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Amaranth Porridge from YouTube Dancer Kirsten Kemp

Kirsten Kemp Ballet

Breakfast with Kirsten Kemp Kirsten Kemp, YouTube ballerina behind Twin Talks Ballet shares a unique cold – weather breakfast. At Kirsten’s YouTube channel you’ll hear more of her thoughts on healthy eating and the importance of nutrient dense food for

Jess Spinner November 16, 2017November 30, 2017 Nutrition for Dancers No Comments Read more

A Healthy Approach to Thanksgiving

Healthy Thanksgiving for Dancers

Thanksgiving, the wonderful American holiday imbedded in family tradition that people either absolutely love or hate. It can either be very stressful or very relaxing depending on your family dynamic. Some dancers get a few days or the whole week

Jess Spinner November 16, 2017April 12, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

Jeanette Kakareka’s Rosemary Cauliflower Soup

Jeanette Kakareka’s Rosemary Cauliflower Soup

Jeanette Kakareka, Dancer with Bayerisches Staatsballet in Munich is a kitchen whiz. She created this recipe exclusively for The Whole Dancer blog! Check out more of her recipes here. Rosemary Cauliflower Soup   This one is great for a cold, cloudy day

Jess Spinner November 2, 2017November 30, 2017 Nutrition for Dancers 3 Comments Read more

Create a Nutcracker Season Meal Plan

Create a Nutcracker Season Meal Plan

Having a plan around what you’ll be eating this Nutcracker Season is an awesome way to ensure that you’re eating well. Cooking at home means you’re in control of what’s in your food and you can focus on quality ingredients.

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Ballet to Broadway with Brittany Shinay

Ballet to Broadway with Brittany Shinay

My name is Brittany Shinay and I am a classically trained dancer pursuing a musical theater career in New York City. I am very happy and honored to have this opportunity to share a bit of my background as a

Jess Spinner October 25, 2017October 25, 2017 Career Advice No Comments Read more

Dorm snacks for the college dancer…

Dorm snacks for the college dancer…

Living in a dorm can definitely be a transition. You go from having food readily available in your family’s kitchen to waiting until the dining hall is open and then walk across campus for breakfast. You have to put a

Jess Spinner October 25, 2017April 12, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

Nail your next ballet company audition

Nail your next ballet company audition

Auditioning for a professional job is one of the most stress filled times in your dance journey. If it doesn’t work out, what will you do? Sleepless nights. Breakdowns in class. But here’s the good news : “Proper preparation prevents

Jess Spinner October 25, 2017January 15, 2021 Career Advice No Comments Read more

Juliet Doherty’s Thai Green Curry

Juliet Doherty’s Thai Green Curry

It’s clear Juliet Doherty understands that to call yourself a “vegan” is not enough. To be a healthy, powerful, plant strong ballerina you’ve got to focus on vegetables! Check out Juliet’s Thai Green Curry and if you make it, let

Jess Spinner October 19, 2017October 25, 2017 Nutrition for Dancers 2 Comments Read more

A Casual Chat with Dancer/Actress Juliet Doherty

A Casual Chat with Dancer/Actress Juliet Doherty

Juliet Doherty is an up and coming dancer who has done it all. She’s competed at YAGP and IBC Varna, danced as Clara in the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, danced along Tiler Peck in Susan Stroman’s “Little

Jess Spinner October 16, 2017October 25, 2017 Career Advice 2 Comments Read more

Exploring the NYC Dancer Experience with Robyn Jutsum

Exploring the NYC Dancer Experience with Robyn Jutsum

Robyn Jutsum is relatively new to the NYC Dance scene but she’s hit the ground running. Read on to discover how she stays balanced amid the chaos and how she’s working to make her dance goals a reality. Jess Spinner:

Jess Spinner October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 Career Advice No Comments Read more
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