The magic of fascia: Strength, mobility and emotion in dance
Flexibility matters: Safe stretching for young students
Understanding the spine: Moving freely in 3D
Trans Artist and Activist Sean Dorsey on How Dance Can Meet This Political Moment
Behind “The Nelken Line” Dance Protest in DC—and the Organizers’ Hope to Take It National
It’s all about the hips! Anatomy for dancers
Top 5 nutrients for 2025
Is stress eating away at you?
Intro to the foot: A marvel of motion
Monika Saigal on ‘Nourishing Dance’: Fueling your body for dance and lifeDancers know that strength, flexibility, and control are essential — but one crucial element often goes unaddressed: fascia. This web-like connective tissue weaves through the entire body, influencing movement, stability…
Flexibility is an important requirement for dancers of all ages. Young dancers, in particular, need flexibility not only to perform but also to maintain overall health. Sometimes, younger students may…
As dancers, we ask a lot of our bodies, and our spines take center stage in every movement. The human spine is made up of 33 bones — 26 if we count…
On his first day in office, President Trump issued a series of executive orders limiting the rights of transgender and nonbinary Americans, from stating that the U.S. government would recognize…
A sharp wind was blowing in Washington, DC, on the morning of Monday, February 17, as 36 dancers processed single file around the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing…
The hip is a vital joint for dancers, offering a balance of mobility, stability and strength. It is a ball-and-socket joint where the femur (thigh bone) meets the acetabulum (socket)…
Are you getting these key nutrients? It’s unnecessary to spend tons of money or go to extremes for better health. Dancers are already overachievers as it is, so just focus on…
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. The first step is to acknowledge what we’re…
Let’s start from the ground up… The human foot is a complex structure, vital for movement and balance. With 26 bones and 33 joints, it handles immense forces and adjusts…
There is a new book out that is a must-read for dancers, teachers and directors. It’s called Nourishing Dance: An Essential Guide on Nutrition, Body Image, and Eating Disorders by…
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