Rest is productive!

"I want to give everything I can to my dancing. I want to do everything I can to be the best dancer that I can possibly be."

This is something we hear a lot during our MWM Club classes and our 1:1 sessions by dancers who are filled with passion and determination for their dancing. This is something we love - we believe that everyone has the potential for greatness and that by making certain choices, you can become the best dancer that you can possibly be. 

But sometimes dancers confuse 'giving everything to their dancing' to overworking and not giving themselves enough time to rest. 

Rest is productive.

This is something we are really trying to instil in the younger generation of dancers. That’s why, although the MWM Club has lots of classes on offer, we don’t necessarily recommend that you do every class. Instead, use it like Netflix. Only complete the classes which are most going to benefit your dancing. Not only will this improve your dancing quicker, but it is also teaching ourselves to work smarter. 

We want you to give commitment 100% to your rest days, just like you give 100% commitment to your dancing. If you are someone who doesn’t like the thought of a rest day (and there could be many reasons for this), then reframe it and think of it as: 

• Mental health day 
• Long walk day 
• Yoga day 
• Revision day 
• Catch up with friends/family day
• Lie in day 

Here’s some ideas of things you can do on your rest day that will benefit your dancing:

• Stretch
• Go for a walk
• See friends 
• Cook/bake
• Catch up on homework
• Go to bed early
• Watch your favourite film
• Read
• Have a bath
• Eat nutritious food 
• Visualise your goals
• Drink more water

Make sure you are working smarter, especially in the lead up to big competitions when the temptation to work harder and harder is tough. Remember why we rest. Rest is productive. 

What do you like to do on your rest days? Let us know!

You can sign up for the MWM Clubs and take part in our classes straight away! Follow the link here.