Dance is an amazing, invaluable art form, but it can certainly take a heavy toll on the bodies of those who live...
Advice from a physical therapist. Welcome to a new series of helpful articles with valuable guidance from experts — a social-media maven,...
One hundred eighty degree turnout. Everyone wants it. Unfortunately, however, only a very tiny portion of dancers are born with something even...
Dance can be a hard enough field as it is. But there’s something about it, something that’s in you, that you just...
This new year, take “I’m too busy” out of your vocabulary for healthier body and mind, and dive with your whole self...
It’s winter, and that means (apart from those us of who live where it stays beautifully warm) cold weather. That doesn’t mean...
College is hard. Dance is hard. Maintaining a healthy weight doesn’t have to be hard with the right choices. I know firsthand...
Has your stretching started to feel like the same old routine to you? Have you injured yourself, or feel nagging strain, while...
After giving it your all in performance, class or auditions, your muscles need some love. Gentle stretching after physical exertion helps to...
All the recipes below have been developed and tested by Emily Harrison, registered dance dietitian. The kale salad and the smoothie recipe...
As dancers, we despise the idea of being injured and having to take time off. But what does “time off” really mean?...
For dancers, their feet are some of their most prized possessions. Dancers bend them, stretch them, turn on them and jump on...
Pesticides: What You Should Know Pesticides and herbicides control unwanted insects and weeds, but they also affect beneficial insects like bees and...
Dancers can be deficient in Calcium and Vitamin D. Find out more: Adequate calcium is needed throughout one’s lifespan. We all know it is...
Do dancers need extra protein? Do they need to use powders, drinks, shakes or amino acid supplements or should they just eat...
Nutrition information and mis-information is all over the internet and popular media. It’s easy to get a copy of the latest diet...
Ballet is a physically demanding art form for both males and females. Just as male dancers require powerful upper body, core, back...
#1. Summer Intensives. This is pretty obvious, but essential. There are some awesome summer intensive programs for dancers of all ages out there...
While the Internet and the popular media are not always my first choice for quality nutrition advice, I was pleasantly surprised at...
Pre-wrapped or homemade bars can be a great choice for a quick and portable snack. With all the claims on the labels,...
It’s no surprise that the current craze in fitness is dance-inspired workouts. Throughout the years, the dancer’s graceful yet athletic body has...
The dietary supplement industry is estimated to be worth between $23 billion and $32 billion per year and growing1,2. Recent headlines report...