Preparing Your Body for Dear Evan Hansen- Emotional Work Meets Physical Work
About this episode
Jenna Kantor discusses the physical and emotional preparation needed for performing in Dear Evan Hansen.
This week on Performers Happiness in the Arts (PHARTS), Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT — dance medicine specialist and performer — breaks down the unique physical and emotional demands of performing in Dear Evan Hansen. Whether you’re a dancer holding intense stillness, a singer sustaining emotionally charged vocals, or an actor carrying heavy scenes night after night, your body needs targeted preparation to stay strong, supported, and injury-free. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ How the emotional weight of the show impacts physical posture and muscle tension ✨ Research-backed strategies to prepare your body for long runs of emotionally intense work ✨ Warm-up essentials for dancers, singers, and actors ✨ Breath-body integration tools for vocal clarity and calm ✨ Injury-prevention routines supported by clinical data 💡 Want individualized support to maintain peak performance? Visit www.jennakantorpt.com — Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy (JKPT) offers in-person services in Pittsburgh and Telehealth sessions for New York performers. 🎥 FREE YouTube Playlists to Support Your Training: Performer Warm-Up & Mobility: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists Dance Conditioning…
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