5 Confidence-Boosting Tips Every Dancer Needs: A Guide from Hustle & Flow Instructors
Have you ever looked at a dancer in class and wondered, “What is their secret? They seem SO confident!” Well we are here to tell you, everyone can boost their confidence and be that person. Here are 5 tips from Hustle & Flow Dance instructors to help you feel amazing both inside and outside of the studio.
Celebrate your strengths.
“It’s easy to fixate on weaknesses. You have to actively celebrate and show off your strengths to counteract that. Remember compliments you’ve been given in the past and remember that they are true!” - Nicole Narwal
Remember your why.
“If dancers are feeling nervous and unsure of themselves [in class or before a performance], I like to have them take a moment and self-reflect on why they are here in the first place. What made them want to sign up? And finding that inner passion again and reason for being in class sometimes does make the nerves go away!” - Jessica Hall
Show up as your highest self.
“I like to think about how the dream/highest version of me would be, and confidently take action with her in mind. Highest version of Courtney just goes for it and doesn’t worry about the judgment of others, so I try to make moves based off of that. Be scared, but do it anyway because another version of you would have done it already.” - Courtney Glover
Fake it until you make it.
“You don’t have to be where you want to be yet. Imagine your most amazing self, give her a name, and act like her until she becomes an alter ego. You have it in you to be your most amazing self right now … you just need practice showing up as her!” - Sammy Shikaze
Dress to impress (yourself).
“Never underestimate the power of a good red lipstick or matching sweatsuit to get you feeling like a bombshell. Not feeling sexy before heels class? Red lipstick. Having an ‘ugly’ day? Red lipstick. Not feeling like a G in hip hop class? Matching sweatsuit. Gotta run to the store and feeling like a mess? Matching sweatsuit. Oh! And don’t forget the power of big hoop energy - get yourself a pair of hoop earrings and step into that big hoop energy like a boss!” - Nikita Lafreniere
