Tag: winter

Get Cozy with the Dancer's Guide to Hygge

We’ve all heard plenty about how hard this COVID-era winter is going to be. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and many of us are back on lockdown. And while we’re probably going to spend most of the winter months counting down the days until a vaccine is widely available, we might need […]

8 Things Every Dancer Needs to Do Over Winter Break

Winter break is finally here! After months of hard word between school and The Nutcracker, now is officially our time to kick back and relax. But as dancers, we always have a checklist of things to get done. Here are 8 things that you should totally do before school picks back up again. Ice Your […]

Alvin Ailey Comes to the Big Screen this Thursday

Looking for some dance inspiration? Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is beaming no fewer than FOUR works, including the beloved classic Revelations, to a movie theater near you this Thursday, October 22! Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Linda Celeste Sims in Wayne McGregor’s Chroma. Photo by Paul Kolnik               […]

How to Stay Motivated and Healthy Throughout Winter

We’re reaching the time of year when the fatigue of Nutcracker, regionals and school haven’t quite been replaced by late-season stamina and the mercy of winter vacation. But guess what? You’re almost there, and we’ve got your back. Here are a ton of tried-and-true ways to stay motivated and healthy through the tough winter season. Food Don’t […]

Making a List, Checking it Twice

Whether you’re shopping for your dance friends or making your own winter wish list, look no further—we’ve got you covered! From glamorous sparkles to sporty stripes, from girly pastels to edgy prints, there’s something here for every type of dancer.  

Winter Weather Woes

’Tis the season for frigid temperatures, abrasive winds and arid indoor heating—all of which can wreak havoc on your skin, leaving it dry, cracked and just plain painful. Here’s how to deal when Jack Frost comes nipping at your nose, toes and everything in between. (Photo by Katazyna Bialaiewicz/Thinkstock) 1. Consider your timing. Your skin […]