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All posts tagged "mental health"
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2.3KDance HealthMoving through Uncertainty
Many would agree that these are uncertain times….uncharted for most of us. We don’t know what the future holds, let alone tomorrow. The landscape...
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2.1KDance 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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3.8KDance HealthAlessandra Stenta’s 21-Day Wellness Program inspires well-being
Los Angeles-based professional dancer and wellness expert Alessandra Stenta has created a 21-Day Wellness Program, called “Aspire with Alessandra”, that provides tools...
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3.1KDance 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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2.1KDance 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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4.3KDance HealthYour non-physical dance goals for 2020
Just by nature, dancers are motivated, hard-working and dedicated to their craft and at getting better at it. It doesn’t take a...
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2.0KDance HealthGo from winter worrier to winter warrior
Many of us are familiar with the “winter blues”, and some of you may even be aware of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a...
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6.1KDance 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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3.7KDance 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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3.1KDance 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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5.5KDance HealthIs dance worth it?
One standard by which we can measure the merit of a pursuit is if the end goal is met. Arguably, the most...
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4.7KDance HealthHow to deal with a dry spell
The performing arts are a difficult business. One day you’ve got a wonderful, well-paying gig, and the next, you’re back on the...
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3.3KDance 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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3.7KDance 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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8.5KDance 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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8.2KDance Teacher ResourcesGuiding Students Towards Positive Thinking
Tips for Dance Teachers by Angela D’Valda Sirico of DanceTeacherWeb.com As dance teachers we are faced each day with not only nurturing...
