Has your dance teacher suggested that you cross-train? Supplementing their training with a well-rounded cross-training plan helps dancers prevent injuries and improve performance. In this blog post, fitness trainer Maya Bryant shares everything dancers need to know about building a sustainable cross-training plan as a dancer.
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Dancers and Perfectionism: Tackle An All-or-Nothing Mindset
With body ideals at the forefront of the industry, dancers are especially vulnerable to perfectionistic behaviors surrounding both food and body. High expectations and striving to perfect the imperfect create an environment prone to obsessive tendencies and comparative behaviors. As a recovering perfectionist, I’ve learned to utilize a proactive effort to shift superhuman ideals into sustainable (and realistic) goals. For this blog post, I’ve teamed up with licensed psychotherapist Amy Pope-Lantham to explore five strategies that can help dancers tackle the all-or-nothing mindset and find a healthier balance in their dance journey.
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5 Actionable Tips to Build a Better Body Image, By Catherine Drury
To consistently dance and perform at your best, you need to have a working relationship with your body. Asking someone to love their body is often unrealistic (though it can be a goal!). However, a certain level of body acceptance is necessary to achieve the physical- and artistic- success required of dancers. Though it takes time, let’s discuss 5 tips to build a better body image:
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