Dr. Bob Rotella, one of the world’s most respected sports psychologists, has worked with elite athletes across golf, football, basketball and Olympic sport. In his book, How Champions Think, Rotella outlines the mental habits that allow champions to perform consistently under pressure. While the book isn’t written specifically for dancers, its lessons translate powerfully to dancesport where performance, judgment, partnership and pressure collide on the competition floor.

Finding suitable mental wellbeing support is not always straightforward. This article explains the main forms of support available and what dancers should check before seeking help.

DanceSport can support confidence, connection and enjoyment, but competition, comparison and public evaluation can also create pressure. This article considers how people across the community can help create supportive environments and recognise when appropriate help may be needed.

Mental wellbeing support can take many forms, and knowing where to begin is not always straightforward. This article explains the difference between practical studio support, performance psychology, counselling and clinical care, while helping dancers check qualifications, understand professional boundaries and find reliable sources of help.