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Feb 63 min read

essentially nonessential? a deeper look at amino acids: glutamine

Protein in essential - but what are the building blocks?

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

Jan 94 min read

rest. replenish. reconnect.

You’ve just finished a very busy, very stressful few weeks that culminated in the absolute best performance high you’ve ever experienced. No

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

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

Dec 19, 20234 min read

recovery nutrition: nurture your artistry

The curtain has fallen on another mesmerizing holiday performance season. You’re now caught in a whirlwind of emotions—elation from the appl

Nov 17, 20233 min read

navigating the holidays

As the holiday season unfolds, we say hello to limited daylight. We usher in a joyful stretch from Thanksgiving through Valentine's Day, a s

Nov 8, 20233 min read

performance nutrition: protein

Protein is a crucial component of a dancer's diet. It not only provides the energy needed to keep up with rigorous training and performances

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

Oct 16, 20233 min read

I'm injured... now what?

As we find ourselves getting deeper into Nutcracker season, the stage is set for both seasoned performers and budding talents to shine. Howe

Oct 10, 20233 min read

myth or fact: calorie edition

Calories are a topic of constant discussion in the world of food and nutrition. However, amid the countless conversations, myths and misunde

Oct 3, 20232 min read

pulling the curtain back on calories

Calories. They seem to be everywhere, don't they? From food labels to Google searches, Reels, TikTok, and countless other sources. Let's emb