พอดคาสท์ DanceWell ชั้นนำ (2024)

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Episode 96: Spirituality 45:19

2y ago45:19

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In this episode, we speak with interfaith minister, Reverend Nafisa Sharriff, about spirituality. What is spirituality, how does it look or feel, and why does it matter? Plus, we touch on how spirituality interacts with the life experiences of a dancer. This thoughtful and warm interview is DanceWell's first exploring spirituality as a facet of hol…

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Episode 95: Dancing at Sea 35:35

2+ y ago35:35

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Traveling the world is a joy, but dancing on a cruise ship also brings a unique set of challenges from unfamiliar sleep situations, to limited food choices, to mechanical stages, not to mention that the theater itself is in continuous motion!! On Episode 95: Dancing at Sea, Yenwen Kuo interviews physiotherapist (and former performer) Alexander McKi…

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Episode 94: In-Season Cross-Training 57:12

2+ y ago57:12

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When the dancers of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater came back to the studio in September 2020 after the Covid-19 shutdown, everyone knew there was a lot of work to be done to get the dancers back into performance shape. In the year leading up to their first in-person season since the start of the pandemic, the dancers engaged in various form…

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Episode 93: Measurement in Dance 56:46

3y ago56:46

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Join our first DanceWell Podcast guest host, Gregory Youdan, MA, MS, as he interviews returning guest, Elizabeth (Betsy) Coker, EdD! These two dance scientists will discuss the necessity of measurement in dance and go on to discuss the utility of portable tech, balance, their research and more.Learn more about Betsy Coker at: www.betsycoker.com.Lea…

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Episode 92: Food and Mood 47:34

3y ago47:34

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During the pandemic, Registered Dietitian Kristin Koskinen has found that many dancers are interested in learning how they can help combat some of the stress and anxiety in our current world climate with the foods or eating behaviors they choose. In this episode, Kristin explains some of the ways that food influences our mood, and how these affects…

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Episode 91: NDI: Bringing positivity, empowerment and collaboration into every studio 43:10

3y ago43:10

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National Dance Institute (NDI) was founded in 1976 by former NYCB principal dancer Jacques d'Amboise with the mission to "use dance as a catalyst to engage children and motivate them toward excellence" (http://nationaldance.org/NDI_at_a_Glance.pdf). Nearly 50 years later, NDI serves thousands of children each week, hosts teacher trainings and works…

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Episode 90: Resilience 41:30

3y ago41:30

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Resilience is a bit of a buzz word in the popular media, but what does it really mean, how can we acquire it, and why do dancers need it? On Episode 90: Resilience, Michelle Dwarka answers these questions and many others. We discuss the existing literature and ideas for future research.Email Michelle at: mi.dwarika@gmail.comFollow her on Instagram:…

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Episode 89: Quitting Dance, Transitioning from Expert to Novice 59:40

3+ y ago59:40

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Leaving dance is often a complicated process. There are many many concerns and questions that can arise. For some, managing the transition from expert to novice may be one of the complicated experiences that materializes. Having achieved a high level of skill, the mere thought of shifting focus to anything else can be scary, sad, frustrating, and d…

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Episode 88: On Pain 49:05

3+ y ago49:05

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Did you know that:- Pain is not biomedical, it is biopsychosocial. - Tissue damage and pain aren’t correlated.- Critical to pain management is getting in touch with bodies and emotions.- Mental health practitioners are an integral part of a patient’s pain management team.Learn this and so much more on DanceWell Podcast’s 88th Episode: On Pain with …

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Episode 87: Competition, Jealousy, and Rejection 1:01:28

3+ y ago1:01:28

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All people experience a range of emotions in life, including dancers. However, training and professional practice often ask dancers to be hardworking, perseverant, and positive—sometimes even demanding that they smile no matter how they feel. As Kate Wilson LICSW and Miriam Rowan PsyD explain, dancers can become emotionally disoriented when they do…

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Episode 86: Turnout 54:04

3+ y ago54:04

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We know well that turnout is an integral part of the Western dance aesthetic. This month, we dedicate an episode to taking a deep dive on the very subject. Join us as physiotherapist Lisa Howell discusses where turnout comes from and what can limit it, the repercussions of forcing turnout, the subtleties of maximizing the range that you inherently …

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Episode 85: Who can dance en pointe? 40:53

