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The Evolution of Body Image

The Evolution of Body Image

Please note, this post contains details of a journey through negative body image and disordered eating. If you’re triggered by that subject matter, please do not read. It starts… It started when I was 13. I’m not sure I had

Jess Spinner November 21, 2019May 19, 2021 Program Information + Details about The Whole Dancer 2 Comments Read more

The Danger of Copying Meal Plans

The Danger of Copying Meal Plans

For Dancer’s the Stakes are even Higher In the past, I’ve gotten into the idea that those “What I Eat in a Day” posts are worth taking with a grain of salt. You might look to them for some inspiration

Jess Spinner October 9, 2019February 12, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

What “should” a Dancer Eat in a Day?

What “should” a Dancer Eat in a Day?

What “should” a Dancer Eat in a Day? Whether you’re a student or pro, it’s possible this question has entered your mind. It’s also possible you’ve searched for answers in those “what I eat in a day” posts from fellow

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Alicia Holloway – Healthy Dancer Feature

Alicia Holloway – Healthy Dancer Feature

Healthy Dancer Summer Feature Alicia Holloway Where do you dance? Share a bit about your journey in dance… Dance Theatre of Harlem I began dancing at the age of three, then when I was thirteen years old, I moved away

Jess Spinner July 10, 2019May 26, 2019 Career Advice, Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

Supplements for Dancers

Supplements for Dancers

Supplements for Dancers I want to start this post off by saying that I’m not an affiliate for any supplement brands and I don’t sell supplements for dancers. The opinions I share are based on my experience working in the

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Summer Intensive Prep Part I : Navigating a New Food Situation

Summer Intensive Prep Part I : Navigating a New Food Situation

Summer Intensive Prep Part I : Navigating a New Food Situation Summer Intensives mean a lot of new things…new teachers, new competition, new environment and of course a new food situation. I’ve worked with a number of dancer’s who saw

Jess Spinner April 16, 2019May 21, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

How to Meal Prep for Healthy Eating Success

How to Meal Prep for Healthy Eating Success

Meal Prepping : A Key to Consistent Health Eating At the Whole Dancer, we love working towards goals that create a mentally and physically healthier version of yourself as a dancer. Some research suggests, it takes 30 days to establish

Jess Spinner March 21, 2019March 13, 2019 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

Yes, Breakfast is that important.

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Yes, Breakfast is that important. “The most important meal of the day.”  “Don’t eat breakfast cereals that change the color of your milk.” Michael Pollan “It is more important to eat some carbohydrates at breakfast, because the brain needs fuel

Jess Spinner February 24, 2019May 22, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Nutrition for Dancers No Comments Read more

An easy, energy-packed snack for Audition Season

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Recipe by Dancer Tamara Grimmer The following recipe is a great snack for between training for instant energy or just as a healthy snack alternative to chips, chocolate and so on… 😉 You can add also other dried fruits such

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Protein + Health Bar Review

Protein + Health Bar Review

Health Bar Review Health Bars, Protein Bars, Snack Bars are easy snacks to throw into your dance bag to give you fast easy fuel to dance. Dancers are constantly on the go and don’t always have time to home-make rehearsal

Jess Spinner November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 Nutrition for Dancers 1 Comment Read more
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