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"...You need to do that, you need to do that to ensure that your protine needs are being met daily"
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Dance Nutrition with Leslie Bonci at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

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Hypermobility and the effects in can have as a dancer.

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Hypermobility and the effects in can have as a dancer.

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The hypermobile dancer usually have legs to the back of their ears and back bends in every direction, this influences the dancers in training and who aren't hypermobile to want to strive for these over-extended positions. Without realising, these dancers are causing harm to themselves because its in-natural for the body to be in those positions whereas a dancer hypermobile its more natural.
Here is a source about The Hyper Mobile Dancer.

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The extremes of flexibility in this day and age are second to none, the lengths go beyond. Some children are crying on videos from the pain. Here is a clip of extreme flexibility of some dancers.

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AWESOME BALLET GIRLS - EXTREME STRETCHING 2018

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The demands of the intake at a professional standard are distinctively high, that includes the understanding of the intake of fitness, dietary, mental and physical healthcare and to be well educated about inside the studio and your lifestyle to maintain whats going on inside the studio.
Misty Copeland is a influencer to the younger generation, she is a well educated ballet dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Here is a interview Copeland had regarding these situation.

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The image attached is a good explanation to educate yourself or a student and interpreting the movement within the class for injury prevention. (source D)

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Scientists are analysing the movements in dance in the context of the laws of physics, to help to try to improve the general danc performance.

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KNES201 Presentation by Michelle Grenier, Nicole Gignac, Natalia Kulaga, Kim-Lan Vo, and Nicholas Patterson

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Barry Kerollis and his healthcare experience and benefits.

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Barry Kerollis and his healthcare experience and benefits.

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Dancers need to know that there is people out there to help a dancer in need wether or not its mental or physical. 'here is a first hand experience from Barry Kerollis.

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With the Affordable Care Act, dancers must carry insurance or pay a penalty. Here's a cheat sheet.

Barry Kerollis found himself in a health insurance conundrum after leaving his job with Pacific Northwest Ballet in 2011. He joined a contemporary ballet company that did not provide insurance, so he continued his PNB coverage through COBRA for $520 a month, with $30 copays. But then he got injured. "I couldn't afford to pay for my physical therapy because I was paying for my insurance," says Kerollis, who is now a freelance dancer, choreographer and teacher.

Although Kerollis eventually got a $150-a-month plan that covers physical therapy and chiropractor visits, the policy includes a $50 monthly fee for his asthma-something considered a preexisting condition by some insurers.

Kerollis' health insurance woes are common among dance professionals. However, with much of the Affordable Care Act phased in this month, the public has a bevy of new health benefit opportunities. The new law requires insurance companies selling policies through state or federal "exchanges" to abide by specific consumer protections. Those include no discrimination based on preexisting conditions, no lifetime limits or restrictive annual limits and free preventative care, such as mammograms and birth control.

"Freelance professional dancers or those who work for companies that don't offer coverage is exactly the type of group the ACA is meant for," says Sarah Dash, a research fellow at Georgetown University's Health Policy Institute.

But the law has a catch: It requires everyone in the U.S. to have health insurance this year and will penalize those who don't get a policy with a $95 fee or about 1 percent of their income, whichever is greater, when filing 2014 taxes. The penalties will also rise each year. Open enrollment ends March 31-a date that applies to purchases made through the state and federal exchanges or directly with private insurance providers.

"I encourage dance professionals to at least make an informed decision, and if you choose to take the penalty, do it after having shopped around," says Amy Fitterer, executive director of Dance/USA, a national service organization for professional dance.

Going to the Marketplace

The ACA created the Health Insurance Marketplace, a.k.a. the exchanges, at healthcare.gov. This site, for all its well-reported glitches, allows individuals and small businesses to search for and purchase health insurance coverage in different levels (bronze, silver, gold and platinum). An application can be submitted online, by mail or by phone, and you can then see what policies are available, purchase one and learn whether you are eligible for any income-based subsidies.

This year, 16 states (including ones with major dance centers like California, New York and Nevada) and Washington, DC will launch their own marketplaces. The remaining states opted for the federal government to run their exchanges either fully or partially. All exchanges can be reached through healthcare.gov.

"The exchanges provide more comprehensive information about the plans that are available than any other single source," says Adam Huttler, founder and executive director of Fractured Atlas, a national nonprofit arts service organization. "Having said that, there's a lot of confusion and misinformation out there."

