1. Overview
2. Injuries: They Happen To All Dancers
3. Cross-Training: When To Start And How To Do It

Overview

Injuries. They happen to every dancer at some point. This section covers how to handle them both physically and emotionally. Also featured are interviews with experts in ballet cross-training including the Head Strength Coach at Houston Ballet, the Head of Pilates at The Rock School for Dance Education and a GYROTONIC® teacher who works with dancers from The San Francisco Ballet. Tune in to hear all of their advice for how dancers can maintain optimal performance and prevent injuries through cross-training.

Injuries: They Happen To All Dancers

Injuries happen to 100% of dancers. That is just simply a fact. It may be as minor as shin splints or as major as something that requires surgery.

Not only can injuries affect a dancer’s physical health but they can also affect their mental health. Dancers are notoriously tough and have extremely high thresholds for pain. So, if your dancer comes to you and says something is hurting them, it’s worth paying attention. Check out our blog post and podcast episode below for how you can help guide your dancer through the ups and downs of recovering from an injury and getting back to doing what they love.

Blog Post: Injuries: The Bane Of A Dancer’s Existence

Podcast: How Ballet Students Can Maintain Emotional Health While Injured

Cross-Training: When To Start And How To Do It

Strength, flexibility, and injury prevention are essential for ballet dancers. Cross-training through strength training, Pilates, and GYROTONIC® helps dancers achieve peak performance and longevity. Tune into our podcasts for expert insights on how these practices complement ballet training, featuring conversations with top professionals.

Podcast: Aki Kawasaki, Head Strength Coach, Houston Ballet

Podcast: Sue McCarroll, Pilates Instructor, The Rock School For Dance Education

Podcast: Samantha Daly, GYROTONIC® Teacher For San Francisco Ballet Dancers