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All posts tagged "dance health"
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126Dancer HealthDarcey Bussell and Move-Assure: How dance teachers can support mental wellbeing in studio
Dame Darcey Bussell, retired ballerina and co-founder of the Move-Assure, has always understood the transformative power of dance for emotional and mental...
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146Dancer HealthIntro to the foot: A marvel of motion
Let’s start from the ground up… The human foot is a complex structure, vital for movement and balance. With 26 bones and...
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444Dancer HealthFancy a Cuppa? Health benefits of tea for dancers
“A cup of tea makes everything better.” -Bindi Irwin Our ancestors knew the secrets of different teas and herbs, and now we...
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608Dancer HealthDancing your way to improved health
You don’t have to convince the dance community that dance is the best form of exercise, but it seems the medical community...
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744Dancer HealthA ballerina’s second act: Emily Davis in UK-based Dance Health research
It’s basically the norm for professional dancers to have a “second career” after taking their final bow: in choreography, administration, pedagogy, research,...
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480Dancer HealthFuel up: Nutrition advice for your upcoming recital
Professional dancers know the power of a good nutrition plan for a run of performances to boost performance while also reducing muscle...
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646Dancer HealthPerformers with ADHD: Healthy strategies for better focus
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a recognised and complex neurodifference defined in the DSM-5 by several criteria including difficulty maintaining sustained...
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689Dancer HealthKeep your body healthy over the holidays: 10 dos and don’ts
The holiday season is nearly upon us, and for many dancers, that means a break from their rigorous dance schedule. That can...
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1.4KDance Teacher Resources4 ways dance translates to everyday life
Once you leave the studio, do you find yourself still dancing? Down the street, through your kitchen, in your bedroom. Maybe it...
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1.9KDancer HealthWest End dancers and wellness: How Crystal Nicholls helps performers be at their best
How do West End dancers who perform eight shows a week stay healthy and well? Well… it takes work. And sometimes some...
