Many of us look forward to Groundhog Day to predict how much longer we will have to endure winter. Will Punxsutawney Phil see his...
Going through short voluntary periods of time without eating is part of many cultural and religious practices throughout the world and pose...
I was born with less than 20/20 vision. In fact, I was born legally blind in one eye, but it wasn’t until I...
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It’s here — your big performance. You’ve rehearsed for weeks, months, maybe even years. You have laughs and special memories, and maybe...
We think of cross-training as a way to strengthen and balance our bodies, when our dancing works them in the same repetitive...
Vitamin C is one of the most popular vitamin supplements taken by dancers internationally1, but this is a classic example of how...
The holidays can be a magical time, but it is not “the most wonderful time of the year” for everyone. Many people suffer...
Many of us are familiar with the “winter blues”, and some of you may even be aware of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a...
As the cold season sets in, being conscious of how you stretch is even more important than usual. Wearing warmups and leaning...
Our body is wonderfully complex and multifaceted. Yet broken down into its simplest parts, it is a collection of bones, muscles, fascia...
Lara Heimann had always been interested in movement, athleticism and the human body. From a background of professional physical therapy and Vinyasa...
What do you think of when you hear the word “fall”? Around this time of year, it may conjure up thoughts of pumpkin...
As Beyoncé’s Dance Captain, Kimmie Gee knows what it takes to make it in the ultra competitive dance world. “I wish all...
Before you decide that this article doesn’t pertain to you, that you are nowhere near ready to have children or have decided...
Whether we mean to or not, we constantly have screens in our face. And as much as this poses problems that other...
Sometimes, one can just feel like it’s time for change, for a new adventure. Dancers are particularly ambitious, curious and thirsty for...
The time is upon us. Summer is coming to a close, and we find ourselves gearing up for another academic year. The transition from...
According to the latest results from the National Survey of Children’s Health, 22 percent of children in the United States, more than...
Dancers have heard the importance of good nutrition. Your body is your instrument, and it needs fuel – the premium kind –...
For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of being in flight or a state of weightlessness. My performing years...
NYC-based actor/dancer James Stevko was recently featured in Ramit Sethi’s book, I Will Teach You to be Rich, and learned how, yes, even...