While spending your day surrounded by friends at school or dance practice, enjoying your own company is just as important. Learning how to do fun things on your own, like solo dates can boost your confidence and allow time to recharge your social battery. Going on a “solo date” can be the perfect opportunity to get to know yourself better and get a break from the pressures that come with school and dance.
Try Out a Day at the Cafe
A cafe can be the perfect place to wind down, eat some yummy food, and be productive. So head to your favorite coffee shop—or if you want to spice it up, find a new one to try!—and bring a calming activity like journaling, a small puzzle, or a coloring book. Or if you have work you need to get done, you can also bring that. Then order your favorite comfort drink, and maybe a sweet treat to go along with it. This is the perfect place to people-watch, listen to music, and take a breather.
Stay Inspired
If you are looking for something that is still a part of the dance world, try finding a local theater or movie that has dance in it. Going to a local theater is a fun way to gather inspiration, especially if they have a musical on the marquee, and support local performers. Watching others dance is a great way to stay inspired when you’re not dancing, giving your body the break it needs.
Go Outside
Nature can be a great outlet to help you to relax and get a break from everything else in your life. Go to your local park and bring your favorite snacks for a solo picnic, or go for a walk around your neighborhood. Being outside provides a great opportunity to reflect on life and things you are grateful for.
Have a DIY Photoshoot
What could be more fun than getting some new cute pictures to post? The best part of this solo activity is there are so many ways that you can do it all by yourself at home! So grab your favorite outfit and a tripod or something to hold your phone and start posing. Pinterest has many fun ideas for photoshoots that match any vibe you are going for. You could even do a dance-themed photoshoot and show off some of your best tricks.
Dance for the Fun of it
It can be easy to get caught up in competing or constantly trying to improve in dance, making it hard to have fun. So, put on your favorite playlist of songs to dance to, grab something to be a microphone, and dance like nobody’s watching. Just have fun with it! Llet loose and remember why you love it so much! This can also be a great stress reliever.
