We talk a lot about the work dancers put in. What about the time they spend resting? Rest is just as important as training, but it’s something we don’t always talk about. For professional dancers, a day off is about more than simply taking a break from dancing. It’s a chance to recharge both mentally and physically, take care of their bodies, and spend time doing the things they love. Since everyone recharges differently, rest can look a little different for every dancer. With Rest Day Diaries, we’re getting a look at how professional dancers spend their days off and make time to rest, reset, and recharge.  In Part 2, professional ballet dancer Elias Re takes us along for his day off. See how he recharges off the stage while balancing his dance career and studies at Columbia University. #restdaydiaries #balletdancer #dancer Images and videos courtesy of Elias Re 📸: Jose Villa Studios  📸: Carl Chisolm, art direction by Connie Makita