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The Keys to Balance and Wellness in Dance

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: Contestants at the Los Angeles auditions for SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE premiering Monday, June 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2018 Fox Broadcasting Co. CR: Adam Rose/FOX

Who’s Excited for Season 15 of So You Think You Can Dance?! The competitive nature of dance is undeniable. Whether you’re a competitive dancer or you’re vying for your next professional job, you’re bound to face competition and with that

Jess Spinner May 30, 2018June 6, 2018 Career Advice, Mindset + Goals 1 Comment Read more

Choose the right summer intensive or company offer.

Choose the right summer intensive or company offer.

Making big life choice can be hard – that’s the biggest understatement ever. Choosing which summer program or college to attend can feel like life or death for a young dancer’s training. If you’re doing company auditions, choosing which company

Jess Spinner March 21, 2018March 8, 2018 Career Advice No Comments Read more

A Video Chat : The Dancer’ Best Body Program Experience

A Video Chat : The Dancer’ Best Body Program Experience

To go from questioning your path in dance to feeling fully confident that you have what it takes is a big shift by any standard. When things don’t go as you’d hoped they would it’s all too easy to worry

Jess Spinner February 1, 2018February 1, 2018 Program Information + Details about The Whole Dancer No Comments Read more

A common cross – training mistake dancers should avoid at all costs.

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Dancer Cross-Training: Avoid This Common Mistake Guest post by Tanya Trombly of Bulletproof Ballerina As a dancer, your most important tool is your body, right? So, why is it that you tend to so easily get caught up in practices and

Jess Spinner December 5, 2017September 9, 2018 Cross Training No Comments Read more

What to do if you ate too much

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A healthy response to overeating. Before Thanksgiving, I talked with all of my clients about how they would approach this food – centered holiday. Having a plan can make a huge difference in how you approach food any day and

Jess Spinner November 24, 2017March 12, 2023 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

A Healthy Approach to Thanksgiving

Healthy Thanksgiving for Dancers

Thanksgiving, the wonderful American holiday imbedded in family tradition that people either absolutely love or hate. It can either be very stressful or very relaxing depending on your family dynamic. Some dancers get a few days or the whole week

Jess Spinner November 16, 2017April 12, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

“Be, Do, Have” – Get clarity for success!

“Be, Do, Have” – Get clarity for success!

Journaling is one of those activities that many of us would love to get into. There are so many benefits to a regular journaling habit. It can help you to process and heal your emotions, increase your self – confidence

Jess Spinner August 11, 2017September 28, 2017 Mindset + Goals 1 Comment Read more

The “Whole” College Dancer : Allison Haan

Dancer Allison Haan

How did you get your start in dance? Tell me about the path you’ve taken to get where you are now. My parents enrolled me in creative movement classes at the local arts council when I was 3 years old,

Jess Spinner July 18, 2017July 18, 2017 Career Advice No Comments Read more

Food thoughts for the busiest days.

Food thoughts for the busiest days.

Being overextended is surely not foreign for you – dancers schedules are some of the busiest. For me, yesterday was one of those ridiculously busy days running from one thing to the next. After a non – stop morning, I

Jess Spinner March 10, 2017June 14, 2022 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

The importance of habit in feeling longer and leaner

The importance of habit in feeling longer and leaner

Have you been working to lose weight? Do you feel bulky and struggle to achieve a longer appearance? Do these goals sometimes feel like lost causes? When you look in the mirror, it’s common and easy and it even becomes

Jess Spinner January 12, 2017June 27, 2017 Program Information + Details about The Whole Dancer No Comments Read more
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