How it started. At age 16, I went on my first diet. I decided that if I wanted to be a better dancer, I needed to lose weight. Long story short, this diet eventually turned into full-blown disordered eating. After
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Your Best Body for Dance in 7-Steps
Through The Whole Dancer, I work with dancers to reach their personal best body for dance healthfully and sustainably. I use a 7-step process that has worked time and time again to support dancers in reaching body goals. Does it
Find Clarity for a New Season of Dancing
At the start of a new season of dancing, you might be feeling some anxiety or worry caused by your high expectations for yourself. But at the beginning of a new season, there’s also so much possibility! With some easy
5 Red Flags of Dance Nutrition Workshops
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
Dancers: Not All Effort is Good Effort
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
Competition, Comparison, and Success in Dance
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 Ambassadors
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 Keys to Balance and Wellness in Dance
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
9 Mindset Skills for Your Summer Intensive
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
Dancers Who Work with a Coach
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