Tag: comfort

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Your Least-Loved Body Parts

We’ve all felt nagging pains in our lower backs, necks and shins—and we’ve all ignored them. It’s easy for dancers to chalk these seemingly minor afflictions up to nothing more than #dancerprobz. But there comes a point when it’s time to stop pretending everything’s fine. “Most bigger dance injuries occur because of overuse, so dancers […]

Full Seed Ahead: Why You Should Be Eating Seeds

Food fads seem to die as quickly as a pair of pointe shoes during Nutcracker season. But there’s one trend that’ll never go out of style: seeds! From chia to hemp, pumpkin to sesame (and everything in between), seeds are nutritional superheroes. DS spoke with Marie Scioscia, registered dietician and nutritionist with The Ailey School, […]