This month we’re diving into what release really means — not just in your muscles, but in your movement and your mindset. These prompts are here to help you notice where you hold on too tightly, where you second-guess yourself, and where letting go might actually help you dance with more ease and freedom. You don’t have to do all of them at once. Start with the one that stands out to you, and come back to the list anytime you want to check in with yourself again. The more you understand what’s happening inside, the more your dancing on the outside will transform. RELEASE JOURNAL PROMPTS: 1. Where in my body do I hold the most tension when I dance, and what might that tension be trying to protect me from? 2. When I fully release my weight into the floor, what changes in my movement? What changes in my confidence? 3. What does “trusting my body” mean to me right now, and where do I still hesitate? 4. Write about a moment in dance when letting go actually made you dance better. What allowed you to release in that moment? 5. When I over-control my movement, what fear usually sits underneath that? How can I soften that fear? 6. What would it feel like to let gravity help me instead of fighting it? What would that look like in my dancing this week? 7. Where in my life outside the studio do I feel “tight” or “held”? How does that show up in my movement? 8. What is one belief about myself (as a dancer or person) that I’m ready to release because it no longer supports who I’m becoming? 9. How can I practice releasing just 10% more — physically or mentally — without feeling out of control? 10. If my movement could talk, what would it ask me to let go of so it can feel more free, grounded, and expressive? Comment below: What’s one thing you’re hoping to release this month?

This month we’re focusing on releasing what keeps us stuck— in our movement, our breath, and our mindset. Your goal sheet is now up, and it’s here to help you get clear on one thing you want to soften, let go of, or move through in December- it can be physical or mental/emotional. Use the prompts to define: - Your main goal - Micro-goals that make it doable - Why this matters to you - How you’ll practice it, both in and out of the studio Start filling yours in, and comment below: What are you hoping to release this month? If you want support setting a goal, comment GOAL below and I’ll guide you through it!

This month’s theme is RELEASE, and your new classroom lessons are ready for you! - you'll find them under Breathe • Shift • Move Take some time to explore the new content and start noticing how these practices can support your current goals. If you’re feeling called to set a new goal for December, I’m here to help you create one that feels aligned, grounded, and achievable. Don’t forget to use the Goal Setting Tools in the classroom if you need inspiration or structure. And keep your eyes out — this month’s Journal Prompts are coming soon! Let’s release what’s weighing us down this month and learn how we can apply that to our technique and artistry! ✨ Drop any thoughts you want to share or questions below! Happy Holiday Season, my friends!

Depending on when you joined The Dancer’s Portal, we’re all in different parts of our journey — and that’s exactly how it should be. 🌙 Drop a 🌱 if you’re setting a new goal (comment if you’d like help clarifying it — I can help you define your next step. Drop a 💫 if you’re working on a current goal, feeling momentum and starting to notice progress — what’s shifted for you lately? Drop a 🌪️ if you’re working on a current goal and feeling a little stuck — what part starts to feel like you’re hitting a wall? Share as much or as little as you want. This space is here to help you reflect, reset, and keep moving forward — together. With love and support, Jaimie

This month, we’re focusing on CORE⚡️ — the foundation of strength, balance, and alignment, both physically and mentally. Use the Core Goal Template and journal prompts below to set a goal that feels personal and aligned. The focused themes are here to give you structure, clarity, and direction when you need it — but you’re always welcome to create your own goal if you already have one in motion.💫 Here’s how to use your template effectively: 1️⃣ Define your main goal for the month — one clear focus 2️⃣ Choose three micro goals that support it — small, specific steps that move you forward. 3️⃣ Prioritize them by numbering each 1–3. This makes it feel manageable. 4️⃣ Write your “why.” This anchors your motivation and keeps you centered when things get tough. 5️⃣ Write your “how.” Add one or two actionable ways to start implementing a micro goal this week. If you prefer to set your own focus, you’ll find a blank Goal Setting Template in the Goal Setting Classroom. I’ll share my own Core-focused goal below as an example. Once you’ve set yours, post it in the comments — I’ll be responding to the collective and offering guidance throughout. Let’s do this together! 💪✨