Going hard in the studio and performing, and then weeks or months off: that’s the dance sector phenomenon of layoffs, one that...
We’ve all been there — you see something flatly wrong on social media, and you pause for a moment. After a sigh,...
We all know that scene in Center Stage: Juliette (Donna Murphy) finds Eva (Zoe Saldana) working alone in the studio late at night....
A big leap, a multiple turn, an intricate phrase of choreography – and, pop. There goes an injury. Alternatively, other dancer injuries...
You’re sitting in a grand theater, watching your peers perform beautifully. Or maybe you’re scrolling Instagram and their opening night pictures fill...
Competition season is upon us and for many, that means increased pressure — pressure to perform, pressure to win, even pressure not...
We’ve all been there: you get cut at an audition, you don’t get the role that you want, you don’t get into...
All dancers are amazing. That’s a fact. Every single dancer works hard, has discipline, is an artist in their own way and...
“The show must go on” — it’s perhaps the most quintessential performing arts adage. Yet, human beings aren’t machines. Yes, we as...
Part One Life has its seasons — shifting practicalities and needs leading us in different directions. Dance is a pursuit calling for...
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...
Need help figuring out what to make for dinner? Google “Red Shell Mgmt Kitchen Choreography” to find recipes for main courses, salads, soups,...
Former professional dancers and long-time dance educators Michelle Loucadoux and Kristin Deiss have joined forces to bring mental wellness to the forefront...
Did you know that dancers, on average, jump 200 times per class? But after a year away from the studio, we won’t...
In the face of the challenges we’ve all experienced over the past year, we’ve had to adapt, rethink and overcome. That’s where...
The body’s innate wisdom is vast, layered and not something that science fully understands quite yet. Yet, some movement methodologies have gotten...
Creating an appropriate and safe dance floor at home can present a number of challenges. Your first consideration is where to locate...
The mind-body connection, while not a novel phenomenon, has become a trendy topic in health and wellness circles. Often used as a...
The need to get things done and to cross off the proverbial to-do list is strong in so many of us. As...
These days, you may find it harder to stay present, especially when being in the moment reminds us that things are not...
Too much stress has come from the misinformation out there about how to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. This information...