by Madeline Schrock | Jun 1, 2015 | Health & Body
This story originally appeared in the August/September 2015 issue of Pointe. From the first plié at barre to the last grand jeté of class, your calves are extremely active. But do you devote the same attention to those muscles during your cooldown? According to...
by Madeline Schrock | Apr 2, 2015 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Technique
This story originally appeared in the April/May 2015 issue of Pointe. You’ve probably heard it time and again throughout your training: Flexibility isn’t all that helpful unless you have the strength to support it. Leigh Heflin Ponniah, MA, MSc, from the...
by Madeline Schrock | Feb 1, 2015 | Health & Body, Nutrition
This story originally appeared in the February/March 2015 issue of Pointe. On February 14, you’re likely to nosh on chocolate. But here are five dancer-friendly reasons to enjoy one to two small squares of dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao daily....
by Madeline Schrock | Nov 23, 2014 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Wellness
This story originally appeared in the December 2014/January 2015 issue of Pointe. As winter’s chill sets in, you may be tempted to fill up on comfort foods like chicken pot pie, meatloaf or cheeseburgers. Though it’s okay to indulge occasionally, new...
by Madeline Schrock | Sep 30, 2014 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2014 issue of Pointe. Between class and auditions, rehearsals and performances, it may seem like there’s not enough time in the day to fit in cross-training. That’s why many dancers swear by hitting...
by Madeline Schrock | Sep 24, 2014 | Company Life, Health & Body
Having trouble balancing onstage in spite of rock-solid centeredness in the studio? The Culprit The change in visual perception, mostly due to blinding stage lights, negatively affects your dynamic balance, the stability you need as you move through space. The Science...
by Madeline Schrock | Jul 31, 2014 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Wellness
This story originally appeared in the August/September 2014 issue of Pointe. As a dancer, you know you should drink plenty of water, but do you know why? It keeps nearly all of the body’s major systems in working order. And if they’re not functioning...
by Madeline Schrock | Jul 31, 2014 | Company Life
Drink Up As a dancer, you know you should drink plenty of water, but do you know why? It keeps nearly all of the body’s major systems in working order. And if they’re not functioning properly, your dancing could suffer. The body uses water to help you regulate your...
