Advice from a Dancer to Another Dancer (Creative, Artist, Human, etc.)
A while ago, I came across some of my old notebooks—pages filled with scribbled notes from summer intensives, drop-in classes, and dance programs.
If you’ve ever taken a dance class where journaling was encouraged (or even required), you know what I’m talking about.
Writing after class—capturing certain quotes, insights, or gut punches—can carry you through more than just dance. It can carry you through life.
Because let’s be honest… life can be hard.
Dance can be hard.
Being human can hard.
Sometimes we need to see our own words—or someone else’s—to remind us why we’re still here and still moving. Why it is we do what we do.
What is your why?
You probably agree… or else you wouldn’t be reading this right now. 💫
I don’t know who said every quote I wrote down—but I’m grateful for each word that stuck with me.
Below are a few that I return to often. Whether you're a dancer, a creative, or just a human being navigating life… may something in here speak to you too.
(Okay, maybe not #9 unless you're deep in the dancer world —but hey, apply what fits.)
💬 Words That Have Stayed With Me:
You can always do more and be better. - Alonzo King
Determination is more important than ability. - Alonzo King
Any sense of doubt is a door to failure. - Alonzo King
Find exploration within language, realism, people, and your body.
You should look back at your life and say, “Job well done. I’m ready to go.” - Alonzo King
Watch how you treat people. They’ll remember how you made them feel.
Putting yourself down is chipping away at your self love.
Cast love to people.
Get the idea of being a ‘type’ of dancer out of your head. - Maurya Kerr
Women are always expected to be pretty in dance, it’s okay to not be.
Your mindset… despite the difficulty or problem, you can make the best out of the situation.
You’re never too old to stop learning.
No one is you and that is your power. (my personal favorite!)
Whether you’re dancing, healing, dreaming, resting, creating, or just breathing—remember that these words were once written to help someone move through a moment.
If even one of these speaks to your soul, pass it on. Someone else might need it too.
