational music while working out or streching Here is my motivation playlist: Roar - Katy perry Popular - Eric Saade Hall of fame - the script Superheroes - the script Radioactive - imagine dragons Empire State of Mind - alicia keys Stronger - kelly clarkson Change is gonna come - olly murs Black widow - iggy azalea Fame - naturi naughton What are you waiting for - nickleback Survivor - Destiny’s Child Whistle - katy tiz Burning up - jessie j Firework - katy perry What do you use? It can be as cheesy or old as it can be, as long as it keeps your motivation high!

- Hang motivational pictures and quotes on your wall in your room

- work together with friends

So what do you think? Any questions? Ask me about all your problems please! What do you want to see next? Did I help you? Dance through your life! Katie