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St Mary’s University announce partnership with Royal Ballet for conditioning and sports science

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The School of Sport, Health and Applied Science (SHAS) at St Mary’s University, Twickenham and the Royal Opera House announced an exciting new partnership to deliver sports science support services to The Royal Ballet. The partnership will see St Mary’s academics providing strength and conditioning and sports science support to the dancers, working closely with The Royal … [Read more...] about St Mary’s University announce partnership with Royal Ballet for conditioning and sports science

Dutch National Ballet’s Marijn Rademaker on injury and recovery

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'Being injured is part of our job, it happens, we will get back stronger!' That’s what we say when we try to sweet talk ourselves and make it ok. But it always hurts. Being injured means dealing with letting go what you love. Its sounds really dramatic, I know... but it is. Of course, one time can be more dramatic than another time. Maybe one time you can’t enjoy the summer … [Read more...] about Dutch National Ballet’s Marijn Rademaker on injury and recovery

The Royal Ballet’s Steven McRae on injury: turning weakness into strength

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In 2007, I entered the stage as Romeo and I honestly thought that I was living the dream. I was on the Royal Opera House stage dancing alongside one of the world’s greatest ballerinas, Alina Cojocaru. I had been in the company for two years at this point and I was trying to learn as much as I could that was physically possible. My work load suddenly multiplied and my body … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s Steven McRae on injury: turning weakness into strength

Dance injuries from the ballet dancer’s point of view: top stars share their experiences

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  To get an insider's view of dance-related injuries, some leading dancers talked to Gramilano about their experiences – how they coped both physically and mentally – and gave advice to help keep a dancer injury-free. Principal dancers from the world’s top companies took time out to share some unpleasant memories in the hope that their misfortunes may serve as … [Read more...] about Dance injuries from the ballet dancer’s point of view: top stars share their experiences

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