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Former "DWTS" Pro Chelsie Hightower on How Her Anxiety Affected Her Dance Career
From competing on “So You Think You Can Dance” to performing on “Dancing with the Stars” for seven seasons (and earning an Emmy nomination for her work on the latter), Chelsie Hightower has lived the pro dance dream. Though Hightower retired from “DWTS” several years ago and now teaches and choreographs in her home state […]
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How Essential Oils Can Help Dancers With Everything From Sore Muscles to Anxiety
If you’re battling aching muscles or pre-show nerves, a scented oil is probably the last thing you’d consider as a solution. Essential oils are more than just smells, though—these highly concentrated plant extracts have some serious healing powers. Sold online or over-the-counter at most health food stores, pure essential oils are completely natural and can […]
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One Dancer's Journey Through Depression and Anxiety
Twenty-five-year-old Sydney Magruder Washington had dreams of auditioning for ballet companies and Broadway shows when she moved to NYC four years ago, as a recent graduate of Skidmore College. But after completing an apprenticeship with Connecticut Ballet in 2015, her anxiety and depression became so severe that she could barely leave her apartment—let alone go […]