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I say it a lot during MCG weekly workouts, "flexibility increases mobility." This means the more you recover your muscles, the more effective your workouts will be.
💖 Make sure you’re stretching thoroughly AFTER ever single workout. I always encourage my clients to stretch throughout the day too! Especially when you’re tired AF of staring at a computer screen.
Read moreWOOO! We made it to our 6th and final TIP! All about appearance!! This is all about HOW your present yourself! You are the best representation of YOURSELF!
We’re talking hair, make up, skincare, outfits, photos, and all the fun stuff.
Before you show up at your first auditions or dance team clinic, it helps to practice how you’re going to do your hair and make up. Find a look that you LOVE and stick to that look, especially for auditioning for a team for the first time.
TIP #5 (OF 6)
You want to look & feel your ABSOLUTE best!
I decided to do the FITNESS bucket AFTER the DIET bucket because abs are built in the kitchen!! It’s true. If you neglect your diet, you won’t SEE results as best as you could if you paired diet and fitness together.
That being said, the two are not mutually exclusive. I am strictly talking about these topics regarding dance team auditions!! I am ALLLL about WORKING OUT, MOVING YOUR BODY, and STAYING ACTIVE to FEEL GOOD!!!! And not to LOOK like a Barbie unless that’s your perogative!!! ALL BODIES ARE SEXY!
Ok now that we have that cleared up….
For dance team auditions, you want to be in the best shape of your life. There are two reasons why: STAMINA & APPEARANCE.
STAMINA: Dance endurance is HUGE!!! You should be able to dance 1-2 minute dances FULL OUT, HIGH ENERGY, BIG ENOUGH for the person at the TOP of the arena to see you!
Dancing is its own BEAST! Dancing full out and doing any other form of cardio are not equal. This goes back to why dance training is so important!
APPEARANCE: this is sometimes the hard truth. If you are a pro dancer, you WILL most likely be dancing in form fitting outfits, including half tops, shorts, leggings, strapless tops, and more. You will most likely have expectations from your team to keep up physical fitness and appearance. MOST IMPORTANTLY — YOU WANT TO FEEL CONFIDENT, SEXY & STRONG!!! As I said before, you want to look and feel your absolute best!
Start a fitness routine that makes you feel good from the inside to out! If you hate running or it messes up your knees, there are SOOO many other options right at your finger tips. If you follow me regularly or have taken one of my fitness classes, you know I love athletic barre classes and endurance strength mixed with cardio bursts! I also love indoor cycling classes, pilates, yoga, dance cardio, etc. Find your happy place with fitness.
First of all, I’m absolutely obsessed with my brows and the entire experience with Arch Envy Academy/@archenvyacademy.
I decided to get my brows done because I am a GIRL ON THE GO!! The more I can wake up ready to go, (brows, lashes, skin, etc) THE BETTER!!
I met with Ronli, the owner and founder of Arch Envy, back in the beginning of 2020. We’re both entrepreneurs and clicked immediately. She gave me a brow consultation that first time in person and then a second time on IG LIVE. (Check out the video in my IGTV’s)! She walked me through every step of the procedure thoroughly in my consultations.
Ronli is a total boss babe — she’s extremely knowledgeable and created a terrific customer experience for me. Ronli is a master at her craft, and on top of that she runs a teaching academy at her beautiful studio.
Full transparency, I was so nervous leading up to the appointment!!! Thankfully Ronli made sure I was completely prepared with emails stating the precare steps and instructions. Essentially you’re getting a tattoo on your brows so there are a lot of guidelines to follow to make for a successful brow transformation. It’s similar to botox where you can’t have alcohol for 24 hours prior or Ibuprofen, but a little more detailed.
PAUSE, this is where I need to tell you how BEAUTIFUL @archenvyacademy is. The entire studio is SO DREAMY. Pink EVERYWHERE, walls covered in beautiful art, floral wall designs, lush plants, selfie lights, music, retro fridge/microwave…did I say pink EVERYWHERE?!? It’s beautiful. Make sure you swipe through to check it out. Like I said, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. (Video taken Feb 2020).
One of my favorite parts during my appointment was Ronli teaching 3 of her students while she did my brows! (We all wore masks :)) I was totally emerged in the learning aspect of it and knowing what was going on as she was working and explaining to her students. That was so cool! She explained how she designed my brows in real time, and the process of taking measurements and achieving a symmetric design. Plus the design look that we were going for — my design is called Ombre. It’s all sooo well thought out and sketched to design the perfect brow BEFORE she starts the permanent work. This part took the most time!! She also asked me after one brow was designed if I liked the shape and after both brows were designed if I still liked them.
