summer is Here – Set Your Dance Goals!

Summer is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and rise. Whether you’re training for next season, fine-tuning technique, or exploring a new style just for fun — now’s your moment to grow as a dancer outside of the usual routine. One great way is to set goals this summer as a dancer.

Step 1: Define SMART Goals

A good goal is SMart

Specific – Clear and focused
Measurable – Track progress
Achievable – Realistic for your current life
Relevant – Aligned with your values
Time-bound – Has a deadline

step two for summer dance goals break down into action steps

Step 2: Break Down into Action Steps

Break big goals into smaller weekly or daily steps.

What needs to happen first?
What’s something you can do in 10 minutes to move forward?
Realistic for your current life
Relevant – Aligned with your values
Time-bound – Has a deadline

step three of setting your summer dance goals choose a tracking system

Step 3: Choose a Tracking System

tracking op0tions

Printable Version (click the link for a free goal tracker)
Notebook write it down, journal, habit trackers
Digital Tracking app- based systems Notion, Trello, Habitica – free options
Video Recording Yourself to track progress

step four of setting your summer dance goals review requarly

Step 4: Review Regularly

Set aside 10–15 minutes weekly to:

Check off completed steps
Review, Revise and Update Is the Goal Smart?
Stay Consistent
Celebrate the Small Win and the Big Wins.
Post it #DancerSummer Goals

Need some Ideas?

1. Technical Skills

Clean triple pirouette
Consistent turnout
Controlled leaps or flexibility

2. Performance & Expression

Improve facial expressions
Project energy to the audience
Tell a story through movement

3. Strength & Conditioning

Build core stability
Increase stamina for full-out runs
Strengthen ankles/knees for safety

4. Routine Mastery

Clean choreography by (date)
Improve transitions or timing
Execute full routine without forgetting steps

5. Mindset & Mental Focus

Manage nerves before competition
Build self-confidence
Stay present during rehearsals

6. Personal Habits

Practice 20 mins at home 3x/week
Stretch daily
Drink more water/sleep enough

Summer is short, but the growth you make now can carry you way into competition season. Dance with purpose, passion, and a plan! What’s your summer goal?

Here is a link for a downloadable free tracking weekly habit sheet. Enjoy your summer and make the most of it with S.M.A.R.T. goals.

You got this!

SET YOUR DANCE GOALS FOR SUMMER