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”.
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
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 –
“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
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
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
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,
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
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
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