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Are you stepping it up?

A Hike or a Walk in the Woods…? Take a walk with me. I’d like to share the insights I’m experiencing as I go step by step. To begin with, I’m learning that building the strength to bounce back, to move forward and to grow -- takes RESPECT. Letting go of overworking? Honoring the patience and diligence needed for change is an act of caring from the heart. And so, I believe that the life-long learning and growth process of performing artists is an act of loving.  

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Challenging yourself to grow can come from cherishing what you know is in you -- you light up a screen, you charm and astonish, even frighten and disarm! Building openness and availability can sometimes feel like trudging uphill and sometimes it seems like a refreshing stroll, full of discovery. Yes.  It takes respect and love to motivate this kind of deep play -- and AT practice!


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BACKSTAGE ARTICLE: Taking Care of Yourself Through 8 Shows a Week

Check out Belinda’s latest article as Backstage Expert

Check out Belinda’s latest article as Backstage Expert

Taking Care of Yourself Through 8 Shows a Week:
Everyone needs a chance to rebound from stress. The good news is that you can build in a regular practice such that the more you work, the more resilient you become. To take care of yourself during these crunch times, start by dropping more small breaks for rest and stress release into your day right now. This means taking advantage of small spaces of time so your regular life as an actor includes moments for recovery…

See the full article on Backstage

Backstage Article: How to Stay Grounded and Avoid Freezing at an Audition

 
 
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Belinda has been brought on as a Backstage Expert guest writer. Check out her first article on how to stay grounded and not freeze at an audition.

The article was written to help demystify stage fright and provide readers with tools and games to practice on overcoming nerves. 

Give it a read!