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Jess Spinner is a former pro dancer and now a holistic health, nutrition, and lifestyle coach for dancers.

As a dancer you are living your dreams. You should not just survive but thrive and love every minute. This podcast was created to support you to feel your best in mind, body, and spirit.

Founder and host Jess Spinner shares insights, information, and actionable steps to help you gain self-awareness to approach dance in ways that feel good. You can reach your goals, feel happy, AND feel balanced.

The Whole Dancer helping you achieve a more balanced approach to food, your body, dance, and life Jess Spinner

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Jess Spinner is a former pro dancer and now a holistic health, nutrition, and lifestyle coach for dancers.

As a dancer you are living your dreams. You should not just survive but thrive and love every minute. This podcast was created to support you to feel your best in mind, body, and spirit.

Founder and host Jess Spinner shares insights, information, and actionable steps to help you gain self-awareness to approach dance in ways that feel good. You can reach your goals, feel happy, AND feel balanced.

    Pro Dancer Season Review Process

    Pro Dancer Season Review Process

    As one season wraps, it's essential to review what went well and what you'd like to see change for next season.



    This episode share key areas to consider and shift for your highest level of achievement in the future.



    For Pro Dancer Group Coaching, schedule your consultation here. Questions? Email me: jess@thewholedancer.com

    • 21 min
    What is "balance" in ballet?

    What is "balance" in ballet?

    Can the concept of balance in dance truly exist? How can you apply it to your own dance journey? What's the value in spending time discovering balance for yourself?



    This episode dives into those important questions.

    Ready for support? Schedule a coaching consultation.

    • 20 min
    Thrive Through Audition Stress

    Thrive Through Audition Stress

    Every single week (if I’m being honest, almost every day), I’m connecting with clients who are going through the audition process. The dancers I work with are at every stage in their careers. I’m working with 17-year-olds going through it for the first time, dancers in their mid-20s trying to transition to a new company or a better-paying company, and even seasoned pros at the top of their careers looking for a more supportive environment to work in.

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    There’s certainly some variation in the different stages of life and career, but there’s also a big constant: the audition process sucks. It’s long, it’s stressful, and it’s full of uncertainty. This process leaves you questioning your body, your ability, your potential, and just about every decision you’ve made in your life.

    • 21 min
    Can Dancers Set Weight Loss Goals?

    Can Dancers Set Weight Loss Goals?

    There's a lot to unpack with this topic. I've addressed it before but never so blatantly. Give this a listen and let me know your thoughts!



    If you're in need of support and you have a strong desire to change your body for dance, let's connect. Set up a free coaching consultation here.

    • 24 min
    Refreshing Your Food Mindset for the New Year

    Refreshing Your Food Mindset for the New Year

    When the new year hits, so do all the diet, exercise, and body-related messages. You start hearing even more about what foods are “good” or “bad” and what you “should” or “shouldn’t” be eating. 



    That’s why now is a great time to refresh and strengthen your food mindset. You can set yourself up for an easy-going holiday as well as a self-loving start to the new year.



    Ready for support on your journey? Schedule your coaching consultation here.

    • 24 min
    Dancers: Here's how to survive holiday meals.

    Dancers: Here's how to survive holiday meals.

    Holiday meals can be stressful. The timing of them is challenging between Nutcracker, impending auditions, and upcoming casting decisions.



    Here are some ways to calm your mind and enjoy the day.

    If you'd rather read about this topic, check out this post on The Whole Dancer blog.

    • 22 min

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