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• Gearing up

  

  At Maine State Ballet, although it's June, we are already gearing up for our summer performance. For two weekends in August we will embark on an eight-show run... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2015 DIARIES

• the 'in Between' Workout

  

  Every year there are several lovely little gaps of complete and utter down-time. One is after summer programs have ended and before the fall season begins, and... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 DIARIES

• Let the Countdown Begin

  

  My dear readers, I am extremely excited to announce a dancer's days' first ever giveaway! The maker of some of these gorgeous items has teamed up with me to... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2015 DIARIES

• in This Moment

  

  A moment caught in time from this past week. One worth savoring, remembering, and sharing. a rainy sunday's breakfast and afternoon naps on a hot day in may... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2015 DIARIES

• Back at It

  So glad to be back dancing, however, my body will not be so thankful tomorrow morning... After two weeks off between recital and interim classes, today was... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2015 DIARIES

• Recital 2015: Part Two

  

  (See part one here) It's time for round two and this time working not with the Maine State Ballet, but Center Stage Performing Arts. Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2015 DIARIES

• Artist Profile: Ed Sheeran

  

  Have you ever listened to Ed Sheeran? Like, really taken a moment to hear what his lyrics say and feel the message he conveys through what boils down to simple... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2015 DIARIES

• Rainy Day Confessions

  

  I'm a complete mess most of the time. Internally, anyway. I'm a mess in a way that most people wouldn't notice. I tend to stress over anything in life that coul... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2015 DIARIES

• 'hulk Juice'

  

  Travis (my boyfriend and other half) has long been perfecting his recipe for what he calls "Hulk Juice." With a name deriving from its Hulk-ish color, this... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2015 DIARIES

• Artist Profile: Sara Esty - Truly an American in Paris

  

  At my home, Maine State Ballet, there isn't a person in the building who fails to snap to attention when the words, "The Estys are here," trickle down the... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2015 DIARIES

• Memorial Day

  

  Hoping everyone in the states had a lovely Memorial Day and took time to remember those who serve and have served our country. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2015 DIARIES

• Madame Galina - Cherie Mangus

  

  I have for you today a fascinating essay by Cherie Mangus.An essay about her son's famous Russian ballet teacher, one I'm very excited to share. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 DIARIES

• Recital 2015: Part One

  

  The dressing rooms have been cleaned, the hairspray has been washed out, and the costumes have been stowed away. Another year, another recital. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 DIARIES

• Five Things That Will Keep You from Losing Your Mind During Recital Season (for...

  It’s that time of year! So grab your kits and caboodles, costume racks, and hairspray. What we’ve been working towards all year has finally arrived. It’s go... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2015 DIARIES

• 500

  

  Today A Dancer's Days reached 500 likes on Facebook! I'd like to thank you all so much for reading, commenting, following, and 'liking' my blog. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2015 DIARIES

• the Best Survival Guide to a Teacher's First Dance Recital

  

  I'd like to share a post I contributed to Dakiki.com, the up and coming leading website for a dance competition and dance studio log and place to connect... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2015 DIARIES

• the Lowdown: May 2015

  

  personal There are few things I dislike more than being sick, and for whatever reason I find myself fallen ill far more often than I'd like. Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2015 DIARIES

• Calling All Fellow Dance Bloggers!

  

  Looking to increase your site traffic and revenue? A team of five dance bloggers have gotten together to create the first ever "how-to" e-book for dance... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2015 DIARIES

• Tricks of the Trade: 5 Steps to Better On-Stage Turns

  

  Remember when you were a kid and you first stepped on stage in full costume, makeup, with the bright stage lights and full theatre before you? Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2015 DIARIES

• In This Moment: April 16, 2015

  

  Everybody cares for their body differently and I've just personally found cross training to be very beneficial as a dancer. So I got my workout in today! I... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2015 DIARIES