Episode 94: In-Season Cross-Training

DanceWell Podcast by DanceWell

Feb 16, 202200:57:12Arts

When the dancers of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater came back to the studio in September 2020 after the Covid-19 shutdown, everyone knew there was a lot of work to be done to get the dancers back into performance...

Related Episodes

Continue listening to more episodes from DanceWell Podcast.

After the Applause: Why Coming Home From Tour Can Be the Hardest Part for Performers

Jan 28, 2026 - 00:39:28

Tour life is intense, exhausting, and strangely predictable—but coming home can be even harder. In this e...

Episode 100: Building a Strength and Conditioning Program in an Elite Ballet Environment

Jan 10, 2026 - 00:44:26

Aki Kawasaki, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Houston Ballet Academy speaks to Ellie about hi...

Episode 99: Navigating Workers’ Compensation for Performers

Nov 24, 2025 - 00:47:11

Workers’ compensation is a vital resource for performers, providing access to the care they need when inj...

Episode 98: Beautiful Curves, Understanding Scoliosis

Oct 30, 2025 - 00:50:27

Dancers are more likely to have scoliosis than the general population, and while dance can be supportive...

Episode 97: When It’s Not Just the Hip: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Disguise

Sep 29, 2025 - 00:32:05

On this episode of DanceWell Podcast, co-host Marissa Schaeffer speaks with dance and pelvic floor physic...

DanceWell Podcast RELAUNCH!!

Sep 26, 2025 - 00:02:58

DanceWell Podcast is BACK! Join us, Ellie and Marissa, as we relaunch our favorite passion project. New w...

Episode 96: Spirituality

Sep 17, 2022 - 00:45:19

In this episode, we speak with interfaith minister, Reverend Nafisa Sharriff, about spirituality. What is...

Episode 95: Dancing at Sea

Mar 31, 2022 - 00:35:35

Traveling the world is a joy, but dancing on a cruise ship also brings a unique set of challenges from un...