Category: Dance

Ditch the Lecture, Feel the Truth I’m at a health conference, and some movement expert’s yammering away about why we need to move, spouting science while we’re all stuck in chairs, stiff as boards from sitting all day. What do you know? I’m bored out of my mind, itching to…

Finding Inspiration I’ve been immersed in Seth Godin’s The Practice: Shipping Creative Work. It’s inspiring and packed with practical insights. The idea I’m hooked on? Committing to the practice—the process—of creative work, not the product, the end result. Maybe you’re chasing goals too. Maybe you’re stuck on outcomes. You’re designed…

Brushing Off the Limits At 55, when I hear someone—my age or younger—say what they can’t do because of age, I tune it out. I’m Teflon—those words don’t stick. I’ve walked through abuse, abandonment, and loss. I’ve risen above depression, anxiety, and a disease that tried to take me down.…

The Hard Restart I remember when coming back to dance training felt like a pipe dream. After closing my performance school, I hadn’t really trained—reeeally trained—for almost 8 years. I was sluggish, out of shape, my diet was a mess, and I felt so discouraged. But I was determined to…

Redefining Fitness There’s a lot of confusion about what it means to be fit. Do you need bulging biceps? Ripped abs? Two hours in the gym? Must you run if you hate it? No, none of that defines fitness. Fitness is simply being able to do physical activities, handle daily…

If you’re looking for a fun, effective way to boost your wellness, my Barre classes might just become your new favorite. I blend ballet-inspired moves with strength training and flexibility in a low-impact workout that’s gentle on your body and soul. Over on SPBTV-Your Wholistic Living Network, I design and…

"How I feel everyday I’m surrounded by the other ballet students.... my flexibility is going very well but the fact that these girls are just pulling it out from the get go XD THE BETRAYAL IS TOO MUCH TO BEAR" This was a post from an adult dancer who was…

How do you stay motivated and on track with your dance training? I’m a list maker, so scheduling is my jam. Every Sunday night, I map out my training for the week ahead. Setting weekly goals gives me focus, keeps me moving forward, and lets me track my progress. It…

Do you want to boost your leaps but worry you’re too old or lack strength? Here’s my advice, drawn from my own journey, for a dancer facing the same hurdle Q: “Any tips for improving leaps later in life? I’ve got weak knees and now a weak ankle. Years ago,…

“You don’t have the body to be a dancer.” Ever heard that? I did, from a young age. Short, muscular, AND curvy—hit with the tripple whammy—and lacking “perfect” turnout. I felt crushed. I saw tall, lean dancers in class, straight as arrows, and I didn’t belong. I loathed my muscles,…