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Author: Jess Spinner

A Way for Dancers to Support the People of Ukraine

dancers support ukraine

16 dance brands team up for the Ukrainian Red Cross Crisis Appeal The dance world has come together in a lot of ways to show support for the people of Ukraine. Danspiration Designs founder Almiria has teamed up with some

Jess Spinner March 16, 2022February 12, 2024 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Your Pre-Performance Dancer Fuel Plan

pre-performance dancer fuel plan

Doing a good job of fueling your performance for dance is an ongoing process. It’s really so important that you consider your nutrition needs all the time, not just in the weeks, days, and hours leading up to a show.

Jess Spinner March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Nutrition for Dancers No Comments Read more

Mindful Eating for Dancers

Mindful Eating for Dancers

Mindful eating is a practice and a way to tune into your food and fully experience what you’re eating. For dancers, intentionally connecting to your food is key to feeling more balanced in the way you’re relating to your food

Jess Spinner March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Mindset + Goals 1 Comment Read more

When Skinny Isn’t Possible

skinny better dancer

When I was dancing and pursuing dance professionally, I wanted to be skinny. Of course, I had other goals and aspirations in dance, but for me, skinny was an overarching goal and a daily concern. I thought that if I

Jess Spinner February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 Body Image in Ballet, Health Opinions in Dance No Comments Read more

Manage Self-Doubt in Dance

self doubt in dance

Whether you’re auditioning or you’re already in a company position, self-doubt is a common struggle among dancers. It’s perfectly logical that in such a competitive and comparison-driven field, you would, at times, doubt your ability to “make it.” But it

Jess Spinner February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

Breakfast Nutrition for Dancers

breakfast nutrition for dancers

Importance of Breakfast Nutrition for Dancers Breakfast is a key meal in a dancer’s day. It’s an opportunity to give your body lots of fuel to power through hours of classes, rehearsals, and performances. Your first meal of the day

Jess Spinner January 27, 2022February 3, 2022 Food Strategies + Meal Plans 3 Comments Read more

Holistic Nutrition for Dancers

holistic nutrition for dancers

What Is “Holistic” All About? Definition of holistic: characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole. The Whole Dancer is about supporting you as a whole person. As a

Jess Spinner January 6, 2022February 3, 2022 Nutrition for Dancers 6 Comments Read more

5 Simple Steps for an Intentional New Year in Dance

an intentional new year in dance

Each new year, you’re bombarded with talk of resolutions or making this your best year yet! I’d encourage you to take a step back before getting caught up in this yearly trend. Instead of setting resolutions, commit to making 2022

Jess Spinner December 29, 2021February 3, 2022 Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

5 Questions to Ask if You Want to Change Your Body For Dance

change your body for dance

In the coming days, enrollment for The Dancers’ Best Body Course + Group Coaching Program will open. This program is about achieving your personal best body in a healthy and sustainable way. For many participants, to achieve that end, they

Jess Spinner December 9, 2021February 3, 2022 Body Image in Ballet 2 Comments Read more

Your Nutcracker Season Meal Plan

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

Jess Spinner December 2, 2021February 3, 2022 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more
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