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Hi, I'm Jess! I help dancers shift their relationship with their bodies, food, and dance. It is possible for you to reach your personal best body and find unshakeable confidence for dance and life. Learn about nutrition tips for optimal health and performance, and how to build strength and reduce injury risk on our blog located here.
The Whole Dancer Blog
1d ago
When it comes to cross-training for dance, there are so many options to choose from…and a lot of mixed messages around them. Will weight training make you bulky? Is endless cardio the answer? What about Pilates and yoga, do those
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The Whole Dancer Blog
2w ago
Dealing with casting in dance can be a challenge… We’ve all been there. The cast sheet goes up and you walk over feeling hopeful. Then, you read the list and are totally disappointed with your roles. At just about every
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The Whole Dancer Blog
2M ago
If you haven’t read Part I of Brett and Jenny’s interview, check it out here. Tell us about some trials and triumphs of being a dance parent. Brett: There are big and small trials and triumphs every single day. The
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The Whole Dancer Blog
3M ago
Ballet Help Desk and its founders Brett and Jenny provide dancers and dance parents with invaluable insights into the world of high-level ballet training. A world that’s often left a mystery, behind a big, scary curtain. Borne from their own
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The Whole Dancer Blog
4M ago
Can Dancers Have Their Cake and Eat It? Every time I present something on food or eating plans, there are questions around sweets and foods you might categorize as “treats.” Most of us enjoy sugar and even that burst of
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The Whole Dancer Blog
4M ago
Whenever I come across a company that’s making real changes to prioritize dancer wellness, I want to celebrate and share it. This BalletX feature is particularly exciting to bring to you all because it also highlights a past client of
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The Whole Dancer Blog
5M ago
First, I’ll say that there absolutely are plenty of situations where a dancer would be in need of nutrition support, education, and information. Any time a dancer is working through a diagnosed eating disorder, they should be working with a
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The Whole Dancer Blog
7M ago
First, let’s get into what “successful” in dance even means. The good news is that it’s totally unique to you and you get to decide what it means. Your definition of success in dance may also change over time.
For the purposes of this post, I’m going to define The Whole Dancer perspective on dancer success. It’s about reaching your dance goals in a healthy, sustainable, balanced, and intentional way. If your goal is to make it to the paid level of a corps de ballet, true success would mean that you care for yourself as you do the work to achieve that goal.
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The Whole Dancer Blog
8M ago
Tamisha, tell us a little bit about your dance history and background.
Originally hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, I began my formal journey at Ballet Tech, where I received training under the guidance of Eliot Feld. I furthered my education at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and SUNY Purchase College, where I pursued a dual major in dance and arts management. Graduating with honors in 2013 from SUNY Purchase College, I soon joined the Martha Graham Dance Company.
For me, dance serves as a powerful form of expression, allowing us to authentically share our true selves. By ..read more
The Whole Dancer Blog
8M ago
To ensure you’re dancing at your highest possible level during an intensive, create and maintain optimal nutrition. By prioritizing adequate and supportive fuel, you’ll dance with more energy, focus, and strength.
By fueling yourself with intention you’ll do your best dancing and make a good impression. Even if you’re not vying for a trainee or second company position this summer, taking care of your body with optimal nutrition is going to allow you to show up fully and make positive connections that can impact your future career prospects.
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