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Here are five skills I gained from my dance training that will serve any dancer long after their final bows. (By Marisa Hanson, printed in Dance Magazine on July 7, 2016)
1. A knack for problem-solving
When I accidentally ran on eight counts too early in San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker, I had to fix the problem and I had to do it fast. With a quick mind (and enough adrenaline), a dancer can handle anything from an onstage tumble to a class presentation gone wrong. The show must go on, after all.
2. Teamwork mentality
What greater example of teamwork is there than a corps de ballet? Dancing in the corps required me to work with a group of diverse personalities. This makes me a valuable player in group projects in which, like the corps, nobody looks good unless everyone looks good.
3. A “thick skin” and perseverance
As difficult as it was for me to hear from a professor that I was unlikely to pass her class last semester, I took it as a chance to up my game, ultimately exceeding her expectations and earning an A in the course. Dancers know better than to take criticism or rejection personally. We recover gracefully, challenging ourselves to improve instead.
4. Unwavering dedication
Dance has taught me the value of keeping commitments. I often missed out on concerts and parties in favor of rehearsals; if I didn’t show up, I wouldn’t get cast. While attending class in college is considered “optional,” in reality, the same rule applies: Skip a day? Forget about straight A’s.
5. A sense of self-discipline
Dedication matters, but showing up is only half the equation. Discipline is a side effect of our training, as technique classes are dictated to us through a series of commands. Self-discipline, however, is the drive to perform these actions to the best of one’s ability 100 percent of the time. Dancers are hard workers and self-motivators, taking their tasks seriously in any context. Whether it’s nailing 32 fouettés or landing a dream internship, dancers have what it takes to achieve their goals.