Dancers Are Athletes Too

In this episode we welcome Lili Pfeifer on the show! Lili is a professional ballerina and personal trainer for dancers. She talks about her new program called “The Performing Athlete” where she applies cross-training to help dancers perform better. Press play and enjoy!Don’t forget to leave a 5-star review if you like this episode. Thanks!Get in touch with Lili via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.barbell.ballerina/Follow the podcast onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/daatpodcast/...

In this episode we welcome Erin Sanchez on the show! Erin is a dancers' health advocate and educator, and works for One Dance UK. She explains what performance psychology is and how it applies to dance. She also talks about the different reasons why someone might dance and what dark-side characteristics are. Press play and enjoy!Don’t forget to leave a 5-star review if you like this episode. Thanks!Get in touch with Erin viaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eirinnsanchez/Email: erin.sanche...

In this episode we welcome Makenna Shafer and Marissa Starkey on the show! Makenna and Marissa are senior captains of the University of Minnesota Dance Team. They explain how it is to be dancing for their dance team, how they train, when and where they compete and how they combine their trainings with their classes. Press play and enjoy!Get in touch with Makenna via https://www.instagram.com/dancegirlkenna/Get in touch with Marissa via https://instagram.com/marissastarkey7/Get in touch with t...

In this episode we welcome Dr. Marijeanne Liederbach on the show! Dr. Liederbach is Research Associate Professor at the NYU Langone and Director of the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries. She explains the inner workings of the Harkness Center: what, why and how. Press play and enjoy!Get in touch with the Harkness Center viaEmail: [email protected]: http://danceinjury.org and https://www.dancemedu.orgTelephone: +1 212-598-6054Follow the podcast onInstagram: https://www.instagram....

In this episode we welcome Jeanne-Marie Branche on the show! Jeanne-Marie is a student at the University of Tampa double majoring in Communications and Applied Dance. She talks about branding and marketing for dancers: what, why and how. Press play and enjoy!Get in touch with Jeanne-Marie viaPersonal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeannemarie.branche/Dancers of the Light Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dancersofthelight/Dancers of the Light website https://www.dancersofthelight.com/F...

In this episode we welcome Alevanille on the show! Alevanille is a Dancehall dancer and teacher. She talks about her program Queen’s Gym: who’s it for, what you learn when participating in the program, and much more. Press play and enjoy!Get in touch with Alevanille: https://www.instagram.com/dhq_alevanille/Follow the podcast onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/daatpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/daatpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DAATpodcastFollow Slim B on Instagram...

In this episode we welcome Elena Smith on the show! Elena is the captain of the University of Texas dance team. She explains what a university dance team does, how they train, what competitions they take part in, what the duties of a captain are, and much more. Press play and enjoy!Get in touch with Elena via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_elenasmith_/Get in touch with the University of Texas dance team via email: [email protected] the podcast onInstagram: https://www.ins...

In this episode we welcome Admir, member of Belgium With Attitude on the show! Admir is head coach of the Flemish Belgian Olympic team. He explains what his duties are as head coach, how dancers become part of the Olympic team, what the Olympics will do for Breaking in general, and much more. Press play and enjoy!Get in touch with Admir viaHis personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sir.o83/Take A Break: https://www.instagram.com/takeabreak.circle/Follow the podcast onInstagram: https:/...

In this episode we welcome Dr. Vania Purpero on the show! Vania is a doctor of physical therapy who specializes in dancers. She explains what common dance injuries they are, how they happen, how they are diagnosed, and how they are treated. Press play and enjoy!Get in touch with Vania viaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dance.physical.therapy/Mobility Fit: https://mobilityfit.com/Doctors for Dancers: https://doctorsfordancers.com/Follow the podcast onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/d...

In this episode we welcome Tirock on the show! Tirock is a professional dancer for Belgium and a member of Belgium With Attitude. He explains how he trains as an elite athlete and how he is working towards the 2024 Olympics that will feature Breaking battles for the first time ever. Press play and enjoy!Get in touch with Tirock viaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tir.ck/Follow the podcast onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/daatpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/daatpodcast/Facebook:...