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All posts tagged "health advice for dancers"
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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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399Dancer 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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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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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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862Dancer HealthBeyond Stretching, Part 2: Safely maintaining and enhancing arabesques and extensions during holiday breaks
Welcome to this issue’s Beyond Stretching column with Zac Jones from Heal Yourself and Move! In part two, we will be sharing strategies to...
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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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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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2.3KDance AdviceStart the new year with some summer superfoods
The summer holidays are about to start, and the weather is heating up. It’s always important to soak in the slower summer...
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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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2.9KDancer HealthA Pilates sequence for cross-training and re-centring in stressful times
Pilates is about centring, literally and figuratively — building core strength and finding one’s metaphorical centre, one’s sense of inner strength and...
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2.5KDance Teacher ResourcesInvesting in digital delivery for the strength and conditioning of dancers
Dance and movement educator Zac Jones leads Heal Yourself and Move, a conditioning and strength training program which he teaches at a...
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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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3.1KDancer HealthCoronavirus Nutrition Essentials to Boost your Immunity
Foods and supplements to boost your immunity and fight infection during the COVID 19 pandemic. At any time, but especially during this...
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2.1KDancer HealthYour nutrition strategies to maximise the Victorian Dance Festival experience
Leading up to a big convention weekend, you want to make sure you have been taking the best care of yourself in...
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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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3.3KDancer HealthAustralia’s leading dance and musical theatre artists share their self-care secrets
Dance Informa recently interviewed some of Australia’s favourite dance and musical theatre artists at a prestigious red carpet event in Melbourne. Lucy...
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5.9KDancer Health5 stretches to avoid: How you can avoid injuring yourself while stretching
We are all different. Our anatomy, our goals and our dance styles vary. So is there really a golden list of stretches...
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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...
