Workshops

On Injury

As physical people, performers constantly demand the impossible.  They push their bodies to the extreme limits.  They have a team of body workers always at the ready: physical therapists, massage therapists, yoga instructors, acupuncturists.  But what about the mental and emotional piece?  When did you last stop to ask what your body is trying to tell you?  This group workshop will help you navigate the emotional impact of being injured. 

Led by Wendy Reinert, a professional dancer and aerialist, personal trainer and life coach, the group will address how to ease the burden of injury and the high physical demands of the industry.  Using various techniques and methods, Wendy will guide you through activities and discussions so you will come out with a stronger understanding of how to handle the deep impact injuries can have.  You will learn to train smarter, harder, and stronger, integrating mind and body instead of letting one overpower the other. 

On Rejection

This workshop will address the emotional fatigue brought on by working in an industry where constant rejection is normal and inevitable.  When you pour your heart and soul into your work, the audition cuts rarely get easier.  How will you trust and grow your own self worth when you are constantly told no?  How will you thrive in an industry built upon comparison and competition?

Guided by Wendy Reinert, a professional dancer and aerialist with 25 years of auditioning experience, this group will address these questions and more.  She will give you permission to talk about the difficult stuff of the performance industry in a safe, nonjudgmental space.  You’ll come away with your own personal plan for managing each audition cut, ongoing support for navigating the industry, and a renewed trust in your community.  

On Identity

We spend our days learning and perfecting all our tricks, getting ever stronger, literally turning ourselves into super heroes.  Rarely do we stop to think about who we are under the armor.  We adjust our acts to fit the casting call, tweak our tricks to reflect what we think they want to see.  This workshop will help you discover your WHY.  Whether you’re currently building an act or wondering what to make next, we’ll explore who you are at your core.  You’ll leave with a stronger sense of self that will make all the difference in auditions.  

Led by Wendy Reinert, a professional dancer and aerialist who knows the value of versatility, this workshop will help you explore your unique gifts as a performer.  You’ll learn how to maintain your individuality while holding on to the adaptability you’ve been developing.  Pushing you out of your comfort zone, Wendy will help you make your voice stronger, giving you more confidence in yourself, not just your skills.