by Suzannah Friscia | Jan 7, 2016 | Company Life
How dancers read. Photo by Jordan Matter, via dancersamongus.com As a dancer, you’re used to thinking kinetically, physically, actively. Your language is movement. But curling up with a good book after a long day of rehearsal may be just what you need to add...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Dec 21, 2015 | Company Life
Emma Hawes (photo by Sian Richards) ‘Tis the season to start dreaming up resolutions, and if one of yours is to boost your workouts, then we have you covered. Read on for a round-up of some of our best workout tips! 1. Don’t be afraid to target your...
by Suzannah Friscia | Dec 17, 2015 | Company Life
Gifts galore: Dana Benton and Sean Omandam in Colorado Ballet’s Nutcracker, photo by Terry Shapiro When you’re powering through a marathon of Nutcracker performances, holiday shopping may feel more like a stressful chore than a fun seasonal activity. If...
by Suzannah Friscia | Dec 3, 2015 | Company Life
It seems like we’re reading about new potential health benefits of meditation all the time—and from helping you beat procrastination to reducing anxiety, there’s a host of possible ways it could come in handy for dancers. The latest reason to give it...
by Suzannah Friscia | Nov 26, 2015 | Company Life
Even during busy Nutcracker season, remember to practice gratitude. Here: Pacific Northwest Ballet, photo by Angela Sterling. As a dancer, you have a lot to be thankful for, starting with the fact that you’re doing something you love every day. Though the spirit...
by Suzannah Friscia | Nov 19, 2015 | Company Life
San Francisco Ballet dancers backstage at Swan Lake. Photo by Erik Tomasson, via SFB. From time to time, every dancer gets nervous before performing, no matter how well-prepared they are or how much they try to calm their nerves. And although stage fright can give you...
by Suzannah Friscia | Oct 29, 2015 | Company Life
Photo by Philippe Teston In today’s world, we talk a lot about stress relief. And it’s true that taking time to relax and unwind is a necessary part of taking care of yourself as a dancer. But sometimes figuring out how to fit in that...
by Suzannah Friscia | Sep 17, 2015 | Health & Body, Wellness
As a dancer, you’re used to having a close relationship with music in class and performance. But listening to your favorite songs outside the studio has its benefits, too. Below are three things music could do for you. 1. Speed Recovery Getty Images Next time...