Traveling the world is a joy, but dancing on a cruise ship also brings a unique set of challenges from unfamiliar sleep situations, to limited food choices, to mechanical stages, not to mention that the theater itself is in continuous motion!! On Episode 95: Dancing at Sea, Yenwen Kuo interviews physiotherapist (and former performer) Alexander McKinven. These experienced cruise ship workers discuss the culture, injury risks, and health concerns associated with ship life. McKinven offers several helpful tips for how to stay well while dancing on the high seas.

Learn more about Alexander McKinven at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-mckinven-560a79a8/?originalSubdomain=uk
Tweet Alexander McKivnen: @ACPSEMdance
Learn more about Yenwen Kuo at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yenwenkuo/

Host: Yenwen Kuo
Co-Hosts: Ellie Kusner and Marissa Schaeffer 
Website: www.dancewellpodcast.com 
Email: DanceWellPodcast@gmail.com 
Introduction Soundscape: Brendan Berry and Dylan Ezzie
Visual Image: Katie Dean

Episode 96: Spirituality

DanceWell Podcast is dedicated to exploring 360-degrees of health and wellness for dancers. We believe that health and wellness isn’t just about physical well-being, but encompasses the whole self. From this belief, we bring you bi-monthly episodes in which we talk with all sorts of practitioners including: dietitians, body-workers, medical doctors, athletic trainers, physical therapists, conditioning experts, psychologists and more. We hope these conversations bring you enhanced understanding of health and wellness to support fulfilling experiences in dance!