Dance Informa Magazine
All posts tagged "Erica Hornthal"
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527Dance HealthSupporting connection over comparison
Some of my earliest memories from my formal dance education are of watching the “model” student stand in the front of the...
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300Dance 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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1.4KDance HealthMovement for mental health: An interview with Alyson Stoner
I think we can all agree that mental health support is needed now more than ever. While therapy still carries a stigma and...
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1.6KDance 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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3.1KDance 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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2.5KDance 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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2.0KTips & 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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1.9KDance HealthPower and privilege: A body’s response
While the word “privilege” itself has been the topic of many discussions recently, the principle is not novel. I would like to...
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1.7KDance 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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2.3KDance 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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2.5KDance 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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4.7KDance HealthThe power of dance for brain health
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. It is estimated that each year, 1.7 million Americans sustain a brain injury. According to the Center for...
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1.7KDance HealthFeeling stuck? Here’s how to move through it!
Many of us look forward to Groundhog Day to predict how much longer we will have to endure winter. Will Punxsutawney Phil see his...
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3.8KDance HealthDancing into 2020: Moving with vision and clarity
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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1.9KDance HealthDancing through the holiday season: Coping with and managing holiday stress
The holidays can be a magical time, but it is not “the most wonderful time of the year” for everyone. Many people suffer...
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2.2KDance HealthPreventing slips and trips this fall
What do you think of when you hear the word “fall”? Around this time of year, it may conjure up thoughts of pumpkin...
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4.2KDance 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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5.5KDance Studio OwnerBoys, bullying and ballet: How we nurture young dancers
On the August 22nd edition of Good Morning America, Lara Spencer reported on Prince George’s school curriculum. After noting that the young...
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5.4KDance 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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3.1KDance 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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2.8KDance 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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3.0KDance 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...
