Wellbeing

For One Night Only ... Nov 21 Stars Unite to Raise Awareness of Mental Health in the Entertainment Industry On Monday 21 November, stars of the Australian entertainment industry will come together at the York Theatre, Seymour Centre in response to the issue...

Pressures Facing the Injured Dancer Advice for Aspiring Young Dancers by Alisha Coon It is common to see a rise in the number of dance injuries as we approach the end of year. Rehearsal time and workload increase...

Tight at the front of your hips? Do your hips Click or Clunk? Try this 10 minute programme that your hips will love by Sally Harrison from Perfect Form Physio The dancers hip is subject to even more...

Chilli Chicken San Choy Bow This recipe from Functional Food Solutions is perfect for dancers as a light dinner or lunch as it is high in protein and low in carbohydrates while also satisfying taste and freshness with...

Developing a Positive Body Image Advice for Aspiring Young Dancers by Alisha Coon DanceLife’s continuing series on pursuing a career in dance “I hate my body” I can't hear another student say this ... It just breaks my...

Loving it. A reflection by Jo Bolden on what it means to 'love' dance When I ask dancers (from beginner to advanced, and teachers and choreographers too) why they dance, the answer "because I love it" usually shows...

Getting the most from your feet ... a 10 minute program that your feet will love by Sally Harrison from Perfect Form Physiotherapy Your feet are the primary connection with your body to the ground, and therefore, information...

Coping With Stress as a Dancer Advice for Aspiring Young Dancers by Alisha Coon DanceLife's continuing series on pursuing a career in dance Exams, performances, competitions, concerts, rehearsals, injuries, study, sport, social activities, body aches and pains, pressure...

Living, Dancing & Auditioning in Europe Advice for Aspiring Young Dancers by Alisha Coon DanceLife’s continuing series on pursuing a career in dance Living and dancing overseas has allowed me to see over 30 countries in the past 10 years!...

Using the foam roller to improve flexibity of the spine by Sally Harrison from Perfect Form Physiotherapy Use of the foam roller for self treatment is called self myofascial release (SMR).  It is a form of self-massage used to...