My entire life I’ve been told that I was going to have to work harder than anyone else to become a professional dancer. I’m only 4’11” and as I got older, my height became something I hated and it began to make
I consider myself to be a fairly balanced, healthy person. I live in a beautiful city, have wonderful people surrounding me, and am fortunate enough to make a living pursuing my passion. That being said, ballet is a profession in
Enrollment for The Whole Dancer Program is now ongoing! If you haven’t signed up yet, it could be that you’re not quite sure or don’t think the timing is right. Your summer might already be super packed OR you were just planning
Depending on where you are on your dance journey, it’s possible you’re attending a summer program in the coming months. (If you’re not, I’ve got something for you down at the bottom) Summer programs provide an incredible opportunity to train
For a long time in the weight loss industry, a big concept was self – control and that’s one of the main ideas Allegra Kent promotes in The Dancers’ Body Book. My mom gave me this book when I was
Ashley Forché joined The Whole Dancer Program in September of 2015 as she was embarking on her first year as a trainee with Nashville Ballet. As the weeks and months went on, she shared with me some of the positive
Knowing when it’s time to let go and move on is not easy. The hard thing about ballet is that you’re time could be up much sooner than you had envisioned in your dreams. You likely see yourself retiring sometime
Everyday you’re working hard and doing everything you possibly can to achieve your dancing dreams. But are you really? You spend so much time in the studio and the work you do there is invaluable. It’s super important to continue
Mentors are Invaluable I’ve mentioned many times, in one way or another, the importance of a mentor for dancers. Some dancers are very lucky and work one on one with a coach or teacher. This person often becomes a guide
You know that you can improve your energy by eating more healthfully. This is a topic of great importance for dancers so I’ve touched on it before and will definitely touch on it again. For today, I want to get