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Leaping For Joy: A Dancer’s Guide On How To Jump Higher
Are you a jumper or a turner? A question asked of every dancer at some point in their career. And
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How to Do a Proper Deadlift: The Ultimate Guide for Dancers
Learning how to do a proper deadlift is not as intimidating as it may seem. Unfortunately, most of the videos
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7 Epic At Home Core Exercises (That Aren’t Crunches!)
Dancers are constantly told that they need to have a strong core. Core strength is about so much more than
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Are Dancers Athletes?: A Cool Take On A Hot Topic
There’s never been any question that dancers are artists. But, time and again, the question is asked: are dancers athletes?
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Ready To Turn Heads?: This Is How To Do A Pirouette
As dancers we’ve heard over and over that there are jumpers and turners…and every one of us knows which one
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10 Exercises for Dancers That Will Transform Your Technique
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Weight training houses some of the best exercises for dancers out
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No Gym, No Equipment, No BS: The Best Workouts for Dancers That Can Be Done Anywhere
It’s an age-old debate. Which will yield better results, weightlifting or bodyweight workouts? When searching for “workouts for dancers”
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How to Track Macros Like a Pro
Learning how to track macros for the first time can feel like a lot. Keeping track of how much you’re
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Flip The Script of Negative Self-Talk
Let me tell you a story about the first time I flipped the script on my negative self-talk. The
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What Should a Dancer Eat in a Day?
A quick search of “What I eat in a day” or “What should dancers eat in a day” will have
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Should Dancers Run? The Surprising Health Benefits of Running, Explained
I don’t know about you, but running was almost as discouraged in my dance studio as lifting weights was. I
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Should Dancers Lift Weights?
If I told you that lifting weights could give you higher extensions, more explosive jumps, and controlled turns, it’d be a no-brainer. Unfortunately, despite all of those things being true, dancers have been taught that dancers shouldn’t lift weights. That’s why there are so many myths out there about the gym and we work hard to debunk them here at Dancers Who Lift. Weightlifting is used across most professional sports as a form of cross training, injury prevention, and weight management. So, to answer your question: “Should dancers lift weights?” YES. Dancers who lift weights will see goal achievements that reach far beyond their aesthetic desires.
