Introduction Dance research has traditionally emphasized physical technique, but the mental side of performance is just as critical. Confidence, focus, resilience, and emotional regulation can make the difference between a flawless performance and one overshadowed by anxiety. Our systematic review, which has just been published in BMJ Open ( https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/11/e104552 ) ,  synthesizes the available evidence on Mental Skills Training (MST)  in dance, using t