In this week’s Rosin Box episode, hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Aarón Sanz discuss injuries, wellness, and fitness—three important, intertwined aspects of a dancer’s development and ongoing practice. They are joined by NYCB’s Health and Wellness Coordinator, Marika Molnar, PT, LAC, who helped create the first physical therapy program for an American dance company in 1980, with George Balanchine’s support; and Physical Therapist Dirk Hartog, DPT, whose essential cross-training classes continue to help NYCB’s dancers stay in shape remotely. Claire and Aarón also answer a question submitted by one of NYCB’s Instagram followers: How do you relax after a performance? (47:00)

Music: "Je ne t’aime plus" by Pink Martini Courtesy of Pink Martini & Heinz Records