Self-Affirmation | Pro Tip from Elizabeth Marlin
Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Elizabeth Marlin, is a Company Artist with Ballet 5:8. We asked her to share some of her favorite pro tips with us. Today's final piece of advice is an important one and a great wrap-up to Elizabeth's incredible Featured Guest Series.
Healthy Mindset | Pro Tip from Jessica Lohr
Jessica Lohr is a Solo Artist with Ballet 5:8. Follow along each week as Jessica shares tips on how to care for your body, ballet life hacks, and more. Jessica's first Pro Tip has to do with your mindset as a dancer.
Finding Balance in Life | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu
Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. This week's Pro Tip is about finding balance between dance and the rest of life. Maintaining a good balance positively impacts your artistry and mental well-being!
Fuel for Dancing Recipes | Tea Biscuits
“This simple biscuit recipe is relatively quick and easy. Our family would make these when I was growing up and I have fond memories making and eating them. They taste amazing with a little butter and honey!” - Mr. Sam
Fuel for Dancing Recipes | Swedish Almond Rusks
“This recipe is another sweet treat that is great for the wintertime with coffee, tea or hot chocolate.”
Fuel for Recipes | Apple Pie
“For November I am going to be sharing my favorite apple pie recipe, seeing as Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This is a family recipe passed down from my great grandmother.” - Instructor and Company Member, Mr. Sam
Fuel for Dancing Recipes | Quinoa Salad
“October is the start of Ballet 5:8’s touring schedule so, for this month, I will be sharing a quinoa salad that has been a staple for the company in the midst of performing. “ - Company Artist and Instructor, Mr. Sam Opsal
Fuel for Dancing Recipes | Baked Chicken
“This is one of the main ways that I like to do meal prep during the company performing season in order to have lean protein ready for any meal.”