These are posts from before Baseline Dance started, back when Lily was in PT school and was writing under Dance Pathokinesiologist.
Given that it’s *spooky season*, this month I want to discuss *dead* pointe shoes. It’s no secret that pointe shoes can be bloody expensive, ranging from $50-$125 per pair. Like all shoes, pointe shoes have a lifespan. In dance there…
Studying dance taught me how to quickly notice when my body “felt off”. However, there were times I struggled to identify the pain’s severity and set a boundary on when I should seek medical attention. I quickly assumed my body…
Having high arches is seen as an asset in many dance styles. As a dancer with normal arches (boring!), I followed the advice of every “improve your feet with __!” article I could find: exercises, “massaging” the soles of my…
Hi all! For those who don’t know me, my name is Lily. I am a dance artist and a third year doctor of physical therapy student at the University of Miami. Following graduation in May 2023 I aspire to enter…