Waltz your way around the kitchen while making these yummy drinks. Cranberry Apple Cider Ingredients: 64- ounce bottle 100 percent apple juice (no sugar added) 12- ounce bag fresh cranberries Small handful whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks Directions: Put all the ingredients into a slow cooker and simmer for 4 hours. Strain out the cranberries, […]
A few years ago, making a PB&J sandwich was simple. You’d go to the store for nut butter and find three choices: Jif, Skippy or Peter Pan peanut butter—all of which are delicious, but each of which has health drawbacks like added sugars and hydrogenated fats. These days, though, there are as many types of […]
Whether you’re slicking it into a tight ponytail or stabbing it with bobby pins to secure the perfect bun, your hair is constantly being put under stress. But that doesn’t mean it has to look like a broom! Read on to find out how to keep your locks healthy and beautiful. How often should I […]
Formfitting leotards, makeup and lots of sweat are part of every dancer’s day. But they can also create the perfect breeding ground for acne and skin irritation. Here, dermatologists D’Anne Kleinsmith, MD, and Daniela Kroshinsky, MD, share their advice for keeping your skin clear and radiant. Beat the Breakout • Take care of your skin […]
There’s nothing more daunting than the prospect of going to the gynecologist for the first time. A doctor down there? No, thank you! But one of the worst things you can do for your oh-so-important dancer body is put off your visit—especially if you’re having a problem. Dr. Lauren Streicher, MD, a gynecologist and assistant […]
Maud Arnold (by Tadeo Arnold) At DS we spend our days fawning over Lauren Froderman’s fabulous legs, Ashly Costa’s impressive abs and Maud Arnold’s awesome curves—so naturally we wanted to know how these pros stay in such great shape. Turns out, they work hard to maintain their totally toned bodies. But they’ve also found ways […]
Hannah Epstein performs her solo, “House of Pain,” at Starbound. Paul Taylor Dance Company member Aileen Roehl is 5′ 2″ with powerful, strong legs. But growing up training in ballet, she felt lost in a sea of tall, slim ballerinas. After one summer program audition, she was in the director’s office and caught a teacher […]
Ever notice it often sounds like someone’s popping bubble wrap at the start of a ballet class? Knees click and ankles crack as dancers warm up their bodies and work out the kinks. Some people pair up with friends to adjust each other’s backs while others feel like they have to pop their hips before […]