The #1 Reason Dancers Burn Out (and What No One's Talking About)

Burnout in dance isn't just from spending too many hours in the studio. It's from striving toward perfection you can never reach. When dancers realize they'll never get every technique, every position, every expression "perfect," that's when burnout truly begins. The difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical. Research shows perfectionism hampers success and often leads to depression, anxiety, and life paralysis. As dance moms, we must recognize the signs early. There are questions you can ask and signs you can assess to stop burnout before it takes over your dancer. Listen to "Why Dancers

Burn Out (and What No One's Talking About)" and share with another mom that needs to hear this!

00:00 Understanding Burnout in Dance
07:35 The Role of Perfectionism in Burnout
13:34 Recognizing Signs of Burnout
16:11 The Impact of Trauma on Dancers
22:41 Redirection and Finding Joy in Dance
24:42 The Role of Dance Moms in Supporting Dancers