Reimagine your Dance Training with SMART Goals

A framework that shifts the focus from working harder to working smarter, with purpose and direction for your dance training.

Cultivating Purposeful Training Goals for Youth and Adolescents

Dance performance training in the competitive context is often steeped in traditions of hard work, grit, and relentless effort. While these qualities have their place, the narrative of “working harder and longer” can overshadow a more intentional approach to improvement. For youth and adolescent dancers, this mindset can sometimes lead to burnout, injury, or a lack of meaningful progress.

With that said, let's chat S.M.A.R.T. goals—a framework that shifts the focus from working harder to working smarter, with purpose and direction. By adopting SMART goals, we can foster a healthier, more sustainable approach to growth in dance training and performance.

What Are SMART Goals?

SMART is an acronym that stands for:

• Specific

• Measurable

• Achievable

• Relevant

• Time-bound

This method transforms vague aspirations into clear and actionable objectives. For dancers, this can mean the difference between aimlessly rehearsing the same movement and making purposeful, measurable progress.

Why Do We Need SMART Goals in Dance?

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