If you’ve ever thought:

• Why does this feel harder than it should?

• Why didn’t anyone teach me this part?

• Why do I care so much and still feel exhausted?

You’re not alone and you were never a “hot mess.”

This checklist is a funny, honest, and practical reflection built from real classroom experience. It’s designed to help dance educators recognize what they’re already doing well, identify where support is missing, and take small steps toward sustainability.

• No guilt

• No perfection

• Just clarity, language, and relief