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Dancer–Food Relationship Basics

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What exactly is a food relationship and why does it matter? Simply put: the way you’re relating to food is your “food relationship.” It may seem like something weird to think about or talk about, but revising food relationships is

Jess Spinner April 4, 2023 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Health Opinions in Dance 4 Comments Read more

Confidence in Just a Leotard and Tights

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No hiding behind a skirt. You may have found the class attire that makes you feel your best. Perhaps you wear leg warmers on your calves to sort of balance out your butt and thighs (I used to do that).

Jess Spinner March 24, 2021March 25, 2021 Program Information + Details about The Whole Dancer 3 Comments Read more

Stress Eating Strategies

Stress Eating Strategies

during our current crisis and beyond Stress eating happens. As you navigate this new world amidst a global pandemic, it’s perfectly understandable that you might be feeling stressed. Anytime we feel uncertain, it’s stressful. Well, this is uncertainty on a

Jess Spinner April 2, 2020 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Mindset + Goals 1 Comment Read more

Avoiding Extremes in Healthy Eating

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The ballerina mindset, naturally can be a bit extreme. You’re conditioned to be that way and even taught that it’s necessary for success in this art. If you want to be the best you’ve got to give it all, all

Jess Spinner January 16, 2020December 31, 2022 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Nutrition for Dancers No 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

Instill Positive Body Image at a Young Age

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3 Smart Strategies to Get Young Dancers Loving Their Bodies Guest post by Katrena Cohea When we think about young dancers, we tend to think tutus, freeze dance, and all the inherent cuteness that accompanies early childhood dance classes. While

Jess Spinner May 1, 2019March 13, 2019 Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

NYC Ballet Dancer Deanna McBrearty Shares Dance Career Lessons

Deanna McBrearty Start with This

Interview with former New York City Ballet Dancer Deanna McBrearty As a native New Yorker, I was spoiled in my younger years. I had access to performances by some of the greatest dance companies and performers in the world. New

Jess Spinner February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 Career Advice, Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

Being “Whole” in the Corps of a BIG company…

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“Whole Dancer” Feature : New York City Ballet Corps Dancer Jackie Bologna Hi dancers! My name is Jackie Bologna and I am beyond excited to write a post for a platform as special as the Whole Dancer.  It is so

Jess Spinner July 27, 2017June 2, 2024 Career Advice No Comments Read more

“Whole Dancer” in transition : Julianne Blunt

“Whole Dancer” in transition : Julianne Blunt

This interview features Butler University Dance Graduate, Julianne Blunt. Julianne is in a time of transition moving from college to her first professional job with the Sarasota Ballet Studio Company. We discussed how she maintains balance and what makes her

Jess Spinner July 21, 2017July 21, 2017 Career Advice No Comments Read more

Dancer Inspiration : Jeanette Kakareka

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To kick off The Whole Dancer “Summer Inspiration Series” here are some insights from professional dancer Jeanette Kakareka of English National Ballet. We asked Jeanette to share what makes her a “Whole Dancer” and her path to that place. Here’s

Jess Spinner July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 Career Advice No Comments Read more
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