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Born Flexible

By Andrea Downie

While being “born flexible” would seem a blessing, certain challenges face dancers who are naturally bendy.

Posted October 21, 2019

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Six tips to improve communication between health-care professionals and dancers. The importance of working collaboratively with a practitioner to get the most out of your appointment and find support for both your career and your physical and mental well-being.

Posted July 8, 2019

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Rest to Keep Perspective

By Netta Kornberg

Everyone knows rest is necessary - not least for dancers, whose artistic practice makes physical demands akin to athletes. Yet for many dancers, rest is a stressor.

Posted December 20, 2018

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The Silence After the Applause

By Jo-Anne La Flèche

Dealing with post-performance depression

Posted March 15, 2018

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Best Foot Forward

By Dr. Blessyl Buan

In the November/December 2017 issue of The Dance Current Dr. Blessyl Buan offers an article about prevent foot injury and pain – “Put Your Best Foot Forward.” The following are her accompanying tips for dancers.

Posted October 27, 2017

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5 Tips for Hand Articulation

By Darryl Tracy

In anticipation of our September/October 2017 issue, we offer a companion piece to Darryl Tracy’s article “Hands in Motion: Curiosity, receptivity and expressivity.”

Posted August 15, 2017

Je-An Salas Leavens / Photo by Jillian Vanstone

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Exercises for the Postpartum Period

By Dr. Blessyl Buan

Je-An Salas Leavens recommends the following exercises during the postpartum period.

Posted March 20, 2017

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Strength and Flexibility: Alyssa Martin’s Warm-Up

By Dr. Blessyl Buan

Alyssa Martin’s Warm-Up

Posted June 13, 2016

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Workshop Tips

We asked our Facebook followers what special tricks and tips they have for surviving summer intensives. This is what the seasoned pros recommend.

Posted July 6, 2015

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Spring Vegetables And Why You Need Them

By Sarah Maughan

As the weather gets warmer, you naturally crave fresh produce and cooling foods with more water content. There are a few constants amongst veggies that are local in May and June – many of them are green in colour and rich in vitamin K and there are also a few that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. So why are vitamin K, folate and omega-3 fatty acids important for dancers?

Posted May 28, 2015

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Protein Powder

By Sarah Maughan

You’ve just completed a workout, and your muscles are exhausted. Protein is essential to your recovery so consider incorporating a protein powder into your diet.

Posted April 14, 2015

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How to Beat the Cold

By Sarah Maughan

Feel a cold coming on? It’s the season for runny noses, colds and flus, which can affect performance and training. The next time you feel the signs of a cold coming your way, fight back with these handy tips.

Posted January 20, 2015

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Crazy Granola

By Sarah Maughan

As we head into the cooler autumn months, you’re probably growing sick of breakfast smoothies and craving comfort food. Instead of grabbing bagels and muffins, I recommend satisfying some of these cravings through nutrient-rich and protein-packed granola.

Posted November 18, 2014

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Refreshing Avocado Lime Vinaigrette

By Sarah Maughan

A 2008 study revealed that consumption of avocado oil over a six-month period significantly reduced the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis.

Posted October 15, 2014

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High-Protein Snack

By Sarah Maughan

Dance and circus performance require a good balance between fuelling carbohydrates and strengthening proteins.

Posted July 15, 2014

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Easy-To-Digest Meal

By Sarah Maughan

To avoid experiencing gas and bloating while preparing for dancing nude, or nearly nude, eat foods that easily pass through the digestive tract.

Posted May 15, 2014

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Apple Walnut Muffins

By Dr. Blessyl Buan, Sarah Maughan

This healthy recipe for delicious apple walnut muffins requires absolutely no butter.

Posted March 15, 2014

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Conquering Jet Lag

By Dr. Millie Lytle

Melatonin is a natural hormone produced in the pineal gland of mammalian brains as part of the endocrine system. Production of melatonin is hampered by travel, irregular sleep patterns and more.

Posted January 15, 2014

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Food Combining for Performance

By Dr. Millie Lytle

When and what to eat are tricky questions for many people – magnified if you’re a dancer. Rather than blindly grabbing a banana whenever you can fit it in, strategically focus on combining foods that enhance performance and recovery.

Posted December 15, 2013