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Melissa
Oct 84 min read
stress + nutrition: how dancers can stay calm under pressure
Dancers thrive on the stage, but the pressures of performance and long hours of rehearsals can take a toll both physically and mentally. Whi
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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
Apr 92 min read
navigating the anti-diet movement
You are all probably pretty familiar with the Anti-Diet Movement - a movement of nutrition and wellness professionals who endorse concepts l
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Melissa
Jan 166 min read
you are what you eat - my thoughts
Upon first glance, I admit to emitting an audible groan when this documentary, "You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment," appeared in my Net
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Melissa
Jan 33 min read
dance into 2024: resolutions for dancers
Welcome to a new year filled with possibilities, fellow dancers! As the social media wave of New Year's Resolutions continues to roll throug
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Melissa
Sep 26, 20233 min read
decoding bmi: what you need to know about body mass index
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a term frequently tossed around in discussions about health and obesity. But what exactly is BMI, and does it tr
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Melissa
Jun 28, 20233 min read
embracing true health: beyond body weight
Understanding the intricate relationship between nutrients, performance, and the demands of dance and athleticism is crucial. However, let’s
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Melissa
May 1, 20233 min read
my story: embracing body acceptance + food freedom
I thought it'd be a great time to revisit my journey through dance, my relationship to food + my body, and what food freedom can look like f
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Melissa
Feb 28, 20233 min read
advice to my younger self
As a professional ballet dancer, I know firsthand the dedication, discipline, and sacrifice that it takes to achieve one's dreams. Looking b
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Melissa
Nov 14, 20226 min read
prioritize the dancer
I awoke to a disturbing Instagram story post from one of my favorite ballet dancers and it definitely fired me up. So… I took class, experie
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Melissa
Jul 25, 20222 min read
this is my dancer's body
What is written below first appeared as a social media post on april 5, 2021. It rings just as true today as it did a year ago and, I...
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Melissa
May 5, 20222 min read
the guilt/pleasure of working out
Not sure about you all, but I receive emails like this pretty often. Between the weekly Fitbit and monthly Peloton summaries, I feel like...
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Melissa
Nov 1, 20212 min read
some rules are meant to be broken
Especially if you're an angsty teen bucking the school dress code and/or causing good trouble. Ever thought about rules related to eating...
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