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Emily Dodds McKinneyFeb 1, 20253 min readThe Heart of Performance: Understanding Heart Rate and Breath Control in Singing and DancingFor singers and dancers, the physical demands of performing can place significant strain on the body. When the heart rate approaches...
Emily Dodds McKinneyJan 1, 20254 min readUndistracted Deep Work You finally get a chance to sit down and get some work done, then instinctively you pick up and check your phone. It’s a very common and...
Emily Dodds McKinneyNov 6, 20244 min readNurturing Student Resilience: Effective PracticesAs a clinician, choreographer, and instructor, it is my job to teach and offer tools for my students to take on challenges, and meet...
Emily Dodds McKinneyAug 1, 20243 min readDear loser,I’d like to introduce myself. I’m a loser too! I lose everyday. I lose my attention, patience, time, opportunities, money, etc. I have...
