Inspiration, Mindset Shaté L. Hayes Inspiration, Mindset Shaté L. Hayes

What to Do While You're Waiting for Your Dreams to Come True

Apparently, dancers know where to look for jobs and auditions.  We know where to turn for classes.  We may even know where to turn for help with taxes, insurance, etc.  But it seems to me that we don't know where to find peace to help us weather the storms.  Here are two strategies that have helped me maintain my peace while I'm waiting for my dreams to come true.  

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Inspiration Shaté L. Hayes Inspiration Shaté L. Hayes

Battling the 'Forget-Me-Nots'

Have you ever worked your bum off for what seems like forever only to look around and see others getting exactly where you're you're trying to go? If you're there too, here are a few suggestions on how to maintain your integrity and perseverance for your own goals through your season of 'Forget-Me-Nots.' 

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5 Reasons Why I Want to Break Up with 'Dance' on the Internet

I've been scouring the internet looking for content to curate for #WorkingDancers.  I've been masquerading around online as an aspiring dancer in search of information to teach me the ins and outs of becoming a professional commercial dancer.

And do you know what I found?  I'm sure you can tell by my tone that it wasn't good.  

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