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The Problem with Winning at Dance Comps

Health & Wellbeing 11 Aug, 2017

Could Second Place be better for you than First? by Jo Bolden We’re taught to strive for first place. Almost as soon as we learn that a ‘First Place’ exists and see the glor…

Ask the Physio | Using Ice

Health & Wellbeing 2 Aug, 2017

Should you use ice on your injuries?  by Sally Harrison, Perfect Form Physiotherapy Ice has always been the number one go to when we have an acute injury, but is it the bes…

The Right Foot

DanceHealth & Wellbeing 24 Jun, 2017

The Right Foot | Growth and Renewal Integrated dance workshops for all abilities Throughout August and September DirtyFeet will present The Right Foot – creat…

No Lights, No Lycra

DanceHealth & Wellbeing 13 Apr, 2017

  Fun Dance Events to Get Girls Moving Dance for the Love of it! You may have seen the recent government advertising campaign called Girls Make Your Move aimed at ge…

You Are Not Good Enough

Health & Wellbeing 17 Mar, 2017

“You are not good enough” Fighting your inner self critic by Alisha Coon “You are not skinny enough.” “You are never going to be a dancer.” Meet my inner critic. She is MEA…

Nerves v Fears

Health & Wellbeing 9 Mar, 2017

Nerves versus fear. As a dancer you MUST know the difference. by Jo Bolden When I chat with dancers about nerves it generally boils down to a discussion about them wantin…

How to Deal with Rejection

Health & Wellbeing 8 Feb, 2017

Rejection. Dealing with it and making it work for you. by Jo Bolden When you don’t get picked, don’t get the job or don’t get the moment you wanted – it feels like rej…

Creating Confident Dancers

Health & Wellbeing 1 Feb, 2017

Self Savvi Helps Girls Through the Teen Years Alisha Coon is passionate about seeing girls grow into adults who have a healthy attitude about themselves, so she has de…

Dancer Wellness

CompetitionsHealth & Wellbeing 26 Jan, 2017

New Book Release for Dancers Win A Copy! Dancer Wellness, created by the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, offers guidance on the foundati…

Out From Under

Health & Wellbeing 15 Nov, 2016

For One Night Only … Nov 21 Stars Unite to Raise Awareness of Mental Health in the Entertainment Industry On Monday 21 November, stars of the Australian enter…