In an industry that perpetuates the idea that there is an "ideal body," dancers often struggle to find body acceptance and self-love. Taylor Behringer and I chatted about finding peace with our bodies as dancers and why it's so important to love yourself. 

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 Hey hey! This is a quick episode on the importance of being content in the current moment. 

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I spoke with Jana and Abby, creators of the YouTube channel and online community, Ballerinas By Night. They shared their tips for dancing as an adult, how to deal with comparison, the lessons they've learned as adult ballet dancers, and more!

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My advice for you if you struggle with comparing yourself to other dancers. 

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Today I'm talking about 4 mindset shifts you can make to become a better dancer. 

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Khristal Harbert is Spirit Coordinator for the University of Houston Spirit Teams. She is also head coach of the UH Cougar Dolls Dance Team (and was my coach when I was on the team!). We talked about what it's like to dance for a college team, why team culture matters, and how to balance multiple responsibilities. 

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Hi! Today I'm talking about why it's important to slow down as a dancer and stop searching for quick fixes and fast results.

A short chat about the benefits (and not-so-great parts) of taking a break from dance.

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Today I'm talking all things flexibility, turnout, injury prevention, and strength with Allie Christensen! 

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In this episode, I share some strategies I use to take care of my mental health as a dancer—because being a healthy dancer is about taking care of both your physical AND mental health.

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