<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Veronica Vacanza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veronica Vacanza]]></description><link>https://www.adultballetacademy.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:44:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.adultballetacademy.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[This "Strawberry Fields" Wrap is Your New Go to Lunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Wraps are the Perfect Lunch  For ages, I was having trouble finding the perfect lunch. I needed something easy to prep in advance,...]]></description><link>https://www.adultballetacademy.org/post/this-strawberry-fields-wrap-is-your-new-favorite-lunch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687a50db6b1f1000f62dbbac</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recipes (ABA)]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:15:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afa068_ccff59be935945068be99374a6b973ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_730,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Veronica Vacanza</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Ballet Snack: Chia Seed Pudding ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Chia Seed Pudding is the Perfect Snack for Ballerinas Back when I was in ballet rehearsals for a showcase I was in, I found myself...]]></description><link>https://www.adultballetacademy.org/post/chia-seed-pudding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687a61786b1f1000f62de83c</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recipes (ABA)]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:11:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afa068_cfab6783c36e457887c57e5669f72b7b~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_736,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Veronica Vacanza</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Ingredient Banana Bread Pancake Recipe [Gluten Free!]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Gluten Free Pancakes? 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Is it Still Possible at My Age? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hard truth about your age and flexibility, and 6 ways to overcome it...]]></description><link>https://www.adultballetacademy.org/post/is-flexibility-possible-at-age-30</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c622f7f617d0d8a28acf7b</guid><category><![CDATA[Ballet]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afa068_2849d8143df24fdabe7d93f267a297bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Veronica Vacanza</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never Too Late: From Peace Corps Volunteer to Professional Dance Career  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peace Corps Volunteer, Molly Maier went from never being the "good dancer" to pursuing a professional career.]]></description><link>https://www.adultballetacademy.org/post/never-too-late-molly-maier-imposter-syndrome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66b160449fb0b0dd04ea6439</guid><category><![CDATA[Ballet]]></category><category><![CDATA[Interviews]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afa068_eeb3c2b4dbec483ca254028e0d64a8d4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Veronica Viccora</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This 34 Year Old "Long Shot Ballerina" Proves there IS Hope for Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sasha Rawlinson is documenting her journey as a 34 year old ballerina to prove it's never too late.]]></description><link>https://www.adultballetacademy.org/post/long-shot-ballerina-sasha-rawlinson-interview</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66b123796b6ade00735e6159</guid><category><![CDATA[Ballet]]></category><category><![CDATA[Interviews]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afa068_d249d15f113a465b9226d1abc32c2e59~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Veronica Viccora</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 2 Ballerinas are Changing Los Angeles Ballet Culture with a Podcast ]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exclusive interview with Amanda &#38; Robbie of the Ballet Diaries podcast]]></description><link>https://www.adultballetacademy.org/post/ballet-diaries-podcast-interview</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66b12347d6c073083439893f</guid><category><![CDATA[Ballet]]></category><category><![CDATA[Interviews]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afa068_8bb106dc56604772ba57fad3739d8b73~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_630,h_665,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Veronica Viccora</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raquel Beauchamp's "Copy Paste" Motto for Beginner Ballerinas  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[After starting her ballet career at 24, Raquel Beauchamp is proving that it's never too late...]]></description><link>https://www.adultballetacademy.org/post/raquel-beauchamp-interview</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65de21a7fec5fadcba30f78d</guid><category><![CDATA[Interviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ballet]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afa068_50d199828c0145bfba83bcb335967532~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Veronica Viccora</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never Too Late: How Erin Tomlinson is Breaking Ballet Stereotypes ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Never Too Late, a series that highlights different members of The Slipper Edit community who are following their dreams...]]></description><link>https://www.adultballetacademy.org/post/erin-tomlinson-is-breaking-ballet-stereotypes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65bd28b4cde0610b3bd719de</guid><category><![CDATA[Ballet]]></category><category><![CDATA[Interviews]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 01:41:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afa068_fdd8551a16d944b48f50973fa3487e12~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Veronica Viccora</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it TOO LATE to go on Pointe? Pointe Diaries - Week 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is 30 too late to go on pointe? Find out in Week 1 of The Pointe diaries...]]></description><link>https://www.adultballetacademy.org/post/is-it-too-late-to-go-on-pointe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65d92d11a00fe28ece86bf44</guid><category><![CDATA[Ballet]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afa068_0f65d8215c4b4193a7491eedba6aa694~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Veronica Viccora</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, Adults CAN Become Professional Ballet Dancers. Here's How. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can adult become professional ballet dancers? YES! 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