Tag: wellness

Beat the Cheat: Combat Improper Balance With These Yoga Moves

We have all done it. You prepare to execute a series of flawless turns, only to fall flat to the floor. Or perhaps you’re struggling to nail the balance at the end of a combination at the barre. You try again and again, but finding your center seems impossible—so you let yourself lean back or […]

18 Ways College Dancers Can Practice Mid-Semester Self-Care

Many dancers are missing their spring breaks this year, as schools across the country have canceled their mid-semester break in attempts to prevent the spread of Covid. And while wellness days are well and good, they don’t offer the same relief as a full week off from classes. It doesn’t help that many dancers have […]

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 […]

Tiler Peck's Top 10 Tips for Training at Home

On March 15, New York City Ballet principal Tiler Peck announced to her 172,000-plus Instagram followers that she’d be teaching a live class from her family’s home in Bakersfield, California, where she’s currently waiting out COVID-19. Little did she know that she’d receive such a viral response. Since then, Peck has offered daily Instagram LIVE […]

Kathryn Morgan Opens Up About Body Image in Ballet

Kathryn Morgan is on a mission to change the dance field. The Miami City Ballet soloist and Dance Spirit advice columnist appeared on the “Today” Show on February 27 where she openly discussed the challenges of body image and mental health in dance. Two days later, Morgan took to her own YouTube channel to dig […]

5 Wellness Trends Decoded for Dancers

These days, the wellness industry knows no bounds. Whether it’s speeding up injury recovery or calming audition-related anxiety, trendy wellness practices promise remedies for all kinds of dancer ailments. But are these treatments effective—or safe for dancers? Here’s what you should know about five popular wellness trends before getting your goop on. Infrared Saunas Getty […]