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All posts tagged "dance therapist"
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643Dance 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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292Dance 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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471Dance 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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4.1KDance HealthWhen doing more means moving less
The need to get things done and to cross off the proverbial to-do list is strong in so many of us. As...
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2.7KDance HealthHarnessing the power of movement for resilience and well-being
These days, you may find it harder to stay present, especially when being in the moment reminds us that things are not...
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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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4.4KDance HealthDance and pregnancy: A mom’s connection to her unborn child
Before you decide that this article doesn’t pertain to you, that you are nowhere near ready to have children or have decided...
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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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8.1KDance HealthPutting the attitude in gratitude: Giving thanks through dance
Not only is November the month that jump starts the holiday season, but it is also the month when we prioritize thankfulness...
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8.0KTips & AdviceThe dance studio mirror: Reflection vs. reflecting
For some time now, I have been aware of my own love-hate relationship with the dance studio mirror. I have used the...
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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...
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14.5KDance HealthThis is your brain on dance!
Last month was Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. There are an estimated 47 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s disease and other...
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11.8KDance HealthAlternative careers in dance: Becoming a Dance/Movement Therapist
Whether you are a retired professional, a young student just starting out or an individual with a passion for movement but not...
