I was halfway through a tendu combination at the barre when my hands began to shake. I desperately looked at the clock, wanting to make the time pass faster. The mirrors in the studio were closing in on me. I was suffocating (or so I thought). I was experiencing a panic attack. It felt like […]
Oatmeal isn’t just a boring breakfast anymore—it’s a hearty meal (or snack) that’s perfect for a pre- or post-dance refuel! Oatmeal is affordable and customizable, making it perfect for dancers looking for a budget-friendly, pre-rehearsal pick-me-up. A half-cup of uncooked old-fashioned oats offers 4 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein, and that’s before […]
If you’re anything like us, when you hear “electrolytes,” you think of one thing: sports drinks. Specifically, those OTT commercials where famous athletes sweat profusely before gulping down the contents of a neon-filled cup or bottle. According to registered dietitians (and former dancers!) Nora Minno and Emily Cook Harrison, the real story on electrolytes isn’t […]
Inflammation is always frustrating, no matter how or why it happens. And as a dancer, you’ll probably do just about anything to get back on your feet. But what if we told you that loading up on ibuprofen isn’t the only way to handle inflammation? A simple trip to the grocery store could do the […]
Y’all, we get it. Dance is really, really hard. So what’s the harm in taking the easy way out on a technical correction? Answer: an increased chance of injury, and a whole slew of new technique problems that could take a loooooooong time to fix. Lucky for you, Dance Spirit has enlisted the expert help […]
With more Americans getting vaccinated every day, the pandemic finally (!) feels like it might be drawing to a close in the near future. Of course, this can’t come soon enough for dancers across the world who never stopped looking forward to the return of dance as we knew it. For dancers with compromised immune […]
Picture this: After a tough class, you rush to a long rehearsal and when you wake up the next day, you’re almost too sore to roll out of bed. We’ve all been there. But is there anything you can do to put your body in the best position to recover faster? Dance Spirit spoke with […]
Have you ever smiled through a show even though your heart wasn’t in it, or put on your game face in class despite feeling tired or out of sorts? Dancers are performers, and performing positivity is a skill that can get you through tough moments without anyone knowing you’re upset. But that doesn’t mean it’s […]