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The BHP Mission

At BHP, our mission is to educate, equip and empower individuals to reach levels of personal excellence through psychological skills training.

Pillars of Service

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Holistic Wellness

Holistic Wellness

Holistic wellness is best understood as to how the body, mind and spirit interact and inform one another. In acknowledging the intersection of these aspects, an athlete or performer is able to enter training and performance spaces with authenticity that promotes self-care and self-awareness.

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Mindset

Mindset

BHP invites individuals to focus on the journey - to become inquisitive about their learning processes, especially in the midst of failure or challenge (based on the concept of Growth Mindset). Obstacles become a means of self-exploration and discovery and an opportunity to gain skill sets and perspectives that will be essential throughout their life journey.

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Community

Community

An inclusive community invites collaboration and novel ideas with open arms. Individuals use their diverse talents and work towards a unified goal or mission and are continually supported throughout their personal journey.

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Resilience

Resilience

Fall 7 times, stand up 8. Resilience is the ability to experience hardships and allow them to inform and re-shape your behavior and mindset. Embrace your reality and the difficult emotions that come along with it… all while you continuously discover the best version of yourself.

Do your dancers struggle to retain choreography? Are your instructors feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? Or maybe conflicting school activities and academics are causing low attendance. BHP provides tools to navigate every avenue of the dance experience including: (insert specalized topics graphic)Take a holistic approach to dance performance with BHP. We work to build encouraging dance environments that foster excellent dancers and humans. 

Specialized Topics

  • Injury Recovery and Management
  • Competition Preparation
  • Social Media and Dance
  • Community, Social Dynamics and Teamwork
  • Confidence and Self-Esteem
  • Body Image
  • Intention Setting, Goal Setting
  • Etiquette and Respect
  • Identity and Transitions
  • Managing Stress, Pre-Performance Anxiety
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Talk
  • Passion, Perfectionism and Over-Training
  • Motivation and Focus
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Meet Demi Agaiby, Director of BHP

Meet Demi Agaiby, Director of BHP Demiana Agaiby is Dance Psychology Consultant and Dance Educator based in Chicago, IL. With a B.A in Dance and B.S. in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, Demi was convinced that the intersection of psychology and dance had powerful implications. This inspired Demi to pursue a M.S in Sport and Exercise Psychology from California State University, Long Beach.Throughout 20+ years of commercial and concert dance training, Demi is at the opportune position to cater towards evolving needs of the performing arts community. She takes a relationship-centered approach to ensure that each experience is catered to the pressing needs of the individual or organization. In establishing Beyond Horizons Performance, Demi has had the privilege of enhancing the mental strength and wellness among dance studios, teams, competitions and companies across the nation.

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A Message from Demi - What’s Beyond The Horizon

The horizon teaches us that there is always something more. There is depth to explore and the unknown to ponder. You can't quite see it, but you know something's there. That's how I understand human potential and growth, especially as it relates to performing arts - there's always something more to discover whether it's in yourself, in your team, or in the culture as a whole. Once you allow yourself to embrace that unknown, you'll find yourself flourishing beyond what you thought was possible. And it all starts by looking beyond the horizon. 

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