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Want to Keep Your Old Tendons Stretchy and Strong? Try Collagen.
Apparently this is the stuff we're losing at a rapid pace. Or, at least it looks something like this. (Photo Credit: Pedro Vit on Unsplash First, let me start by saying that I don't sell supplements here. I'm not a fan of pharmaceuticals, or pills in general, but one thing that I am starting to swear by is collagen. I have definitely tried my share of supplements. Ever been to a naturopath? I thought they would be the cure to staying away from the pills. The lady I went to s
Mar 213 min read


Cross-training Definitely Improves Dance
Think you're doomed because of your age to sad jumps and no improvement in your dance? Think again! Dancer lifting weights For a long time, I genuinely believed that I danced and that was quite enough for me working out-wise, thank you very much. I'm now thinking that I was very, very wrong. Let me explain. Last year, I started getting serious about doing regular strength training routines. The main reason I started was for my overall health and the fact that it helps you to
Oct 12, 20253 min read


Jazz Shoe Shopping is the Bane of my Existence
Of all the dance shoes, it seems that shopping for jazz shoes is the worst. One would think that since jazz shoes are a kind of a combo between ballet and tap shoes that it would be simple, but somehow, that is definitely not the case. Here are the list of jazz shoes that I've tried and what bothered me about them. I've provided links below, because hey, they might work for you. To each their own. Here are a few different ones. I probably would find a problem with all of them
Oct 5, 20253 min read


Why Aren't Orthopedic Dance Shoes a Thing?
Given the fact that I have multiple issues with my feet (some created by dance, others genetic), I am constantly on the hunt for sufficiently comfortable and protective dance shoes. My hunts, however, are typically fruitless. I've been able to find the occasional shoe that has some cushioning, but that seems to be the extent of it. So, why aren't orthopedic dance shoes a thing? Aching feet!! Just about everyone that I dance with has some manner of orthopedic infirmity. Of cou
Oct 5, 20252 min read


What is Old Dancer About?
You might be wondering what this website is all about. Well, let me take a moment and let you know why we are here. Age should not matter...
Oct 5, 20252 min read
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