Wellness

Close-up of a ballerina holding one pointed bare foot propped up next to her other foot, in tights and a pointe shoe, at stage theater

Wellness

The Biggest Foot-Hygiene Mistakes Ballet Dancers Make—and What to Do Instead

Jennifer Heimlich

A woman with an illness blows her nose in bed.

Wellness

Under the Weather? Here’s How to Decide Whether You Should Dance or Not

Jennifer Heimlich

A ballet dancer in a black camisole leotard and black trash bag pants sits on the floor and ties her pointe shoe ribbons in a dance studio.

Wellness

How to Thrive in a New Dance Environment

Jess Spinner

A female ballet dancer, shown with her back to the camera, poses with her arms up in a swan port de bras position. She wears a long-sleeved white leotard and a white pancake tutu.

Wellness

How Threatening Is a Back Fracture to Your Ballet Career?

Stephanie Kramer

Heimlich, wearing a black sports bra and bike shorts, is seen in her living room with her laptop on the floor in front of her. She looks at the screen as she executes a modified plank position, with her left leg raised in a parallel passé.

Wellness

I Tried Grace & Form, the New Ballet and Workout App by Pro Dancers

Jennifer Heimlich for Dance Magazine

A young female ballet dancer in a tutu bodysuit and pointe shoes with beautiful feet makes an arabesque on a summer day on the terrace

Wellness

Using Your Summer Layoff as a Mental Health Reset

Jess Spinner

Ballet dancer practicing her technique in the dance studio

Wellness

How to Audition With a Growth Mindset—Not Body Insecurity

Jess Spinner

An Asian woman is sitting on the sofa, holding a cup and drinking soup. She is wearing long sleeves.

Wellness

Post-Performance Fueling for Dancers: The Role of Food After the Show

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C