The Unbreakable Dancer
How Dancers can become and stay Unbreakable
The Unbreakable Dancer
Latest Episodes
Beyond Aesthetics: Strength & Performance in Dance
In this episode, I talk about body image, aesthetics, and athletic performance in dance—and what happens when people judge a dancer’s body based on the size or shape of her legs.I share why strength training matters for dancers, how it c...
The Salsa Festival Sleep Hack Everyone Needs
What if dancing until 8 a.m. didn’t have to completely destroy your sleep?In this episode, I explain how you can slightly adjust your sleep schedule so that those late-night salsa parties begin to feel more like morning parties. Instead ...
Your Feet Aren’t the Problem
Your feet are the foundation of almost everything you do—but modern shoes, stiff soles, arch supports, and years of underusing the muscles of the foot can slowly make that foundation weaker.The problem is, it doesn’t stop at your feet.
Dance Like a Dancer. Train Like an Athlete
Dance is one of the most athletic things we can do—but most dancers still aren’t training like athletes.In this episode, I break down what it really means to train like an athlete so you can dance like a dancer.It’s not abo...
Chronic Shoulder Pain Is NOT a Prerequisite of Dance
Chronic shoulder pain is NOT a prerequisite of dance.Far too many dancers are living with shoulder pain, instability, tightness, clicking, weakness, or even recovering from surgery and assuming it’s just “part of the lifestyle.” It’s not...