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what dancers can control during casting season: focus on fueling, self-care, and balance
Casting season can bring excitement, anticipation, and sometimes stress. While it’s easy to get caught up in factors that feel out of your c

Melissa
Sep 24, 20243 min read


build resilience with nutrition: performance season prep
Our ability to jump, turn, stretch, and repeat day after day demands a unique kind of resilience—one that isn’t achieved solely through...

Melissa
Sep 17, 20244 min read


snack prep is a must for dancers: tips for fueling performance
You're racing from your last rehearsal of the day to your teaching gig across town where you'll spend the next 4.5 hours teaching young,...

Melissa
Sep 3, 20244 min read


fueling your summer dance program: why a flexible nutrition plan is essential
Picture this: it's the peak of summer, the studio feels like an oven, and you're drenched in sweat. You're only halfway through the day, but

Melissa
Apr 22, 20242 min read


navigating the anti-diet movement
You are all probably pretty familiar with the Anti-Diet Movement - a movement of nutrition and wellness professionals who endorse concepts l

Melissa
Apr 9, 20242 min read


creatine... for dancers?
Creatine – a powerhouse composed of three amino acids (methionine, glycine, and arginine), plays a pivotal role in fueling muscle contractio

Melissa
Feb 26, 20242 min read


dancers + caffeine: a helpful combo?
While caffeine consumption has become deeply ingrained in our daily routines, it's essential to recognize that it's NOT a requirement to get

Melissa
Feb 8, 20244 min read


essentially nonessential? a deeper look at amino acids: glutamine
Protein in essential - but what are the building blocks?

Melissa
Feb 6, 20243 min read


you are what you eat - my thoughts
Upon first glance, I admit to emitting an audible groan when this documentary, "You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment," appeared in my Net

Melissa
Jan 16, 20246 min read


rest. replenish. reconnect.
You’ve just finished a very busy, very stressful few weeks that culminated in the absolute best performance high you’ve ever experienced. No

Melissa
Jan 9, 20244 min read


dance into 2024: resolutions for dancers
Welcome to a new year filled with possibilities, fellow dancers! As the social media wave of New Year's Resolutions continues to roll throug

Melissa
Jan 3, 20243 min read


it's audition season... now what?
Welp, it’s that time of year yet again: Audition Season. No matter the type - cattle call, private, invitation only, open company class, fre

Melissa
Dec 31, 20236 min read
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