By: Rachael Markarian
The Dancer’s Edge fills a gap that’s been missing in the dance community, and it’s changing the way dancers train and see themselves! There isn’t another workbook that combines mindset, artistry, industry insight, and goal-setting in one place. This powerful guide, journal, and mindset workbook was created to help dancers reach their highest potential. Drawing from 25yrs as a Professional Dancer, Educator/Mentor/Choreographer, and Actress I’m sharing proven strategies that have helped me book over 100 films, tv shows, commercials and music videos, as well as perform on some of the world’s biggest stages with artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé, Pink, Katy Perry, and more!
And now, I’m here to share that knowledge, and help dancers level up. Through inspiring and behind the scenes stories, I also share how I overcame adversity, pushed past limitations, and carved out my own path. I’ll also give you an honest peek into the lessons I learned the hard way, so you don’t have to.
This book is designed for aspiring, and professional dancers, as well as teachers and parents who want to best support their dancers. It combines growth mindset, audition tips, networking strategies, industry insight, confidence builders, and more to help you pursue your dance goals with confidence and clarity in who you are and what you have to offer—both on and off the stage.
Inside, you’ll find practical tools for success:
Mindset & Motivation: Build engagement, resilience, purpose, and focus with growth mindset exercises for dancers.
Auditions & Opportunities: Approach auditions, intensives, and performances with confidence and clarity, fully equipped with the tools for success
Dance Conditioning & Goal Setting: Create your own dance training log book with prompts for tracking progress, setting goals, reflection, and improvement.
Career & Networking Tips: Master the mindset of a pro dancer by identifying your star qualities, building your connections, and fearlessly chasing your dreams.
This interactive dance workbook includes writing prompts, progress tracking worksheets, confidence-building activities, and bonus chapters for dance teachers, parents, and studio owners who want to support their dancers’ success.
Whether used as a practice log, journal, or classroom resource, The Dancer’s Edge will inspire you to train smarter, think stronger, and dance with purpose.
A wonderful addition to every dancer’s journey, regardless of age/level. Bonus chapters for studio owners, parents, and teachers included. Find your rhythm, set your goals, and step into your power—your journey to becoming The Authentic Dancer starts here.
Some Topics Covered Include:
Audition Mindset + Strategy | Goal Setting + Progress Tracking Worksheets | Confidence Building Exercises | Healthy Training Habits | Build Resilience + Reframe Rejection | Industry Education | Breakthrough Comparison, Perfectionism, and Fear of Failure | Networking Tips, and so much more!
With Love & Gratitude,
Rachael
