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All posts tagged "health advice for dancers"
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795Dance HealthStudio Bungee: The body in flight
For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of being in flight or a state of weightlessness. My performing years...
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1.8KDance HealthSummer superfoods to reduce muscle fatigue and soreness
Summer is the best season for fresh food, especially fruit. All fruits have compounds that reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Don’t worry about the...
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2.8KDance HealthThe SAFE® Method: Spirals and patterns for recovery, artistry and more
Formal dance training includes much about patterns in the body: the sequential arcs of port de bras, common step sequences such as...
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1.5KDance HealthWhy energy balance is the under appreciated secret to healthy weight and more energy
“I want more energy, lower injury risk and a healthy weight.” As a registered dietitian who has been working with elite level...
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1.1KDance HealthPlant-based milk alternatives: What dancers need to know
The rise in popularity of non-dairy milk alternatives can be attributed to many diverse reasons, including increased awareness of their health benefits,...
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863Dance 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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6.1KDance HealthYour nutrition plan for YAGP Finals
Preparing for a competition at the level of the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Finals requires dedication, rehearsal and discipline that is...
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1.6KDance HealthKeto Concerns: Is Keto Diet unsafe for dancers?
The keto diet, short for ketogenic, is the latest variation of a low carbohydrate diet with a twist that it recommends eating...
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1.9KDance HealthHandling Injury, Part II: Carolyn Paine
“Out of adversity comes opportunity,” goes an old saying. Carolyn Paine, director/choreographer of CONNetic Dance (Hartford, CT), seems to have found the...
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2.6KDance HealthHandling injury, Part I: Kimberly Giannelli
Evidently enough, when dancers get significantly injured, their body needs to heal before they can get back at it again. What may...
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1.6KDance 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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1.6KDance 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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2.8KDance 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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4.5KDance HealthSet up your body now for audition season and still enjoy the holidays
Looming immediately after the holidays is the season for dancers when contracts are given out and when audition season reaches a peak....
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2.6KDance HealthTop 10 tips for making cafeteria food work for a dancer’s body
School’s back! It is easy to make fun of cafeteria food or dismiss it entirely, but believe it or not, today’s school...
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2.3KDance HealthStay spectacular and safe at your summer program
Summer programs are incredible platforms for dancers to grow as artists, technicians and people. For so many, the summer is really when...
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4.3KDance HealthAdvice from dancers on how to avoid late-night mindless munching
It’s so important for dancers to get a healthy meal in the evenings after a long day of dancing. Your body needs...
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5.0KDance HealthMaking Healthy Changes Sustainable in the New Year
Finally lose those extra pounds by simply shifting the way we think about our food choices – No calorie counting required. By...
