Beyond The Pointe

This is a continuation of last weeks episode with Dr. Gonzales on Dancers Back Pain.

We are diving into the injuries that hurt in your hips, hip flexors, glutes, kness...+ could be coming from your back.

That sums up a lot of dancers pain...so this is an important episode for all parents + dancers!

Make sure you caught last weeks episode. Today's is picking up right where we left off.

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From "sore" low backs, to herniated discs, back injuries are possibly the most common complaint in the dance world.

Dr. Gonzales is diving into MY back injury story + sharing with us the different types of injuries to watch out for AND some tips on how to help them!

Because there was so much important information on this topic, this is Part 1 of a 2 part series. *Next week...injuries that hurt OTHER places, that come from your back.

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In a dance world where the demand for excellence continues to grow, Kelsey Nelson is not only committed to training great technicians, but strong dancers physically + mentally.

What Kelsey is creating with her students is what I wish all dance teachers could start with. Kelsey is sharing (quite a lot) about what she doing in her studio + what she is striving for to create amazing dancers.

https://www.kelseynelson.com/

Check her out on Instagram @kjndance

Rachel Fine from @tothepointenutrition One of my favorite dance nutritionist is diving into the world of disordered eating + eating disorders.

If you are like me, I didn't realize until after I left dance, that my relationship with food was, less then good.

Creating a healthy relationship with food, our bodies, + our goals, Rachel is always full of helpful tips to start small changes to reach your goals.

Check her out on Youtube + Instagram

www.dancenutrition.com

This is the Season 1 Finale! I'm sharing thoughts about episodes you loved, I loved, + what's happening next. Don't miss this introduction into the next chapter of Align Fitness AND I'll be back for Season 2!

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I'm talking about the different approaches I take to strength work + why I choose what methods. What are some of the difference + why would I choose one or the other.

We're continue Strength Month on the podcast! Make sure you listen to the previous 3 episodes for a great spectrum on Strength in dancers.

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What goes into cross training a kid? What are we focusing on in a strength training arena when we work with dancers? How do we continue to work from home on our goals? Brenan is back on the podcast to discuss this. His clear, easy approach to training makes strengthening easy do + follow.

You can hear is first episode #12

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Do you have hip "stuff"? Labral Tear, pinching hips, hip flexors, IT band? Dr. Gonzales is diving into how he worked with my hip injury and helped me avoid surgery.

This is the perfect podcast for ANYONE who has dealt with an injury or will in the future...(all of you)

You can find Dr Gonzales on IG at @PerformanceHB

Want more info on my Dancer Strong Program for Dancers? Email me at [email protected]

After being told my whole life lifting a weight would ruin my dancer body, boy was I surprised when it saved me, AND made me + my dancers, better at their craft.

April is Strength month, + I'm kicking it off with my own "come to Jesus moment" with cross training. Along with what my dancers say + feel now that they lift too.

Don't believe me, check out what the Royal Ballet is doing...then come back to this episode;)

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Using curiosity as a driving force, embracing change, being ready for greatness...these are all things Dakota Adan works to live by. From taking his first dance class at 17, to dancing with Brittany Spears, + truly an all around artist. This episode is sure to leave you believing in YOUR own potential.

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