Summer intensives are a great time for dancers to level up their athletic performance and artistry while learning from new teachers and...

Imagine this… your dancer is going across the floor and when landing a big jump, rolls their ankle. They hear and feel a pop and now it...

Cross training and conditioning seem to be hot topics within the dance community with some dancers and studios embracing the notion of...

Over the course of a dance career, nearly every dancer will experience muscle soreness at some point. Dancers often say things like...

Rest & recovery - are they different? Often the concept of Rest is paired with Recovery. Let’s clarify upfront – recovery happens during...

Hip popping in dancers - is it normal? ​A large majority of the dancers I see have “popping hips,” and for most, that’s not why they...

Do you know a dancer who can position themselves like Gumby? Do they have difficulty standing in 1st position with their knees straight...

If you’re confused about IN vs. OUT of network in regards to your health insurance, you are not alone. I graduated with a Doctor of...

So often dancers come into the studio and sit on the floor to stretch before class. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Stretching has long...

How to make the most of your summer "off" and the never-ending dance season For minor-age dancers, we usually think of the dance season...

What is a good warm-up for dancers? ​So often, dancers tell me they know a warm-up is important, and when I ask what specifically they’re...

How to get and stay hydrated ​Adequate hydration is necessary to offset the water lost during exercise via sweating. Sweating is a...

Is foam rolling helpful? Foam rollers have been all the rage for quite some time in the dance community. Dancers often tell me they are...