The tendency for us humans to misinterpret, misunderstand, and generally commit a plethora of logical fallacies is well-documented, and I’m sure you’ve personally experienced the concept of “human error.” What I would like to explore further today is one common culprit of these fallacies, which is the story. We use stories to communicate our ideas ..read more

Hello, everyone! It’s been a long time since I’ve made a post here, and even longer since I’ve personally updated you on my life. It’s been a crazy year or so for me, and it is my last year in high school and as a full-time ballet dancer. After going through the rigorous process of ..read more

It’s no secret that ballet can be pricey, but the extent of that cost is often underestimated, especially by those that are new to the ballet world. Today I want to help map out what actually makes up the expenses of ballet. I have trained in ballet for almost 10 years, and therefore have developed ..read more

This is a pretty long one, so get cozy, grab a cup of coffee, and most importantly, keep an open mind. There are a lot of things we don’t talk about in the ballet community. For starters, we don’t talk about mental health, eating disorders, body image, competition, social media, and the cut-throat environment of ..read more

Dancing during the colder fall and winter seasons can be harder on your body than it is during the summer and spring– fatigue, sickness, and tiredness sets in. I am currently experiencing this difficulty: I have tech week this week and it is the first cold rush of the season! Here are a few tips ..read more