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Quick reads on all things dancer health and performance for the independent learner.


Nov 21, 2024
Ankle Sprains in Dancers: Minor Setback or Serious Risk?
Imagine this… your dancer is going across the floor and when landing a big jump, rolls their ankle. They hear and feel a pop and now it...
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Feb 8, 2024
Hypermobility in Dancers
Do you know a dancer who can position themselves like Gumby? Do they have difficulty standing in 1st position with their knees straight...
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Oct 9, 2023
Understanding IN vs. OUT of Network Health Insurance
If you’re confused about IN vs. OUT of network in regards to your health insurance, you are not alone. I graduated with a Doctor of...
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May 8, 2023
Cross Training & Conditioning for Dancers
Cross training and conditioning seem to be hot topics within the dance community with some dancers and studios embracing the notion of...
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Apr 24, 2023
Managing Muscle Soreness
Over the course of a dance career, nearly every dancer will experience muscle soreness at some point. Dancers often say things like...
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Feb 27, 2023
Safe Stretching Tips
So often dancers come into the studio and sit on the floor to stretch before class. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Stretching has long...
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Nov 30, 2022
Off-Season For Dancers
How to make the most of your summer "off" and the never-ending dance season For minor-age dancers, we usually think of the dance season...
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Nov 30, 2022
Rest and Recovery
Rest & recovery - are they different? Often the concept of Rest is paired with Recovery. Let’s clarify upfront – recovery happens during...
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Nov 30, 2022
Warm up for Dancers
What is a good warm-up for dancers? So often, dancers tell me they know a warm-up is important, and when I ask what specifically they’re...
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Nov 30, 2022
Hydration for Dancers
How to get and stay hydrated Adequate hydration is necessary to offset the water lost during exercise via sweating. Sweating is a...
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Nov 30, 2022
Foam Rolling For Dancers
Is foam rolling helpful? Foam rollers have been all the rage for quite some time in the dance community. Dancers often tell me they are...
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Nov 27, 2022
Hip popping in dancers - is it normal?
Hip popping in dancers - is it normal? A large majority of the dancers I see have “popping hips,” and for most, that’s not why they...
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