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Strong foundation, strong dancers: Importance of strength training for dancers

In the world of dance, our bodies are our instruments. They must be resilient, responsive and ready to serve artistry, athleticism and...

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De-stress with dance

Dancing can lift our mood in powerful and scientifically supported ways – physically, emotionally, and socially. Here’s how: Boosts “feel-good” brain chemicals...

Photo by Jimmy Parratt, courtesy of the Royal Academy of Dance.

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Dancer Health

Let’s Dance: The overlooked value of dance for fitness

Let’s Dance is a nationwide movement encouraging people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to embrace dance not for performance, but for...

Anna Morgan presenting at IADMS Conference 2025. Photo courtesy of Morgan.

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IADMS Conference 2025: My experience as a first-time presenter in Las Vegas

For the past 35 years, IADMS – the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science – has held an annual conference where...

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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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Dance Teacher Resources

The 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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Dancer Health

Fancy 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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Dancer Health

Fuel 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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Dancer Health

Performers 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...