I am so sorry!

Hey everyone! I am so sorry for not posting! I've been super busy...I went to Hawaii for a two week vacation, and did three weeks of dance camp and have two more to go! It's crazy!

Anyways, I would really appreciate any ideas you have for articles...

Anything you want to know about, I would gladly post what I know. Okay, hope everyone is having a fantastic summer, and that you are having fun! Keep dancing!

Fireworks! Dance camp starts soon!

Hey everyone!

I don't have much time until I have to leave to watch the fireworks.  Just wanted to say hello and make sure that everybody's having a good vacation/summer break so far!  

Well, I have to go!  FIREWORK TIME!  ah my favorite part!  My friends and family are going on our boat to the middle of the lake to watch them!  :)  Bye!

Nutrition

Nutrition!  We've all heard of it!  And it's important, especially when you are a dancer!  Us dancers burn off so many calories while dancing, it is unnecessary to stress too much about what you are putting in your mouth...as long as you keep dancing and/or work-out when you are on break!  However, it is important to have just the right amount of nutrition; not too much, not too little.  

The first tip I will give is eat breakfast!  Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it is important that you eat it everyday! 


The second tip I will give is to eat lots of carbohydrates and proteins!

Carbohydrates (my favorite):
Carbohydrates.  Are amazing.  The End.


hahaah It is so important for dancers like us to get carbs.  I personally have no problem with this food group...

Some examples of carbs would be: 

• Bread products (bagels, bread, crackers)
• Fruit
• Pasta
• Rice and other grains
• Potato!
• Less healthy options––crazy, huh?  These could be muffins, pancakes with syrup, chocolate, candy!  Woah! 

Some examples of proteins would be: 

• Dairy products (cheese, milk, yogurt)
• Meat
• Fish
• Soybeans
• Grains

Now, what do I have to eat before class, rehearsal, and/or performance?

hmmm...good question.  Have you ever been scrounging around for food before class?  Wondering, what can I eat?  I certainly have!  I do it all the time!  Before dance, you should eat something that will keep your energy high and keep your mind focused.  You should eat something not too light, yet not too heavy.  Good things to have can be:

• fruits (not citrus fruits because they may upset your stomach)
• crackers (because they are light, but will hold you over)

Now, what do I stay away from?

All processed foods!  Processed foods are bad for dancers (and people too!).  It is important to try and stay away from eating processed foods as much as possible.  

Here are just a few tips...more will come later!  Thanks guys!

Choreography!

Hey everyone!

My dance school this summer is putting on a production, and they asked me to choreograph a number.  I need help with song selection.  It is going to be a contemporary piece, and I would love any suggestions that you have.    HELP!

I'm sorry!

Hello everyone!

I apologize for not posting!  I have been super busy lately and haven't found much time to post.  I will try to post more often, so do not worry!

Remember, if you have any questions/ideas for this blog, I would love to hear them!  Whatever makes this blog better, I will try to do.  Also, tell your friends!  :)

Alyssa

Stay hydrated!

With summer camp coming up, there is one very important thing to keep in mind...stay hydrated!  You can never drink too much water.  Water keeps your mind focused and your body energetic!  So, make sure you bring a water bottle or two with you at all times during your day of dance camp!  You'll need it!

My Story

Hey everyone!

I think that it is about time that I shared my story of how I started dance with you all!  I started dancing almost ten years ago when I was probably around the age of four?  My older sister, Stephanie dances as well, and my mom did too, when she was younger.  I'd always go to Steph's performances and get so bored!  I was more of the sporty type, believe it or not!  haha But my mom still insisted that I try it.  She signed me up for one contemporary and one ballet class at the local studio (the same one as Steph).  After the first class, I wanted more!  I fell in love with dance!  I was so happy that she signed me up!  

Now, my sister Stephanie is at college working towards her masters in art.  I am still taking classes at the local studio, everyday per week.

So, thanks to Steph and my mom, my dream to go to Julliard!  ...So, we'll see!  Just maybe...