3+ y ago40:53

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Historically, screenings were a method of gate keeping, and in many places today, they still are. Early selection for flexibility and certain proportions were used to determine who could dance at the Kirov and who could not, for example. In this already exclusive field, how many potentially great careers were dismissed too early on in a screening p…

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Episode 84: Dance Bubbles 37:05

3+ y ago37:05

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In January 2021, Mirriam-Webster Dictionary added a handful of new words to its pages. Among them was the new definition for the word 'bubble.' Thanks to the pandemic, a bubble can be 'an area within which sports teams stay isolated from the general public... so as to prevent exposure to disease and that includes accommodations, amenities, and the …

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Episode 83: Addiction in Dance 58:24

3+ y ago58:24

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In this episode, Dr Antonio Ocana discusses addiction in dance. He shares information about the rates of addiction in our field, the nature of these addictions, and their causes—at both a biochemical level and a cultural level.To learn more about Dr Ocana:https://www.epiphany360.io/about-us-1 Contact him:aocana@epiphany360.ioWant to contribute to D…

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Episode 82: COVID-19: The Dancer's Perspective 45:41

3+ y ago45:41

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We've heard from the dance medicine and science community on a variety of topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode, we turn our attention to our dancers to ask how they've been doing during this past year as the dance world has been put on pause. Thank you to Alexandra Carter @alliegcarter, Jennifer Sydor @jensydor, Sofia Blasco @th…

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Episode 81: Hormone Health 1:12:06

4y ago1:12:06

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What is hormone health? How do you know when your hormones are not in balance? What can we do to support hormone health? These are the introductory questions Dr. Nicky Keay answers in this episode. We then move on to specifics like, hormone fluctuations throughout life, calcium, Vitamin D, cortisol, RED-D, and a bit more.To learn more about Dr Keay…

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Episode 80: Career Management 42:50

4y ago42:50

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Senior career counselor Patch Schwadron says that, prior to covid, dancers used to come in to her office at the Career Center at the Actors Fund only after getting the idea in their head that it was time to move on from dance. Now though, the pandemic has given her a chance to change that paradigm. She wants dancers to come in at all stages of thei…

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Episode 79: Motivation 49:00

4y ago49:00

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In Episode 79, Jess Spinner talks to us about motivation. In the midst of this pandemic, dancers globally are faced with very unfamiliar training practices and uncertain futures, and for many, it’s hard to connect with their passion and remember why they're dancing. How can dancers stay motivated under these stressful and restrictive circumstances …

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Episode 77: Attention and Focus 1:09:24

4y ago1:09:24

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Effective attention and focus are known components of a successful artistic performance. As audience members, we know how powerful it can be to see a dancer who is supremely focused in the present moment. And as dancers, we know that an inability to maintain our attention on the task at hand can result in poor performance or even yield disastrous o…

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Episode 78: Eating Healthfully on a Budget 44:09

4y ago44:09

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Eating well doesn’t have to be about expensive smoothies and supplements. This episode highlights how our dancers who are living on a budget or perhaps in a dorm room without blenders or extensive kitchen equipment can still eat healthfully. Take a listen as dietician Dafna Tsadok-Hai talks about staples dancers should keep in their pantries and si…

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Episode 76: Returning to Dance Postpartum 1:03:15

4y ago1:03:15

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What happens after your OB clears you to return to activity after approximately 6 weeks postpartum? Is it wise to take your first ballet class the day after clearance? As it turns out, things like prolapse, incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction and pain are more common than we realize postpartum and require some attention in order to return to act…

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Episode 75: Specificity in Dance Training 1:06:59

4y ago1:06:59

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In Episode 75: Specificity in Dance Training, Nico Kolokythas, ASSC, PhD explains the training principle of “specificity” and how it applies to dance, from many angles. We discuss general fitness parameters, why they matter and whether dancers typically meet standard benchmarks. Then, Nico explains a bit about early specialization and also diversif…

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Episode 74: Sleep Matters 58:47

4y ago58:47

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There is no doubt about it, we need sleep! But just how much do we need and why is it so important? Join us as Dr. Sheyi Ojofeitimi, DPT, OCS, CFMT educates on oh why sleep matters!Connect with Dr. Sheyi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsheyipt/?hl=enSupport DanceWell Podcast by donating - https://gf.me/u/yxv25pHost: Marissa Schaeffer Co-H…

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Episode 73: A Dancer's Microbiome 51:23

