Dancers spend a huge amount of time in front of mirrors looking at themselves critically. It’s rare for them to admire themselves or engage in positive self talk while they take class or rehearse. It’s more common for them to find fault or to compare themselves to others and see themselves lacking as they look at their reflection. This negative self talk, while partly meant as a means to improve their dance technique, often results in decreased self-esteem and a general sense of discouragement about their own level of performance and ability.