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How Mental Health Can Affect Dancers’ Performance

Mental health can significantly affect a dancer's performance - we discuss the primary problems dancers can face and resources to help.

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Lifts in Dance: Common Challenges and How Physical Therapy Can Help

Lifts in dance require a lot of strength and skill - we discuss the physical requirements of this movement and what can cause lifts to be ...

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How Dancers Can Improve Their Turns: A Full-Body Approach

Turns are an essential skill for dancers - we discuss warning signs of imbalanced turns and how physical therapy can help.

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How Artistic Athletes Can Combat Performance Anxiety

Performance anxiety is common for any athlete - we discuss when it is considered debilitating and tips to help.

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Physical Changes of Puberty for Dancers: What to Expect and How to Adapt

Puberty affects every young athlete - we discuss the unique changes dancers face and how they can maintain optimal performance.

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Dance and Physical Therapy: A Case Study

How does a dance career intersect with physical therapy? I sat down with physical therapist Katie Kimbrough to find out.

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How Can Dancers Improve Extension? Exercises and Physical Therapy

Extension is an essential skill for dancers - we discuss the best exercises to improve.

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Improving Leaps and Jumps: Exercises for Dancers

Controlled leaps and jumps are essential for any dancer - we go over some exercises that can help build strength and improve mobility.

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Strength Training for Dancers: Benefits for Health and Performance

Dancers can overlook strength training or even fear it - we discuss why it is a necessary part of every dancer's routine.

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The Effects of Malnutrition on Artistic Athletes: Dancers, Cheerleaders, and Gymnasts

Why is malnutrition common among young dancers, gymnasts, and cheerleaders? We discuss the pressures these athletes face and the necessary ...

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Understanding Cortisol: The Stress Hormone's Role in Your Body

Cortisol serves multiple purposes in the body - we discuss its purposes and how to maintain healthy levels in your body.

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Choosing the Best Dance Studio: Tips and Studios in Birmingham, AL

Choosing the right dance studio is instrumental to any dancer's career - we discuss our tips to pick the best one for you and provide a list of ...

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