4y ago51:23

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The human body is host to an inconceivable number of microbes, and while some can cause us problems, we enjoy a symbiotic relationship with most of them. In fact, as our community of bodily microbes eat, reproduce, "breathe" and digest, it affects everything from bone health to immune function. In Episode 73: A Dancer's Microbiome, Drs Hoaglin and …

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Episode 72: COVID-19 - Returning to the studio 49:02

4y ago49:02

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As the world shut down in the wake of COVD-19, the performing arts world changed. Shows were cancelled, rehearsals suspended and training took on a different form. Many began dancing - and even rehearsing - indoors. Hallways became dance floors, mantle pieces became ballet barres, and somehow we kept going. Due to space constraints, hard floors and…

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Episode 71: Virtual Class, Friend or Foe? 1:03:19

4y ago1:03:19

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In 2020, dancers all around the world experienced a new phenomenon, virtual class. In Episode 71, Caitlin Trainor, MFA and Danelle Dickson, DPT discuss the potential risks and limitations to this educational structure, as well as the potential benefits and advantages. Ultimately, we all conclude that while virtual dance class is no replacement for …

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Episode 70: Plyometrics 51:08

4y ago51:08

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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, plyometrics. In this episode, I speak to Rob Tsai, DPT, about plyometrics and he explains the relevance and value of this form of resistance training fo…

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Episode 69: Unlocking the Sacroiliac Joint 49:20

4+ y ago49:20

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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 as Dr. Liz Henry PT, DSc, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, CCTT brings her wisdom and four decades of clinical practice to help us understand this complex joint. G…

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Episode 68: Motor Imagery 55:09

4+ y ago55:09

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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 imagery is and how it works, as well as why, when, and how dancers use imagery. She talks about applying her research on imagery to her teaching practice, a…

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Episode 67: More on Hypermobility - Common Presentations of EDS 1:03:52

4+ y ago1:03:52

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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 Bluestein, the hypermobility MD, to discuss Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a particular type of hypermobility disorder with some unique characteristic…

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Episode 66: Dancing with Trauma 56:01

4+ y ago56:01

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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-movement therapist, Erica Hornthal, explains a bit about her field, and we discuss ways in which the body houses trauma as well as how dance can be b…

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Episode 65: You're injured. Should you speak up? 1:01:29

4+ y ago1:01:29

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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 advocating for yourself in the studio and speaking up for your injury? In episode 65, we chat candidly with three groups -two pre-professional dancers, two sea…

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Episode 64: Dancing through Covid-19 1:07:34

4+ y ago1:07:34

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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 the dance community, Episode 64: Dancing through covid-19, includes interviews with five different practitioners: Dr. Selina Shah (physician), Amanda Do…

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Episode 63: Finding the Shoe that Fits 41:53

4+ y ago41:53

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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 feedback from your dance teachers and medical providers. All of these elements can evolve with time and affect your shoe choice. Pointe shoe fitter, …

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Episode 62: The words we choose 54:05

4+ y ago54:05

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Even in a largely taciturn art form, language is everywhere and it influences how we see and experience the world. In this episode, Monika Saigal, MS, RD, CEDRD-S, CDN, enlightens us on how the words we choose can influence eating behaviors and mindsets. She explains how some conversations that may seem commonplace in a dance setting, are in fact p…

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Episode 61: Strategies to Improve Flexibility and Mobility 31:27

4+ y ago31:27

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Flexibility can feel like a constant struggle. Sometimes we feel like it's because we don't stretch enough, or because our bone structure is off, or because we've been dealt a bad genetic hand. But what if there are other factors that we didn't even know to consider? Join us on this episode of DanceWell Podcast as Dr. Alexis Sams, PT, DPT helps to …

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Episode 60: Non-Surgical Care for Dance Injuries 41:06

5y ago41:06

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From bulging discs, to os trigonum, to labral tears, research is showing that surgery isn't always the best answer. However, there are still times when the miracle of modern medicine is necessary, or at minimum, advantageous. How do we know if we need surgery? What are the risks, and who should we see if we're hoping to avoid an invasive procedure?…

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Episode 59: Imaging 32:08

5y ago32:08

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On this episode of DanceWell Podcast, we are joined by Elizabeth Barchi, MD. Dr. Barchi shares her wealth of knowledge about imaging like x-rays, MRIs, CT scans and more. Have you ever wondered what different types of imaging can tell us or why your doctor may or may not order imaging for your injury or condition? If so, join us! This episode is fo…

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Episode 58: Money, money, money, money 56:26

