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The 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,...

International Ballet Intensives. Photo by Lucy Reese.

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International Ballet Intensives: Global training ground for the next generation

International Ballet Intensives (IBI) is fast becoming a go-to training ground for the next generation of dancers. Founded by Monique Aaliyah, IBI...

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Embracing 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,...

Bethany Kingsley-Garner. Photo courtesy of Kingsley-Garner.

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10 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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Dancer Health

Recovery: 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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Dancer Health

The fascinating world of fascia: secrets to 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...