Tag: body buzz

The Best Face Masks for Performance-Ready Skin

Chances are, you’ve seen (and taken!) your fair share of face-mask selfies. But not all masks are created equal. Some might smooth your skin so your stage makeup looks #flawless; others might brighten it so you don’t need as much makeup to begin with. Dance Spirit turned to the experts for a breakdown of the […]

The Benefits of Incorporating Different-Colored Produce into Your Diet

You already know the more fruits and vegetables you eat, the better. But did you know that the same goes for their colors? Those vibrant reds, greens, oranges (and everything in between) are pretty—and packed with tons of essential nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins that’ll take your energy (and your dancing) to the next level. Dance […]

Nailed It: How to Deal with Common Dancer Toenail Troubles

Toenail trials and tribulations just come with the territory when you’re a dancer. They can range from slightly annoying to super-painful, and it’s crucial to address them immediately. Dance Spirit turned to Dr. Bryan Hersh, DPM, for a breakdown of the most common toenail woes and the most effective ways to treat them. Bruised Toenails […]

How to Deal with Muscle Cramps and Spasms

Muscle cramps and spasms can happen to any dancer, at any time. At best, they’re super-annoying; at worst, they can be totally crippling. Here, Dance Spirit breaks down this all-too-common problem, so it won’t cramp your style any longer. What They Are Cramps and spasms are involuntary muscle contractions that usually happen after an intense […]

Snack Smart: What to Eat and When

You know that feeling: At 2 pm, like clockwork, your energy dips and your hunger spikes. The “midday slump” can be a busy dancer’s worst enemy. Luckily, you can avoid it by managing your hunger over the course of the day with strategic snacking. We broke down the best times to satisfy your hunger—and what […]

How to Prevent Self-Tanner Disasters

With summer comes sun-kissed skin—except when you’re in the studio all day! When you find yourself months into peak sun season with no tan lines to show, reaching for a bottle of self-tanning lotion or spray seems like the perfect quick fix. It’s easy, cheap, safer than broiling in the sun all day and convenient—you […]

Tip-Top Taping

Tape can be your friend when it comes to pain management—from chronic injuries, like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis, to acute injuries, like ankle sprains. “When applied correctly, tape can help a dancer support and protect an overworked muscle, tendon or ligament by limiting its movement,” says Alison Deleget, a certified athletic trainer at the […]

Port de Bras

(via Thinkstock) Sports bras might seem like a grab-n-go kind of garment: As long as it’s tight, it fits, right? Not quite. According to Lori Kaplan, owner of NYC-based Bra*Tenders, “9 out of 10 women are still wearing the wrong bra size.” We spoke with Kaplan for some expert advice on what to look for […]