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ASK THE PHYSIO | Start 2021 Strong

Health & Wellbeing 7 Jan, 2021

Let’s Get 2021 Off to a Strong Start … At Home Program for Dancers Know Your Movement by Sally Harrison from Pro-Align & Strength4Dance If you were like me, it was a strong start to 2020 full of plans, commitments and trips and then … BOOM! … nope! It all changed. Personally… Read Article

At Home Physio: Functional Feet

Health & Wellbeing 7 May, 2020

  Strength4Dance At Home Programme for Dancers 1. Improve Your Foot Function Strength4Dance understands that you might be worried about not having your usual dance class to go to and perhaps you’re wondering how to make sure you don’t lose too much strength/fitness… Read Article

ASK THE PHYSIO | The Pyramid of Performance

Health & Wellbeing 11 Dec, 2019

The Pyramid of Performance Stacking the Right Elements to be a Peak Performer by Sally Harrison from Band-ITS & Strength4Dance We’ve heard the expression “practice makes perfect.”  But have you ever found that no matter how hard you try, or how many times you repeat something, it j… Read Article

Meditation. Mindset. Motivation. 2019

GiveawaysHealth & Wellbeing 6 Dec, 2018

SOLASTA is back for a Summer Wellness Experience! Personal Workshops for Dancers, Dance Professionals and Dance Lovers Friday January 18th @ Bronte Surf Life Saving Club We have 2 single tickets to giveaway to SOLASTA SUMMER! Just share the event on FACEBOOK and tag @solastaexperien… Read Article

FITNESS SHOW | Win Tix!

GiveawaysHealth & Wellbeing 4 Oct, 2018

Jump on the Latest Trends in Health and Fitness Oct 13-14, Melbourne PLUS! … Win a Double Pass to the Melbourne Fitness Show valued at $60 by emailing your name and number to win@dancelife.com.… Read Article

HTW | Jacqui Heeney

Interviews 3 May, 2018

Hot Talent Watch | Jacqui Heeney Talented Dancer Applies Her Skills to the Lifestyle and Fitness Profession Interview and article by Heather Clements Jacqui Heeney perfectly illustrates the power and diversity of dance as a profession. Even though she has travelled the world support… Read Article

DANSCIENCE

DanceWorkshops 2 May, 2018

DANscienCE | Moving Well One Day Event where Dance and Science Meet Dance and science will collide with DANscienCE Moving Well, a one-day event featuring performances, talks, a panel discussion and films. Presented by FORM Dance Projects and Riverside Theatres, the program will fea… Read Article

ASK THE PHYSIO | Handling Hydration

Health & Wellbeing 4 Apr, 2018

The Importance of Hydration How to manage your water intake  by Sally Harrison, Perfect Form Physiotherapy Water: It is one of the basic components of the body, and crucial to sustaining life. Therefore, I will address the important topic of hydration for the dancer and elite performer… Read Article

Challenges of being an Elite Dancer

CompetitionsHealth & Wellbeing 1 Feb, 2018

3 Biggest Challenges Facing the Elite Dancer What separates a very talented student from an elite dancer who will actually make a career out of dance? by Alisha Coon PLUS!! Alisha is giving away one spot in her mentoring program in Term 1! See below for details.   Often, talented danc… Read Article

DANCE NUTRITION | Boost Your Immunity

Health & Wellbeing 7 Sep, 2017

Using Food to Boost Your Immunity by the Dancing Dietitians at Body Fusion Sniffle season is well and truly here! Nutrition plays a crucial role in building a healthy immune system. Dancers are even more likely to fall sick due to their high physical activity load, long tiring class sched… Read Article