Blisters are certainly a sign of lots of hard work and dancing. But it can be next to impossible for a dancer to do her job (especially on pointe) if they aren’t allowed to heal properly. DS spoke with podiatrist Dr. Ronald Werter about the best ways to prevent, cope with and treat blisters. What […]
Back-to-school season means the return of long nights at the dance studio. When rehearsals go as late as 9 or 10 pm, waiting until you get home to eat dinner isn’t a good option. But chowing down on fast food or snack bars between classes could leave you feeling sick to your stomach. How do […]
This summer, many of you will experience a rare and beautiful thing: a week (or two!) off from dance. You may feel tempted to spend your time cross-training at the gym or giving yourself a daily barre (and if you’re heading to a summer intensive, you should). But consider giving your body and mind a […]
You’ve practiced your choreography half a million times, organized your costumes in show order and made checklist after checklist including every detail imaginable. But just because you’re prepared doesn’t mean last-minute catastrophes can’t come up. Don’t let backstage blunders bring you down! Dance Spirit has four solutions to your worst recital nightmares. (Photo by Jean […]
Spring sunshine has us all craving icy treats. Instead of reaching for a sugar-loaded milkshake or Frappuccino, opt for a chilled beverage with more to offer. The smoothie is an excellent vehicle for the nutrients dancers need to power through the day. From a pre-class snack to a post-class treat, there’s a recipe for every […]
When injury strikes, how do you deal with pain? For many dancers, coping involves generous amounts of ibuprofen and ice. But pain pills, like Advil or Tylenol, can be tough on your stomach, and icing requires time—and a freezer. That’s where homeopathic pain relievers come in. Homeopathy has been around for over 200 years. It […]
There’s a good chance you’ve forgotten about the stage makeup that’s been sitting in your closet since last season. But if you don’t give your beauty products a close look before show time, you could end up with a nasty eye infection and blotchy-looking skin. We asked professional makeup artist Tonya Noland just how long […]
Vaseline Lip Therapy Love is in the air this month —but that air is positively frigid! When the weather is cold and dry, your lips can become chapped and cracked—not the ideal canvas for that candy-apple red lipstick you’ll wear for your next performance, or for a V-day date. We chatted with dermatologist D’Anne Kleinsmith, […]