by Suzannah Friscia | Sep 29, 2016 | Health & Body, Nutrition
As autumn gets into full swing, it’s time to wave goodbye to summer produce and start embracing the rich, savory fruits and veggies of the harvest season. They come with a host of nutritional benefits, sure to help you power through months of Nutcracker...
by Suzannah Friscia | Aug 11, 2016 | Wellness
We all do our best to get enough sleep, but sometimes it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. And dancers have crazy schedules, whether you’re in the midst of a busy performance season, touring, or juggling classes and rehearsals....
by Suzannah Friscia | Jun 16, 2016 | Nutrition
Whether you’re heading off to a summer intensive or loading up on classes at your hometown studio, buying fresh and seasonal produce is a great way to get the fuel you need for dancing. Fruits and veggies are tastier (and often cheaper) when they’re in...
by Suzannah Friscia | May 26, 2016 | Health & Body, Nutrition
You want to fuel yourself with foods that will give you the energy and nutrients you need to dance your best, but with all the conflicting information out there, it can be hard to figure out what’s actually healthy. Last year, we found out that the U.S. Food and...
by Suzannah Friscia | May 19, 2016 | Health & Body, Nutrition
As a dancer, chances are your joints and muscles have experienced the painful effects of inflammation. But many foods have been found to either worsen or fight these effects (not surprisingly, fried foods, sugary sodas and refined carbs like white bread are among the...
by Suzannah Friscia | May 5, 2016 | Company Life
A dancer backstage at YAGP finals. Photo by Kyle Froman, via Dance Magazine Spring performance season is an exciting time, but it’s also a hectic one. Between performance prep, studying for school exams and gearing up for summer intensives, your stress levels...
by Suzannah Friscia | Apr 26, 2016 | Health & Body, Nutrition
Good news for dancers with a sweet tooth: New research may have just given you another reason to reach for dark chocolate. We already knew about the many dancer-friendly benefits of the treat, from improved heart health to stress reduction—but a recent study published...
by Suzannah Friscia | Apr 14, 2016 | Company Life
There are so many reasons to love spring: more chances to get outside, milder temperatures, longer days. Not to mention, an abundance of flowers. While spring blooms add a little more color and brightness to the world, their presence can have a very real effect on...