by Katherine Beard | Jun 1, 2021 | Higher Ed
When it comes to the body, dancers seem to have a sixth sense about which muscles to use when. And yet many aren’t familiar with the actual science behind body movement. That’s where kinesiology comes in. Kinesiology is a science studied by physical...
by Arleen Sugano | Feb 17, 2021 | Instagram, Technique, Training
Could dance science help to prolong your performing career? What if I told you that a few changes to your alignment, and, specifically, more targeted hamstring usage, could make a huge difference? This change could empower your dancing and impact longevity. The...
by Margaret Fuhrer for Dance Spirit | Jul 30, 2019 | News
Dagmar Sternad is a professor of biology, physics, and electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern University. She’s also a bit of a dance obsessive. And her innovative work with ballet dancers could have far-ranging implications for the worlds of both...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Aug 29, 2017 | Health & Body, Training
Five years ago, an idea popped into the head of longtime Ballet West patron and practicing psychologist Dr. Aharon Shulimson: “Do ballet dancers’ brains function differently than the rest of us?” Shulimson and his wife Julie Terry, president of the...