August has arrived. If you are a university-level dancer, this probably means that sometime in the next few weeks to month, you are headed back to campus again. The first weeks of fall are often filled to the brim with adjustments to your schedule of technique classes, auditions, rehearsals, coursework, work, and any other obligations you may have. Your mind and body need to be ready to take on the challenges ahead so you can enjoy dance to its fullest.
But what does this mean? This means thinking ahead about the strategies you will practice to keep you dance-ready. Establishing these wellness habits during your college dance years is one of the MOST important things you can do to prepare you for life after college and wherever your dance career takes you. The nice thing about the habits I mention below is that they will apply to your dancing now and for as long as you want to dance. So, take note, and start now:
