Taking a planned break

[elisedance]

This is definitely not an end. I'm in transition - changing jobs, cities, partners, coaches...changing my entire life, basically. As far as  maintaining, I guess I'm not worried. In some ways, I'm starting over. I see this break as inevitable, so I'm going to make the most of it. But the strive toward success in dancing has not stopped, it's just changed. I don't think it will ever stop, to be honest. It has become so integrated into my life.

Besides, I hear that people do well after breaks. Here's my chance to test this theory .

I see - sort of a life reboot!   A good idea every now and then as it helps you figure out that which is really important important, OK and disposable.... 

[QPO]

No breaks until December and then will have a break for 6 weeks, will try to work on other forms of fitness during this time and study up for my coaching accreditation

[Beachbum]

Of course there has to be a balance between the benefits of taking a break and the hazzards of forgetting what you already know

Agree.  In cases of unplanned / forced breaks, I think there can be a fair amount of stress, depending on the reason for the break though.