Dance nutrition workshops can be extremely valuable. It’s a way for dancers to gain information without the individual investment of one-on-one coaching. It can also inspire a dancer to seek out coaching support when they might not have otherwise. At
As we approach the start of the performance season, some dancers may be facing a stretch of unscheduled time as they come to the end of their offseason. Offseason, in this case, is a bit of a misnomer. Despite being
What if we changed the concept of competition, comparison, and success in dance? What if your thought process about someone else’s success had nothing to do with your potential to succeed? Their success is not your failure. Instead, it’s evidence
The Whole Dancer Ambassador program was created to support a group of dancers and also to encourage them to share the joy and value they derive from The Whole Dancer. Each of these dancers went through an application process and
The competitive nature of dance is undeniable. Whether you’re a competitive dancer or you’re vying for your next professional job, you’re bound to face competition, and with that comes stress. It’s essential to prioritize balance and wellness in dance to
If you’re headed to a summer intensive soon, you might have high hopes for a pre-professional training spot or an entry level job with the associated professional company. The practice of companies inviting dancers to attend a summer intensive for
Coaching Support for Dancers: Health, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Coaching There’s a mentality that comes up around many support services: I don’t need that. You might follow The Whole Dancer and see what I offer but say to yourself, This is
Comparison will come up in dance. There’s research in the field of emotional psychology that shows how you as a human are impacted by comparison. The discoveries are startling. Comparison is basically a human condition. Everyone is doing it, all
Moral labeling of food is everywhere. When food is categorized as “good” or “bad” or even “healthy” vs. “unhealthy,” we view it in a way that can induce food guilt. Your food story started when you were quite young and
In the majority of cases, the answer is no, absolutely not. And yet, it’s an idea that’s perpetuated in dance culture, the nutrition world, diet culture, and beyond. Its connection to the word “control” is reason enough to take caution.