Ronli takes the shape of your face, skin tone, skin type and current state of your brow hair into account to create a unique brow shape and style that works specifically for you.
After Ronli designed my brows, she outlined them with the brow gun, numbed me, and then got to work on filling in my brow. It felt like little jabs or bumps against my skin, but didn’t hurt at all. I think she went over my eyebrow around 3 times before the work was complete. Make sure you swipe to see the BEFORE & AFTER!
After Ronli finishes she explains the aftercare process, how many times per day to clean them, what to use when, how to keep water out of your eyes in the shower, etc. She asked me to keep her updated with my healing, and gave me a cute to-go bag with cleaning solution, brow balm, and an Arch Envy pop-socket. Adorable.
Honestly, this is the best first experience I could ask for!! My brows will heal softer and lighter within a couple of days. I’ll keep you updated sharing the whole process and results! DM me (@misschristiegirl) if you have any questions about my experience!
The service includes a consultation followed by brow design, shaping and numbing. The entire appointment is about 2-3 hours long with results that can last up to two years with proper care!
Thank you @archenvyacademy
I’m so happy I can share my brow experience with you! I like to keep it 100 always — service was sponsored by @archenvyacademy & thoughts on my experience are my own. :)
BEFORE
AFTER
TIP #4 (OF 6)
You are an athlete!! Make sure you nourish yourself like you are one!
Do a little experimenting and researching what feels good for your body
Eat for energy — you will be dancing and working out a lot so make sure your body has enough nutrients and sustenance to get you through
Do you love cheese (I do), but feel like shit after eating a cheesy, cheeseburger pizza? (I do. Hello, heartburn.) Take note on this. Maybe go for a different kind of pizza next time? Or opt for less slices of that pizza and add more veggies! There are soooo many substitutes for popular foods these days.
I know from personal experience that if I cut bread, dairy, and alcohol that I will feel better, more cut, and have MORE energy.
Yes, this is tough. Yes, I usually do this during the THICKKKKK of the season and for auditions. Yes, I do allow myself freedom and moderation in my diet throughout the year.
It’s more about feeling good and having ENERGY to get you through!
Go back to do your research about teams. All teams are different on HOW they approach diet, appearance, and fitness.
Find out if your dream team treats and manages physical appearance. ALL teams are different!
Explore/ask around exactly how the team your auditioning for manages your weight and/or measurements throughout the season.
Put your happiness FIRST. If you’re someone who fluctuates in weight (all women do!!) throughout the week, but your dream team does weigh-ins every week, do a deep dive within yourself. Figure out if this is something YOU are ok with. If it is, great, get ready to be held accountable. If not, be honest with yourself, you might be happier on another team that manages physical appearance differently.
At the end of the day, dancing professionally is a JOB. Your diet and physical appearance are something you will be asked to keep up.
TIP #3 (OF 6)
When it comes down to it, your goal is to be on a dance team so you want to be the best dancer you can possibly be!
I recommend training to be a well-rounded dancer in pom, jazz, hip hop, and technique. Train more and develop your skills more in the style that your dream team is the strongest in
Practice makes progress, if you plan on being a collegiate or professional dancer, my best recommendation is to train like you are a collegiate or pro dancer.
If you’re in high school that means being on a school team/all star team/ competitive team.
If you’re in college that means training at a local studio/virtually with a choreographer that has the style of the team you want to be on
Attend all clinics or as many as you can if you’re out of town. Ask for feedback while you’re there from the coach mainly, but additionally the other people who are leading the clinic who are accepting questions
There’s usually lines that form around these people. It’s worth your time to talk to these people
It’s a great time to receive feedback and show your face to the coaches
Attend as many auditions as you can if you’re auditioning for a pro team. The best way to get audition experience and build confidence is to go through the audition process
Dance classes are great for training, but the audition will feel different. Make sure you’re exposed to auditioning
If you don’t make a team, take a moment to reflect. I’ve been there!! Think about what you’ve gained from the audition process and how you will move forward as a better dancer.
It’s ok to be sad, but the important part is picking yourself up and trying again.
TIP #2 (OF 6)
Close your eyes
Visualize your DREAMS
where you want to go
what you look like
how you feel
how you’re dancing
what arena you’re in
what are you wearing
who is cheering you on?
how many people are in the crowd?
are there spotlights?
are you smiling?
are you breathing?
How do you feel when they call your name to make the team?
What do you do?
Who do you tell?
What are your thoughts?
Believe in yourself
Now that you can see yourself achieving your dreams, it’s up to you to take ACTION
Confidence
Believe that it’s already yours
Action!
