8 Ways Yoga Can Improve Your Flexibility
Flexibility and strength are essential for dancers. Achieving the right balance of both is something we work on tirelessly - you could say they are the yin-yang of dance! If you’re looking to add some diversity to your fitness routine, give yoga for flexibility a try. Not only are there
10 Reasons To Attend A Dance Intensive
Summer Dance intensives are something dancers look forward to all year. This year, dance intensives are going to look a little bit different, but everyone involved is putting in even more effort than usual to ensure that the Breaking Bounds Virtual Dance Intensive is the highlight of your year. Why should
Resistance Bands for More Strength and Flexibility
Did you know you can replace just about an entire gym with a resistance band? Resistance bands are incredible for flexibility AND strength training! Some find them more effective than weights because you need to exert in both directions while using a band which, you already know, is key for
Four Ways to Train at Home Without a Ballet Barre
All you need is a Stable surface to train like you’re in the studio! We all miss studio time. The familiar routine of changing shoes, layering on dance clothes and chatting with fellow dancers while we warm up at the barre before class starts. We still have our shoes and leotards,
5 Healthy Green Juice and Smoothie Recipes Dancers Will Enjoy
Boost Your Energy Before Class When You Enjoy One Of These Healthy Green Juice Drinks We’ve all heard that you need six to eight servings of fruits and veggies per day as part of a healthy diet - and hard-working dancers need even more to give them the energy boost they
Breaking Bounds Supports Black Lives Matter
Being an Ally for Black Dance Artists If I’ve learned anything about the Black Lives Matter movement this week, it’s that I need to take a step back and listen. Listen to the voices of members of our community and learn how I can be a support and an ally for
Breaking Bounds Dance Blog is Here. We Are Dancers Strong.
We Are Dancers Strong. Dear Breaking Bounds Family, We hope you are all staying healthy and safe during these strange and very uncertain times. As you are aware, the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has left many of us in a state of limbo. We are all trying to come to
10 Ways Dance Supports Mental Health
10 Ways Dance Supports Mental Health Taking care of our mental health is vital to living a healthy and balanced life. While some people start dancing for the physical benefits, if you’re a dancer, you know how important dance is to mental well being. And while the current pandemic may leave you
Coping with Disappointment of Cancelled Dance Classes and Events
It’s Okay to Grieve: Coping with the Emotional Disappointment of Cancelled Dance Classes and Events The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed our lives in ways that were once unimaginable. For the dance community, the shock of social distancing measures has shaken us to the core. Our community revolves around togetherness. Whether it’s in