Dance Informa Magazine
Dance Health
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6.4KSweaty fun in the sun: An outdoor cross-training sequence for dancers
We know that cross-training helps dancers dance longer, stronger and with greater grace. Flexibility and coordination aren’t the only thing we need...
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6.0KIs there a link between diet, depression and anxiety?
A 15-year-old Ellie* began feeling down much of the time, she ate less, and went through some big struggles with food and...
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8.5KFirst, Do No Harm – How to help when you see signs of an eating disorder
It’s a sad reality that eating disorders in dancers are common enough to have become cliche. Dance Informa discussed this is in...
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27.7K6 dancer-friendly workout apps
If “getting fit” was one of your New Year’s resolutions, it’s not too late to up the ante! Joining a gym can...
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8.7KSleep, performance and weight management
“It took me far longer then it should have to realize how much of an effect lack of sleep was having on...
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8.5KSoy, Almond or Cow’s Milk: What’s best for dancers?
Sales of plant-based milks such as almond, soy and coconut are skyrocketing globally, while sales of cow’s milk continue to decline1,2. Cow’s...
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18.2KNew Year, New You: Fit and fabulous with Rachelle di Stasio
A new year is always exciting – it’s a brand new opportunity to recharge, start fresh, set some goals and get focused....
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4.5KHow to turbo charge your New Year’s goals: What dancers can learn from successful pros in the arts
Dancers, musicians and artists are a dedicated and driven group. We are big thinkers with lofty goals and dreams, but sometimes it...
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7.7KTreat your dancing feet this season
As dancers, our feet take a lot. Without their nuanced articulation and strength, we wouldn’t be able to dance in the captivating...
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6.4KStart getting ready for audition season now!
For many dancers, the holidays are a tricky time. Many non-dancer friends and family don’t necessarily have to think about fueling their...
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5.9KHow to prevent the thinking and behavior that leads to an eating disorder
We’ve seen it portrayed in movies, in literature, in art and in theater – the dancer who’s obsessed with her weight. Whether...
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5.0KGet in your Cardio this winter: 4 forms for dancers
We know cross-training is important for performing at our best. Doing so requires high cardiovascular capacity, but stop-and-start dance training and rehearsing...
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17.1KWeekly dinners and menu planning for busy dancers
My job is to help nutrition clients meal plan for healthy lifestyle changes, but as a busy mom, I admit that endlessly...
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11.5KThe power of visualization for dancers
The mind is a powerful thing. In the 1989 hit movie Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner’s character reminded us of the importance...
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6.4KGiving delicious Halloween treats a healthier spin
I’m a nutritionist, but I admit that Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. What’s not to love about carving pumpkins, roasting...
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7.0KGet healthy with these back-to-school lunch ideas
As a busy mom of two dancers myself, I recognize that the lunch struggle is real. As a dietitian who works with...
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5.7K4 ways to enhance your dance artistry this season
Fall is upon us, and before long we’ll be spending more time indoors. It might also be a great time to give...
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6.2KGot a case of the post-show blues?
You’ve spent hours in the studio over the past months rehearsing with the same group of people, practicing the choreography over and...
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14.0KHow the pros care for their body post-performance
Professional dancers give their all during a performance. Some do it eight shows a week, others don’t go on stage until 9pm,...
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13.8KReal Dancers Eat, and here are some of their secrets
At a recent Atlanta Ballet performance, I was amazed at the level of athleticism, endurance and power that today’s classical and contemporary...
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8.4KBeat the summer heat
It’s summer, but classes, rehearsals and auditions keep on going through the heat. Take care of your body in this season by...
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6.1KWhich Yoga is Right for You?
Have you considered taking up yoga but don’t know where to start? It’s an ancient science of wellness, born and largely developed...
