Director's Letter | A new era

With the closure of so many community spaces like Dovercourt House, GMD and Dancemakers themselves, we believe that now more than ever we have to do whatever we can to keep our art form alive and most importantly, our community thriving (not just surviving). If you ever had a doubt, now is the time to fight for what you love the most.

Director's LetterSarahi CardenasApril 3, 2022dance training, dance community, dance anxiety, dance, The Fifth Dance, toronto dance studio, toronto dance communityComment

Is yoga the answer to becoming a better dancer?

Interestingly, hip internal rotation deficits have been correlated with low back and sacroiliac pain (4). Studies have shown its prevalence to be around 12% of all dance types of injuries and it can prevent you from performing the most basic positions. In other words, a healthy range of “turn-in” equals a better performing “turn-out” (5).

Sarahi CardenasFebruary 10, 2021The Fifth Dancedance, dance community, The Fifth Dance, yoga, yoga and dance, yoga benefits, becoming a better dancer, dance training, mindfulness, balance, cross-training, best dancer, yoga for dancers, better turnout, dance anxiety Comment