Your Cart is Empty
As we are being asked to maintain social distancing, shelter at home, and perhaps even face quarantine, making meals from our pantries and freezers may become part of your daily routine.
It’s no secret that dancers tend to be perfectionists, and that often applies to their diet and eating habits. Many dancers are concerned about gaining weight as a result of changes to their usual schedule and wonder if they should cut back on how much they eat. That depends on the dancer. Instead of focusing on quantity, I encourage you to focus on the quality of your meals. Your body still needs adequate nourishment to support immunity, muscle tissue, and activities of daily living. If you cut your calories too drastically to off-set your time away from the studio, you may inadvertently decrease your basal metabolic rate, which is what is commonly called your “metabolism.” The body is much quicker to ratchet down metabolism than it is to ramp it up, so keep this in mind. Shift your focus from “perfect eating” (there’s no such thing anyway) to perfectly acceptable. Just do the best with what you have.
I like to think of this as an opportunity. Eating homemade meals is almost always healthier than prepared meals or eating out. It’s more cost-effective, which is a big consideration for many people right now. It also can be a creative outlet. Even if your supplies are limited, you can try new combinations with what you have on-hand.
Pantry items include foods in cans and jars, dried and dehydrated foods, as well as some root vegetables like winter squash and potatoes. Pasta, grains, flours, nuts, and seeds are shelf-stable and versatile. Depending on your budget and storage space, you may need to choose between different options during different shopping outings. For example, one week you buy rice, another week you buy pasta. Basics to buy include any of the following:
Grains
Proteins
Root vegetables including
Canned Produce
Our food supply chain is strong, so you should be able to restock supplies over the long-haul. Stores may stock shelves or limit quantities of certain items for purchase, but there’s still plenty of food. Stock up on some basics and then include a few fresh items to balance out your plan. Fresh items include apples, oranges, root vegetables like squash and potatoes, seasonal fruits and veggies, inexpensive herbs like parsley, eggs, bread, and milk.
Fresh Produce With Long Shelf Life
When herbs or greens look like they’ll soon pass their prime, consider freezing them or adding them to soups or casseroles. If you see overripe bananas on sale, pick them up and eat them right away, or freeze to use later in baked goods or smoothies.
Here are a few tips to consider for making meals that are affordable, tasty, and nutritious.
When working with what you have on hand, use a simple formula of 1 part protein (plant or animal source), 1 part carb/starch, some healthy fat, 1 or more parts veggies, and extra flavor from alliums like garlic and onion, herbs, spices, vinegar, lemon juice, or dried fruit. I’ve created an infographic to give you some ideas.
Product added to Kit Scroll down to view Kit
The feet are fickle (and so are your preferences). Each person will fit their Shocks differently…so below the charts are size GUIDES…SEE BELOW FOR SIZING TIPS to help get you in your best fit!
Tips for Sizing
The Alpha Shock is a snug toe fit and the Infinite Shock has a freedom fit toe
If a dancer has a very wide foot and is on the top end of the size range listed, you may choose to go up a size in the Alpha Shock
For example, if they are a size 7.5 with a very wide foot or you typically range between a 7.5-8.0 instead of a 7.0-7.5, you may be more comfortable in a size Large Alpha Shock instead of the size Medium. Your sizing in the Infinite Shock should not be affected with a wider foot
You are at the low end of a size range and are younger than 11 years of age, are very petite boned for your age, and/or have a narrower foot than average for your size
For example, an 11-year--old who wears a size 5.5-6 shoe would choose a size Small Infinite instead of a Medium (based on the size chart)
A 16-year-old who typically ranges between sizes 6.0-6.5 street shoes and has average leg and foot size would choose the recommended size Medium.
A 16-year-old that ranges 5.5-6.0 with a narrower foot will likely be more comfortable in a size Small
The Infinite has the MOST freedom in the toes of all Shock styles…so with the above rules also consider if you prefer a snug fit in the toes (go with the smaller size you are borderline for) or want some wiggle room (go to the larger size you are border line for)
The Performance Shock/AMP Shock fits like the Infinite but the size chart IS slightly different so please take note! The top of each size range is borderline, use the same rules of the Infinite to size.
