Dance Informa Magazine
All posts tagged "strength training"
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114Dance HealthStrength training for dancers: Establishing a strong foundation
In the world of dance, our bodies are our instruments. They must be resilient, responsive and ready to serve artistry, athleticism and...
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115Dance HealthDancers and strength training: Embracing resistance bands
When it comes to strength training, resistance bands are a smart, dance-friendly option – and for good reason. They are ultra-portable and...
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546Dance HealthA dancer’s best-kept secret: Recovery
In the dance world, we often equate progress with pushing harder. But from a physiological standpoint, recovery is where adaptation happens. Sleep...
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249Dance HealthThe magic of fascia: Strength, mobility and emotion in dance
Dancers know that strength, flexibility, and control are essential — but one crucial element often goes unaddressed: fascia. This web-like connective tissue...
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749ReviewsDance on Camera Festival 2025: Dance film persisting
Symphony Space, New York, NY.February 21-24, 2025, viewed via press screeners. The world locked down in early 2020 – yet dance artists...
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684Dance HealthIt’s all about the hips! Anatomy for dancers
The hip is a vital joint for dancers, offering a balance of mobility, stability and strength. It is a ball-and-socket joint where...
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646Tips & AdviceBefore getting fitted: How to prepare your feet to start pointe
Pointe shoe shopping has always reminded me of Harry Potter shopping for his first wand. There’s a big wall filled with long boxes stacked...
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13.7K1Dance HealthInjury Prevention 101: Upper Body Conditioning
By Leigh Schanfein. Dance is a full body activity. We use our lower limbs, upper limbs, torso, head, brains, lungs, heart, muscles,...
