by Joan Oberndorf | Oct 19, 2017 | How To, News, Wellness
We all love to get a massage when our bodies are sore and tired, but sometimes because of time or finances (or both) this isn’t possible. The solution? A variety of tools that you can use on your own to ease knotted muscles, overworked feet, and more. Some of...
by Joan Oberndorf | Aug 14, 2017 | Community, News, Wellness
It’s time to get back to dance. The end of summer traditionally means “back to school”-but for many it also means a return to our regular dance routine too. Chances are you danced more (studio intensives, camps, summer programs away) less (studio hiatus, time at...
by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | Aug 17, 2014 | News, People, Wellness
Lythe, long and strong would be some words that may describe River North Dance Chicago’s Gretchen LaWall* in action, either on stage or in the classroom. Recently, I had the pleasure of viewing her Fletcher Pilates® class at River North’s Teen Intensive....
by Claire Bauman | Jan 24, 2014 | Events, News, People, Uncategorized, Wellness
A week ago, I took my first ballet class in roughly seven months. That’s the longest break I’ve taken from ballet with the exception of my Achilles injury and that time I don’t remember when I stopped ballet for a year when I was six. But otherwise,...
by Claire Bauman | Dec 18, 2013 | News, People, Wellness
Looking for a way to keep your young dancers active over the winter break? Eager for a healthy alternative to video games and TV during the long days without school and dance class? Look no further! River North Dance Chicago is running the city’s only two-day...
by Jennifer Becker | May 12, 2013 | How To, News, Wellness
Now that we are officially past the winter season, it is starting to get pretty hot out quickly. Many dancers love this time of year. It’s a time when warming up is easier and staying warm isn’t even a question. The one downside is that now we are...
