Let's Talk About Dancers and Depression #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! In this series, we are giving the staff here at DWC a platform to talk about their personal mental health journeys. We believe in supporting the wellbeing of the whole dancer; both body and mind. We want you to know that you are not alone. We believe in the importance of talking about mental health openly, especially within the dance world. So let’s talk about it!
In this article, Cherie, Social Media Director here at DWC is sharing her experience with depression.
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How to Cultivate Inclusivity in Food and Dance Work
Perfectionism is a challenge that Mindy has experienced in the dance world as well. Her biggest challenge as a dancer has been countering those perfectionist ideals by accepting herself as she is each day. As a “recovering perfectionist,” Mindy shares that it’s a journey: some days it’s a lot harder, some days a lot easier, and other days it’s somewhere in between. She encourages others struggling with perfectionism to practice self-compassion, directing the kindness they offer to others towards themselves.
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Getting To Know DWC Ambassador Kendall Hadley
Being a part of the dance community has been something that DWC Ambassador Kendall Hadley has loved with her ambassadorship. Earlier in her dance career she made this realization and knew that she wanted to apply to become an ambassador at DWC. We got a chance to speak with Kendall about what inspired her to become an ambassador and what dance means to her. Read on to learn more about Kendall’s dancing journey and what she’s looking forward to most about becoming a DWC Ambassador!
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How To Adjust Your Flexistretcher
Flexistretchers have been one of the top strength and flexibility training tool for dancers around the world. Using elastic resistance, this tool safely improves your flexibility while strengthening muscles at the same time! Here is the easiest way to adjust the straps to your flexistretcher!
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A Conversation About Acceptance In Dance Studios
When asked what her favorite thing about dance is, Amanda shares that the constant need to be present is something that she appreciates the most. “As a child, dance was really that escape for me, where I knew that I could go to the studio and just forget about everything else,” she shares. The empowerment that she says she felt in her body while being in the studio was something that felt really good to her. She’s also noticed that as she has gotten older that it is very hard to stay present with everything in life going on, but once she walks into the studio, every worry washes away.
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A Conversation About More Accessible Information for Dancers
When asked about what her favorite thing about dance is, Mallory shares that the ability to walk into the studio and leave everything at the door is something important to her. Growing up, she knew that she could always go to the studio and get lost in her movement and not have to think about anything else. “I could just be in a place that made me happy,” she shares.
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Envisioning Intersectional Feminism in the Dance Industry
What do you think of when you heard the word “feminism”? Perhaps you envision women protesting in the streets and outside government buildings. Maybe you picture historic milestones, like women…
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Getting To Know Denail Weyer, DWC's Newest Staff Member
Dancewear Center looks for staff that follows our mission that “every body is a dancing body.” New DWC staff member Denali Weyer fits that description perfectly! Her passion for the ballet world spans inside and outside of the studio and we are so excited to have her on the team. Read on to learn more about Denali’s dancing journey and what sparked her decision to be a part of the team!
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Dancer To Dancer: Audition Advice
Sometimes the audition process can be daunting. We’ve all felt the butterflies in our stomach, or the pre-audition jitters. Believe us when we say we’ve been there! DWC staff, ambassadors and friends offer their prep routines and advice on getting ready.
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Seeing Color in the Dance Industry
It’s safe to say that most of us didn’t anticipate the first half of 2020 to go the way it has. Our lives have changed drastically in the past few months, some more than others. Not only has the COVID-19 pandemic modified nearly all aspects of our daily routines, but a national movement supporting black lives and opposing police brutality has ignited. The heartbreaking murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis has stirred global attention towards police brutality and racial inequity in America. There have been protests in solidarity with George Floyd in all 50 states and at least 40 additional countries on nearly every continent. Anger towards this grueling act of police brutality has transformed into a larger revolution against systemic racism that’s gone on for too long in the United States.
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