Overcoming the physical and mental challenges of my injury was one of the hardest things I have gone through as a dancer.
In both 7th grade and my sophomore year of high school, I dislocated my knee during dance class. The first time I came out of a jump and landed poorly and sat out for four months. The second time my pointe shoe slid out from under me and I sat out for six months.
Read MoreDuring the month of May, mental health is brought to the entire country’s attention. Mental Health Awareness Month was put into effect in 1949 to reduce the stigma of mental health issues and to provide support for those going through those issues. We here at Dancewear Center believe that mental health is something that is very important to talk about and it is important to know that you are not alone in what you are feeling. Many people can feel stuck when they are experiencing bad mental health days and it is important to find ways to alleviate that. We got to speak with some of our staff and ambassadors about what they do to cope with their mental and physical health through hard times. Read on to learn more about how they take care of themselves during rough times.
Read MoreBeing a part of the dance community has been something that DWC Ambassador Kendall Hadley has loved with her ambassadorship. Earlier in her dance career she made this realization and knew that she wanted to apply to become an ambassador at DWC. We got a chance to speak with Kendall about what inspired her to become an ambassador and what dance means to her. Read on to learn more about Kendall’s dancing journey and what she’s looking forward to most about becoming a DWC Ambassador!
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