Learning and retaining choreography and corrections can be challenging for any dancer. But certain mental health conditions—like anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD, to name a few—can make it even more difficult to process and retrieve memories. Understanding how these conditions impact the brain, and finding ways to both address those changes and improve overall memory, can help dancers cope.

Though the #MeToo movement has spurred many dancers to come forward with their stories of sexual harassment and abuse, the dance world has yet to have a full reckoning on the subject. Few institutions have made true cultural changes, and many alleged predators continue to work in the industry. As Chanel DaSilva’s story shows, young […]

Let’s say that today you’re having a terrible time following your class’s choreography and are feeling ashamed—you’re always stumbling a few beats behind. Do you: 1. Admit it’s your fault because you didn’t study the steps last night? Tonight you’ll nail them down. 2. Feel worthless and alone? You slump your shoulders, avoid eye contact […]