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Is this why you’re not ready for your best body?

Is this why you’re not ready for your best body?

If you’ve been eyeing The Dancer’s Best Body Program since it launched, but you’re hesitating, I want to clear up a few things. This program IS NOT for everyone! And, it’s so important to me that only the right people

Jess Spinner September 16, 2018September 17, 2018 Program Information + Details about The Whole Dancer 2 Comments Read more

Allison Ansinn

Allison Ansinn

Allison’s Story The path… My mom was a professional ballet dancer and I started dancing at her ballet school when I was really young. When I was 13, I began training at the Rock School for Dance Education as a

Jess Spinner June 27, 2018July 26, 2018 Career Advice, Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

Pumpkin Muffins – Dancer Recipe Inspiration with Robyn Jutsum

Pumpkin Muffins – Dancer Recipe Inspiration with Robyn Jutsum

Pumpkin Muffins by Robyn Jutsum Here’s my recipe for pumpkin bran muffins with oatmeal crumble (inspired by “Joy of Cooking” pumpkin muffins and “Baked” pumpkin chocolate chip bread): For the Muffins: 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree 2 large brown

Jess Spinner May 30, 2018May 17, 2018 Nutrition for Dancers No Comments Read more

Build a Better Salad

Build a Better Salad

Salads can be healthy, however, by now you’ve probably learned that they can also be quite unhealthy. A salad can be a great meal option but you have to make it well rounded. If you make a salad full of

Jess Spinner May 23, 2018April 12, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Nutrition for Dancers No Comments Read more

Amaranth Porridge from YouTube Dancer Kirsten Kemp

Kirsten Kemp Ballet

Breakfast with Kirsten Kemp Kirsten Kemp, YouTube ballerina behind Twin Talks Ballet shares a unique cold – weather breakfast. At Kirsten’s YouTube channel you’ll hear more of her thoughts on healthy eating and the importance of nutrient dense food for

Jess Spinner November 16, 2017November 30, 2017 Nutrition for Dancers No Comments Read more

Jeanette Kakareka’s Rosemary Cauliflower Soup

Jeanette Kakareka’s Rosemary Cauliflower Soup

Jeanette Kakareka, Dancer with Bayerisches Staatsballet in Munich is a kitchen whiz. She created this recipe exclusively for The Whole Dancer blog! Check out more of her recipes here. Rosemary Cauliflower Soup   This one is great for a cold, cloudy day

Jess Spinner November 2, 2017November 30, 2017 Nutrition for Dancers 3 Comments Read more

Juliet Doherty’s Thai Green Curry

Juliet Doherty’s Thai Green Curry

It’s clear Juliet Doherty understands that to call yourself a “vegan” is not enough. To be a healthy, powerful, plant strong ballerina you’ve got to focus on vegetables! Check out Juliet’s Thai Green Curry and if you make it, let

Jess Spinner October 19, 2017October 25, 2017 Nutrition for Dancers 2 Comments Read more

The only Kale Salad Recipe you’ll ever need

The only Kale Salad Recipe you’ll ever need

Kale salad is so easy and delicious and versatile. You can make a big batch at least once a week and pack it for lunch or have it as a side at breakfast or dinner. You can even sauté it

Jess Spinner September 27, 2017September 28, 2017 Nutrition for Dancers 4 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

Reconnecting to your hunger cues.

hunger cues for dancers

Throughout the year you will inevitably have periods of time when you’re away from the studio. During those times when you’re not dancing, it might be a good opportunity to experiment with the way you eat. You should not drastically

Jess Spinner July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more
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