If you’re looking for a sweet treat at Starbucks but want to keep the calories low, there are plenty of options available. Here are five of our favorite low calorie Starbucks drinks that taste sweet: Skinny Caramel Macchiato: This classic Starbucks drink is made with sugar-free vanilla syrup, steamed nonfat milk, and freshly brewed espresso….
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11 Gift Ideas for Dancers
The holidays are here, and we’ve compiled a list of 11 best gift ideas for dancers. If you’re a dancer putting together your holiday list or a parent looking for ideas, we hope this will help you find the perfect gift! If you’re a competition dancer, this is the perfect gift to store your dance…
5 Must read INSPIRATIONAL books for teens!
With winter right around the corner, it’s good to start thinking about different ways to help keep a positive attitude and remain motivated. These 5 books will help elevate the dreadful winter blues and can also help inspire you to reach new goals! Reading is one of the best ways to find inspiration to grow…
5 Quotes for dancers to live by
Although we are all trying to carve our own path in life, sometimes listening to the advice of others who have more life experience, can help us live a more rewarding and authentic life. Here are 5 quotes to help elevate your life experience! Essentially, stay in your lane and focus on what you need…
55 Inspirational Dance Photos on the Beach
Summer is around the corner and if you’re planning on hitting the beach, you may want to snap a couple of pictures while you’re there. Here are 55 pictures for inspiration and ideas for poses.
How to prepare for Nationals
The weather is turning nice, recitals and graduations are happening and everyone is itching to get out of school, but now is the time to buckle down and prepare for your best performance of the season. Nationals are just around the corner and if you’re planning on attending one, you want to make sure you…
6 Tips to finding your HAPPY
Envision this scenario: you worked hard on your solo all year long, then you got up on stage and NAILED it! It was the best you’ve ever danced, your turns were on, you didn’t wobble in your leg extension, and you were completely engrossed in the storytelling. Now you’re sitting onstage, ready for awards, and…
Tips to clean dance costumes
At this point, you’re either into your competition season or done with it so let’s talk about cleaning your dance costumes. It’s good to have everything fresh and clean for the recital or resale. How to remove butt glue To remove butt glue from costumes, try using rubbing alcohol, baby oil, or a mixture of equal…
How to handle gossip in dance
I read everyday and in the current book I’m reading, Business Made Simple by Donald Miller, the author states there are two predictors of success. I’m paraphrasing here, but his predictors are essentially: Successful skills.1. The Hero mentality. If someone has a hero perspective they can take on challenges and overcome difficult situations. If someone…
How to take GREAT headshots
I’ve seen hundreds of headshots cross my desk in the past couple of years and some tend to stand out more than others. If you want an eye-popping headshot that really draws attention, here are some simple tips to achieve that! Hope this helps! Nichole Fortunato, Director & Co-OwnerElite Performance ChallengeExcel in Motion