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2023 – The year of being selective with what you give a sh*t about
If you know me, you know I’m a big “scrolling on Pinterest for poems and quotes”-girlie. I do it way more than scrolling on social media. Last year, I came across something on Pinterest that I think about often: “Peace is about being selective with what you give a sh*t about”. People who approach the world like: “IDGAF about anyone or anything, f*ck this, that and all of you” scares me a little. I’ve seen a lot of people in cities like LA post these things, and to me, that attitude is (in lack of better words) giving psychopath behavior. We have to care about something, right? But you cannot…
Romanticize your life
Romanticizing your life is not just another social media trend for influencers trying to promote green teas and online yoga subscriptions. It’s a way to practice mindfulness and it’s extremely healthy. No, I don’t have a PhD in literally anything,…
Gut feelings are guardian angels – Why I moved to Dubai
I’m not in Dubai forever. Let’s start right there. It’s just for a little bit, maybe like, three or four months. And I am for sure coming back to LA afterwards. But since I haven’t made a personal post in…
When it’s too f hard to make a decision – Decision paralysis and overthinking
Making decisions can be so stressful. It can feel paralyzing when you’re presented with a lot of choices that are difficult to compare, you lose sleep, you make your pro’s and con’s- list and you’re driving your friends and family…
“Be Who You Needed When You Were Younger” – Featured in Shout Out LA magazine!
Shout Out LA – One thing about me. I will yell “Be who you needed when you were younger” from every single rooftop I will step on to. Here’s an interview I did with Shout Out LA magazine last month…
10 Things I learned from living abroad
1. Everything is figureoutable and you’re stronger than you think When you live abroad and out of your comfort zone you’ll be in so many situations where your family and friends can’t just like, help you. You have to figure…
Living far from family – 9 things that helped me
“I could never do what you’re doing, because I love my family” a girl my age once said to me about 3 years ago, when I told her that I moved to LA from Denmark to pursue dance. At the…
Rejection = Redirection: 6 Ways for Dancers to Get Through “No’s”
By Choreographer, Dance Educator and career Coach Justine Menter: Being a professional dancer is an incredibly fulfilling career: Those lights hitting us on stage, the energy of an audience, expressing ourselves with our bodies. But that’s easier said than done.…
Freelancing – 16 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started
Being a freelance artist is not just about the artistry in itself. It’s not just about the act of dancing, writing, acting, painting etc. There is so much more to it and it’s so much more work than what you…
American Artist Visa for dancers (a how-to guide)
Maybe you grew up watching “Step Up” and “Fame”, maybe you’ve been practicing MJ moves in your bedroom, maybe you’re binge-watching dance videos on YouTube after school every day, and maybe you’re dreaming of auditioning, touring or dancing on Broadway.…
19 Easy Ways To Improve Your Dance Career Outside Of Class
How To Improve Your Dance Career – We cannot dance 24 hours a day. I know, I know, shocking news. Luckily there are so many ways to improve your dance career outside of class that we should spend time on,…
