Preparing Your Body for Dear Evan Hansen- Emotional Work Meets Physical Work

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 & Injury Prevention: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists Vocal-Physical Integration: https://www.youtube.com/@jennakantorphysicaltherapy/playlists Stay healthy. Stay expressive. Stay present. 💙