When you’re dealing with injury it can turn into an identity crisis. You’re forced to take time off from the thing you love most. You might for the first time in a long time ask yourself, “if I’m not a
Katie’s Path from Injury to Massive Progress
To dance your very best, make these shifts in 2018
Happy end of December! Pat yourself on the back for surviving Nutcracker and holiday performances. I don’t know about you, but 2017 has been one crazy, roller coaster year. The end of December brings that time of year where you
Intern Jessie Shares her Eating Disorder Story
You don’t wake up one morning and decide, I’m going to torture my body and mind by starting an eating disorder today. It’s something that develops over time. I can trace my eating disorder back to when I was 15.
“Be, Do, Have” – Get clarity for success!
Journaling is one of those activities that many of us would love to get into. There are so many benefits to a regular journaling habit. It can help you to process and heal your emotions, increase your self – confidence
The Grace and Pain of a Ballerina’s Career Transition
Wendy Whelan the Restless Creature “Ballet is a very specific design of movement and physicality. You can master it for a certain amount of time to a certain degree. But then, it will end. You might not necessarily know when
The ups and downs of your summer dance schedule!
Planning and having a schedule in the summer time can feel like a drag. However, it’s going to ensure that you’re maximizing the value of your summer intensive and not losing all of the strength and technique gains of the
Mental Preparation for Performance
The Mental Preparation for Performance The time leading up to a performance is a critical opportunity to condition yourself for success. It’s surprising that more ballet companies and schools don’t focus more on the mental components of a good performance.
A possible reason your body progress is SLOW
Slow Progress? Things to consider… One of the first members of The Dancers’ Best Body Program who I’ve been working with since her enrollment has been steadily making progress towards her body goals. She has seen shifts in weight, confidence,
How to Succeed in Auditions
I remember hearing this Nureyev quote, “Technique is what you fall back on when you run out of inspiration.” Now, I’m not going to disagree with Nureyev but I think when it comes to auditions – especially for professional company
Dream Jar Magic – A Fun Way To Reignite Your Dreams Each And Every Day!
It’s only November but already, planning is at the front of my mind. I’ve started thinking about my vision for 2017, what I’d like to accomplish and how I’d like to make a difference. This week, I’d like to help