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Karl Schoemaker

The school where Dane Hurst, star of Rambert dance company, learned to dance was eaten by termites and burned down by children. Thirteen years after he left South Africa, he has returned to the junction of Gelvandale and Helenvale in Port Elizabeth to show me where it was.

What does a child do in all this volatility? Well Dane, he danced. He tells Justin he wants to share this with other young people who want to escape the streets. I’ve recently bought a dance floor over in London and right now as we speak it’s on a ship being sent back here.

In the dance studio what colour you are means nothing. When music plays there are no barriers.

Gobisa believes: “If you are angry or sad or you’re feeling emotional, when you dance those things go.” This is Dane’s aim: to give them a way to survive that isn’t violent, because that’s what saved him.

Photograph by Karl Schoemaker.

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1. Clarify your vision

When you activate your imagination and visualize your success, you’re onto one of the best-kept secrets of Olympic athletes and high-level sport coaches. Visualization is the first step to creating anything.

Take a moment to close your eyes and clarify your vision.

2. Create affirmations

To affirm something means to declare it’s true. Write your affirmations down and post them where you can see them the first thing and throughout the day.

3. Focus on your process

Keep your attention on what you are doing and nothing else. No distractions, no comparisons.

4. Positive thinking

Remember, the thoughts that flicker your mind will either be helpful or hurtful, so strive to keep your thoughts positive.

5. Let yourself shine

Instead of worrying, think instead about how you can fly, then spread your wings and go for it. Smile, have fun and be yourself.

Photograph by Ballerina Project.

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