Summer Level Letdown
You fought through your audition nerves and earned admission to your dream summer program. You managed to pack all your ... More » The post Summer Level Letdown appeared first on Dance Spirit.
View ArticleFarmer’s Market Picks
It’s finally farmers’ market season! Every table is full of produce that looks perfectly delectable. But before grabbing one of ... More » The post Farmer’s Market Picks appeared first on Dance Spirit.
View ArticleAll Things Abs
We all know that girl who basically lives in crop tops and sports bras to show off her insanely chiseled ... More » The post All Things Abs appeared first on Dance Spirit.
View ArticleTan-tastrophe!
Tan-tastrophe! With summer comes sun-kissed skin—except when you’re in the studio all day! When you find yourself months into peak ... More » The post Tan-tastrophe! appeared first on Dance Spirit.
View ArticleThe Perfectionism Problem
As a teenager, contemporary dancer Eveline Kleinjans felt like nothing she did was good enough. Auditioning for university dance programs ... More » The post The Perfectionism Problem appeared first on...
View ArticleCreative Cross-Training
As a dancer, cross-training is a non-negotiable aspect of staying healthy. But sometimes the prospect of another dreary gym session ... More » The post Creative Cross-Training appeared first on Dance...
View ArticleSnack Smart
Snack Smart You know that feeling: At 2 pm, like clockwork, your energy dips and your hunger spikes. The “midday ... More » The post Snack Smart appeared first on Dance Spirit.
View ArticleVitamins 101
Dancers expect their bodies to give 100 percent, year-round—and with no time to feel tired, sick or sore, vitamins can ... More » The post Vitamins 101 appeared first on Dance Spirit.
View ArticleAnkle ABCs
Healthy, injury-free ankles require three things: mobility, stability and strength. But achieving this trifecta is easier said than done. That’s ... More » The post Ankle ABCs appeared first on Dance...
View ArticleLight Late-Night Meals
Running from school to the studio then home can leave little time for dinner—but that shouldn’t mean skipping it altogether. ... More » The post Light Late-Night Meals appeared first on Dance Spirit.
View ArticleGoing to the Gyno
OK, so going to the gynecologist isn’t exactly fun. But the good thing about your annual visit is that it’s ... More » The post Going to the Gyno appeared first on Dance Spirit.
View ArticleEat Your Heart Out
Thanksgiving dinner is one of those moments where it’s more than okay to help yourself to everything. And you shouldn’t ... More » The post Eat Your Heart Out appeared first on Dance Spirit.
View ArticlePort de Bras
Sports bras might seem like a grab-n-go kind of garment: As long as it’s tight, it fits, right? Not quite. ... More » The post Port de Bras appeared first on Dance Spirit.
View ArticleFighting Fatigue
All dancers get tired—eventually an intense rehearsal or class schedule can take its toll. But some of us experience something ... More » The post Fighting Fatigue appeared first on Dance Spirit.
View ArticleThe Magic of Massage
Before each Pacific Northwest Ballet show at Seattle’s McCaw Hall, the green room is full of stretching dancers—and massage therapists. ... More » The post The Magic of Massage appeared first on Dance...
View ArticleCaffeine 101
In the middle of a hectic dance day, caffeine can be a lifesaver. But it can come at a cost—unless ... More » The post Caffeine 101 appeared first on Dance Spirit.
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Embrace Your Musical Theater "Type"
“As a teenager, I auditioned for Spring Awakening , only to realize it was a lot of blonde girls," says Skyler Volpe, a performer with brown, curly hair. This experience taught Volpe to research...
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What Type of Massage Is Right for You?
Before each Pacific Northwest Ballet show at Seattle's McCaw Hall, the green room is full of stretching dancers—and massage therapists. “If a dancer is about to go out onstage but their calf is...
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Top Turning Tips from the Experts
The stability of the passé position is the heart of every good pirouette. "I wasn't always great at turning," says 12-year-old Sophia Lucia—showing off her skills in the Instagram post above—who holds...
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Genius #Hacks to Help Your Pointe Shoes Last Longer
Moisture is the worst enemy of pointe shoes, and your sweaty feet start to break down those boots from the moment you put them on. Richmond Ballet artistic associate and school director Judy Jacob...
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