One item to note is that only through an exchange is it possible to get lower costs on monthly premiums through tax credits. These can bring the cost of a plan down to as little as $50 a month. For a single person buying an individual plan, the income range for tax credit eligibility is $11,490 to $45,960. "The median income for dancers, just looking at U.S. Census data, is about $21,000 a year or $27,000 for those employed full-time, which means as a whole, dancers are going to get some significant help through tax credits," Dash says. Depending on which state a dancer lives in, if she makes less than $15,856 a year, she may be eligible for Medicaid.

"The Affordable Care Act is not a magic bullet, but it does greatly improve the access and affordability of health insurance for dancers," says Huttler, who notes that for the past decade, Fractured Atlas had directly enrolled artists in health insurance plans. "We helped artists understand their needs and options and get the most appropriate coverage. But that was a labor-intensive process and we couldn't help everyone, so I'm very glad that we're no longer needed."

Questions-and answers-for every dancer

Q: There were so many issues with the launch of the healthcare.gov site. Can I just go and purchase a policy on my own?

A: Yes, but if you purchase a plan outside of the exchanges, just be aware that not all private plans will meet the same standards as those sold through them. You also cannot get tax credits if you buy insurance outside of a government-run exchange.

Q: What all is covered if I buy through an exchange?

A: All private health insurance plans will offer the same set of essential health benefits, including at least the following items and services:

outpatient care

emergency services

hospitalization (such as surgery)

maternity and newborn care

mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavorial health treatment (such as counseling and psychotherapy)

prescription drugs

rehabilitative and habilitative services, such as physical therapy or chiropractic services

laboratory services

preventative and wellness services and chronic disease management

pediatric services

Plans may offer additional coverage. You can see what each plan offers when you compare them side-by-side in the Marketplace.

Q: I'm 23 and I heard that I might be able to go on my parents' plan. Is this true?

A: Yes! If a plan covers children, they can be added or kept on the health insurance policy until they turn 26-even if they are married, not living with their parents, attending school, are not financially dependent on their parents and are eligible to enroll in their employer's plan.

Q: When I go on healthcare.gov and try to compare plans, I get confused. Can I get advice on how to decipher the differences?

A: Not all of the plans there will be the same, even those within the same tier (bronze, silver, gold and platinum). However, they all cover essential health benefits (see list above) and meet standards for cost sharing. Read the "summary of benefits and coverage"--you can ask for it, if it's not given--and look to see if there are any limits on coverage, such as a 10-visit maximum for chiropractic visits or physical therapy. There is a 24-hour hotline to ask questions: (800) 318-2596.

Q: Yes, I am a dancer, and yes, I am a smoker. Does this matter when I pick out a plan?

A: There will be higher premiums for tobacco users. In most states, insurers will be allowed to charge up to 50 percent higher premiums for people who use tobacco, and tax credits through the exchanges will not cover the tobacco surcharge.

Q: As a freelance performer, I travel to several different states throughout the year. What does that mean when choosing a policy?

A: Once you enroll in a plan, you have to keep the plan you signed on with until the next enrollment period (which will be Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2014) or a qualifying life event (such as marriage or divorce). If you are going to be moving around a lot, pay attention to what the out-of-network benefits are for your plan. Going out of network often means your out-of-pocket expenses will be a lot higher.

Hannah Maria Hayes is a writer with an MA in dance education from New York Universit y.

Don't Get Cut Off

Key dates for ACA Coverage

January 1

If you enrolled in a plan during 2013 through the Health Insurance Marketplace, your new plan is now in effect.

March 31

After this date, individuals and families will not be able to enroll in Marketplace health plans until the next Open Enrollment period-Oct. 15 to Dec. 7-unless they have a qualifying life event.

2014-Through the year

Individuals can enroll in Medicaid at any time during the year, not just during open enrollment. If you do not have health coverage for more than three months in 2014, you must pay a tax penalty, unless you are exempted. -HMH
Image courtesy iStock

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With the Affordable Care Act, dancers must carry insurance or pay a penalty. Here's a cheat sheet. Barry Kerollis found himself in a health insurance conundrum after leaving his job with Pacific Northwest Ballet in 2011. He joined a contemporary ballet company that did not provide insurance, so he ...

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Inside American Fitness: Misty Copeland Interview

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Dancers train intensively atleast  5 days a week in order to become professional in the industry; Leslie Bonci gives a factual and productive speech on Nutrition regarding the vast majority of dancers injuries are caused due to the lack of consuming the correct portions of macronutrients.
In the video attached, Bonci identifies plant based options.