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• Question of the Day (Category: Dance Drama)

  Happy Wednesday, readers! I hope you're all enjoying your holiday vacations as much as I am. I attended a fitness class on Monday and it reminded me of a time... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2014 DIARIES

• How To Sew Your Pointe Shoes

  

  Hello, dear followers!It's Monday and, according to the new schedule, you know what that means! Monday's posts are now dedicated to informative articles. Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 DIARIES

• Christmas Hiatus and A New Schedule

  Merry Christmas, readers! So today and Christmas day I'm going to take a little break to be with my family and enjoy the holidays. Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2013 DIARIES

• Question of the Day: Gaynor Mindens

  

  A recent question I received came from Emma Sachsenmaier regarding Gaynor Minden pointe shoes...Rhiannon, what do you think about GMs? Do you think they’re... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2013 DIARIES

• Ten Years on the Toes

  

  Back in 2010, I did a post featuring the disgustingness that are my feet and tips on taking care of them. (See it here) That was after being on pointe for six... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 DIARIES

• Dancer S.O.S!

  The advice column is up and running! Be sure to submit your questions that need answering either in a comment on any post or e-mail me at: [email protected]. Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2013 DIARIES

• Staying in Shape Over Vacation Extended Edition

  It's the holidays, we all have to indulge in a Christmas cookie from time to time. But it can be really tough (especially when you're not exercising as much)... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 DIARIES

• Holiday Treats

  

  Looking for a gift for a dancer? Not to worry, I've picked my top five best 2013 gifts for dancers all at an affordable price!5. The "Keep Calm" shirt trend... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 DIARIES

• Staying in Shape Over Vacation... The Cross Training Theory

  

  Nutcracker's over. It's sad to see it go but you know what that means... Vacation is right around the corner! I'm more than ready for a long, LONG winter's nap. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 DIARIES

• Nutcracker 2013 - A Learning Experience

  

  This year's Nutcracker was nothing short of incredible. I've learned more about performing through those seven shows than I have every other show I've ever... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 DIARIES

• A Thanksgiving Day Update/How To Do A Bun Video Tutorial

  

  With Nutcracker in full swing here at Maine State Ballet, things are crazy. We've loaded into Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine and I've made myself quite a... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 DIARIES

• Dancer S.O.S.

  

  Dancers, teachers, and dance moms alike, you're in luck because my Dancer S.O.S. advice column is up and running! You can ask me anything. Shoot an e-mail to:... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 DIARIES

• Refuel

  

  Sunday is probably my favorite day. You finally get a break after the grind of the week that seems to go on, and on, and on, and on. It's important to utilize... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2013 DIARIES

• Extended - My Current Pointe Shoes

  

  To compliment the post "A Peek - My Current Pointe Shoes" and by request, here are a couple pictures of me warming up for coaching/rehearsing in the Suffolk -... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2013 DIARIES

• Pointe Magazine - Whitney Jensen and Cross Training

  

  As I've gotten older I've found cross training to be extremely beneficial to my dancing. It keeps you even more in shape and amplifies your stamina. Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 DIARIES

• A Peek - My Current Pointe Shoes

  

  I recently had a request to do an article on the pointe shoes that I'm currently wearing... So reader, this is for you!I'm currently wearing Suffolk -... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 DIARIES

• Managing Schedules

  

  So my month consists of teaching 10 classes a week, taking ballet class 5 days a week, rehearsing 4 days a week, and being a full time college student. Life... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 DIARIES

• The Nutcracker 2013

  

  Jumping to the now, I'd like to give everyone a little update. Nutcracker season is in full swing. Rehearsals almost every day on top of class, school, and work... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2013 DIARIES

• Find Me On Facebook!

  

  Hey all! Did you know A Dancer's Days has a Facebook page? Well, now you do! So be sure to like us on Facebook HERE to stay up to date with posts and easily... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2013 DIARIES

• Swan Lake 2012

  

  The last time I wrote about a personal occurrence, it was January of 2012 and I reviewed Boston Ballet's Nutcracker (see the post here). Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 DIARIES