Category Archives: Wellness
At Chicago Dance Supply we sponsor many local companies and their dancers. This allows us to provide the dancers with clothes, shoes, and other necessities for their shows. When I see a dance performance I am always curious what … Read the rest
Lately at Chicago Dance Supply, I have gotten a lot of people struggling with pain in their arches while dancing which effects them during their day to day activities. Plantar Fasciitis (“PLAN-ter fash-ee-EYE-tus”) affects 2 million Americans each year and … Read the rest
Sherry Zunker Offers a New Option for Dancers in Transition
By Nicole Rhoden
When choreographer Sherry Zunker first conceptualized BeMoved®, a fun, body-friendly workout designed for adults age 40 and over, she did so with the insight of a choreographer … Read the rest
Single Leg Stretch
Start Position: Table Top. Begin by reaching your right hand to right ankle, left hand to right knee as you inhale. Switch to left side as you continue to inhale. Repeat to right and left as you … Read the rest
by JD
It starts off as a small ache, or maybe a tight, stiff muscle. Then out of nowhere you get injured. You weren’t doing any big moves; you weren’t landing a magnificent jump. You were simply walking or marking … Read the rest
Theraband, or elastic latex bands, help to work on strengthening and coordinating muscle groups within their range of motion. It is typically seen in a physical rehabilitation setting, however, dancers in the know also use this handy tool in their … Read the rest
The BeMoved dance class at Hubbard Street Dance Center is the ultimate body-friendly workout. Created by renowned dancer and choreographer Sherry Zunker, BeMoved is a class designed with adults aged 40 and 65 in mind. The brochure describes it … Read the rest
