Dance

Debunked! 7 Fitness Myths Dancers Should Stop Believing

When I started my journey with fitness, I wanted as much information as I could get my hands on, but something so frustrating was the conflicting information from what I had been told in my years of dance training with what I was learning about the body and strength training.
In fact, it seemed there were several “myths” that dancers have heard over the years. So today I’d like to take a moment and clarify the 7 myths dancers should stop believing.

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Dance

FLEXIBILITY vs. MOBILITY: Is passive stretching overrated?

Guest post by Emily Dadmun
Flexibility; something every dancer wants and can never seem to get enough of. The more flexible the better, right? It is flexibility, after all, that allows the body to create the beautiful lines that hallmark a dancer.
But what exactly is flexibility and should we (as dancers) be more focused on our mobility?

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Fitness

How to track your progress with a scale

For years the scale has earned a bad reputation as the cause of obsession and frustration. What if that’s simply because this tool was being used incorrectly? Read more on how to properly use the scale to gather data about your progress.

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Health

Recipe: My Mom’s Classy Chicken

This is a very special meal for me.
It’s quick, protein rich, and I learned it from my mom.
Plus, for the frugal performer, it won’t break the bank, tastes delicious, and is certain to impress your friends.

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What Your Dance Photographer WON’T Tell You But Needs You To Know

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with one of New York’s most up-and-coming dance photographers, Theik Smith. You might have seen his work fluttering around on IG featuring dancers with clean lines and crisp lighting. His photos can be seen with featuring some of New York’s best-known companies, dancers, and are often featured on this very site.

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Dancers and Supplements

As a professional dancer you want to do everything in your power to take your dancing, and your career, to the next level. Does that mean you should be taking supplements? Find out!

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