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All posts tagged "cross-training"
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1.1KDancer HealthThe overarching problem: How to safely stretch your feet
Instagram and TikTok are full of images and reels featuring dancers flaunting their skills. There are some amazing professional artists to watch,...
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283Dancer HealthEmbracing resistance bands for strength training
When it comes to strength training, resistance bands are a smart, dance-friendly option, and for good reason. They are ultra-portable and budget-friendly,...
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2.2KDance Advice10 new school year tips for dance students
How was summer for you? Did you get what you needed? Enough rest and time to indulge other interests, or maybe you...
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1.4KDancer HealthRecovery: The missing step in every dancer’s routine
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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2.6KDance Teacher ResourcesThe teacher’s body: Survival and summer revival
‘Don’t compromise yourself. You’re all you’ve got.’ ~Janis Joplin Will this be the summer that you make time to covet new healthy...
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1.7KDancer HealthAnatomy for dancers: Moving the spine freely in 3D
As dancers, we ask a lot of our bodies, and our spines take centre stage in every movement. The human spine is made up...
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2.2KDancer HealthHip Tips! 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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2.4KDance AdviceNew Year’s resolutions: Dancers’ hopes for a fresh 2025
New Year’s resolutions can be a way to reset and start a new year feeling fresh and positive. Whether your New Year’s...
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2.6KDance AdviceOutside of classical: Pointe shoes and the unique needs of contemporary ballet
In ballet companies, contemporary dance has moved to the main stage. The floating bourrées of the Willis in Giselle have given way...
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2.9KDance AdviceIf the shoe fits: Meet Leanne, master pointe shoe fitter
Everything about Leanne is colourful. Your attention immediately goes to her outfits that tend to favour vivid shades of pink. Next, you might...
