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Bursting your Bubble: How to Build Relationships Outside of Your Immediate Dance Community
When a dancer joins a ballet company, school, or training program, there is an instant sense of belonging to a group ...
Understanding Understudying
We’ve all been there: tirelessly exerting yourself in the back of the studio behind the first cast, attempting to reh...
How to Make Ashwagandha Tea
I stumbled upon a bottle of Organic Ashwagandha while shopping recently and read it’s label:
“Ashwagandha, also known...
Why All Ballerinas Should Do Hip Hop
My dance teachers at Ruth Page in Chicago — one of whom was once listed as a favorite of Baryshnikov’s — insisted tha...
Are You POSITIVE You're Warming Up Correctly?
We all generally know the do’s and don’ts of warming up and cooling down: don’t dance cold. Wear layers to help accli...
Cruelty Free Highlighters for Sparkle and Shine
Cue my current makeup obsession, highlighters! I’m still not sure I know how to properly use them for a subtle shimme...
Nourish: Coffee and Cashew Smoothie
Who here is a fellow caffeine addict?! I’m a solid 2-cup a day gal, but every once in a while, I try to spice up my m...
Why “Burnout Culture” Is So Dangerous
It’s built into our subconscious with subtle hints on social media: “Hard work never stops.” “24/7.” “Studio grind.” ...
How to Combat Feeling “SAD" As A Dancer
No, we don’t mean regular blues—although, this piece might help with those, too.
We mean S.A.D—or, Seasonal Affectiv...
We Need to Talk About Valentine’s Day
Unpopular opinion alert: I love Valentine’s Day.
I’ve loved it since I was little. I’ve loved it when I was single. I...
The Importance Of Being Told "No"
Sometimes it can feel like every “no” at an audition is a chip at your soul. Whether it’s a “no” from your dream summ...
Cruelty Free Beauty – Mascara | PointePeople
My eyelashes are naturally blonde. As a teenager, I used to spend so much time layering on drug store “very black” ma...