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Making a Difference – Heroes with a Heart 2012

Help a Child. Change a life. Build a Future. The Salvation Army Kroc Center in San Diego is in the middle of its very special annual fundraising campaign called “Heroes with a Heart.” We’re hoping to raise $75,000 to provide financial assistance to children, families, and seniors so they can participate in Kroc Center programs…

Christina Chitwood Performance on Google+

Christina Chitwood Performance has a Google+ Page! In case you’re new to my blog, here’s a bit about me: My bachelor’s degree in Performance and Professional Practice is from England where I was a competitive ice dancer representing Great Britain at the World level. I’ve also performed as a professional ice dancer. And I’m certified…

Have Fun with Your Hair This Spring

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Spring is a great time to experiment with new hairstyles and start getting ready for summer. This doesn’t have to mean changing your hair color or cutting your hair. You can do so much with fun braids and more! A great site that I like to get e-mail tips from is Daily Makeover. Recently, Daily…

Competition Makeup Tips

Competition Makeup at the 2010 World Figure Skating Championships - Mark Hanretty and Christina Chitwood (AP PhotoAntonio Calanni)

When you compete in an event that is judged, appearance is typically taken into consideration. Even if there isn’t a mark for appearance, your appearance in how you present yourself can affect how the judges perceive your ability. As much as it would be nice to believe that only ability is judged, the human eye…

Gaining Confidence through Competition

Will (15) and Christina (10) Chitwood after winning Southwestern Regionals in Intemediate Pairs, 2000.

Confidence is a wonderful character trait to have in life. Confidence helps you do well in an interview, do well in school or college, meet more people, do better in sports … in general, confidence helps you perform more successfully. Confidence is an important character trait to develop at a young age. If parents, teachers,…

New Year, New Goals

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To be a good athlete, you need strong motivation. However, levels of motivation can vary throughout the year. So it’s important to find ways that spark your motivation. One of the best and proven ways to keep on track with your athletic plans and increase motivation is through goal setting. What better time to set…

10 Ways to Enjoy Holiday Performances

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The holidays can be a magical time of year! Families get together, friends show appreciation, and most of the time the holidays are filled with happiness and gratefulness. Holiday performances and shows are also great parts of the holidays. Here are 10 ways to enjoy holiday performances, whether by attending or performing yourself. 1. Attend…

Fitness for Performance – Flexibility

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When you think of ways to improve your performance, fitness might be one of the first things you think of. How about flexibility? Improving your flexibility lengthens your muscles and helps your posture, making you appear more confident. So working on your flexibility is actually one of the more important things to do when working…

Top 5 Ways to Develop Your Performer This Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year for family and friends to get together. It’s often a time of rest, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still be developing your inner performer this Thanksgiving. There are many benefits to developing your inner performer at Thanksgiving, such as self-confidence, gratitude, expression, and energy. Here are a…

Top 10 Ways to Perform for a Cause

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Most people have had a family member, friend, or somebody they know who has had breast cancer or another serious illness. When you’ve experienced something like this directly or indirectly, the cause has a much more powerful impact on your life. October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I feel very strongly about this cause as…

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