In dance, there are many common injuries that can put a dancer out of class for weeks, even months in order to recover. We discussed a...

Ah, sleep! I've been slightly lacking in sleep the past couple of days. Sleep is so extremely important for your overall health. Proper...

Going along with my pointe series, I wanted to talk a little bit about turnout. I have a student who struggles with hip mobility and...

When preparing for pointe, dancers need to have strong ankles and toes. Without the required strength, the stress of being en pointe can...

As a dance teacher, I've dealt with a lot of questions from my young students about pointe. It's the dream of most young ballerinas to...

I am getting more and more excited about the updates to A Dancer's Diary! I've learned a lot since the first publishing that I'm thrilled...

I've debated back and forth with myself about whether or not to post this, but I feel that it is necessary. Why you might ask? Because in...

You wanted more dance-related posts so what could be more dance-themed than seeing what is in my dance bag? I can't tell you just how...

I am so excited to be changing up the blog a bit! I've recently decided to make a few changes both on the blog and in the newsletter that...

Unfortunately, eating disorders have been a huge part of the dance industry for years. Dancers force themselves to fit into the "perfect...

I had mentioned in an earlier post that it is possible to lessen PMS symptoms. Today, I'd like to share with you how this is possible....

Okay, any men reading this, avert your eyes. We are going to delve a little deeper into a subject that a lot of dancers and athletes...

This month, I really wanted to focus on young dancers and issues that they might run into as well as inspiring information that both the...

One of my passions in my career, and the main reason why I chose my career in the first place, is helping young dancers and athletes...

Flu season is rough. The best way to avoid getting sick is by supporting your immune system throughout the year. This can be done...

This soup is one of my favorite recipes in my book. I love how packed-full it is of immune-boosting deliciousness! You can eat this soup...

It's that time of year. The time where leaving your bed in the morning is like jumping into an igloo and even socks don't keep your feet...

I would like to take this time to celebrate every personal trainer out there. You are awesome! As a personal trainer myself, I know how...

This post is sort of a part 2 to my post last Wednesday, Thoughts on Veganism & Vegetarianism. The reason why I wanted to write this type...

I love practical gifts! You know, the ones that you can use all the time and get lots and lots of use out of. Well, today, I am sharing 5...