Every dancer has a preference…some will love the lower profile of the Performance, some may miss the snug hug of the Infinite up the calf. Remember the purpose of the Performance is to create the perfect line on stage while providing Apolla support and the Infinite is to give maximum support and protection for long days and rehearsals.
The Performance Shock has the same arch and ankle support and differs in:
Lower profile & softer opening: the top of the Shock should hit below the bottom of the calf and goes on easier. The Infinite hits mid-calf
Sleeker and fitted in the toes than the Infinite to accentuate the feet and create a more seamless look onstage. But still has freedom.
The Joule Shock:
If you are border line and have a very short arch (the length of your overall shoe size is primarily made up of the ball of your foot and toes) or you are very narrow feet/petite boned, go down a size.
If the Joule loses it shape, wash it with normal care instructions and it should regain its shape nicely.
Please watch our quick How To Wear (www.apollaperformance.com/pages/how-to-wear) tutorial videos to see how to put them on.
The K-Warmer Shock:
Measurements are given as a range that it may fit. Most likely starting about an average 13/14 yr. old female on thru an adult petite/average male dancer. However, it may vary based on ersonal preference.
Please watch our quick How To Wear tutorial videos to see how to put them on.
Before placing anorder please feel free to emailinfo@apollaperformance or click our live chatwith any questionsif your feetmay be an exception to the sizing chart or are on the border line of sizes.
The Alpha: Level 1 
The Performance: Level 2 
The Infinite: Level 3
Apolla Shocks Support Scale:
Each of our Shocks come with our revolutionary support, what we call our 3 A’s.
Each has their own unique performance features that help to protect and support you for the many different preferences of dancers along with the different needs of style, class, performance and traction.
You will feel the benefits of all our Apolla Shocks. However, we recommend you knowing the different levels of support and features to decide what is best for you and your dancer’s individual needs. It is our mission to continue to innovate and deliver a Shock for every dancer’s needs, so you will always have what you need in your dance bag. They truly are the last and only dance sock or footwear you will ever want or need!
XThe feet are fickle (and so are your preferences). Each person will fit their Shocks differently…so below the charts are size GUIDES…SEE BELOW FOR SIZING TIPS to help get you in your best fit!
Tips for Sizing:
The feet are fickle (and so are your preferences). Each person will fit their Shocks differently…so below the charts are size GUIDES…SEE BELOW FOR SIZING TIPS to help get you in your best fit!
Tips for Sizing:
The feet are fickle (and so are your preferences). Each person will fit their Shocks differently…so below the charts are size GUIDES…SEE BELOW FOR SIZING TIPS to help get you in your best fit!
Tips for Sizing:
The feet are fickle (and so are your preferences). Each person will fit their Shocks differently…so below the charts are size GUIDES…SEE BELOW FOR SIZING TIPS to help get you in your best fit!
Tips for Sizing:
Before placing a group order please feel free to email with any questions on any of your dancers that may be an exception to the sizing chart or are on the border line of sizes.
Apolla Shocks Support Scale:
Each of our Shocks come with our revolutionary support, what we call our 3 A’s.
Each has their own unique performance features that help to protect and support you for the many different preferences of dancers along with the different needs of style, class, performance and traction.
You will feel the benefits of all our Apolla Shocks. However, we recommend you knowing the different levels of support and features to decide what is best for you and your dancer’s individual needs. It is our mission to continue to innovate and deliver a Shock for every dancer’s needs, so you will always have what you need in your dance bag. They truly are the last and only dance sock or footwear you will ever want or need!
XThe feet are fickle (and so are your preferences). Each person will fit their Shocks differently…so below the charts are size GUIDES…SEE BELOW FOR SIZING TIPS to help get you in your best fit!
Tips for Sizing:
Make gift giving easy and special this year with Apolla Gift Boxes and Gift Bags!
If you are purchasing multiple pairs to give as gifts to individuals, go for the gift bag. We recommend the bags for only 1-2 pairs. If you are buying 3-5 pairs to gift one person, we recommend the Apolla Gift Box.
Leave a comment
Comments will be approved before showing up.