“The smart ones know where to look when things get rough. It isn’t ‘there’. It’s ‘here’. No matter what happened in a class, in a performance last week, last year or five minutes ago. If you come back to here, you’ll always be home.” -Center Stage, 2000 One of my all-time favorite movies is Center Stage. […]
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Better Than Coffee? This Super Green Smoothie May Be
Spring is here! Technically. And if you’re anything like me, you’re ready to ditch the stews and broths and trade in for something a little more…green! There are a lot of green smoothie recipes out there. But this one has a little bit of something for everyone! Do you like spinach? It’s in there. […]
Music for Any and Every Day
I know I’m not alone when I say that music has always been a huge part of my life. Some of my earliest memories are related to certain songs or artists. My first cassette tape was Michael Jackson’s Bad and I played that thing incessantly. I distinctly remember helping my dad wash dishes in the […]
Being Kind to Ourselves Helps Our Kids Learn to Love
Now that my two daughters are in elementary school, weekdays have become more hectic. Mornings are a whirlwind – wrestling everyone out of bed, searching for missing socks and library books, then rushing out to meet the bus – and afternoons are jam-packed with homework and extracurricular activities. When my kids had an extra day […]
It Goes Without Saying: Letting Our Hearts Be Our Voice
It has taken me the better part of 37 years for me to come to the realization that I am by nature, an introvert. Surprising, considering that I’ve been performing as long as I can remember and have always leaned toward the “never-met-a-stranger” side of the personality spectrum. But in many cases, when it comes […]
Amber’s Story: Inspiring Kids and Millennials Through Movement and Mindfulness
To those who know Amber, her positive energy radiates almost as bright as her smile. But it is her dedicated and determined spirit that radiates the most,leaving both a lasting and inspiring impact on those who have the good fortune to meet and work with her! Tell me, what inspired you to pursue a career […]
Sarah’s Story: A Journey of Creating a Happy, Healthy, and Human Life
“Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – Anonymous Sarah Addeo is a force. Whether she’s leading her signature Cardio Kick class or fine-tuning her playlist, there is purpose and intention with her every move. But behind the Owner of AddeoFit is a gentle […]
Discovering My “Why”: When Words Fail, Physicality Prevails
“Sweat is magic. Cover yourself in it daily to grant wishes.” I walked into the studio this morning with a pit in my stomach. My 3-year-old was up 3 times last night, which left me irritated. 20 minutes after I finally fell asleep on the hardwood floor next to him, the alarm went off. […]
Music- the Unsung Hero Behind the Mind/Body Connection
“Music has always been a matter of Energy to me, a question of Fuel. Sentimental people call it Inspiration, but what they really mean is Fuel. I have always needed Fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty […]
Shana’s Story: Finding Balance through Food, Fitness and Family
Since I was a little girl, food and exercise has always been an integral part of life. My earliest and fondest memories include making homemade bread and kneading the dough in kitchen with my Mom and making cookies and licking the mixer attachment covered with cookie dough. I’d like to say that my early passion […]