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All posts tagged "health advice for dancers"
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607Dancer Health5 key nutrients for 2025
Are you getting these key nutrients? It’s unnecessary to spend tons of money or go to extremes for better health. Dancers are already...
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902Dancer HealthIs stress eating away at you?
Stress, emotions and how we’re treated by others all affect how we feel about food and drinks. It’s just part of being human....
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1.3KDance 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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1.2KDancer 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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2.1KDance 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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1.2KDancer 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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1.3KDancer 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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1.8KDancer 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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3.1KDancer 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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2.6KDance 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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2.6KDancer 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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3.3KDancer 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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2.3KDance 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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2.9KDancer 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 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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2.8KDance 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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3.8KDancer 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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3.4KDancer 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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2.5KDancer 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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3.8KDancer 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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4.8KDancer 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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3.6KDancer 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...
