Grace Campbell was supposed to be onstage this week. Selected for the Kansas City Ballet School’s invitation-only Kansas City Youth Ballet, her performance was meant to be the highlight of her senior year. “I was going to be Queen of the Dryads in Don Quixote, and also dance in a couple of contemporary pieces, so […]
You’ve been working hard to keep up with your dance training during this period of uncertainty and isolation. Still, your days are probably not as full as they used to be. Many professional dancers enjoy preparing their own meals and snacks, and you could benefit from grabbing your pots and pans, as well. Cooking can […]
The spread of the coronavirus is scary, no matter who you are. But for dancers, who work in close physical proximity to one another, there’s an added element of risk. Dancers can’t exactly “work remotely,” after all, and the dance world functions through large gatherings—classes, performances, rehearsals, events—that we have to avoid as the situation […]
At first, visiting your school’s physical therapist is like visiting a foreign country. It sometimes feels as though PTs are speaking a totally different language. (“Wait, what did she just say about my tendonitis?”) With time, you’ll come to understand that physical therapy is one of your school’s most valuable resources, whether or not you’re […]
After a grueling day in the studio, it’s important to give your tired muscles some extra TLC. Baths are a great way to aid recovery, but figuring out the most effective temperature can get complicated—should you go piping hot, or ice cold? Here, we break down the benefits of both. Getty Images You should take […]
It’s a cliché because it’s true. Doctors in the United Kingdom will soon be able to prescribe dance classes or other artistic experiences to patients suffering anything from mental health struggles to lung conditions, according to The Times. This initiative, which the British government is calling “social prescribing,” is one part of a new preventive […]
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 […]
It’s hard not to gush about choreographer Lauren Adams. The always-smiling 24 Seven faculty member has a heart of gold, and the moves to match: She’s a contemporary queen who can also hold her own in the ballroom and at the ballet barre. Add the fact that she’s a total knockout, and it’s safe to […]