As workdays shifted to our homes, our personal and work lives intertwine and surround identical key environments. After heading to the same kitchen table for our nine to five and midnight snacking, home can no longer feel like home. The line between these different worlds blur and the struggles of living in a pandemic are […]
It’s been over a year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Within what seemed like a normal week in the middle of March, things suddenly changed. Millions of Americans lost their jobs or businesses. Children were sent home from school indefinitely. In a matter of days, everyone was forced to adjust to […]
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 […]