The Ballet Dancer’s Tool by The Dysania Concept (2023)
Ballet traces its origins to the XV century during the Italian Renaissance. Coming from the Italian word “ballare,” which means to dance, ballet grew in popularity as the dance form spread worldwide, evolving alongside new instruments and entertainment techniques. And since this art form surged, Ballet Dancers have been the ones who’ve performed it for kings and queens, aristocrats and, eventually, everyone. Despite the art form evolving, Ballet Dancers have always shared a specific work ethic and mind. So, in this edition of The Mindsets, we’ll explore the qualities, virtues and skills Ballet Dancers have that permit them to, through their bodies, convey the beauty, terror and everything in between humanity has to offer. As Alonzo King, a renowned choreographer from the United States, said, “The purpose of art is higher than art. What we are really interested in are masterpieces of humanity.”
1. Discipline
Ballet Dancers count on their discipline to overcome hardships in their art form. From stress leading to a performance to physical challenges due to the physicality of their dance form, Ballet Dancers face many difficult scenarios where only their discipline can help them break through. Additionally, beyond using their discipline to push themselves to train and improve, they also need to use it to know when to stop and take a break, as the excessive amount of stress their bodies receive from training and dancing increases the risk of injuries, too. Overall, Ballet Dancers need to be disciplined to follow a training routine that enhances their performance without undermining the importance of their physical and mental health. Similarly, we must learn to use our discipline to slowly build a path to what we desire that respects our bodies and minds.
2. Confidence
Ballet Dancers lean on their confidence to trust themselves when performing. Despite months of training and practising, a ballet routine has many moves and movements with an element of danger. Whether it is because of the risk of falling or landing wrongly, dancing ballet requires confidence to increase the chances of success and better transmit the story the dance is telling. Ballet Dancers must be confident in themselves and their crew’s ability to perform safely and beautifully. Therefore, when working with a team, remember the importance of being confident in your mindset, practice, and team to perform the best of your routine.
3. Teamwork
Ballet Dancers must be team workers to build the best experience for the audience. As mentioned, Ballet Dancers must be confident regarding their team, including the director, other dancers, lightning and sound people, and more. Beyond being confident, they must work with them efficiently, too. Like all art forms, ballet is a storytelling method to share an idea or teaching with the audience, and only through a synergetic team can this be evoked perfectly. Hence, as the leading performers, Ballet Dancers rely on their teamwork skills to create a good working environment and a close and trustful team. So, when working with a team, beyond being confident, take the time to build an inviting space to allow the team to glue and work as a single unit towards a single purpose.
Ballet Dancers are some of the most formidable minds in today’s world. The amount of dedication required to succeed in their field is outstanding, and it is through their discipline, confidence and teamwork they can shine on the stage and tell the world a story. Therefore, remember to be disciplined and build a routine that enhances your performance and looks after your health. It is also essential to be confident in yourself and your team, and, finally, to trust them too and take the time to build a space for passion and creativity to generate enthusiasm for the collective goal. Now, we invite you to adopt The Ballet Dancer’s Mindset as we all find a way to the stage so we can share our stories.
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