TIP #1 (OF 6)
It’s so important that you do your research before you audition for a team (college or pro)
Research the team on their website, research the coach, and YouTube every dance you can find
What’s their style?
What requirements do they have for you to make the team?
Age requirements?
Training requirements?
Special technique or trick requirements?
What kind of uniforms do they wear?
Physical fitness requirements?
Are there prep classes?
How many people are on their team?
All girl? Co-ed? Do they compete? Which competition?
Follow the team on every form of social media they have available. Follow the coach too.
Watch the dances
The kind of uniforms they wear
Interact with their posts
See what choreographers they are working with
Follow the dancers on social media
Research will help you prepare before you even step foot into the audition
🤸🏼♂️ Full body training targets all muscle groups during one workout. Full body workouts are beneficial for someone who has just started training regularly or likes to workout 2-4x per week. Full body toning gives you more of an overall sculpt.
🏋🏼♀️ Split Training is used to focus on muscle sculpting in a particular muscle group area. Think when someone says, “it’s back day today” or an upper body class. These are great workouts if you’re trying to isolate a muscle group or for more targeted sculpting.
Read more6️⃣ Tips to Stay Active at Home
We’re all doing our part in social distancing by staying home right now. If you’re anything like me and are accustomed to having a schedule that keeps you moving on a regular basis, you might not be used to this new schedule. Here are 6 ways how you can continue to practice healthy habits and an active lifestyle from the comfort of your own home!
Read more➡️ What are you committing to flipping the switch on starting today? 💖
💭✨ Visualize your ideal self and how you want to spend each day. This is harder than it seems, however, all small actions add up.
➡️ Here are 🔟 elements I’m focusing on today:
1. ✨ Implement more mindset work into my daily routine⠀
2. 💭 Meditation⠀
Read more➡️🙅🏼♀️ 3 years ago I was burnt out working full-time in an office as a Marketing Coordinator. It was a great job, I made good money, had great coworkers, and I learned a lot about events and marketing, but I came home every day feeling TIRED, UNINSPIRED, and UNFULFILLED.
💖 I decided to change that.
Remember: You create the life you want to live.✨
Read more💭Sometimes it’s so easy to get discouraged by the word “No.” But, it’s really all about how you look at it.⠀
“No” can mean, “not right now.” No can also mean “this is not for you” or “there is something greater for you.”✨⠀
➡️There have been so many times I’ve been turned down from a job or audition.
🦋Here are 3 examples that stick out in my mind that have actually led to a YES to better my life.
Read moreI experienced @thestjames’s one day all day pass which allows you to play all day at TSJ! The one-day pass is absolutely free and gives you access to every part of The St. James. I highly recommend checking it out! You really have to see it to believe it. Click this link to book your one-day pass: http://bit.ly/2HO6EFA
I’m excited to go back soon to experience @courtedspa ’s Visia Skin Analysis, which tells you exactly what’s going on with your skin.
Read moreEvery aspect of Create & Cultivate is Instagram-able and beautiful from the stages, to the vendors, the happy hours, and the bulging gift bag of beauty & wellness products we received at the end of the day! There were stations you could get your hair and make up done, take a headshot, videoshoots, and book signings just to name a few.
The women in attendance are all super-focused, smart, passionate, friendly, and incredibly fashionable. Women come from all over the world for this event & there were over 1000 women in attendance for the NYC event.
Read moreI wanted to start off 2018 with a BANG! I'm someone who gets excited at the start of a new year, but I don't always make resolutions or set specific goals for myself. If I want something, my motto is usually, "I'll figure it out." And I always do! However, this year I wanted my focus to be different and intentional. I want to fulfill all my goals.
Read moreFlybarre is the BEST barre workout out there. It’s athletic and effective! I may be biased because I’m an instructor, but I’m also obsessed with the workout and truly believe in it. Read a few reasons why I love Flybarre so much!
Read moreI'm so excited for December at Flywheel! Flywheel is hosting a challenge called the Never Coast Challenge and I am one of the National Reps! The Never Coast Challenge encourages you to complete your goal of competing 10, 15, 20(!) classes in the month of December. My job as a Never Coast rep, and DC fly squad leader, is to take classes with you, help you achieve your goals, and keep you accountable!
Read moreThere are so many beautiful Instagram pages out there! It can be totally intimidating for someone who wants a kick-ass IG page, but doesn't have an idea of where to start! If you are working towards building a brand or just like to Instagram, keep reading!
Read moreWow!! Thank you so much Washingtonian!! 💪🏼💕✨ I'm so honored to be a part of this super-fabulous & fit DC trainer list!! What a great surprise!!! 💖
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