What if strength in dance isn’t about grinding harder,
but about treating yourself like something precious?
I’ll never forget Ms. Tee, my first dance coach.
She was tough. She yelled from the sidelines. She pushed us to the edge.
But here’s the thing… I always felt held.
When someone’s in your corner like that, you dance freer.
You perform harder. You rise higher.
That’s the gift of being held.
But here’s what I’ve learned:
You don’t have to wait for someone else to give you that.
You can build it inside.
For me, it’s a sticky note on my mirror:
👉 “Treating myself like a precious object will make me strong.”
When I say it before class or rehearsal, it changes how I move.
It reminds me: strength isn’t just in muscles—it’s in mindset.
And when external support meets internal preparation?
That’s when you dance like you can’t be broken.
Pick one of these and make it real before your next session:
• Write a sticky note reminder and put it on your mirror
• Take 3 deep breaths before you dance, focusing on receiving support with each inhale
• Say one phrase out loud as if you’re your own biggest fan
Which one will you make a reality?
Share your experience in the comments section below ⬇️.