Outdoor athletes like cyclists and tennis players are accustomed to training in high temperatures, learning how to adapt their bodies and recognize warning signs of overheating. Dancers, however, typically practice in climate-controlled environments. This can pose challenges when they perform on outdoor stages during the summer months.
Kathleen L. Davenport, MD, a sports medicine physiatrist at HSS, provides advice on how dancers can maintain safety and readiness for outdoor performances.
The full article is available at dance-teacher.com.
