DanceWell Podcast

49:55 | Jun 25th, 2020

Perhaps while quarantined, you or a dancer you know, was anxious about maintaining jump skills, then came across people hopping on and off boxes on Instagram and thought, “Should I do that?” Enter, pl...Show More

49:20 | Jun 3rd, 2020

Does the sacrum move and get stuck? Why might I feel pain at my sacroiliac joint (SIJ)? These are questions we’ve asked ourselves before, but maybe never gotten the answer to. Join us on this episode ...Show More

55:09 | May 20th, 2020

Imagery is a free and accessible form of mental practice that can be used to enhance performance, confidence, skills and more. In Episode 68: Motor Imagery, Betsy Coker EdD, explains what motor imager...Show More

1:03:52 | May 6th, 2020

Joint hypermobility, whether it affects few or many joints, falls under the umbrella of hypermobility disorders. On episode 67: More on Hypermobiltiy - Common Presentations of EDS, we invite Dr. Linda...Show More

56:01 | Apr 23rd, 2020

Trauma is a complex experience that varies from individual to individual. Research suggests that dancers experience PTSD at higher rates than athletes or the general population. In this episode, dance...Show More

1:01:29 | Apr 8th, 2020

We open this episode with a question: You’re injured. You know that performing certain steps or dancing full-out will make your injury worse and will prolong healing. Do you feel comfortable advocatin...Show More

1:07:34 | Mar 25th, 2020

Everyone around the world is thinking about the pandemic, covid-19, and dancers have been affected by this crisis in unique and specific ways. Exploring how this complex situation is manifesting in th...Show More

41:53 | Mar 11th, 2020

Finding the right pointe shoe is a dynamic process that depends on a number of factors. Fitters look at the shape of your foot, your technique, your strength and consider your personal preferences and...Show More