If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know The Brainy Ballerina® is all about empowering aspiring ballerinas with the tools needed to be SMART dancers. But what exactly makes someone a smart dancer - aka a brainy ballerina?

I asked some of my incredible colleagues in the dance industry to share their take on what makes a dancer a truly brainy ballerina. Check it out! ⤵️

What is a brainy ballerina to me? Definitely all of the above!

However, if I had to choose one phrase to describe a smart dancer I would say a brainy ballerina is a problem solver. Dancers are constantly stepping into new situations and unknown territory. Whether it’s an audition, working with a new choreographer, dancing on a less-than-ideal surface, or dealing with an on-stage costume malfunction, we encounter obstacles every single day. Not knowing what to expect can be scary. But when you are a strong critical thinker, you know you can solve any problem that comes your way. When you’re met with a challenge you see it as an opportunity as opposed to a threat. You have confidence in yourself and your abilities and are able and willing to take the necessary steps to succeed. That all adds up to a strong, smart, capable dancer!

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