The Art of Staying Calm Under Pressure

Janet Bosson

Sep 30

1 min read

Intermediate dancers often lose technique when:

The music speeds up
The floor gets busy
Something goes wrong

The solution is not more effort—it’s more control.

Practice tip:

Deliberately practise under pressure:

Faster music
Smaller space
Fewer repetitions

Stay calm and maintain technique.

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