It seems like one of the biggest things for young dancers growing up is the dream of dancing en pointe. And why not?! You get to have the beautiful shoes, the gorgeous tutus, and the chance to develop a whole new set of skills. This dream of dancing en pointe is great and a good […]
“Eat less. Eat more. Cut carbs. Add fats. Take away fats. Crash diet. Water weight. Hydrate. Substituting. Try dark chocolate. Pile on the veggies!” Many of us have heard these words and phrases thrown around when it comes to nutrition. I don’t know about you guys, but all of the conflicting information found online can […]
Welcome back to our blog series focused on healthy ways for working from home! We’ve explored many topics together so far, from posture and desk set up, to rejuvenating break ideas for the body and mind. Feel free to check out blog one and two for helpful tips and tricks on reducing muscle pain and […]
Dancers are very aware of their bodies! They absolutely need this awareness for a routine either in class, rehearsal, or on stage. However, dancers tend to ignore their injuries due to the very real fear of not being able to keep doing what they love. Dancers should use their “hyperawareness of their bodies” superpower for […]
Part 1 of this three-part series focused on setting up an ergonomic office space built around your unique best posture while working from home. Check out this post here for healthy tips on workspace set up and intentional movements to try while you work. This next part of this series will focus on practical and […]
Working from Home Nothing could have prepared us for the unprecedented times of a global pandemic. Many people are working from home for the first time and are having to manage daily stressors from an isolated environment. Personally, I have found it tricky to balance my work life, down time, and navigating my family’s needs […]
Trying to get your splits closer to the floor or your battements higher? Are you told to sit in front of the TV and stretch for long periods of time? It turns out that this may not be the best way to improve flexibility and performance while also preventing injury. The Australian Ballet agrees, and […]
When I was growing up, it was common for kids in my class to play different sports throughout the year. It was unusual to have someone who played year-round or played at multiple levels at once (like the school team plus club-level plus something else). You played your sport for that season, and then moved […]
Steroid injections have become a common recommendation in the case of pain or injury. They are most often used to treat inflammation, especially when it has become chronic. Just like so many other things in medicine, these injections have potential benefits, as well as potential side-effects. And, recently, there has been new research that may […]
The shaping and flow of the arms in dance helps to: add complexity to lines of movement, communicate a story without words, contribute to both the beauty and strength of most styles of dance, and much more. Because arm movement is so crucial to most styles of dance, we tend to do a LOT of […]