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The 5 – Hour Food Rule

The 5 – Hour Food Rule

Food should be enjoyable, even the healthy food you eat should be tasty and satisfying. Along the same lines, the way you approach food shouldn’t be overly rigid. Having rules around food might make you feel more stressed when it

Jess Spinner February 22, 2018April 12, 2018 Food Strategies + Meal Plans 5 Comments Read more

Dorm snacks for the college dancer…

Dorm snacks for the college dancer…

Living in a dorm can definitely be a transition. You go from having food readily available in your family’s kitchen to waiting until the dining hall is open and then walk across campus for breakfast. You have to put a

Jess Spinner October 25, 2017April 12, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

Start your new season on the right foot.

Start your new season on the right foot.

As dancers, we often have high hopes when a new season rolls around… ‘This is going to be my best season yet. I’ll get more opportunities, I’m going to improve, get cast in this role, get offered a job with

Jess Spinner August 24, 2017August 25, 2017 Career Advice No Comments Read more

Dancer Inspiration : Jeanette Kakareka

Lead Flower Jeanette Kakareka

To kick off The Whole Dancer “Summer Inspiration Series” here are some insights from professional dancer Jeanette Kakareka of English National Ballet. We asked Jeanette to share what makes her a “Whole Dancer” and her path to that place. Here’s

Jess Spinner July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 Career Advice No Comments Read more

Is coffee destroying your bones?

Is coffee destroying your bones?

Dancer’s are a notorious set of coffee drinkers. This is seen even in nasty eating disordered stereotypes that suggest we just drink black coffee and consume little else. You all know that food is essential to your life and energy

Jess Spinner May 25, 2017April 13, 2022 Nutrition for Dancers No Comments Read more

Your pre – performance food and fuel plan!

Your pre – performance food and fuel plan!

Having a pre – show eating plan is so important to help you avoid the dressing room sugar traps – hello sugar, candy, cookies, sweets! While those things are easy to pop into your mouth, they are not the best

Jess Spinner May 10, 2017March 10, 2022 Nutrition for Dancers No Comments Read more

From The Dancer’s Best Body Program to Paid Company Contract

From The Dancer’s Best Body Program to Paid Company Contract

Imagine opening your email and seeing your first paid dancing offer! The feeling is incomparable – that sense of accomplishment after SO MANY YEARS of work – it’s pure joy, elation! Your hard work has finally paid off. You start to really

Jess Spinner April 12, 2017September 14, 2018 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Program Information + Details about The Whole Dancer No Comments Read more

Protein Powder Roundup for Dancers

Protein Powder Roundup for Dancers

Protein Powder for Dancers Dancers ask about protein powder a lot. Being strapped for time often leads us to look for easy options for meals and snacks. This is likely a big part of why the protein powder question is

Jess Spinner March 2, 2017September 13, 2023 Nutrition for Dancers 3 Comments Read more
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