The end of the school year is one filled with celebratory events to commemorate the achievements made. Whether it’s recognizing individuals at...
With the holiday season upon us, it can be a stressful time on and off the dance floor. For many dancers and...
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I think we can all agree that mental health support is needed now more than ever. While therapy still carries a stigma and...
Many of us eat, breathe and sleep dance, and we can lose sight of the beauty and passion that drew us to...
The mind-body connection, while not a novel phenomenon, has become a trendy topic in health and wellness circles. Often used as a...
These days, you may find it harder to stay present, especially when being in the moment reminds us that things are not...
It is no secret that dancers around the world are finding themselves in uncharted territory. Whether it is taking a class virtually...
While the word “privilege” itself has been the topic of many discussions recently, the principle is not novel. I would like to...
The time has come for many of us to start thinking about life after lockdown. Most of us have been in lockdown...
Although we’ve been spending a lot of time indoors…spring is in the air and the need to get ready for all it...
While not everyone will contract COVID19, no one is immune from the impact of isolation and social distancing. The emotional side effects...
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...
Many of us look forward to Groundhog Day to predict how much longer we will have to endure winter. Will Punxsutawney Phil see his...
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...
The holidays can be a magical time, but it is not “the most wonderful time of the year” for everyone. Many people suffer...
What do you think of when you hear the word “fall”? Around this time of year, it may conjure up thoughts of pumpkin...
Before you decide that this article doesn’t pertain to you, that you are nowhere near ready to have children or have decided...
On the August 22nd edition of Good Morning America, Lara Spencer reported on Prince George’s school curriculum. After noting that the young...
According to the latest results from the National Survey of Children’s Health, 22 percent of children in the United States, more than...