"Part of teaching effectively and nurturing the individual student fully, mind, body and spirit is to also develop the habit or nurturing their own healthy practice of mindfulness and how to bring their attention to the here and now. To forget about everything else going on outside the studio doors for that hour and, just be. To give what they are doing integrity, intention and focus. To embody it fully and cherish that moment. As we know, it is not an easy feat at any age and as we grow up the ability to do this can become more difficult. But, if we start with little reminders here and there for ourselves and our dancers, we are planting a seed to enjoy being in the moment before it is fleeting. It also gives students a sense of groundedness and value in what they are doing in the moment. It gives it merit, weight and substance.
Being present and mindful is harder than it looks. But learning to be thoughtful about ones presence and actions can change the scope of how one learns and appreciates all that is around them from an inhale/exhale to a 32 count fouetté sequence they perform on stage."
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