Should Dancers Wear Helmets?
May 13, 2013 | 
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Dancers are always in motion on a dance floor or stage. For performances, it’s highly unlikely they would wear helmets, unless it’s part of costuming or dance theme. During dance lessons, dancers need comfortable, flexible clothing to aid their movement. For rehearsals, dancers may wear the costume they will perform in; or, they may wear their regular dance class attire. The answer to the question, “Should Dancers Wear Helmets”, is no. A helmet on a dancer’s head would seriously impair hearing and natural movement. It would also be a distraction to Read the rest of this entry »
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Most Common Injuries Related to Dancing
The Most Common Injuries Related To Dancing
Professional dancers know dance injuries happen often. Depending on the kind of dance, injuries vary. For instance, the most common dance injuries among jazz and ballet dancers are over-stretched muscles, hamstring and tendons. Ballet injuries also involve knees and ankles as a result of certain dance movements performed while en pointe. For tap dancers, the most common injuries occur as a result of a fall when performing technical Read the rest of this entry »
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Dancing And Having Arthritis
Dancing and Arthritis
Arthritis constricts movement and causes deep inflammation in the joints of the body. Dancing frees up the joints and muscles through limbering exercises and fluid motion. Many physicians advise individuals who suffer from arthritis to dance because of its healthful properties to the mind and body. When people dance, they lose themselves to the music and forget the arthritis pain. Individuals find they move more freely in rhythm to music than during Read the rest of this entry »
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What Dancing Shoes Are Good for Elderly Dancers?
So You Want to Dance?
Dance has no age limits. Elderly dancers are not an exception. Dame Margot Fonteyn, the famed Royal Ballet’s prima ballerina, danced past age 60. This is also true of famed jazz dancer and choreographer, Bob Fosse and famous tap dancer, Honey Coles. The only thing that prohibits an elderly dancer from dancing is unwillingness. Even the elderly with limited physical movement find they can perform from wheelchairs, if they are truly motivated to Read the rest of this entry »
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Dancing for Your Health
Dance is a great way to get in shape. With so many different styles of dance, there is one perfectly suited for each individual. Perhaps you are inspired by the grace and elegance of classical ballet. Or may you want to show off your sass and spunk through salsa dancing. No matter which style of dance suits your personality, dancing is good for your physical and mental health.
There are many health benefits associated with dancing. Dancing is a fun form of aerobic exercise that can improve cardiovascular health and help you lose weight. Read the rest of this entry »
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