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All posts tagged "movement therapist"
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372Tips & AdviceMoving through the holidays
With the holiday season upon us, it can be a stressful time on and off the dance floor. For many dancers and...
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638Dance Teacher ResourcesFighting stage fright: How to spot and soothe performance anxiety
Let’s talk about stage fright. Whether you’re new to performing or you’ve been in front of audiences for years, everybody can admit...
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288Dance HealthHow dance can make us better people
Often times in dance, we can be very goal-oriented. We’re perfectionists, always striving for a better line, one more turn, a little...
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469Dance HealthFeeling the pressure: Managing competition anxieties
Competition season is upon us and for many, that means increased pressure — pressure to perform, pressure to win, even pressure not...
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1.8KDance HealthHave you forgotten why you love dance?
Many of us eat, breathe and sleep dance, and we can lose sight of the beauty and passion that drew us to...
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3.2KDance HealthThe mind-body connection is a terrible thing to waste* but even worse to misuse
The mind-body connection, while not a novel phenomenon, has become a trendy topic in health and wellness circles. Often used as a...
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2.1KTips & AdviceRachel Cossar: Choreography for Business
It is no secret that dancers around the world are finding themselves in uncharted territory. Whether it is taking a class virtually...
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1.8KDance HealthMoving out! Re-entering the world after lockdown
The time has come for many of us to start thinking about life after lockdown. Most of us have been in lockdown...
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2.4KDance HealthSpring cleaning: De-cluttering through movement
Although we’ve been spending a lot of time indoors…spring is in the air and the need to get ready for all it...
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2.6KDance HealthDancing alone together: Becoming SOCIAL DistANCERS
While not everyone will contract COVID19, no one is immune from the impact of isolation and social distancing. The emotional side effects...
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5.6KDance HealthPracticing trauma sensitivity in your dance studio
According to the latest results from the National Survey of Children’s Health, 22 percent of children in the United States, more than...
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3.2KDance HealthHow dance prepared me for motherhood
Dancers often see motherhood as a completely separate entity from their performance life. The thought of managing a career and parenthood is overwhelming...
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2.9KDance HealthSpring cleaning for your mind and body
Spring has sprung, and for many of us that means time to do some spring cleaning. Consider that our apartments aren’t the...
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3.1KDance HealthNew Year’s movement resolutions
You are probably no stranger to the term “New Year’s resolution”. The most common are to “get healthy” or “lose weight”. I...
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3.4KDance HealthHoliday presence: The gift that keeps on giving
The holiday season has arrived, and for many of us, the first thought beyond travel plans or vacation is often presents or...
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25.5KDance HealthTherapeutic Dance vs. Dance Therapy: 5 important differences
Dance continues to gain popularity thanks to shows like World of Dance and Dancing with the Stars, and as more and more...
