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‘Tis The Season for...Balance
Daily routines were disrupted by holiday temptations at holiday parties and long Nutcracker rehearsals. It didn't sto...
Psych! What's up with your brain?
I remember reading Gelsey Kirkland's autobiography as a kid.
I held her in such high esteem, and the few videos I sa...
Forget a "Positive Thought" Journal, Try a "Neutral Thought" Journal
"Be positive! Be happy! Turn that frown upside down! Smile!"
Positivity has become a culture, especially with Instagr...
Making Your Way Past Food Fads: A Beginner’s Guide to Intuitive Eating
You’ve seen the articles more times than you can count: 10 Foods to Eat for Brain Health. 20 Anti-Inflammatory Foods ...
Thanks a Lot (No, Really!) | Gratitude Practices for Better Living
When you give thanks, you’re better off.
Sounds counterintuitive, right?
But really when you thank another person (an...
Think Your Way to Better Dancing
When you tendu, what are you thinking of?
Are you thinking of your toes? Brushing the floor with the ball of your fo...
The Triathlon Journals of Professional Ballerina, Chelsea Thronson
Dancers are a rare breed of artist and athlete. It requires qualities of both to successfully convey meaning and emot...
Napping Your Way to Better Dancing
The time you spend at the barre is vital to your dancing.
But just as important is your time off the barre. And that...
Fighting Senioritis
Have you ever felt like you’ve lost motivation at the end of the school year or dance season?
You know, that end-of-t...
Perspective: Interview with Erica Hornthal, Founder of Chicago Dance Therapy
Have you heard of Dance Therapy?
I caught up with Erica Hornthal LCPC, BC-DMT, a licensed professional clinical couns...
2 Professional Dancers on Surviving Audition Season
Audition season can be one of the most stressful times in a dancer’s career; the expenses add up, the travel is exhau...
5 Ways to Recharge As a Dancer this Summer
Whether you’re a student or a professional, summertime for dancers can be an exciting but often tricky time to nav...