I was talking to a friend yesterday about burnout, and I thought it would be a good topic to discuss with the newbies/wannabes, who probably haven't considered this aspect of the job. I have never talked to a dancer who hadn't experienced it. Maybe the girls who have been dancing a while can discuss it a bit, if you've experienced it, how you define it, how you get through it, how you avoid it.
Dancer burnout happens IMO, when you work too much, let the job get to you, have issues at/with work, etc. It manifests as a general bad attitude, blowing off work, snapping at custy's, co-workers, the inability to make money when at work, feelings of low self-worth.
I had a pretty extreme bout of burnout a few years into dancing. I took about 3 months off and basically wasted an ins. settlement I had gotten. So this is one example of how it can be a bad thing.
Now that's extreme, like I said, but in general, lots of girls find themselves burning out somewhat regularly, but for not as long. Usually, I just take a few days off if I'm feeling burnt out, give myself a pedicure, get my hair cut, anything to make me feel good about myself, and feel sexy again. I also try to remember that if I'm not making money, not to take rejection personally.
Anyone else want to share some experiences or ways of coping?



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Currently, I am very comfortable with my dancing, I make great money!





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