Join our host, Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS, with today’s guest, Terry Hyde!

Our Guest: Terry Hyde

This episode of Dance Med Spotlight features Terry Hyde, a UK-based psychotherapist and former professional dancer. Terry shares his journey from performing with top ballet companies to helping dancers with their mental health.

Key topics include:

• Terry’s transition from dancer to psychotherapist and how his unique experiences shape his approach.
• The role of neurodiversity in dance and how it can be seen as a strength.
• Addressing harmful feedback and abusive training methods in dance.
• Techniques like visualization, mindfulness, and self-talk to reduce anxiety and stress.
• Terry’s charity, STEPPS, which supports mental health in the dance community.

This episode provides practical advice for dancers and educators to support mental well-being in the performing arts.

Connect:

To learn more about Terry Hyde and his work, connect with him on online:

📸 Instagram

🗣️ Facebook

💻 Website

❤️ STEPPS charity: website, Facebook & Instagram

🎧 Listen now to learn how dancers can care for their mental health and thrive both on and off the stage!

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