When Crystal Nicholls was a dancer in The Lion King on London’s­ West End, she noticed herself feeling more irritable and unhappy during the fall and winter months. Simultaneously, she was dancing more than usual because of extra shows added during the holiday season. “Our Christmas schedule was really packed, but I felt like the […]

Shorter days. Cooler temps. More time indoors. As winter approaches and the pandemic continues to leave many dancers isolated, the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder may also be starting to creep in. Many fear it could be worse this year, given how COVID-19 has turned artists’ regular routines upside down. “I think we’re going to […]