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It’s Time to Rethink Hyperspecialization for Young Dancers

Garnet Henderson

How do you become a great dancer? Dance, dance and more dance. At least, that was the prevailing wisdom when I was young. My fellow dancers were routinely pressured to quit playing other sports, and I even got a note excusing me from running in P.E. class. But during that time, I also discovered that […]

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How to Host a Dance Nutrition Workshop at Your Studio

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN

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Back to School: How to Ease Your Students’ Transitions and Promote a Healthy Studio Environment

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN

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Is Work–Life Balance Possible for Dance Educators in Leadership Positions?

Barry Kerollis

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How to Help Your Dancers Activate Their Core

Dr. Stephen Gray

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Let’s Talk About Sweat: How to Broach Body Odor in the Studio

Lauren Warnecke

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Going Undercover: Undergarment Options for Students Who Want to Wear Underwear Beneath Dancewear or Costumes

Rachel Rizzuto

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Hydration, It’s More Than Just Water

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN

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Stop Telling Dancers to Leave Their Problems at the Door

Alexandra Martin

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A Protective Mental Hygiene Regimen for Dance Educators and Studio Owners

Jess Spinner

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Don’t Let Osteoarthritis Keep You Out of the Studio

Deborah Vogel

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Are Your Students Too Obedient? Here’s Why It’s Not a Good Thing

Kathleen McGuire

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How to Cultivate a Healthy Summer Intensive Environment

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN

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