Wellbeing

Nerves versus fear. As a dancer you MUST know the difference. by Jo Bolden When I chat with dancers about nerves it generally boils down to a discussion about them wanting and hoping to do well. It’s about...

Rejection. Dealing with it and making it work for you. by Jo Bolden When you don’t get picked, don’t get the job or don’t get the moment you wanted - it feels like rejection. Because it IS rejection....

Self Savvi Helps Girls Through the Teen Years Alisha Coon is passionate about seeing girls grow into adults who have a healthy attitude about themselves, so she has developed a toolbox of activities and workshops to help girls navigate...

New Book Release for Dancers Win A Copy! Dancer Wellness, created by the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, offers guidance on the foundations, mental components, and physical aspects of dancer wellness. Learn concepts and strategies to...

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...