COMFORT AND CONFIDENCE ON STAGE

This FREE hands-on workshop is led by TraversX, aka Yt DiNGO, and draws on his lived experience as a performer working with sound, movement, and presence. Travers has worked everywhere from red dirt communities to Hollywood stages, bringing a grounded, adaptable approach shaped by many rooms, rhythms and audiences. The workshop is suitable for all stage performers - singers, musicians, bands, actors, spoken word artists, poets, dancers and more, who want to feel confident, connected and at ease on stage.

At the core of the session is joining the rhythm of a space and learning how to create within it. Rather than pushing nerves away, the work focuses on moving imposter syndrome out of the way and letting your thoughts land and become. Participants will explore practical ways to prepare the body and mind before performing, including warm-ups, breathing, and simple pre-show rituals that help you settle in, trust yourself and stay present.

A strong focus is placed on connection. Through guided exercises and shared practice, participants build awareness of themselves and each other, learning how to bounce off the energy in the room and work with what is already there. The on-stage work looks at body awareness, movement and how you take up space, while also noticing habits that may be holding you back on both small and big scales. The aim is to break unhelpful patterns, embrace imperfection, and turn nervous energy into something alive, responsive and confident on stage.

This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government through Sound NSW.

Central Coast Music & Arts is a Non-profit organisation. Any donations made are invested into running our free professional development programs. Thank you for your donations.

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