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Makeda Roney – Mindful, Fit Dancer on being “Whole”

Makeda Roney

Makeda Roney : On the Importance of Mentors and a Support System in Reaching your Dancing Goals Jess : Welcome, Dancers! I’m here today with Makeda Roney to talk about what it means to her to be a “Whole Dancer”.

Jess Spinner August 14, 2017March 11, 2021 Career Advice 2 Comments Read more

“Be, Do, Have” – Get clarity for success!

“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

Jess Spinner August 11, 2017September 28, 2017 Mindset + Goals 1 Comment Read more

Dairy : Should you eat/drink it?

Dairy : Should you eat/drink it?

In less than two weeks, The Whole Dancer is teaming up with Vegan Ballerina Lauren Lovette for a fabulous and informative online event titled “Going Vegan with Lauren Lovette”. This video focuses on a single component of being Vegan –

Jess Spinner August 7, 2017August 7, 2017 Nutrition for Dancers No Comments Read more

Being “Whole” in the Corps of a BIG company…

New York City Ballet Corps Dancer

“Whole Dancer” Feature : New York City Ballet Corps Dancer Jackie Bologna Hi dancers! My name is Jackie Bologna and I am beyond excited to write a post for a platform as special as the Whole Dancer.  It is so

Jess Spinner July 27, 2017June 2, 2024 Career Advice No Comments Read more

“Whole Dancer” in transition : Julianne Blunt

“Whole Dancer” in transition : Julianne Blunt

This interview features Butler University Dance Graduate, Julianne Blunt. Julianne is in a time of transition moving from college to her first professional job with the Sarasota Ballet Studio Company. We discussed how she maintains balance and what makes her

Jess Spinner July 21, 2017July 21, 2017 Career Advice No Comments Read more

Reconnecting to your hunger cues.

hunger cues for dancers

Throughout the year you will inevitably have periods of time when you’re away from the studio. During those times when you’re not dancing, it might be a good opportunity to experiment with the way you eat. You should not drastically

Jess Spinner July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

The “Whole” College Dancer : Allison Haan

Dancer Allison Haan

How did you get your start in dance? Tell me about the path you’ve taken to get where you are now. My parents enrolled me in creative movement classes at the local arts council when I was 3 years old,

Jess Spinner July 18, 2017July 18, 2017 Career Advice No Comments Read more

Dancer Inspiration : Jeanette Kakareka

Lead Flower Jeanette Kakareka

To kick off The Whole Dancer “Summer Inspiration Series” here are some insights from professional dancer Jeanette Kakareka of English National Ballet. We asked Jeanette to share what makes her a “Whole Dancer” and her path to that place. Here’s

Jess Spinner July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 Career Advice No Comments Read more

The Grace and Pain of a Ballerina’s Career Transition

Wendy Whelan

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

Jess Spinner June 29, 2017April 5, 2018 Career Advice, Mindset + Goals 3 Comments Read more

The ups and downs of your summer dance schedule!

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

Jess Spinner June 26, 2017June 27, 2017 Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more
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