A group of dancers onstage, wearing white. One wearing a giant head with a chef's hat. He places a hand on a dancer lying on the floor.

How to Avoid Costume-Related Injuries

Creative costumes are like moving sculptures, seamlessly blending with sets and lighting to help dancers and choreographers bring another world to life onstage. But they can bring challenges, too. Physical therapist Giovanna Salerno, PT, DPT, OCS, says that she’s worked with several patients whose ailments can be traced to costumes. “You’re having to perform and […]

10 Costume Mishaps All Dancers Suffer From

Costumes: We look amazing in them but, boy, sometimes they’re the actual worst. Whether they don’t fit correctly or they rip right before a performance, here are 10 wardrobe malfunctions all dancers unfortunately suffer through at one point or another. When Your Costume Arrives But Is a Size Too Small  The worst is when this […]

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