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

‘I didn’t really have a teenage life. I never went to bars. I never had anything like that. It was always dance.’ -  Shirley Ballas on ‘We need to talk’ podcast   The life of a dancer can be very demanding, balancing training, rehearsals and performances with a ‘normal’ everyday life. High dedication to their craft can sometimes blur the boundaries between personal identity and the demands of the dance world. This often results in struggles with identity, both within and outs

Dance and sport are contexts where individuals and groups perform, often to a high standard and under both internal and external...