Malcolm Gladwell, in Outliers (2) explains that achievement is talent plus preparation, and that preparation almost always totals 10,000 hours. So it’s okay to practice for an hour a week for 10,000 weeks ? Not if you want to be an expert*; the conclusion of the 1993 study – the requirement for “deliberate practice” – is fundamental. Practicing deliberately in this way requires you to be aware of your physical and mental health and to address any injury/illness issues promptly.

What can you do about any niggling problems that aren’t going away ? If you’re a professional dancer working in a top company then you may have access to their healthcare suite and specialists who can diagnose your problem and tailor a recovery programme for you.

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