Happy holidays! If you’re not performing in The Nutcracker, these few weeks off of school and normal dance classes are likely a welcome intermission in the middle of a very busy year. Dance Spirit has compiled a few suggestions for how you can maximize this breather and enter January rested and ready to go. Adjust […]
Many dancers are missing their spring breaks this year, as schools across the country have canceled their mid-semester break in attempts to prevent the spread of Covid. And while wellness days are well and good, they don’t offer the same relief as a full week off from classes. It doesn’t help that many dancers have […]
When the world began isolating as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the dance community sprang into action. Social media was flooded with virtual classes, and at any given moment you could easily find a dozen free options on Instagram. But the novelty of our Zoom-based reality is beginning to wear off—and dancers are feeling […]
A lot of the dance world is shuttered right now, with classes and performances canceled. But that doesn’t mean dancers have stopped dancing. In fact, tons of you have been tagging us in the dance videos you’re filming in your living room. The studio isn’t open, the theater is dark, but you’ve got a 6’x6′ […]
If you haven’t followed through on your New Year’s resolution to practice more self-care, then Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to start. Below, we rounded up the best ways to pamper, indulge, and heal everything from your muscles, to your skin, to your mind. Your body (and your dancing) will thank you. Mind Write […]
All dancers get tired—eventually an intense rehearsal or class schedule can take its toll. But some of us experience something greater than periodic tiredness: chronic fatigue syndrome, which is persistent or never fully goes away. Here’s how to address and reverse the effects of chronic fatigue and get back to your fully energized self. What […]
OK, so going to the gynecologist isn’t exactly fun. But the good thing about your annual visit is that it’s a one-stop, totally confidential way to get your most sensitive questions answered. And it’s essential that you ask them! After all, there’s nothing more important than keeping your dancer body—every part of your dancer body—in […]
Nationals season means tons of makeup. And even if you’ve mastered a skin-care routine to combat the hours your skin spends covered in foundation and powder, you may be overlooking one important detail: your makeup brushes. The tools of your trade need cleaning, too! Dirty makeup brushes can cause a lot of icky issues, including […]