Performing Under Pressure / The Neuroscience & Psychology of Successful Auditions

You’re booked! Welcome to Performing Under Pressure 🧠✨

Thank you for joining Performing Under Pressure: The Neuroscience & Psychology of Successful Auditions.

Your place in the workshop is confirmed, and I’m really looking forward to having you with us.

📅 Workshop Details

Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026
Time: 7:00 PM (UK/London time)
Location: Live online via Zoom

Auditions can make even experienced dancers feel as though their bodies and brains suddenly stop cooperating. During this workshop, we’ll explore why that happens — and what you can actually do about it.

We’ll look at the neuroscience and psychology of performance anxiety, including how stress affects memory, coordination, attention and decision-making. We’ll also explore perfectionism, confidence, self-criticism, nervous-system regulation and practical psychological strategies for performing under pressure.

Most importantly, you’ll leave with tools you can apply directly before and during auditions, performances and other high-pressure situations.

💻 Join the Workshop on Zoom

Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89780229874?pwd=iW37OZ1PQQbUqeyIRbpb9WRTAA4nXh.1

Meeting ID: 897 8022 9874
Passcode: 797150

Please join a few minutes before 7:00 PM UK time so we can begin together.

🎥 Recording & Replay

The workshop will be recorded, so don’t worry if you’re unable to attend the entire session live or would like to revisit the material afterwards.

The replay will be emailed to you within one day after the workshop.

Please keep this confirmation email somewhere safe, as it contains your Zoom access details.

I’m looking forward to helping you understand what happens to your brain and body under pressure — and how you can use that knowledge to approach auditions with greater confidence, focus and composure.

Sofia Martins
Neuroscience of Dance
Where dance meets the brain.