Dance Informa Magazine
Dance Health
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9.2KParkinson’s Project thriving after first five years
Classes provide rich experience for participants By Chelsea Thomas. Renowned year-round contemporary dance company Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, now in its 35th...
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18.6K2Don’t Fear Carbs – Why They Can be a Dancer’s Best Friend
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. www.dancernutrition.com Want better jump height, more endurance, improved brain function and better fat burning? Then...
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15.5KDancer Injuries: What to Do if the Worst Happens to You
By Leah Gerstenlauer. Dance is a powerful drug. At best, it inspires adventurous bravery and euphoria, propelling artists to achieve incredible physical...
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6.1KFitness Beyond the Studio
By Emily Yewell Volin. Technique classes and rehearsals are a dancer’s job and a common misconception is that this training schedule provides...
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25.6KStretching Truths
By Rain Francis. Do you stretch extensively before class? Do you often sit in a stretch for a few minutes or more?...
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6.3KHappy Valentine’s Day: Five red foods that are good for your heart
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD www.dancernutrition.com Dance Informa is celebrating heart health this Valentine’s Day by highlighting five red foods...
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33.3K1From the Ballet Barre to Real Food Barre: Two Dancers’ Entrepreneurial Success
By Stephanie Wolf. Ambitious, self-motivated, earnest work ethic – these are all attributes of a successful ballet dancer. These are also adjectives...
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22.1KKick The Winter Blues
By Christine Dion of Mode Dion. Winter months keep your skin working overtime, from indoor heaters blasting out dry air and irritants...
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8.4KOrganic , Natural, and Free-Range, …what do these mean anyway?
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. www.dancernutrition.com. Food labels today might boast that their product is organic, natural or free-range. Some...
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5.2KSYTYCD Beauty Tips from the Tour
The dancers of So You Think You Can Dance Season 9 are currently on tour across the US. With a grueling schedule...
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4.8KChocolate….Is it all bad?
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD www.dancernutrition.com The holidays are nearly upon us. With them comes an abundance of delicious high...
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11.1K1Should Dancers Avoid Milk?
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD www.dancernutrition.com Food trends come and go, and the latest fad involves avoiding or limiting dairy. ...
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7.2KFive Super Foods for Dancers
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD www.dancernutrition.com It’s no accident that all five of these top foods are fruits and vegetables....
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21.3K2Eating Right on a Dancer’s Budget
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD I don’t know any dancers who have money to throw away. Here are a few...
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15.6KHydration for Dancers
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD Even mild dehydration can affect performance. Staying hydrated is extremely important to a dancer’s performance...
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9.4KSummer Skin Care
By Christine Dion of Mode Dion Summer is here in full swing and now it’s time to adjust your makeup colors for...
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10.9KA Dietitian’s Top 10 Tips for Lowering Cancer Risk
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD 1. Eat more vegetables I can’t stress the importance of this strongly enough. Aim for...
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3.7KHealthcare for Dancers
Part 2: Obama Care, What Does it all Mean? By Stephanie Wolf. Right now, the nation is on the brink of historical...
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7.1KHealthcare Solutions for Dancers
Part 1: Getting Insured. By Stephanie Wolf. A dancer’s ability to work and earn income is dependent on optimal health and physical...
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13.0K1Energy Balance?
We always hear about the importance of what you eat, but could when you eat be just as important? By Emily C....
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5.7KAnorexia Epidemic?
La Scala dancer fired after speaking out about anorexia. By Rebecca Martin. As a ballet dancer, the pressure is always on. Get...
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7.6K3What is the Glycemic Index and What Can it Do For You?
By Emily Cook Harrison MS, RD, LD. The Glycemic Index is a tool that gives a numerical value to a specific amount...
