It is my goal to have an impact in helping improve the Mental, Physical and Emotional state of dancers/creatives.
Over the last 15 years teaching in the dance industry the most common question I get asked is, "How do I make it in this industry and what do I need to do to be enough?" and more often than not the answer that is given from all ends is "take class" & "work harder" - choices that are absolutely needed to live a successful career - but after working professionally for almost a decade, I have come to realise the importance of knowing the self as a human first, before knowing the self a dancer, and how learning about ourselves on a deeper level can in fact amplify our creative careers more than we realise.
Living life as a dancer we commit so much of our time to our physical practice and very little to the mental practice that it takes to have longevity in our field. What we go through and deal with emotionally & mentally is incredibly more overwhleming than that of the average population. I believe that we need to give equal focus and importance to this aspect of ourselves and dedicate the time to this practice and invest in ourselves in this different way.
I have seen far too many people focus on what they "think" they should be doing or should "look like" or "be like" based on what is trending, which of course may work for some - but not for all. This pressure of having to attain a certain standard more often that not ruptures the connection that most dancers have with their creative flow and also their physical body leading to an increase in injuries, negative downward sprials, and higher chances of quitting and giving up.
I want to encourage you to remember your individuality and uniqueness from a human perspective!
"We keep trying to be dancers who do human things, instead of being a human - who is a creative force to be reckoned with."
What you will find here are tools, classes and courses that you can immerse yourself in, in order to amplify your creative life!
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I. Am. Her. Project
Emma Wong during her I.A.H Week
I.A.H is a self development program aimed at women in the creative arts industry who are wanting to explore and understand themselves on a deeper level and close the gap between who they currently are, and who they want to become. An escape from their loud and busy lives, this week allows all women to explore their depths and celebrate their individuality, set goals and find direction and to break away from the mould and instead revel in their own unique perfection.
I. Am. Affirmation Cards
Affirmation cards are in incredible tool with practicing and guiding you into mindfulness + positive thinking each and every day! Affirmations have been proven to completely shape and support mental awareness. They become personal and incredibly special to the individual and evoke a positive mind set! Change your every day, by simply changing your thought patterns with this uplifting and inspiring deck of cards created especially for those in the Creative Arts.
- 44 deck of cards
- illustrated by Cat Santos
- available for pre-order NOW!
I. Am. Supported
I. Am. Supported is an online subscription based members club that supports those who are looking to expand their education in all things health, wellness and mindfulness. Because the grey area between the next job and class can get a little lonely. Join our community!
I. Am. Aware - Health + Wellness E-book with a 4 week Tracking Guide
I Am Aware is an intuitive health + wellness
#yourbodyspeaks
#yourbodyspeaks is an online short course created to motivate and guide you into developing a relationship with the very thing that carries you throughout your daily existence. Your BODY!
In this course you will be given tools and resources on how to discover the magic of your own unique body, your individuality and how you can use this to amplify your career, what you need for your body to thrive, gut health information, meal prep guides, health and wellness trackers, meditations and how to put it ALL into practice.