Hi all! Sorry about the slight delay since my last post- I’ve been completing and submitting all of my dance course application forms. I’m starting to get my first audition dates through, so more on that soon! In my last post, which you can check out here if you missed it, I talked about my…
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Redesign Underway!
So, the blog is undergoing a bit of a makeover at the moment! It might take some time as I’m writing the code myself. Watch this space, and if you have any ideas about what you want to see here, leave a comment below! Jessica x
In The Face of Hatred, DANCE.
Today Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. All throughout the day today, I have been hearing messages of despair, anger and fear. Watching with transfixed horror from the UK, it brings back painful memories of waking up early on a summer’s morning to the news that Britain had voted to leave…
October Update
Hi everyone! Things have been quite quiet on the blog front recently. I’m sorry about the lack of new posts, but I’m here to give you a bit of an update and new posts are in the pipeline as you’re reading this! I did actually film a video last month, but I struggled to…
Things Dancers Can Learn from Olympians
With the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in full swing, everyone’s attention is on these extraordinary people who have achieved the unachievable. These are people who have devoted themselves to a goal and reached excellence- seeing people’s dreams coming true as they win medals for their country is surprisingly emotional and incredibly inspiring. I found myself thinking-…
Kikki.K Stationery Review
If you’ve been reading my blog a while, it’s probably evident from my previous favourites and my post about The Dancer’s Journal that I am really into my stationery! I am addicted to buying and using nice stationery, and I find it impossible to walk past a Paperchase. Recently , however, I especially love anything that is…
Overcoming Setbacks
The dance industry can be tough- physically, mentally and literally. Setbacks and disappointments are part of this journey. No one can be successful all the time- as a dancer, you need to learn how to deal with these challenging times, and not allow them to derail your progress. I’m going to talk a little…
An Adult Beginner’s Guide to Ballet: Part Two- Choosing a Studio
I’ll be continuing my series on advice for adult beginners with how to choose your studio. If you missed the last post, about whether ballet is right for you, you can read that here. So, choosing your studio: with any luck, you’ll have a wealth of choice available to you- these days, ballet classes for…
An Update from London
So I just want to apologise for the long absence. Things have gotten a little unexpectedly hectic in my life right now. It started off with a problem with my job, and snowballed from there. I have been applying for jobs and attending interviews, making plans, and I spent the last week working at…
How to Improve Your Sleep
This might seem like a strange topic for a dance blog, but it’s surprisingly important. Dancers have to train like athletes, and a huge part of training is allowing your body adequate recovery time. Getting enough good-quality sleep is essential in order to dance at your best, to improve and to get stronger. When you…