New Year, New You is the phrase on many pairs of lips as we move swiftly towards 2017. Planning and meeting your dance resolutions can be a fun task, thinking about successes throughout the year and what you are going to work towards next year. Having new goals to aim for is hugely fulfilling in the aim to progress further along our dance journeys, and what better time to do this than the new year?
Aside from the aim to improve certain parts of your dance repertoire or skills, the new year can also be an ideal time to try a new dance class, or attend a class by a teacher you have not been taught by before. Fresh eyes on you and a fresh outlook to dance and teaching can give your dancing a boost as you discover a new technique, or discover your aptitude for a certain step or sequence. Attending open classes is a great way to achieve this aim – there can be lots to choose from! Be confident in class and embrace new challenges.
However, setting goals can be something very personal and individual to each dancer. Some dancers may prefer to focus on one goal, others may have an overarching aim for the year ahead. While there is no limit to your dancing dreams and goals you wish to master, success may be swifter by focusing on a select number of goals at one time. Measure your success periodically and keep yourself accountable for your goals – keep focusing on what you can do every day to move yourself a little closer to achieving it.
Whether it is becoming a better turner, learning a new dance skill or simply reaching out to new teachers or classes, there are many ways that you can strengthen and lengthen your dancing skills. Creating goals requires motivation, aspiration and moreover enjoyment, to continue propelling yourself forwards to achieve more.