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Melissa
Oct 12 min read
what dancers cannot control during casting season: embracing food freedom + letting go
Casting season can stir up a mix of emotions—excitement, anxiety, and sometimes frustration. As dancers, it’s natural to want to control eve
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Melissa
Sep 243 min read
what dancers can control during casting season: focus on fueling, self-care, and balance
Casting season can bring excitement, anticipation, and sometimes stress. While it’s easy to get caught up in factors that feel out of your c
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Melissa
Sep 174 min read
build resilience with nutrition: performance season prep
Our ability to jump, turn, stretch, and repeat day after day demands a unique kind of resilience—one that isn’t achieved solely through...
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Melissa
Apr 222 min read
fueling your summer dance program: why a flexible nutrition plan is essential
Picture this: it's the peak of summer, the studio feels like an oven, and you're drenched in sweat. You're only halfway through the day, but
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Melissa
Feb 84 min read
dancers + caffeine: a helpful combo?
While caffeine consumption has become deeply ingrained in our daily routines, it's essential to recognize that it's NOT a requirement to get
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Melissa
Dec 31, 20236 min read
it's audition season... now what?
Welp, it’s that time of year yet again: Audition Season. No matter the type - cattle call, private, invitation only, open company class, fre
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Melissa
Oct 31, 20233 min read
too busy to eat?
Life as a dancer is a whirlwind of activity, from early morning rehearsals to late-night performances, leaving little time for those all-imp
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Melissa
Sep 5, 20233 min read
set the stage for your season: a blueprint for success
Picture this: You're a dancer about to step onto the stage. Would you ever rush out in your costume without any rehearsal or preparation? Su
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Melissa
Aug 2, 20233 min read
the caffeine buzz ☕
Caffeine - love it, hate it, need it, avoid it - whatever your relationship is with caffeine it’s helpful to understand what it is, how it c
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Melissa
Nov 30, 20223 min read
stepping onstage with the right foot
Performing this time of year can certainly bring back memories - or nightmares - of ages past. What I didn’t realize during those bygone yea
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Melissa
Nov 1, 20224 min read
immune boosters - internal (part two)
I was recently pretty sick and stuck in bed for a few days, and it was just the reminder I needed that we're currently at the start of...
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Melissa
Oct 18, 20223 min read
immune boosters - external (part one)
Keep reading for my quick tips to keep your immune system strong as we head into this year's season of runny + raw noses. This two-part seri
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Melissa
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Eating on the Road
We’ve all been there right? That unsettled feeling of being on the road and uncertain how to best balance your food intake in a different...
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Melissa
Feb 10, 20211 min read
getting lost in movement
This week, I'm thinking a lot about the sensation of movement. Some of you may know that I'm a ballet dancer, and I am lucky to have...
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Melissa
Sep 30, 20204 min read
Hydration Station
Did you know that a majority of people are living their days in a dehydrated state? Dehydration is defined as "loss or removal of water."...
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Melissa
Sep 11, 20202 min read
Smart Snacking
It's 1:45pm and you have just enough time to stuff some food into your mouth that, hopefully, will give you enough energy for the...
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