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Desmond Richardson. Photo courtesy of Richardson.

Desmond Richardson: On versatility and longevity

Desmond Richardson has so far had a career that most of us could only dream of. An acclaimed classical and modern artist,...

Students on a Gyrotonic tower. Photo courtesy of Juliana Bianchi.

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The benefits of Gyrotonic exercise for dancers

As a dancer, you probably already incorporate Pilates into your conditioning programme. But have you heard of Gyrotonic? Well, it’s about to...

Queensland Ballet's Teri Crilly. Photo by David Kelly.

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Skin care and makeup tips from the stars

Perfect stage makeup is an artform in itself, and learning to apply it is a skill all dancers need. Dance Informa spoke...

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Dance injury prevention: Stress Fractures and Spondylolysis

History and science museums are full of them. Graveyards and memorial grounds are packed with them. Archaeologists study those that have lasted...

Victoria Casillo. Photo courtesy of Casillo.

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How Dancers Fight Adversity and Setbacks

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right? Well, if that’s true, then dancers are the strongest humans on Earth. We face...

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Why is everyone drinking Kombucha tea these days?

Probiotic drinks like kombucha tea are one of the hottest trends in health and nutrition. Once thought of as something your hippie...

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Supplements: Are they necessary and safe?

The dietary supplement industry is estimated to be worth between $23 billion and $32 billion per year and growing1,2. Recent headlines report...

A student at Anna Tetlow Pilates practicing Garuda. Photo courtesy of Tetlow.

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What’s Garuda, and how can it help dancers?

Pilates has long been recognised as a dancer’s best friend. Almost every top ballet company and school in the world includes it...

What dancers can learn from the Blue Zones

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The Blue Zones: What dancers can learn from the longest living people on Earth

Some of the most respected dancers in the world didn’t get that way because they had the highest extensions or could do...

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Creating a Healthy Atmosphere at the Studio

Teachers and directors care about their dancers’ health, but they also understand that dance is an aesthetic art form. Sometimes having discussions...

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Should Dancers Avoid Cow’s Milk?

Adequate calcium is needed throughout one’s lifespan. We all know it is critical for strong bones, but it also plays important roles in...

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4 Restorative Yoga Postures for Dancers

Dance is an amazing, invaluable art form, but it can certainly take a heavy toll on the bodies of those who live...

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Dance and Mental Health

Dance is not just a physically demanding career; it also wreaks havoc on the mind and mental health. Dancers are perfectionists who...

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This new year, take ‘I’m too busy’ out of your vocabulary

This new year, take “I’m too busy” out of your vocabulary for healthier body and mind, and dive with your whole self...

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Protein Needs of Dancers: How Much, What Kind and When?

Do dancers need extra protein? Do they need to use powders, drinks, shakes or amino acid supplements, or should they just eat...

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Win a Harlequin Professional Home Studio Kit

Christmas Giveaway! Practice makes perfect It’s well known that home practice improves technique and builds confidence, whilst training on the correct floor...

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5 Post-Performance Yoga Poses for Dancers

After giving it your all in performance, class or auditions, your muscles need some love. Gentle stretching after physical exertion helps to...

Fiona Bryant teaching Alexander Technique

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How Can Alexander Technique Help You?

It is not the degree of willing or trying but the way in which the energy is directed that is going to...

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Tips for Joint Popping: Is it safe to crack your hips?

It used to be that I had to pop my hips. I simply could not turn out or get my leg high...

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7 Ways to Refresh Your Dancing Feet

For dancers, their feet are some of their most prized possessions. Dancers bend them, stretch them, turn on them and jump on...

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Is going Organic really worth the cost?

What are pesticides and where does exposure occur? Pesticides and herbicides control unwanted insects and weeds, but they also affect beneficial insects...