Motivation

Performing arts and sports are definitely elitist. The pressure isn’t for everyone. Have you ever feel like quitting? Have you thought you’re not good enough? Have you ever said, “This is not my thing”? I’ve personally had. The fundamental basis you should have, not only at sports but also at everything, is motivation. We all have troubles, issues, droughts, etc. Motivation is that energy that keeps us optimistic although all we see is darkness. This entry has the purpose of reminding you all that bad times are momentary and necessary to get to the good ones. Don’t give up. Keep on fighting. Keep you goals set and pursue them. Remember that the result of your hard work will be shown later on.

How To Heal Up Bruises

Everyone dreams with having the perfect legs, but with our rushed life is kind of hard to avoid getting all bruised up. We all know that bruises on any part of our bodies are not even close to attractive. Therefore there are thousands of homemade remedies to cure them. Bruises are due to blood coming out of broken veins.

     1.     Ice it: Applying ice constricts the blood vessels and prevents more blood from seeping into the skin. Wrap an ice pack in a cloth and apply it to the bruise for 15 minutes.

     2.     Add heat: Take a hot bath or apply a cloth with warm water

     3.     Pop your feet up: keeping your feet at a higher than you heart’s location will help blood circulate better through your veins. This can help vanishing the bruise.

4.     Arnica: Arnica is a plant with soft hairy leaves. Nowadays we have lots of products that contain this plant due to the fact that Arnica swells inflammation, pain, irritation, etc. Apply arnica in gel over the area, take it in caps, apply it in creams, etc. Arnica is a miraculous bruise remover.

This is all for this entry. I hope it was useful.

Role Dancer Melanie Moore

                                I am HUUUUUGE fan of the famous 'So You Think You Can Dance' TV Show. I was watching the show a few months ago and saw the 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' choreography performed by the two all-stars: Neil Haskell and Melanie Moore. I instantly crushed in these two dancers. Watching this two role models dancing together in a duet is one of the most stunning things you’ll ever see in this life of ours.

Total Eclipse of the Heart- SYTYCD VIDEO

I did some research and Melanie’s Moore dancing career and life in general amazed me. Besides of having two job-offers by Lady Gaga and Kenny Ortega, I would like to share in this entry some curious facts about this great dancer.

Full Name: Melanie Kathryn Moore

Birthday: September 17, 1991 (21 years old)

Age in which she started dancing: 3 years old

Taken Classes of: Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Contemporary Dance

Non-dancing hobby: Singing and Collecting Socks

Dream Company: Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet

Best SYTYCD Performances:  “Turn To Stone”, “Total Eclipse of the Heart”. And “Game On”

Dance Idol: Choreographer Lauren Adams

Inspiration: “Life. Life is so beautiful, and if you really enjoy it, it’s going to show in your dancing.”

Advices: “Never doubt yourself. If you walk offstage feeling like you did a good job, that’s all that matters. Also, never get comfortable. Keep pushing yourself. That applies to everything, not just dance!”

Thank you Melanie for being such an inspiration for us dancers and for teaching us that perseverance is the key to success. Remember guys, don’t try to dance better than anyone but yourself. 

The 6 Magic Tips for Flexibility.

A MUST-HAVE not only for ballerinas, but also for athletes in general is flexibility. Flexibility is the capacity of adding stress to different joints of muscles and muscle joints without injuring. Unfortunately, this capacity is only acquired with practice, determination, and a little bit of masochism. Nevertheless, the results (ability to stretch, stylize body, etc.) are marvelous. The following list will help you with the gain of flexibility

    1.     Be constant: Practice your stretching daily; this will make your muscles capable of supporting more stress day by day.

    2.     Morning Cat Stretch:  A great tip for flexibility is to stretch immediately after you wake up. Stretching after long hours of sleep will give you more benefits than at any other time among the day.

   3.     Diet: Drink/eat a lot of milk, potassium, green leafs and protein. This will give enough nutriments to your muscles to get stronger, healthier, and less likely to have injuries.

  4.     Breathe: During the stretching, remember to breathe at all times. Your muscles need to receive oxygen in order to work. Breathing helps you liberate the pain caused by the stress of the muscle. You should remember that stretching makes you feel a little bit of pain due to the stretch of the muscle but you shouldn’t overpass, otherwise you’ll get injured.

  5.     Static Stretching: The key for gaining flexibility is to follow the following steps:

-       Stretch until you feel that your muscle is actually stretching

-       Stay static (without bouncing) and take approx. 10 deep breaths. Breathing will liberate the tension and will allow you to go a little bit further.

-       Go farther after each set of breaths, get out of your comfort zone

  6.     Always ask a professional: Investigate which exercises are the ones you need, know your limits, listen to your body, consult an expert to help you. In other words, keep it safe.