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All posts tagged "dancer wellness"
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7.1KDancer HealthWhat’s the best milk choice for dancers? Soy, Cow’s, or Almond?
Sales of plant-based milks such as almond, soy and coconut are skyrocketing globally, while sales of cow’s milk continue to decline1,2. Cow’s...
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7.9KDancer HealthFit and fabulous New Year with Energetiks’ model Rachelle di Stasio
A new year is always exciting – it’s a brand new opportunity to recharge, start fresh, set some goals and get focused....
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5.0KDancer HealthDancers’ New Year’s resolutions for 2017
It’s that time of year – when goals, hopes and dreams for the coming months begin to stir and inspire. Here, Dance...
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7.3KDancer HealthTutu Thin: How to avoid an eating disorder
We’ve seen it portrayed in movies, in literature, in art and in theatre – the dancer who’s obsessed with her weight. Whether...
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20.1KDancer HealthCan dancing prevent osteoporosis?
Did you know that dancing is considered one of the most effective activities to reduce the risk of osteoporosis? According to Osteoporosis...
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6.3KDancer HealthThe power of visualisation for dancers
The mind is a powerful thing. In the 1989 hit movie Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner’s character reminded us of the importance of...
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9.3KDancer HealthCan injury make you stronger?
They’re the words no dancer ever wants to hear: “You have to take a break from dancing.” Getting injured can seem like...
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5.7KDancer HealthTackling Common Dancer Questions and Myths
As a dietitian for dancers and a former professional dancer myself, I get lots of e-mails. Many of these questions are about...
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6.8KDancer HealthWhat I’ve Learnt in 15 Years of Freelancing
Do you dream of life in a dance company? The reality is, full-time professional dance jobs are getting harder and harder to...
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7.4KDancer HealthDesmond 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,...
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14.9KDancer HealthThe 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...
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5.2KDancer HealthSkin 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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8.9KDancer HealthWhy 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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4.6KDancer HealthSupplements: 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...
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10.8KDancer HealthWhat’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...
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4.7KDancer HealthThe 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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5.0KDancer HealthShould 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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5.2KDancer Health4 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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6.2KSpotlightGina Pero on Injury: Turn our pain into our purpose
Dance Informa’s Linda Badger recently had the privilege of speaking with Gina Pero. Pero is a renowned dance artist currently based in...
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23.1KDancer HealthDance 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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16.1KDancer HealthProtein 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...
