Knee injuries in dancers are not uncommon, as the knee joint is very complicated and in a way also sensitive to injury, especially amongst both dancers and athletes. Knees although they seem simple, are one of the most complex joints in the human body. The knees and knee joints are hot spots for ballet dancers … Read more
Over the years of teaching, I have come into contact with a lot of pupils with hyperextended knees, and hyperextended knee treatment and training require care, especially in ballet training. What Is A Hyperextended Knee? A hyperextended knee is one that looks as though it is bending backwards when the knee is fully stretched. Hyperextended … Read more
Today I would like to go a little into eating disorders in dancers, as this seems to be quite a common issue in the dance world. Why So Many Eating Disorders In Dancers? The reasons for eating disorders in dancers are actually quite obvious. With a mirror being a dancer’s best friend and constantly looking … Read more
Let’s look at some stress solutions for dancers, and dance teachers. Here is how to identify, manage and prevent overwhelm. Dance students and teachers often carry stress from dance and everyday life at the same time, class and rehearsals layered over school, work, finances, and relationships. The hard part is that overwhelm can feel like … Read more
Most dancers know that their feet are very important and because they have to last a lifetime, we need to look after them as best we can. Here are some of the more common foot problems as we age and what we can do about these niggles if anything at all. This article contains affiliate links, which … Read more
If you suffer from lower back pain, you will need to keep your muscles loose and your spine supple. This is why you need to do some lower back pain stretches for relief and the overall protection of your spine. Dancers and gymnasts often suffer from lower back pain, especially as they get older, and … Read more
Here are some tips on how to fall asleep. This is one area of my life that I have had to try and improve over the years, especially on the days that I teach dancing late into the evening. Why is sleep essential, and not just a couple of hours here and there, but a … Read more
What is Osteoporosis and can you prevent Osteoporosis as a dancer? Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become weak and are more likely to break easily. People with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. It is a slow degeneration of the density of the bones over time that … Read more
Do you ever wonder what do ballet dancers eat before a show to sustain their energy and have the stamina to finish the entire performance without fizzling out towards the end? Contrary to the belief that dancers eat nothing, they actually need to keep their stamina up and they cannot do this without something healthy … Read more
Lots of people, not just dancers, suffer from shin splints, and how to cure shin splints is a question a lot of people are asking. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that the owner of this website will get a small commission on qualifying purchases. What are Shin Splints and how do you … Read more