by Kyra Laubacher | Nov 18, 2025 | Health & Body, Pointe+
Fascia: It’s neither muscle, bone, tendon, nor ligament, but it’s crucial to how bodies move. So what is it, what does it do, and how can dancers keep theirs healthy? Pointe spoke with physical therapist Dr. Jessi White, owner and founder of Statera Wellness, to find...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Jan 22, 2025 | Health & Body, Pointe+, Wellness
Throughout her career, Richmond Ballet dancer Naomi Robinson has seen some gnarly feet on other dancers—and not just your typical bunions and calluses. “I’ve seen infected toenails and infected blisters because people didn’t use the proper hygiene all the time,” she...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Dec 10, 2024 | Health, Health & Body, Pointe+, Wellness
At the height of Nutcracker rehearsals this year, Charlotte Junge, a company artist with Madison Ballet, came down with a bad cold. She knew skipping rehearsal would mean extra work for her alternate, who was already juggling multiple parts. But she didn’t want to get...
by Jess Spinner | Sep 19, 2024 | Career, Company Life, Health & Body, Pointe+, Wellness
Entering a new dance environment can bring about mixed emotions—excitement, anxiety, homesickness, or even fear. Whether it’s your first step towards going pro in a traineeship, second company, or full company position, you want to feel confident and put your best...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Feb 27, 2024 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
Should dancers be including supplements as part of their meal plans? —Sienna It’s common for dancers to wonder whether or not to add supplements to their meal plans. Dancers, as athletes, require more energy and nutrients to support the physical demands of their art....
by Jess Spinner | Feb 20, 2024 | Health & Body, Pointe+, Wellness
After years of preparation, you’re finally ready to put yourself out there and take the first steps in your professional dance career. Auditioning for trainee, second company, or full company positions is stressful. You’re in a room with competitive juices flowing,...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Sep 12, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Wellness
For most dancers, a new season provides a fresh start with new schedules, experiences, and, inevitably, challenges. The transition from summer break to fall can be tricky, and dancers can neglect fundamental habits that would otherwise optimize their training....
by Sponsored by Prima by StageRitual | Aug 18, 2021 | From Our Sponsors, Health & Body, Wellness
As stages and studios slowly begin to reopen, keeping up in the dance world’s “new normal” has required professionals to quickly bring their stamina back up to par, while also managing the physical strain and emotional toll that comes with returning to once-familiar...