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All posts tagged "health advice for dancers"
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574Dancer 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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445Dance 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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1.0KDancer 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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1.2KDancer 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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442Dancer 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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999Dancer 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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1.0KDancer 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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1.1KDancer 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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2.0KDancer 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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78.6KDance 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...
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2.0KDancer HealthVitamin C in winter: MUST read this before you supplement
Vitamin C is one of the most popular vitamin supplements taken by dancers internationally1, but this is a classic example of how...
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1.4KDancer HealthPlant-based milk alternatives: What dancers need to know
The rise in popularity of non-dairy milk alternatives can be attributed to many diverse reasons, including increased awareness of their health benefits,...
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1.6KDance AdvicePaying tribute to my first love: Dance
With Valentine’s Day behind us, many of my clients continue to voice sadness or even disdain around this time of year with...
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3.4KDancer HealthKeto Diet: Unsafe for Dancers
The keto diet, short for ketogenic, is the latest variation of a low carbohydrate diet with a twist that it recommends eating...
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2.1KDancer HealthNew Year’s movement resolutions
You are probably no stranger to the term “New Year’s resolution”. The most common are to “get healthy” or “lose weight”. I...
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4.8KDancer HealthPreparing for concert season: Boost your performance with simple nutrition tips
For many dancers, the end-of-year performances are a critical time to be seen and demonstrate what you have achieved, but it’s also...
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2.3KDance AdviceExperiential anatomy for healthy foot function
“Our feet are our foundation,” says biomechanics educator Bea Glendenning of I Can Move. “To build a strong foundation, you must make...
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4.1KDance AdviceExercises and workouts: Quick tips to help you prevent knee injuries
Exercise, as we know, is very important and offers numerous benefits. Exercises help strengthen the muscles around the joints, and prevent stiffness,...
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3.3KDancer HealthThriving through winter with these easy health tips
With the right care and attention to our body and mind, winter can be a time to thrive, to get down to...
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2.9KDancer HealthVitamin D deficiency is common, and it’s a bigger concern than most dancers realise
My daughter is now taking five dance classes a week, so at a recent visit to her pediatrician, I asked about testing...
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3.4KDancer 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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3.1KDance AdviceAdvice from dancers on how to avoid late-night mindless munching
It’s so important for dancers to get a healthy meal in the evenings after a long day of dancing. Your body needs...
