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an open letter to dance teachers: what will your students remember?
A letter to dance educators about the impact of their words on dancers’ body image, fueling habits, and long-term confidence—plus how to break the cycle.
Melissa
Apr 143 min read
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what dancers cannot control during casting season: embracing food freedom + letting go
Casting season can stir up a mix of emotions—excitement, anxiety, and sometimes frustration. As dancers, it’s natural to want to control eve
Melissa
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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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
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decoding bmi: what you need to know about body mass index
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a term frequently tossed around in discussions about health and obesity. But what exactly is BMI, and does it tr
Melissa
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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embracing true health: beyond body weight
Understanding the intricate relationship between nutrients, performance, and the demands of dance and athleticism is crucial. However, let’s
Melissa
Jun 28, 20233 min read
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this is my dancer's body
What is written below first appeared as a social media post on april 5, 2021. It rings just as true today as it did a year ago and, I...
Melissa
Jul 25, 20222 min read
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