5y ago56:26

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Many dancers worry about money, no news there. However, despite living with this powerful stressor, it seems like a lot dancers are unaware of how to improve their financial outlook, or feel that a life of debt and poverty is just inevitable. In this episode, Rebecca Selkowe, a financial counselor at The Actors Fund, explains that these mindsets an…

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Episode 57: Pathologizing Movement and Coaching Variety 32:28

5y ago32:28

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It’s been shown in a smattering of conditions that healthy individuals have access to a greater variety of movement patterns and have superior control of their bodies. As conditioning specialists and health care professionals it should therefore be our duty to coach movement variety. Yet when it comes down to it, we often find ourselves looking for…

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Episode 56: Shame 48:32

5y ago48:32

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In Episode 56: Shame, Dr. Paula Thomson shares research that she and Dr. Victoria Jacque have conducted on shame, a complex emotion that dancers appear to experience more than the average population. Dr. Thomson explains why dancers might be particularly vulnerable to shame as well as how to leverage shame into functional outcomes and avoid downwar…

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Episode 55: The Art and Practice of Kinesio Taping 26:45

5y ago26:45

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In the 1970s, Dr. Kenzo Kase invented Kinesio Tape as a way to facilitate the body’s natural healing process and prolong the benefits of his treatment. On this episode, Kinesio tape certified practitioner Dr. Dionne Vernon illustrates some of this modalities incredible uses from facilitating muscle function, to decreasing swelling, and inhibiting t…

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Episode 54: Reflecting on IADMS 2019 44:34

5y ago44:34

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Marissa and I went to Montreal for the annual meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS). We presented our recent research on dancers' perceptions of their own well-being and connected with tons of friends and colleagues. We also got to meet some of our past guests face-to-face for the first time, as well as seve…

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Episode 53: The Aging Dancer 50:42

5y ago50:42

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Janine Cappello-Bryant's PhD has focused on the aging process and how it affects dancers' spinal range of motion. While professional dance is often considered the domaine of the young and fit, the truth is that many people dance in a variety of capacities at all stages of life. However, very little research has been done on the topic of how dancers…

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Episode 52: On the Subject of Vaccination 55:32

5y ago55:32

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“Our life expectancy from the 20s to the current day increased by over 50 years for three reasons: public health, toilets and vaccines.” - Dr. Vincent Racaniello Ph.DThe subject of vaccination can be a touchy one to say the least. Join us as Columbia Professor and virologist, Dr. Vincent Racaniello, teaches us about how vaccines work, discusses som…

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Episode 51: Dance with the body that you have--Bringing kinesiology into the studio 49:57

5y ago49:57

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Gayanne Grossman PT, BFA, MEd, FIADMS is a dancer, a dance medicine expert, and a dance educator, all in quite equal parts, which uniquely positions her to reflect on the multifaceted field of dance science--its research and its application--with keen judgement and critical thought. In Episode 51: Dance with the body that you have--Bringing kinesio…

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Episode 50: Prepared for Emergencies 33:39

5y ago33:39

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Emergencies happen whether or not you’re ready for them. They happen in otherwise safe situations to healthy individuals. They happen both on- and off-stage and can range from heat stroke to broken bones to cardiac arrest. Are you ready to respond to emergencies in your space? Tune in to listen to Lauren McIntyre, ATC, clinical specialist and emerg…

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Episode 49: Differentiating and Developing a Voice within a Rigorous Dance Training Program 46:54

5+ y ago46:54

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We end DanceWell's second season by chatting with two former ballerinas turned mental health practitioners: Dr. Miriam Rowan, PsyD and Katherine (Kate) Wilson, LICSW. These women discuss identity development in the young pre-professional ballet dancer, the importance of maintaining a diversity of relationships, finding a voice and unique identity, …

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5+ y ago2:31

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DanceWell has a few projects in the making!Want to participate in our IRB approved research on dancer well-being? Click here: https://hofstra.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDNl3AGhnHDjUKp.Do you love DanceWell as much as well do? Show your support by contributing to our 3rd season. Click here to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dancewell-season-t…

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Episode 48: Posture of Choice 53:19

5+ y ago53:19

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Posture is an interesting topic that is addressed in wide-spanning areas from etiquette, to aesthetics, to science. A dancer’s posture is often revered, but it can also present some complicated inefficiencies and risks. In Episode 48: Posture of Choice, Adele Nickel, MFA, introduces the Alexander Technique and illuminates the unique phenomenon of a…

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