Ice vs. Heat

Understanding which to use for injury

Heating pads, cold baths, ice packs. With all the options for treating injuries, it can be difficult to decide which will lead to the quickest recovery. You know that using … Continue reading →

Battling the Bunion

Care and prevention
Dancers and bunions make frequent partners. Katarzyna Skarpetowska, a member of the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, knows how crippling they can be. “I would be just walking down the street and get a … Continue reading →

Strike the Right Cord

Prevent and ease vocal strain.

Jaune Buisson’s voice was failing her. She had a full teaching schedule as artistic director of Metropolitan Dance Theatre of New Orleans, while spending her weekends singing in local musicals. Tea … Continue reading →

Teaching After Childbirth

When is it safe to return to the studio?
Johnette Rutledge didn’t exactly take it easy when she returned to teaching after giving birth to her first daughter. “I literally did across-the-floor—leaps and turns after two … Continue reading →

Stand Up Straight!

Kick poor posture habits.

Think of your body’s structure like a car: If the wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle still works, but the tires and brakes function differently and the fuel efficiency is lower. … Continue reading →

On the Mat

Addressing safe yoga practices

TaraMarie Perri discovered yoga early in her dance career, and her instructors were eager to teach a flexible body already suited for the practice. “I had some teachers who were excited about … Continue reading →