There’s no doubt about it, COVID-19 has managed to affect every single industry in the world, and the dance industry has not been immune to it. Dance classes have halted at studios, Broadway shows have closed their curtains, and social distancing rules have made it pretty hard to dance as a team. What has all of these meant for the dance world? Surely there has to be some sort of silver lining to all of this? Here are our top 4 ways lockdown has positively changed the dance industry for the better! 1. Dance classes have moved online Photo credit: @brooke_lorelle with @danceworks_official Not ..read more

So you’re running out of ideas of things to do at home while in isolation! Have no fear- we’ve got a goodie for you… Vision boards! Before we get into ways to make a vision board, let’s talk about the importance of having a vision board! The whole idea around vision boards is that they help you to visualize what you want in life. By simply seeing it and envisioning your dreams every day, this puts your goals out into the universe and helps keep you focused on achieving them. Yes, the hard work still needs to be put in, but the vision board is a helpful tool to help get you there faster! Visual ..read more

COVID-19 has most of the world on lockdown. With most dance studios closed, SHE SHINES ON are here to help all of our fellow dancers survive these unprecedented times. Here are our Top 8 Isolation Dance Hacks (that are hopefully helpful and bring smiles to your beautiful faces!). 1. Your living room was made for dancing. via GIPHY 2. Your kitchen counter is the perfect height for a ballet bar! https://sheshineson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/90296380_205587004006980_5144616145014364025_n.mp4 @isabellaboylston 3. Stretch every morning right after you wake. via GIPHY 4. Turn up the ..read more

Let’s face it- being a teenager can be pretty stressful at times. You often find yourself feeling too busy you’re juggling SO much – school, extracurricular activities, family, friends… just to name a few! You’re a go-getter and a high achiever, which can make life hectic. But are you doing too much? It’s important to ask yourself this before it’s too late, as being too busy and stressed out can actually lead to depression. Finding a healthy balance of activities and relaxation time is key. You simply need to take time out to recharge! We want to help you do this with 3 simple steps. 1. Make Y ..read more

Ask yourself this – do you love your life and are you happy how it currently is? Did you know that most people would answer no to this question? The first step to love your life more is to accept responsibility for creating your own happiness. You can take easy steps to start loving your life more right now. Here’s how. 1. Live in the present By living in the present, you focus on only what is currently happening – not what happened in the past and not what may happen in the future. The truth is in any present moment, so long as you are healthy and safe you really have nothing to complain abou ..read more

Only after you truly learn to love yourself will you be able to love the people and things in your life. Self-love starts with your thoughts and feelings. This is why focusing on positivity and gratitude is super important. Here are 4 simple things you can do each day to help turn on self-love. 1. Let your self-love out into the universe Have positive things that you want to believe about yourself and let these thoughts out into the universe. You can write these thoughts down, say them aloud, or simply visualize them in your head. Finding a quiet and place where you can be by yourself will hel ..read more

It’s a new year, which means a fresh start! It’s the perfect time to set some new year resolutions and goals. If the pressure of making huge new year resolutions is too overwhelming for you, pick easier goals instead. Even the smallest changes can have a huge impact on your life! Here are 8 super easy new year resolutions that you can easily start practicing now! 1. Spend more time with positive people Your time and energy is extremely valuable. This year, spend it on only the most important people in your life and make sure these people bring positivity and inspiration to your life! 2. Travel ..read more

Learning how to set goals is such an important life skill and you should start now- yes, as a teen! Goals are great because they constantly give you something to work on and help make you a better version of yourself! By mastering teen goal planning, you’ll live a more motivated and successful life. Here are the 5 main steps that’ll make teen goal planning much easier: 1. Write down your goals Your goals can be as big or little as you want. You may have a short-term goal of wanting to pass your next exam or you might have a long-term goal of wanting to save money for one of our dance tours. Na ..read more

Schools out for most of us, which means nearly 2 months off before we have to head back to reality! While this is amazing because you get more time to just chill- it’s also super important to not lose what you’ve worked so hard to get throughout the year. Yes, I’m talking about dance technique! Here are my top 5 tips to keep strong dance technique over the long Christmas break! 1. Make a plan Choose a goal. Your goal may be to maintain your strong dance technique, or it might be to improve your technique over the summer break. Whatever it may be, come up with an action plan on what steps you n ..read more

Let’s face it- being a teenager can be pretty stressful at times. You often find yourself feeling too busy you’re juggling SO much – school, extracurricular activities, family, friends… just to name a few! You’re a go-getter and a high achiever, which can make life hectic. But are you doing too much? It’s important to ask yourself this before it’s too late, as being too busy and stressed out can actually lead to depression. Finding a healthy balance of activities and relaxation time is key. You simply need to take time out to recharge! We want to help you do this with 3 simple steps. 1. Make Y ..read more