| Discipline is a huge part of every dancer's success. | | | | will improve if you approach it in a disciplined way. |
| One dictionary definition states that discipline is | | | | Discipline is what drives us to stay consistent. |
| orderly, prescribed conduct, or an orderly pattern | | | | Discipline requires developing an unwavering level |
| of behavior. It's what's known as self-control. | | | | of dedication. It doesn't allow for excuses (aside |
| Most things we do demand that we utilize | | | | from obvious things like vomit or fire), or wimping |
| self-control in our active, diligent participation. | | | | out. In a way, discipline is the opposite of insanity: |
| Work, school, even recreational pursuits move | | | | by doing the same things over and over, you |
| ahead when discipline comes into play. Every | | | | CAN expect different results. |
| professional dancer in the world has adopted this | | | | Discipline is closely linked to intent. Intention lays |
| tool. | | | | the roadmap; discipline is what drives the bus. |
| Definitions are all very well and good, but what | | | | Setting intentions creates a concrete plan of |
| does it mean to be disciplined? It means showing | | | | action. Discipline drives us to stick with the original |
| up regularly. We've all heard the old adage that | | | | intention and succeed. |
| practice makes perfect. It wouldn't be an old | | | | Discipline is power. Dance and discipline go hand in |
| adage unless there was some truth to it. | | | | hand; it is one of the primary differences |
| Consistently working at a thing means | | | | between success and failure. Make it yours, and |
| improvement and growth will occur. Your dancing | | | | you will get wherever you wish to go. |