Concert season is an exciting time of year for dancers, teachers and parents alike. But as exciting as it is, it’s often just as stressful. Routines to remember, costumes to pack, fake eyelashes to stick on. It’s a lot. Today I thought I’d share…
As someone who has been acne prone since I was a teenager, I understand that dealing with problematic skin as a dancer can have a huge emotional impact. If you’re at the point where you’re struggling with self esteem because of acne (or any…
I’m such a sucker for a good avocado toast! It’s the easiest homemade breakky that makes you feel like you’re brunching at a cafe. As a bonus, the good fats in the avo help keep you full for long periods of time (which is…
Welcome back to the two part series on how to set effective dance goals you will actually achieve. So excited you’re back for the next instalment! If you haven’t checked out part one yet, then make sure you do now before we start… and…
Okay, so I’m going to assume that at the beginning of every year you think up multiple new years resolutions. You tell yourself this is going to be ‘your year’ and set dance goals that are going to make your dreams become reality. But…
An approaching Ballet exam can be stressful for everyone involved. Teachers, students and parents alike all seem to be sent into an excited panic at this time of year. So to help you tackle your next ballet exam with confidence, I’ve written a survival…
Most Dancers have known nothing other than dance since the day they walked into their very first tiny-tot class. It becomes so much a part of our identity that we couldn’t imagine what life would be like, had we never been given that very…
Have you ever wanted to dance in France? Many dancers have a dream of living and performing in Paris, and from a very young age, I was one of them. I used to pray that I would eventually grow to be 175cm, just so…
Injuries are a part of any performer’s life. Not a positive part, I’ll admit, yet nonetheless an aspect of the Dance industry that you need to overcome. Whether you like it or not, at some point you will most likely experience one, and how…
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably heard me banging on about the value of rest, and why it is so important for us dancers. It’s a topic that is close to my heart, because for many years during my training I didn’t…
