As a creative who is trying to prioritise health and fitness, my schedule can feel so full. So combining the two; creativity and fitness, into an art form has been the most fulfilling hobby! There is nothing like the thrill of performing onstage. The lights and the fog, no sound but the music, the eye contact with the audience while you’re high on confidence and the magic of live performance. The room buzzes with excitement and the eye contact with your fellow performers on stage communicates that you both know how HIGH this high is…

Okay okay so it’s not even December yet but GUYS I am so excited for Christmas.

SO in order to be super prepped and stress-free come mid-December, here are some Christmas gift ideas for your Performer friends (or a sneaky link you can send to people for YOUR gift ideas) !!

Welcome to PART TWO of what’s in my bag!! Last week Carli went through her essentials for a show day/rehearsal day, and then her gym bag - today I’ll go through what I bring with me to set (as a Producer) and thennnnn what I bring with me to a Musical Theatre rehearsal (cause it’s fun and I miss rehearsals!).

What’s in my bag!! 2024 edition.

A little dot point list of what I have in my bag for a dance show or rehearsal (HELLO KATY PERRY x AFL PRE-GAME SHOW!!) and a list of what I have in my gym bag! Xx

Spring is springing, summer is coming, and we couldn’t be happier. What better way to celebrate than find some fun things that inspire you to be creative while reveling in this pre-Christmas season!

So here are SIX things you can do FOR FREE to find inspiration and spark some joy.

Today’s blog has some sugar (pumpkin recipe inspo), it has some spice (mobility exercises that’ll hit the spot!), and it has something nice (aka: my most favourite item this month!). I’m so glad you’re here to check out my inner thoughts. It’s always a bit of a wild ride. Let’s gooo.

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to the StretchiFlex blog & more importantly, a warm welcome to SPRING! Now I know what you’re thinking. “Caitlin, we had to listen to you rant about weather last time you published a blog!” and you’re not wrong. But fear not. I will limit my rambling if you follow my train of thought for just a moment…

Carli and Carolyn sat down again for another fun chat - this time, about a few of our favorite EXERCISES!

(Including the ever important exercise of resting and being calm).

Whether you're a dancer, actor, or musician: the right fitness program can do wonders for enhancing your performance, preventing injuries, and boosting your confidence - meaning your fitness ability won’t get in the way of your creative choices!

6 tips for a successful audition day!

8 ways for you, dear artist and performer, to improve your rest while increasing your overall well-being (but generally just to be a happy, less stressed, and inspired person, who happens to be exceptionally well rested!) 🫶🏼

Spring is upon us!

Say goodbye to winter with Caitlin.

Meet our trainer, Carli!

Sometimes big days between locations calls for lots of on-hand snacks, but little travel space (and no fridge!).

Carolyn and Carli sit down to answer some fun little q’s to dive a litter deeper into their thoughts and experience.

Today, I have a few things I’d love to share with you, so stick around for 1. the form of exercise that is my latest obsession; 2. my July favourite; and 3. my tips on how to choose the right personal trainer for you.

A short but detailed list of organizations focused on the mental health and wellbeing for performing artists in Melbourne, Australia - and why we love them!

Learning to fuel your body for your field is an important key of being a performing artist! Here is a little but necessary explanation on the importance of carbs, their benefits, and why not to exclude them.

As a performing artist, your entire physical being is, for the most part, your livelihood.

Prioritizing your wellbeing amongst a busy schedule is going to make a world of difference to your capacity and ability to make strong, creative choices at work and home!