Dancewell Podcast

How does pilates help improve a dancer's technical performance? What makes pilates a unique choice for dancers? Join us on this episode as DanceWell Podcast's co-host and co-founder, Ellie Kusner, talks about how pilates can benefit dancers of all ages. Get in touch with Ellie by emailing her at elliekusner@gmail.com or visit her website at www.elliekusner.com Host: Marissa Schaeffer DanceWell Founders: Ellie Kusner and Marissa Schaeffer DanceWell Website: www.dancewellpodcast.com DanceWell email: dancewellpodcast@gmail.com DanceWell Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DanceWellPodcast/

Have you heard that dancers should cross train, but you have no idea where to begin? Co-host and co-creator of DanceWell Podcast, Marissa Schaeffer, discusses the ins and outs of cross training for dancers, which is her area of passion and expertise. We discuss what, when, and how much will improve performance and reduce injury risk. Get in touch with Marissa by emailing her at marissatschaeffer@gmail.com or visit her website at www.marissatschaeffer.com Host: Ellie Kusner DanceWell Founders: Ellie Kusner and Marissa Schaeffer DanceWell Website: www.dancewellpodcast.com DanceWell email: dancewellpodcast@gmail.com DanceWell Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DanceWellPodcast/

As dancers, sometimes we stretch to relieve tight or sore muscles. On this episode, Dr. Alexis Sams, PT, discusses other messages our bodies might be trying to send us when we feel tight or sore. Stretching, she says, is not always the right answer.  To get in touch with Dr. Sams, email her at ansfpt@ansfpt.com or visit her website: https://www.ansfptdance.com/ Host: Marissa Schaeffer DanceWell Founders: Ellie Kusner DanceWell Website: www.dancewellpodcast.com DanceWell email: dancewellpodcast@gmail.com DanceWell Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DanceWellPodcast/

After a successful career as a ballet dancer, Elizabeth Sullivan now helps other dancers achieve their dreams—without stepping foot in the studio. She teaches dancers to breakdown goals, be aware of their feelings, and advocate for their needs. Learn how Elizabeth helps improve the performance and wellbeing of dancers, while they sit on the couch in their pajamas and chat on the phone! Host: Ellie Kusner DanceWell Founders: Marissa Schaeffer & Ellie Kusner DanceWell Website: www.dancewellpodcast.com DanceWell email: dancewellpodcast@gmail.com DanceWell Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DanceWellPodcast/

On this episode, we interview Hali Bekofsky who is at the same time a dancer, dance teacher, yoga instructor, nutritionist, and competition judge. On 'Nutrition for Young Competition Dancers,' Hali talks about her work with competition dancers aged 5- 17, their relentless schedules, hurdles to healthy eating, how poor eating habits can contribute to injury and how good nutrition can enhance performance. To get in touch with Hali, email her at: halibek@optonline.net Host: Marissa Schaeffer DanceWell Founders: Ellie Kusner DanceWell Website: www.dancewellpodcast.com DanceWell email: dancewellpodcast@gmail.com DanceWell Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DanceWellPodcast/

Welcome to DanceWell Podcast! by Ellie Kusner and Marissa Schaeffer