The Blog
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...
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...
Perspective: Interview with Emily Reed of Grand Rapids Ballet
Name: Emily Reed
Hometown: Monee, Illinois
Where do you currently live/dance/work? I’m living in Grand Rapids, Michi...
Perspective: Interview with Grace Curry of A&A Ballet
Name: Grace Curry
Age: 15
Hometown: Orland Park, Illinois
Where you currently live/dance: A&A Ballet in Chicago
F...
Perspective: Interview with Katie Pilone, Dancer & Entrepreneur
Cross training and exercising can be extremely helpful tools for dancers to increase strength and stamina, prevent in...
The Importance of Hydration & The Dancer Body
Hydration is one of the most important factors for healthy living.
Hydration is important to many bodily functions su...
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 Johnston, NYC Costume Designer
Have you ever wondered how to make your own leotard?
Curious about who designs and constructs your dance costumes?
I...
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...
Good Fats vs. Bad Fats
Many people focus on the calorie content of a particular food item as opposed to looking at the full picture. Time an...