Tag: body

Dancers, Here's How to Get Your Sleep Schedule Back on Track

While taking all those #SocialDisDancing Zoom classes at home certainly helped keep your technique up to par, the relaxation of your daily schedule—no need to wake up early to catch a bus!—may have messed with your sleep cycle. Finding it harder than usual to get up for that Saturday morning rehearsal? Here’s how to make […]

When and How to Speak Up for Yourself in the Studio

Picture this: You’re in rehearsal, and you finally get a move the way the choreographer wants it—except that it makes your back twinge each time. Should you say you’re in pain, or should you suck it up and keep going? You don’t want to injure yourself, but you also don’t want to jeopardize your role. […]

How to Put Together a School Lunch That'll Keep You Energized For Dance Class

School cafeterias often conjure up less-than-appetizing images—mystery meats, mushy vegetables, and stale cheese sandwiches are just a few of the things that come to mind. And while this isn’t always the case, it can often be a challenge to follow a satisfying, dance-friendly diet if you’re buying your lunch at school. Dance Spirit asked Heidi […]

The Best Face Masks for Performance-Ready Skin

Chances are, you’ve seen (and taken!) your fair share of face-mask selfies. But not all masks are created equal. Some might smooth your skin so your stage makeup looks #flawless; others might brighten it so you don’t need as much makeup to begin with. Dance Spirit turned to the experts for a breakdown of the […]

Is Your Cell Phone Affecting Your Port de Bras?

Scrolling your feeds endlessly can have a serious impact on your posture and alignment. “Since 2008 or so, I’ve seen a lot of heads and shoulders hunched forward,” says Kim Fielding, a former dancer who created a Pilates class specifically to counteract the effects of technology. “Some dancers will overcompensate for this, leading to splayed […]

How to Take Care of Your Feet When You Aren't Dancing

Let’s face it, no matter how many precautions you take in the dance studio each day, your feet are inevitably going to get trashed. Between pointe shoes, petit/grand allegro, and stretching beyond what is natural, those puppies take a genuine beating. All that impact may tempt you to ask, “Is there any hope for performers […]