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All posts tagged "dancer health advice"
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312Dance AdviceBeyond Stretching, Part 5: Finding confidence and growth on the road to becoming a professional dancer
It’s no secret that a professional dancer is one of the most challenging yet rewarding journeys one can undertake. It involves countless...
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400Dancer HealthStaying hydrated: Real life problems and solutions
Hydration is important, so let’s break down the most common challenges and find solutions. According to Dietitians Australia, dehydration can affect “heart...
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385Dancer HealthFoods to reduce after-class inflammation
To reduce inflammation after a tough dance class or performance, it’s generally recommended to avoid foods that are known to promote inflammation...
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1.5KDance Teacher ResourcesBeyond Stretching, Part 4: Strength to technique – lighter than air
In the captivating world of dance, our journey towards mastery often mirrors the great feats of aviation pioneers. Picture yourself in the...
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615Dancer Health10 immunity boosting foods this winter
Winter has set in. Now’s the time to assess your winter diet and see what foods you can incorporate to help boost your...
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1.2KDancer HealthBeyond Stretching, Part 3: Sustainable flexibility development
For this edition’s Beyond Stretching column, Zac Jones, founder of Heal Yourself and Move, joins Dance Informa to delve into the nuanced...
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760Dancer HealthKeeping the body healthy over the holidays: 10 dos and don’ts
The holidays are upon us, and for many dancers, that means a break in terms of schedule and dancing. That break can...
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1.1KDancer HealthBeyond Stretching, Part 1: Sustaining peak performance
Over the next six issues, Dance Informa will be collaborating with Zac Jones, director of Heal Yourself and Move, on a series...
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2.0KDancer HealthAre dancers getting injured more? Part I: From Instagram influencers to dancing at home
A big leap, a multiple turn, an intricate phrase of choreography – and, pop. There goes an injury. Alternatively, other dancer injuries...
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1.3KDancer HealthBoost your new dance year with blueberries
They’re delicious, they’re sweet, they’re beautifully blue, and easy to pack as a quick and easy snack. But did you know that...
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1.6KDancer HealthCreative Ageing through Dance: Safely bringing dance to older Australians
Physical activity is a key to healthy ageing, and dance ticks all the boxes for helping older Australians keep moving. Dance provides the motivation, social connection and physical movement to help people stay...
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2.5KDancer HealthFuel up to make the most of your Victorian Dance Festival experience
A big convention weekend is like a little dance oasis – you’re dancing all day long, learning new choreography, trying new styles...
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2.2KDancer HealthQueensland Ballet’s Mind, Body, Ballet conference returns this August
Queensland Ballet’s Community Engagement team is once again proud to host the popular Mind, Body, Ballet event on Saturday 7 August. Now...
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2.8KDancer HealthThe dancer’s winter survival guide
Sunny, warm beach days are in the past, and winter is upon us! While winter certainly can be fun (cute beanies and...
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2.0KDance AdviceWhen doing more means moving less
The need to get things done and to cross off the proverbial to-do list is strong in so many of us. As...
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2.5KDancer HealthFad diets to avoid, and 5 dietary strategies that actually work
Too much stress has come from the misinformation out there about how to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. This information...
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3.3KDancer HealthHow eating more, not less, leads to a healthy dancer weight
Dancers can feel like their weight is a tricky balance between staying toned but also having tremendous energy and strength. Being too thin...
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3.3KDancer HealthPutting your best feet forward: 5 simple exercises to keep your feet in fine form
As a dancer, your feet are one of your most precious assets. They work hard for you in every class, rehearsal and...
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5.1KDance Teacher ResourcesCoronavirus crisis: What you can do as a dance studio owner
As the coronavirus outbreak grips the world, you might be wondering what this means for your dance studio. The most important thing...
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3.4KDancer HealthPilates: A dancer’s career companion
Pilates was first introduced to me during my time at the Victorian College of the Arts, when I was studying for my...
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4.2KDancer HealthWhat should dancers do when their period stops?
Lara Briden is a Sydney naturopath with more than 20 years experience. She is also the author of the bestselling book, Period...
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111.7KDance AdviceWhy The Australian Ballet dancers quit stretching
Dancers love to sit in an impressive stretch and yank their legs into all sorts of positions in order to ‘increase’ their...
