Now that you have identified the type of performance nervousness you are feeling from Part 1 of my Performance Nervousness series, it is time to come up with a solution. In the book I wrote, The Ballet Audition Preparation Guide, (www.balletaudition.com) I outline the types of techniques that can be used to get rid of Audition nerves. The same concepts can be applied to backstage nerves.
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Performance Nervousness-Part 2
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged audition nerves, ballet, ballet audition, ballet dancer, ballet health, ballet injuries, ballet nerves, ballet practice, ballet preparation, ballet stage, ballet strength, nervous, nutcracker nervousness, performance anxiety, performance nerves, stage fright, stage nerves on December 4, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Performance Nervousness Part 1
Posted in Strength Training for Dancers, tagged audition preparation guide, ballerina, ballet audition, ballet dancer, ballet injuries, ballet nerves, ballet therapy, dance, dance therapy, dancer, nikol klein, nutcracker, nutcracker nerves, nutcracker part, nutcracker show, performance nerves, performance nervousness, performance preparation, Strength Training for Dancers on November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Through my extensive career as a professional dancer, I have observed some pretty strange pre-performance rituals. I have seen it all, and tried it all. So what works?
The truth is, not everyone is the same. There is no magic cure for nervousness, but there are things that you can do to calm yourself in the wings.
How to be Nutcracker Ready
Posted in Strength Training for Dancers, tagged ankle injury, audition, audition preparation, ballet, ballet audition, ballet injuries, ballet injury, dancer, new york city ballet, nikol klein, nutcracker, nutcracker part, nutcracker preparation, sugarplum fairy on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s our favorite time of the year…Nutcracker time! Young dancers all over the world are jumping with joy and bragging about the roles they have been cast in. Professional Dancers are sharpening their pencils in roles they have been dancing for years. What can you do to make sure you are prepared or in the pro’s cases avoid Nutcracker burnout?
Abdominal Conditioning for Dancers
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged abdominal conditioning for dancer, ballet, ballet ab exercises, ballet ankle injuries, ballet cross training, ballet dancer, ballet fitness program, ballet injury prevention, ballet legs, ballet strength, cross training for dancers, nikol klein, pilates and ballet, professional ballet dancer, Strength Training for Dancers on October 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today I gave myself barre at my home just for fun to test out a few of the theories I’ve been working on for my next book. I wanted to focus on something technical that only a Professional Dancer with a Certification as a Personal Trainer would know. Something that your Dance teachers don’t know. (they don’t know everything, trust me)
My Next Ballet Book
Posted in Uncategorized on October 25, 2009 | 5 Comments »
I need your help deciding what subject to write my next ballet book about! Since The Ballet Audition Preparation Guide is selling so well, I know that you are all in search of the valuable information that your teachers simply aren’t telling you. As a Professional Dancer, I have been through it all, and have the tips and secrets you need to make it as a pro. Why not learn from my experience?
Falling off Pointe
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ballerina, ballet, ballet audition, ballet company, ballet dancer, ballet injuries, ballet retirement, dance, dance audition, dance retirement, dancer, falling off pointe, new york city ballet, nikol klein, pointe, pointe shoes on October 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’m hearing a lot about retirement lately from a lot of my young dancer friends. There is a common question whispered throughout the ballet community; How do you know when to retire?
How to Prevent Ballet Injuries
Posted in Strength Training for Dancers, tagged nikol klein, ballet, ballet injuries, Strength Training for Dancers, ballet injury prevention, dance therapy, ballet ankle, ballet health, ballet injury, dancer, ballet dancer, principal dancer, dance injury, ballet technique, ballet blog, diet for dancers, dancers, ballet company, professional dancer, professional ballet dancer on October 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ballet injuries are common career ending catastrophes for dancers of all ages. What may seem like a small ache or pain could turn into a serious injury if you are not making the proper adjustments to your technique. There are a lot of solutions offered that just mask the pain. If you do not get to the bottom of the issue that is causing the injury, it could be a life long struggle.
5 Healthy Tips for Dancers
Posted in Strength Training for Dancers, tagged ankle injuries, ballet, ballet audition, ballet audition guide, ballet diet, ballet health, ballet injury, ballet legs, ballet nutrition, ballet strength, dance, dance injury, dancer diet, nikol klein, strength training for dancer, tendonitis on September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You may not realize this, but Ballet Dancers have some of the most unhealthy dietary and lifestyle habits. These bad habits effect dancers from daily class all the way to auditions. We’ve all read the famous Ballerina’s books like Gelsey Kirkland’s Dancing on my Grave and hopefully have learned a lot from their mistakes.
The Ballet Audition Preparation Guide
Posted in Strength Training for Dancers, tagged ankle exercises, audition, ballerina, ballet, ballet ankle, ballet audition, ballet dance, ballet legs, ballet preparation, ballet strength, dance, dancer, nikol klein, Strength Training for Dancers on September 26, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Are you ready to get an edge on the competition? Now you can with The Ballet Audition Preparation Guide! Learn the secrets that Professional Dancer use to get in to the Summer School or Company of your dreams.
3 Secrets to Becoming a Better Dancer
Posted in Strength Training for Dancers, tagged nikol klein, ballet, ballet injuries, Strength Training for Dancers, dance, ballerina, ballet strength, personal training for dancers, ballet injury prevention, ballet ankle, ballet injury, ballet audition, tendonitis, personal trainer for dancers, nutrition for dancers on August 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We’re all looking to become the very best dancers that we can be. The truth is, there is no magic trick to improving your technique. Progress takes time, and with your dedication and hard work you will improve. Here are a 3 tips to helping you become a better dancer!
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