073 Talking About Performing and Dance with Liz Bayley
Jun 19, 2024
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Professional dancer and physio Liz discusses myths about dancers' fitness levels, importance of strength training, overcoming imposter syndrome, and future plans in sports and rehabilitation in an entertaining podcast.
Dancers exhibit courage and dedication in facing industry challenges.
Encouraging strength training in dancers addresses aesthetic concerns and enhances performance.
Managing hypermobility in dancers is crucial for injury prevention and performance improvement.
Deep dives
Courage and Persistence of Dancers
Dancers exhibit exceptional courage and persistence in pursuing their passion, facing uncertainties and embracing challenges in an industry that lacks stability. The commitment to their craft, their bravery on stage, and their unwavering dedication highlight their admirable qualities.
Challenge of Balancing Strength Training and Aesthetics
Encouraging dancers to engage in strength training poses challenges, especially in overcoming aesthetic concerns, such as fear of muscle bulkiness. Addressing misconceptions around strength training benefits while dispelling fears of undesired physical changes is crucial for enhancing performance and injury prevention.
Hypermobility and Injury Risk in Dancers
Hypermobility presents a prevalent issue in dancers, contributing to injury risks and unique challenges in training and performance. Understanding and managing hypermobility and its impact on dancers' physical well-being is essential for promoting safe and effective training practices.
Evolving Cultural Acceptance of Strength Training
The cultural acceptance of strength training among dancers is progressively evolving, with more professionals integrating strength and conditioning practices into their routines. Empowering dancers to embrace strength training for performance enhancement while dispelling myths about resulting body changes is key to fostering a balanced approach to physical fitness.
Teaching and Future Plans
Liz Bailey's dedication to teaching and advancing dance physiotherapy through courses and workshops underscores her commitment to educating and empowering fellow professionals. With plans for further courses and conference presentations, Liz's proactive approach to sharing knowledge and expertise highlights her passion for driving positive change within the dance and performance community.
After an extended podcast break Adam talks with Liz Bayley about pain, injury, and rehab in performers and dancers. Liz has years of experience as a professional dancer and with working as a physio with performers and dancers.
In this episode we discuss the joys and difficulties of working with dancers, the most common myths and misconceptions about injury and dancers, and finally if Adam could do a Can-Can.
