BEING a performer, especially in dance, demands so much beyond technique and artistry. It takes real guts to put yourself out there day after day. From dance exams to auditions, training assessments and reviews – not to mention the ubiquitous mirror – the feedback is all around in one form or another. How do dancers put all of this into perspective and come out the other side whole and healthy? And how do you avoid undermining your own success?
I spoke with mental health coach, Will Centurion, about some of the approaches he uses when working with performers to overcome a range of issues, including performance anxiety, by helping them improve their mindset. Centurion is a former musical theatre performer with a tranche of shows to his
