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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...
Special: Summer Intensive Wrap-Up with Taylor Tran
As summer intensive season wraps up, I have asked some dancers to share their experiences at various intensives aroun...
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 ...
Magnesium for Better Dancing (and everything else!)
Magnesium as a mineral is already present in our systems, and helps our cells, nerves, muscles, bones, and heart func...
Special: Summer Intensive Wrap-Up with Celeste Lopez-Keranen
As summer intensive season wraps up, I have asked some dancers to share their experiences at various intensives aroun...
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...
Perspective: Interview with San Francisco Ballet's Megan Amanda Ehrlich
Name: Megan Amanda Ehrlich
Age: 24
Hometown: I grew up moving around a lot, mostly between Florida and the DC area.
W...
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...
Perspective: Interview with English National Ballet's Angela Wood
Name: Angela Wood
Age: 27
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Where you currently live/dance: London, English National Ballet...
Ashwaganda Moon Milk for Your Best Dance Recovery
Meet your new best friend: Ashwaganda.
Ashwaganda, also known as Indian Ginseng, is an adaptogenic herb and a nervine...
Tattoo Taboo
In today’s day and age, tattoos are almost as common as having pierced ears or wearing jewelry.
But in a world of b...